February 27, 2020

Dear MPS community,

As you are probably aware, COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is now prompting national and local response concerns. In partnership with the Madison Health Department and the Madison Emergency Management Department, the Madison Public Schools is discussing and preparing for any potential impact we may experience.

We are fortunate to have a positive working relationship with the Madison Health Department, in particular, the local Director of Public Health, Trent Joseph, as well as Sam DeBurra, the Madison Emergency Management Director. We rely on the expertise of the professionals in the field of public health to guide any necessary responses.

At this time, we are following the advice of the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control. We invite you to refer to information on the following websites to keep yourself informed:

Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

The safety of our students and staff is paramount. We will continue to monitor changes in the situation and will keep you informed if any action needs to be taken by the district.

Thomas Scarice

Superintendent of Schools

Madison Public Schools

Madison, CT 06443

203-245-6320