MCSD reports low absences with flu

     Monticello Schools Superintendent Brian Jaeger released an update on how the recent influenza virus has been affecting the Monticello Community School District.

     He said for the last two weeks the school buildings have been monitored, and additional custodial time has been spent deep cleaning to prevent the spread of the flu.

     “Our efforts have been paying off,” shared Jaeger. “We continue to have very low numbers of students absent due to sickness in general, at less than 5 percent.”

     In addition, Jaeger said even fewer students within each building have been sick with “flu-like” symptoms.

     ‘We will continue the deep cleaning with extra custodial help for one more week and then re-evaluate at that time,” concluded Jaeger.

     The district reminds parents/guardians to make sure students are fever-free for 24 hours before sending them back to school.