From the Office of the Superintendent:

It is a challenge keeping up with all the Health Order changes. The following is a clarification of the status of Los Alamos Public Schools, which has been added to the county’s latest community update:

Since Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has already implemented a Hybrid Learning model approved by the Public Education Department, Los Alamos does not have to be “green” on the New Mexico Department of Health map before Los Alamos schools transition back to Hybrid Learning.

The LAPS Board is closely monitoring COVID infection rates and will make data-driven decisions based upon:

1) safety for students, families and staff;

2) student learning needs, including those with an Individual Education Plan;

3) social emotional learning and behavioral health; and

4) availability of staffing.

Separate from risk framework considerations, the Los Alamos Public School system is facing the challenge of a shortage of substitute teachers; anyone who would like to apply is encouraged to do so, visit https://laschools.net/careers.