Archer Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 The Mississippi High School Activities Association will not allow schools learning virtually to compete in athletic competitions this fall, executive director Rickey Neaves said Tuesday. Schools that opt for at-home or virtual learning cannot participate in MHSAA-sanctioned sports or activities until in-person learning is offered. This is a change from the association's COVID-19 protocols last year. "If a school has to go virtual because of COVID, they will not be allowed to play, and any games on their schedule will be forfeited," Neaves said. "We just felt like if the school was bad enough to go virtual that we shouldn’t still be allowing them to congregate with other schools and play." “The reasoning behind that is from the governor on down we believe that the safest place for kids to be is at school. We need to encourage them to be in school." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 What is the threshold for determining if a school needs to go to Virtual Learning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1nglewing Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Stone Co. is going virtual for 14 days beginning today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogwarriorbandman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Blake said: What is the threshold for determining if a school needs to go to Virtual Learning? VII. Outbreaks and School Dismal Considerations MSDH recommends the following considerations for outbreaks and school dismissals: • Outbreaks: An outbreak is defined as ≥3 cases of COVID-19 in a classroom or group (sports team, group activity, band, or other) within 14 days. o In an outbreak setting, quarantine and exclusion from the school setting is recommended for all unvaccinated exposed persons in the outbreak group. • School Dismissal Considerations: The school may consider dismissal of the entire student/faculty under the following conditions: o If ≥3 individual classroom settings, defined groups, or defined buildings are experiencing simultaneous outbreaks, or o If multiple absentees or exclusions of students and staff are leading to disruptions in on-campus functioning and impacting the learning environment as determined by the school. o If decided upon, dismissal should be for at least 14 days to interrupt transmission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 It worked last year, seems like a dumb ruling IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky6617 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Have to change the ridiculous quarantine rules. Sending healthy kids home is incredibly stupid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I have info on a volleyball team that was forced to quarantine today with 9 positive cases and no symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Its about to happen to a lot more teams. And I was told the Stone County situation was likely to be extended past 14 days. They are talking about possibly doing it for 2 months. Over 200 kids are in quarantine. Started with the band. I also know that Wayne County had a "when. not if" meeting today as they had 91 kids out. Hattiesburg is in a panic over the numbers and also considering shutting it down a couple weeks. We will be lucky if this football season is completed. Almost everyone is assured to have some forfeit games at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hattiesburg is not in a panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Merlin said: Its about to happen to a lot more teams. And I was told the Stone County situation was likely to be extended past 14 days. They are talking about possibly doing it for 2 months. Over 200 kids are in quarantine. Started with the band. I also know that Wayne County had a "when. not if" meeting today as they had 91 kids out. Hattiesburg is in a panic over the numbers and also considering shutting it down a couple weeks. We will be lucky if this football season is completed. Almost everyone is assured to have some forfeit games at this point. Is there any indication of the kids actually having any symptoms or are they just testing hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Merlin said: Its about to happen to a lot more teams. And I was told the Stone County situation was likely to be extended past 14 days. They are talking about possibly doing it for 2 months. Over 200 kids are in quarantine. Started with the band. I also know that Wayne County had a "when. not if" meeting today as they had 91 kids out. Hattiesburg is in a panic over the numbers and also considering shutting it down a couple weeks. We will be lucky if this football season is completed. Almost everyone is assured to have some forfeit games at this point. If we managed to get football in last season, there is no reason to believe it wont be played this season. This is not as bad as last yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionpack Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 How many kids are going to have their senior seasons ruined for fear mongering. Can the state not subsidize testing at the district levels? Instead of quarantining 50 kids for contact tracing just test the kids as long as the parents consent. If we really care about kids being in school we have to stop quarantining whole classes/buses/grades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 The main result of this will only decrease how the schools are funded. An influx of students to the private schools and home schooling is in the works. Parents are sick of the lack luster leadership in education. A large % of the departing students will be the ones who perform better in the required testing categories. Something to think about for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBdude Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 What’s the point in getting tested if your not showing symptoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBdude Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 11:35 AM, pancho said: The main result of this will only decrease how the schools are funded. An influx of students to the private schools and home schooling is in the works. Parents are sick of the lack luster leadership in education. A large % of the departing students will be the ones who perform better in the required testing categories. Something to think about for sure. Completely agree this is going to push people to private schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arashatora Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) On 8/13/2021 at 7:32 AM, Vott said: If we managed to get football in last season, there is no reason to believe it wont be played this season. This is not as bad as last yr. You're right it's worse. Numbers are way higher and kids are hit harder by this version Edited August 15, 2021 by Arashatora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOnPaper Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 11:35 AM, pancho said: The main result of this will only decrease how the schools are funded. An influx of students to the private schools and home schooling is in the works. Parents are sick of the lack luster leadership in education. A large % of the departing students will be the ones who perform better in the required testing categories. Something to think about for sure. "An influx of students to the private schools and home schooling is in the works." "A large % of the departing students will be the ones who perform better in the required testing categories." How about some facts and data to back up those statements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOnPaper Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 A bizarre stance by the MHSAA, an organization not known for turning down money. How is this different from homeschooled students participating in MHSAA-sanctioned sports and activities--which Rickey Neaves supports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I figure that the better performing students(who may depart public school) will be more likely to have parents who are better off financially and can afford private tuition and the cost of home schooling etc. I have family who are beginning to home school and I have friends are are researching private school info on a daily basis and monitoring the rhetoric from respective school officials. There will be 2 main results of this action by parents. 1- test scores will then decrease overall due to better performing kids depart and 2- funding is based on how many kids butts are in the seats daily in the public school. This is just me pondering and gleaning what I can from friends and family etc. It will be interesting to follow the dynamic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slicklizard Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 11:35 AM, pancho said: The main result of this will only decrease how the schools are funded. An influx of students to the private schools and home schooling is in the works. Parents are sick of the lack luster leadership in education. A large % of the departing students will be the ones who perform better in the required testing categories. Something to think about for sure. The real result that will come from this trial run of virtual learning. Within a few years you can look for it to go further and further that way. Less teachers needing to be paid. Less retirement needing to be funded. No need f.or buses, maintenance or drivers. No school lunches needed. No upkeep on buildings or new ones for that matter. It’s already being whispered in Washington. It’s what is driving a lot of the funding for widespread broadband to every corner of the country. If I was considering or had a child that was considering a career in education I would definitely steer them towards focusing on virtual learning or the upkeep and development of said systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubaction Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 At any rate…. The real football starts this week. Hopefully none of the jamborees I’m looking forward to get canceled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Dubaction said: At any rate…. The real football starts this week. Hopefully none of the jamborees I’m looking forward to get canceled Amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows08 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 8:45 AM, lionpack said: How many kids are going to have their senior seasons ruined for fear mongering. Can the state not subsidize testing at the district levels? Instead of quarantining 50 kids for contact tracing just test the kids as long as the parents consent. If we really care about kids being in school we have to stop quarantining whole classes/buses/grades. That would make too much sense. I know one particular school in North Mississippi that has quarantined over 30% of their student population not because of positive cases, but due to contact tracing linked to 4 positive cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 7:32 AM, Vott said: If we managed to get football in last season, there is no reason to believe it wont be played this season. This is not as bad as last yr. My friend, you are misinformed. It is far worse than last year. Hospitalizations, symptoms, etc. of young adults and teens are WAY up compared to last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, BoKnows08 said: That would make too much sense. I know one particular school in North Mississippi that has quarantined over 30% of their student population not because of positive cases, but due to contact tracing linked to 4 positive cases. Pearl River Central HS was similar. 40% of school was put on quarantine for less than 6 positive tests I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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