OSD Medical Working Group
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The physical and mental health, safety and well-being of Oregon School District students and staff is paramount. Therefore, the Oregon School District Board of Education in coordination with the Oregon School District Superintendent has formed a Medical Working Group to provide input and inform decision-making.
Meeting Minutes
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What is the role of the Medical Working Group?
The purpose of the Working Group is to provide input that will inform decision making. Example tasks include:
- Provide input related to existing health, safety, and communication protocols;
- Review OSD health data, including incidence of COVID-19 or other illness among staff and students, quarantines, resulting contact tracing and possible school and classroom re-openings and closures;
- Review census tract data related to the communities comprising the Oregon School District and how that compares to the rest of Dane County;
- Review data related to impact on student and staff mental health; and
- Review and assess related scientific research regarding COVID-19.
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How were Medical Working Group members selected?
Our goal was to create a group comprised of professionals in the fields of epidemiology/virology, family practice medicine, public health, mental health, social work, and nursing to serve along with district officials. We were also looking for individuals who are licensed and currently practicing in their fields, and representative of the Oregon School District student body.
Community members were invited to express interest in volunteering for the group. Decisions on members were be made by Superintendent Leslie Bergstrom and School Board members Krista Flanagan and Tim LeBrun.