Hello Milan Community,

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Department of Education released several grants to local educational (K-12) agencies. One of these grants is the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) grant that will provide school districts with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had on elementary and secondary schools.

In December of 2021, in accordance with ESSER III grant requirements, through a survey, Milan Area Schools sought feedback from all district and community stakeholders to help determine how the district should best utilize ESSER III funds to address unfinished learning and ongoing COVID-19 recovery. 

On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM, Milan Area Schools will be hosting a Community Zoom Session regarding ESSER III funds.  I will provide and discuss the ESSER III survey results from December of 2021.  Potential grant expenditures that coincide with the survey results will also be presented.  Following the presentation, in an effort to further solicit meaningful consultation with district stakeholders, comments and questions will then be heard and discussed.

Zoom session information:

Device Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85768493921?pwd=aTZNRTZzN3NLT3hKVWVuMWViRXpCZz09 

Phone Information:
Phone Number: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 857 6849 3921
Passcode: 052191

MAS COVID DOCUMENTS

Consent Form for Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing
(completed form must be returned to the school prior to antigen testing for the purpose of shorteneing a quarantine timeline)

Student Mask Medical Exemption Request Form
(completed forms must be returned to the District Office for review and approval)

MAS 2021-2022 Updated Volunteer and Visitor Guidelines (updated 12-1-21)

WCHD Quarantine/Isolation Information

WCHD Isolation/Quarantine Order (Updated 1-6-22)

WCHD K-12 School Guidance (Updated 1-6-22)

CDC Transmission Levels
To view the current CDC transmission levels by county

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Current MAS Mask Requirements - Under WCHD Order

Dear Milan Area Schools Community,

In response to rising COVID-19 trends in our community, the Washtenaw County Health Department has issued two public health orders for PreK-12 public, private, charter, and vocational schools, which includes Milan Area Schools.  Even though our district spans two counties, for consistency, we will be implementing these orders throughout the district. These two orders will help us all strive towards our shared goal of providing consistent in-person instruction and services to students, young children, and families in a way that is as safe as possible.  These orders supersede any former mask requirements implemented by Milan Area Schools and our webpage will be updated soon to reflect these changes.

The following public health orders will go into effect after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 7, 2021:

Mask Requirement
This mask order requires that everyone in PreK-12 educational institutions, including Milan Area Schools, consistently and properly wear a face mask while indoors. This includes during the school day, as well as during any indoor extracurricular activities or athletics (whether on the bench or playing). As with all masking guidelines, there are exemptions for certain situations, such as when actively eating or drinking, or for certain people, such as those with developmental disabilities, deaf or hard of hearing individuals, or anyone with a written medical reason.

The mask order will remain in effect until community transmission for the county is “moderate” or “low” for at least 14 consecutive days as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or until further notice from the health officer. At that time, Milan will revert back to our local mask requirements.  Should transmission rates increase to “substantial” or “high” again at a later date, the mask order will resume again.

The Washtenaw County Health Department released updated guidance for indoor athletics and extracurricular school activities.  The new guidance allows school districts to create exemptions to the County Mask Order for participants in extracurricular activities as well as athletes, coaches, and officials while actively involved in competitions, practices, and performances.  In line with this guidance, Milan Area Schools will be exempting the following programs:

• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Wrestling
• Bowling
• Boys Swimming and Diving
• MHS Fall Play, Clue  

These exemptions only apply to participants when they are actively involved in the event.  These exemptions do not apply to spectators.

Isolation and Quarantine
This isolation and quarantine order requires individuals in PreK-12 educational institutions, including Milan Area Schools, to follow isolation or quarantine protocols as directed for illness or exposure to COVID-19. As a reminder, properly and consistently using masks and being fully vaccinated will greatly reduce the likelihood of requiring quarantining at home. This order will remain in effect until further notice from the health officer.

In-person learning during a pandemic cannot be completely risk free, but we are committed to working with the Washtenaw County Health Department to provide it as safely as possible. In addition to following these orders, Milan Area Schools will also continue using multiple layers of health and safety protocols, including physical distancing, improved ventilation, health screening, frequent hand cleaning, and staying home if we feel any symptoms. If you are interested, learn more about getting vaccinated here and see a list of testing locations here.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we all work together to keep our community safe and healthy.

A facial covering is a tightly woven cloth or other multi-layer absorbent material that closely covers an individual’s mouth and nose. Facial coverings may be secured to the head or simply wrapped around the lower face. They can be made of a variety of materials, such as cotton or linen, and may be factory-made or made by hand.