The Shasta Union Elementary School District is committed to serving our students and doing
everything possible to support their learning. As you may be aware, on August 11, 2021 a
public health order mandated all school employees, volunteers, and service contractors to
participate in weekly COVID-19 testing or show vaccination status. We are working with our
labor partners and all members of our community to comply with this mandate. We’ve been
successful in our efforts of offering all modifications and choices to our employees to make sure
they are able to focus on the education of your children. We will do our best to continue to
innovate and maintain a high quality educational program for all students.
District staff will continue to participate in state-wide discussions in regards to the topics listed
above. A letter signed by me was sent to our state leaders stating some of the concerns that
we have heard at our board meetings and in emails. I also continue to express those concerns
with regular emails to those same officials. The Shasta Union Elementary School District Board
continues to support the personal and medical exemptions as an option for our families.
The Shasta Union Elementary School District appreciates all the communication of support it
has received over the past months and year. Continuing to do our best to inform you of
changing circumstances is a top priority. We also recognize that closures are hardships for
many families. Know that we are committed to keeping the continuity of service for our
students and making sure that our published school calendar is kept intact. Barring a weather
emergency, our schools will be open every day as promised in the published calendar.
Finally, as we make our way through our holiday break and enter into a new year, I wish for you
to be encouraged by the successes of students within all of our programs. See you all again on
January 11, 2022 when students return.
Robert Adams
Superintendent
Shasta Union Elementary School District