Every Village School of North Bennington (VSNB) family and staff member is asked to read through this Community Commitment and understand that each individual person plays a critical role in maintaining the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please sign and submit this form as an acknowledgement that you and your family will adhere to the guidelines and procedures set forth in this document. The guidelines are from the Vermont Agency of Education's (AOE) "A Strong and Healthy Start: Guidance for Vermont Schools" (Revised 8/11/20). You can read the complete guidance for schools at: https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-vdh-guidance-strong-healthy-start-school-health-updated-8-11.pdf.

"Recognizing that community (not school) transmission will be the primary mode of infection, and due to the 14-day incubation of SAR-CoV-2, students, families, and staff should make the extra effort to avoid large gatherings and other situations that put them at greater risk for . . . exposure in the weeks leading up to school opening. This will help to create the safest environment possible for return to school" (Vermont AOE's "A Strong and Healthy Start: Guidance for Vermont Schools").