Swine Flu in Texas
Apr 28, 2009
Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott released a letter regarding the Swine Flu situation in Texas. The letter contains important information about TAKS Testing and Waivers; Online Resources and Hotline; Enrollment and Attendance; and Teacher Pay and School Closure. Click here to view.
Some related documents have been uploaded to the TSPRA Document Vault under Contagious Disease for your use. Ypu must be a TSPRA member to access the Document Vault. In addition, TSPRA has a Group on LinkedIn with discussions about the Swine Flu situation in Texas public schools.
Bandera ISD's public statement can be accessed at
http://www.banderaisd.net/Communications/News_Releases/042709-healthinformation.htm
Mansfield ISD's statement is at
http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/communications/news/08-09/april/swinefluadvisory.htm
Richardson ISD has announced an elementary school closing. Here is the Dallas Morning News link:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-swineschool_29_met.ART.State.Edition2.4a786f3.html
Coordinate your communications with the parents in your district and other constituents and work with local community organizations, especially public health agencies, in your area to stay current with the situation.
Judy Farmer, Executive Director
