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USD 415 board hears COVID update

By Greg Bebermeyer

11/11/2021

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Board of Education heard an update on COVID numbers in the district's schools when they meet Monday evening.

Superintendent Lonnie Moser said the number of positive coronavirus cases has been trending downward since peaking two weeks ago. As of Monday, he said there were 11 positive cases at the elementary school—including 7 students and 4 staff members; 8 positive cases at the middle school involving students; and two positive cases at the high school—including one student and one staff member.

Some board members said they had been contacted by patrons concerned about the numbers and contact notification by the school district.

Board member Ian Schuetz questioned whether a note could be sent home to parents advising of a positive case in a classroom.

Board President Tom Simmer said it would help parents make an informed decision.

Board member Keith Erdley said he felt the COVID numbers should be publicized somehow to give the facts of what's going on within the district.

Moser told the board he would start posting the numbers on the district's website on a weekly basis.

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