HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.11.20 Email from Casey Hatcher - Butte County Public Health Guidance for Schools - Drive-in-only Graduation Services
Public Health Administration Danette York, M.P.H., Director
Andy Miller, M.D., Health Officer
202 Mira Loma Drive T: 530.552.4000
buttecounty.net/publichealth
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.2164
Butte County School Administrators,
As we close out the school year, we understand the strong desire to recognize your graduating
students for their accomplishments. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has
provided guidance stating that in-person graduation is still not allowedat this time. CDPH has
noted that drive-in only services are permissible as long as all public health precautions and
social distancing is maintained. These functions are permissible with the following
requirements:
· A minimum of 6 feet between vehicles
· Each vehicle contains only members of the same household
· Attendees are required to stay in their vehicles for the entire program, with the exception
of a single location where each graduate may exit the car for a photo can be taken from a safe
distance
· Public restrooms are not available, and not to be utilized
· Robust plans to prevent in-person congregating of students, staff, and family members
before and after the drive-in event(s)
Thank you for your collaboration and due diligence in these extraordinary times.
Andrew Miller M.D.
Butte County Public Health Officer