Tier 1 (Purple) Status - Widespread of the Virus
Based upon a review cycle of scientific data, we are currently in Tier 1 status with the virus being widespread. The primary two indicators of interest is the adjusted case rate which rose to  27.0% with the Southern California Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed capacity down to 2.3%. Tier 1 status will be in effect to at least December 28, 2020, with a prerequisite that ICU bed capacity be above 15%. Our schools continue with a 28-day review cycle that is currently focused on: (a) state-reported Tier status; (b) zip code analysis of infection rates; and (c) the ongoing assessment of county health officials.

 

Our Commitment:

1. the leadership provided through the Governor's office, and state and local health agencies;
   
2. local university partners and their medical research and advice on safety considerations during the pandemic;
   
3. an understanding that we are an inner-city school system in a densely populated area with those areas having a higher propensity to spread the virus;
   
4. that our learning community is comprised of members that are of multi-generational households, are themselves at higher risk, or care for others that are of higher risk;
   
5. that our faculty and staff members are members of our learning community and must not be placed at risk as this undermines our ability to serve our broader learning community; and
   
6. that we serve a diverse population that includes members that are essential workers that ensure that base service requirements for the maintenance and dignity of human life are provided for on a day-to-day basis.