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GCMS Families,

On Friday, February 4th a court ruling was issued that has a significant impact on schools, communities, and our children.  The ruling which can be found here, clearly states that schools cannot mandate masks, quarantine "close contacts", or require vaccinations or testing of staff.  Effective immediately we will change to a mask optional policy for students and staff, cease close contact exclusions, and cease mandatory vaccination or testing for staff.  Note: Federal Law requires masks on buses that will not change. 

GCMS has taken a position throughout the pandemic to emphasize support of our human resources, specifically our staff, families, and most importantly our students.  Every decision has been driven by keeping our kids in school, following the law, and minimizing risk.  We recognize and appreciate that the manner in which this has occurred has not been universally supported, or effective, but our intentions were always pure.  

Please be aware that the evolution of this circumstance is not complete, the Court's decision has already been challenged and we will be responsive to further evolutions as deemed appropriate.  

I encourage each family to determine what immediate steps they feel are most appropriate for their children and family circumstances.  I also encourage everyone to be tolerant and empathetic to others' choices.  We are not all the same, but we are in this together.  

Despite the challenges of the last two years I have stood firm on the premise that we are all, even when we disagree, advocating for our kids and that continues.  

Falcon Proud,

Mr. Darnell