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Superintendent: about 350–400 students lack immunization paperwork; district plans outreach and a November exclusion date
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Summary
Superintendent Anderson told the board the district has roughly 85% of students with immunization records on file (he also cited a compliance metric 'just under 91%') and plans outreach, vaccine clinics and notary support; the district intends to set an exclusion date of Nov. 9 for missing documentation and noted exposed non‑immunized students could be excluded for about 21 days.
Superintendent Anderson reported to the St. Francis Area Schools board that the district currently has roughly 85% of students with immunization documentation on file and said a related compliance rate was "just under 91%" — two related metrics he provided in the presentation. He said that represents about 350–400 students who have not provided required paperwork and outlined a stepped outreach plan to improve documentation.
"We have about an 85% compliance rate with state law," Superintendent Anderson said, adding that the district planned a mix of social-media posts, direct mailings and certified letters and would make notary services available at schools to reduce barriers to filing required forms.
Anderson said the district would set an exclusion date of Nov. 9 (the transcript did not specify the year) so that, by that date, students would either have immunization documentation on file or have submitted a medical or conscientious‑objector form. He emphasized that state law requires students to have immunizations on file or an exemption form in order to physically attend school.
On the subject of measles exposure, Anderson said state reporting could lead to exclusion of non‑immunized close contacts for about 21 days and that the district plans to provide continuity of learning through its digital platforms during any exclusion period.
Board members asked whether the district would host vaccine clinics and how staff immunization documentation would be handled; Anderson said vaccine clinics have been held at some schools, staff would be encouraged to document immunizations and the district will pursue practical steps to reduce barriers to compliance.
The board did not vote on immunization policy changes at this meeting; the item was an informational report and staff said they will begin the outreach work described.
