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March 9, 2020

Dear Canton Families and Staff:

I am writing to share an update about the district’s ongoing efforts to keep our community safe and healthy amid reports of COVID-19 exposure in Massachusetts.

We have seen several diagnosed cases of the virus throughout the state, including in nearby communities, and these numbers are continuing to rise each day.

I would like to ensure all families that each of our buildings and buses are continuously cleaned and disinfected. We are also continuing to work closely with local and state agencies in determining the most effective approaches to prevent the spread of the virus.

While no cases have been reported thus far in Canton, I would also like to stress the importance of open communication between the District and the local community to keep our schools as safe as possible. We will continue to use an abundance of caution and will take all reports of potential exposure to COVID-19 and symptomatic illnesses seriously. Cooperation with the community will allow us to make quick decisions and prioritize resources effectively.

If you or anyone in your family has travelled recently to (or through) China, Italy, South Korea, Iran or Japan, please call 781-821-5060 x1134 and notify the Superintendent’s Office.

If you believe you or anyone in your family has had contact with an individual who has been exposed to COVID-19, please call the MA Department of Public Health at 617-983-6500, the Town’s Public Health Department at 781-821-5021 and your doctor’s office.

The District will continue to provide accurate and timely updates as information is made available. I appreciate that Canton is a community that works together on behalf of all our residents and staff.

Updates will be posted to the Canton Public Schools website and can be found by visiting https://www.cantonma.org/about/coronavirus-information.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, Ed.D Superintendent

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