Dear Parent or Guardian:

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness spread mainly from person-to-person through respiratory droplets which are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths and noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms which is why keeping exposed individuals separated from others is
important.

Symptoms may appear several days after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms associated with COVID-19 are fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If symptoms develop in your child, seek medical
care, and get tested.

Leading health experts believe the best way to prevent illness is by limiting exposure to the virus by

• maintaining physical distance,
• using a mask when around others indoors,
• washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
• routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and
• other mitigating methods.

In order to keep ALL students safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and classrooms, we are temporarily requiring ALL students, Pre-K to grade 8, to wear face masks while indoors. If this temporary requirement is an issue for you and your child because of health concerns, in order to opt-out, a licensed physician or psychologist signature and medical stamp is required on this form, OR you must submit a letter indicating approval by a licensed physician or psychologist on their official letterhead. To access and print out form, please click Opt Out Forms.

Nondiscrimination Notification and Contact Information

“No person shall on the basis of sex (including transgender, gender nonconforming and  gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, color, pregnancy, disability or genetic information be denied employment, receipt of services, access to or participation in school activities or programs if qualified to receive such services, or otherwise be discriminated against or placed in a hostile environment in any educational program or activity including those receiving federal financial assistance, except as provided by law.” No person shall deny equal access or a fair opportunity to meet to, or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. 

An employee, student, parent or applicant alleging discrimination with respect to employment, or any educational program or activity may contact:

Dr. Kathleen L. Rodgers
Equity Coordinator (Students)
Title IX Compliance Officer
(850) 487-7306 rodgersk@leonschools.net

Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Deana McAllister
Labor and Relations
Equity Coordinator (Employees)
(850) 487-7207 mcallisterd@leonschools.net

A student or parent alleging discrimination as it relates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may contact:

Karin Gerold
504 Specialist
 (850) 487-7160 geroldk@leonschools.net