Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/19/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel (AFP)
Type: Action
Subject: 5. Action on a Request to Rescind the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employees
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 6.08 - Health and Safety
Attachments
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Background: At the September 9, 2021 Special Board meeting, the Board adopted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all district employees and volunteers. Since this time, the trajectory of COVID-19 and its impact on public health has changed. Many employers have found their COVID-19 vaccine mandate to be unnecessary and have rescinded the mandate as a result. With the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place, all new hires and individuals interested in volunteering in MPS schools must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination before starting. Medical and religious accommodations are available but must be requested by the new hire/volunteer. Rescinding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate will remove the requirement of uploading proof of vaccination or obtaining an accommodation, which will in turn speed up the hiring/onboarding process for new hires and volunteers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon approval by the Board, the Administration will no longer require employees and volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a medical or religious accommodation.
Recommendation: Your Committee recommends the Board approve the request to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Tina Owen-Moore - Board Clerk