DOUGLAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #27

Administrative Offices ̴ 1132 12th Street

Douglas, Arizona 85607
(520) 364-2447 ̴ Fax: (520) 224-2470
https://www.dusd.us

Ana C. Samaniego Cesar Soto Denise Cox

Superintendent Chief Financial & Operations Officer Assistant Superintendent

November 16, 2020

Dear Douglas Unified School District Family:

As your Superintendent there is no responsibility I take more seriously than maintaining

the health, well-being, and safety of all of our students and employees. That is our mission
and our core values. Throughout this pandemic DUSD Governing Board and I have been
collaborating and taking guidance from Cochise County Health Department before any
decision is ever made. As you may already know COVID-19 cases are on the rise here
in Douglas and unfortunately DUSD continues to see a spike in positive cases amongst
our employees. Due to the overwhelming concern we have and the many positive cases
causing outbreaks in some sites, I have made the decision to have all of DUSD staff work
remotely from home for the next 14 days, starting Tuesday, November 17, 2020, through
Monday, November 30, 2020.

All maintenance and operations of our District will continue as normal. All students will
continue their online instruction from home, including students who normally attend the
learning spaces at every school. Due to all the staff working from home and food service
department not being able to provide meals to students, the learning spaces will
temporarily be closed for the 14 days.

All school staff including teachers, support staff, and school administrators will continue
their duties and responsibilities from home. Parents and students may continue to
communicate with teachers and school administrators via school emails and school office
numbers.

More information will be sent by each school principal in regards to information that
pertains to your child’s education. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to
parents and students. Please continue to stay safe, wear masks, and social distance
when possible.

All staff and safe learning space students will return to sites on Tuesday, December
1, 2020.

Sincerely,

Ana C. Samaniego
Superintendent

Working together, raising standards, and developing leaders.

The Douglas Unified School District #27 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Douglas #27 no discrimina sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, religión o discapacidad.