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On Thursday, Sept. 9, the district’s trustees approved the following requirements for individuals to be present on district properties, including Woodland Community College, Yuba College, the District Office, and the Lake County, Colusa County, and Sutter County campuses.
“Providing a safe environment for our students and employees is a top priority for the District,” said Interim Chancellor Dr. James Houpis, “and with the ongoing nature of the COVID and its variants, we believe the vaccine requirement has become a necessity.”
Effective Dec. 1, 2021, all YCCD employees (staff, faculty and administrators), and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing to be physically present on district property or participate in college or district activities for a 15-minute or more period.
Effective Jan. 24, 2022, all students of Woodland Community College or Yuba College must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing in order to be physically present on any district property or participate in college or district activities for a 15-minute or more period.
Students taking online classes only will not be required to comply with the vaccine or testing requirements.
To encourage students that have yet to be vaccinated, the district will be implementing a student vaccine incentive plan.
Students enrolled for the spring semester and who provide proof of full vaccination will be eligible for a gift card.
“The Board of Trustees voted to uphold the recommendation of staff to implement a COVID vaccine/testing requirement,” said Board President Susan Alves. “This decision aligns with our top priority to protect the health and safety of all of our students, faculty, and staff.”
The district will follow requirements from the California Department of Public Health, or CDPH, in determining what documents are acceptable as proof of vaccination.
If a vaccine booster shot becomes necessary while the district’s vaccination/testing requirement is in effect, the district’s definition of a fully vaccinated individual will be expanded to include the booster shot.
Testing will be offered as an alternative to being fully-vaccination. Unvaccinated individuals will need to be tested no less than once a week with an approved COVID-19 test.
For employees or students that are not fully vaccinated and refuse to submit to testing, the District will work with those individuals to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation (medical and/or religious).
The district is also committed to not discriminate against any individual that receives an exemption from the vaccine or testing.
While visitors and vendors will not be subject to the vaccination or testing requirement, they will still be required to wear a mask while indoors at any district property. In addition, masking for all large activities, such as attending an outdoor athletic event, will follow the guidance from the CDPH and local county health officials.
The Yuba Community College District said it is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and educational environment for its students and employees.
As of Sept. 2, 37 community college districts in California have adopted vaccine requirements. That is 51% of all districts in the state.
Below, view Yuba Community College District Board Resolution 21-56 directing the chancellor to develop and implement a COVID vaccine/testing requirement to increase vaccination rates for students, faculty, volunteers and staff.
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Vaccinations are not currently required for Mendocino College students and employees — instead, they’re strongly encouraged.
Students who submit proof of being fully vaccinated are eligible to receive a $100 Visa gift card.
Vaccines are widely available in the community, including the Pfizer vaccine, which has received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines also have been proven to be highly effective and safe.
“Vaccines are vital for going back to normal. I encourage everyone, students and community members, to get the vaccine. It’s free and available for everyone over the age of twelve” says John Foucault, ASMC president.
“Our communities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with harrowing consequences for the lives and health of our fellow residents. I urge all eligible individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It is the most effective way to protect yourselves and others from getting COVID-19 and preventing hospitalization or death due to the virus. This is the critical element for us to come back together in a vibrant in-person teaching and learning setting,” said Dr. Tim Karas, Mendocino College superintendent/president.
Mendocino College is joining many colleges and universities accepting the White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, which encourages institutional participation to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The challenge also comes on the heels of new local and federal efforts that make it easier and more accessible for people to get vaccinated.
Details for the $100 Visa gift card include:
— Any student who submits their COVID-19 vaccination information is eligible for the $100 Visa gift card.
— Open to all students enrolled in the Fall 2021 semester in any number of units (credit or non-credit).
— Students can pick up cards after September 13 from the main campus (VP office, Macmillan Hall room 1020, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or centers. Must pick up in person during hours of operation (see www.mendocino.edu/announcements for hours of operation at centers).
— Must show a student or government issued photo ID and completed vaccination card.
— Only one Visa card per student will be given.
— To find a vaccine clinic near you, visit: https://myturn.ca.gov .
For questions, contact Kris Bartolomei at
Visit www.mendocino.edu/challenge for more information.
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The school serves more than 8,000 new and returning students across California.
Many families across the state adopted online learning amid the ongoing pandemic during the past two school years. California Connections Academy has seen interest in enrollment increase as more families opt to pursue a permanent virtual education path.
The school, now in its 17th year of serving students across the state, has a demonstrated history of expertise in the learning-from-home model.
“We look forward to welcoming students, both new and existing, back to their virtual classrooms this fall,” said Dr. Richard Savage, California Connections Academy executive director. “While the past two school years have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic, our program has continued to thrive without interruption, ensuring a consistent, quality virtual education for our students.”
California Connections Academy is equipped with teachers who receive vigorous specialty training in teaching in a virtual environment to bring the curriculum to life in an engaging and well-rounded way.
The virtual school offers students a complete school experience through opportunities to develop social and emotional skills in addition to critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration abilities to prepare them for current and future success as they progress through college, their career and life.
As an independent study school, California Connections Academy is supported by outstanding teachers who work tirelessly to support their students, build strong, professional relationships, and prepare them with life-long skills in the classroom and beyond.
Students head back to school on the heels of the school’s recently released 2020-2021 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an annual third-party survey that provides families with the opportunity to review their experience with California Connections Academy.
According to the survey results:
96% of parents agree their children are satisfied with the program;
94% of parents agree their children are making good progress;
96% of parents agree that our technology tools improve their child’s learning experience;
96% of parents agree that the curriculum is high quality.
“California Connections Academy has been an incredible experience for our family,” said Nichole Gould, mother of upcoming California Connections Academy junior Griffin Gould. “My son has been enrolled in Connections Academy for five years and the independent study allows him to learn at his own pace but also teaches him important life skills such as accountability and time management.”
At California Connections Academy, students have access to advanced courses and flexible scheduling that helps them to take ownership of their own unique educational journey. California Connections Academy’s high school curriculum offers NCAA core courses, career-oriented electives, and University of California “A-G” courses to inspire students to be their best.
Students who enroll in the school join a gifted and committed community of their fellow students and educators that provides a welcoming, distraction-free learning environment.
Beyond their rigorous curriculum, California Connections Academy offers numerous safe socialization opportunities for their students.
This upcoming semester, California Connections Academy students can take advantage of the school’s free online clubs and activities, where they can network with others interested in art, science, sports and more.
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The law inspired a wave of states across the country to take similar action to empower student athletes.
“California led the charge against the unjust power imbalance in college sports, launching a national movement and spurring long-overdue changes in this multibillion-dollar enterprise,” Gov. Newsom said Tuesday. “I’m proud to build on our leadership with today’s legislation to expand and protect our college athletes’ rights to reap the rewards from their sacrifices and success. I thank Senator Skinner and Senator Bradford for their tireless work to advance this fundamental matter of fairness and equity.”
Under SB 26, the Fair Pay to Play Act will take effect on Sept. 1, 2021, ahead of the original January 2023 implementation date.
This ensures that California students are protected under the Fair Pay to Play Act following new rule changes by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, that allow colleges and universities to develop their own rules in states without name, image and likeness laws, or in states where laws are not yet in effect.
SB 26 also expands the Fair Pay to Play Act to California Community Colleges and allows athletes to identify what school they attend as part of promotional materials.
Gov. Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play Act in 2019 alongside authors Sen. Skinner and Sen. Bradford, as well as NBA legend LeBron James, UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, WNBA star Diana Taurasi, former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon and Rich Paul.
SB 206 will allow all student athletes enrolled in public and private four-year colleges and universities in California to earn money from their name, image or likeness.
Student athletes will also be able to hire sports agents, and not lose their scholarships if they receive income for their work.
The law includes safeguards to prevent college athletes from signing endorsement deals that conflict with their school’s deal when they are participating in official team activities.
For full text of the bill, visit http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.