Parents and guardians must fully understand the risks that attend education decisions. Colcord School District, although taking intentional targeted actions to reduce the risks associated with school attendance, cannot assure parents and students full protection from virus exposure, even with our school's adherence to elevated health-and-safety measures. These actions include extensive education, social distancing, wearing face masks, disinfection of school classrooms, buses, and other areas, and emphasis on personal hand-washing and use of hand-sanitizers. Parents and guardians must independently evaluate the risks associated with school attendance and participation in activities with recognition of the possibility of exposure to infection, illness, quarantine, and other adverse consequences of COVID-19. We fully respect parent decisions and will always act in the best interest of our students and school community.