 Private Schools Now Eligible for County’s COVID Compliant Partnership Funds
Private elementary schools meeting the State’s requirements to allow in-person instruction may now participate in the County’s successful COVID Compliant Business Partnership program.
Among other benefits, the program gives participants financial assistance while assuring staff, students and their parents that the school is following a series of stringent procedures designed to protect their health and safety. To date, 31 private TK-6th Grade schools in the County have secured waivers allowing them to open for in-person instruction. Several additional schools have submitted applications that are currently being reviewed by County and state public health officials.
“We want to help sustain in-person instruction at schools across the County and are encouraging them to apply for membership in the Partnership,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “Participating schools can now obtain money to help with the acquisition of necessities such as personal protection equipment and disinfection supplies.”
Eligible schools will receive funding based on their respective enrollment levels. Schools with up to 100 students can receive $2,500, those with 101 to 499 students can get $5,000, and schools with 500 or more students are eligible for $7,500.
The more than 4,000 County businesses currently participating in the partnership have collectively received more than $10 million from the County to offset costs related to compliance with COVID-19-related public health protocols.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2020. A list of approved schools, along with everything a school needs to know about re-opening and staying open, can be found on a new County webpage dedicated to the waiver process and the guidelines for operating safely.
To secure a waiver from State mandates forbidding in-person instruction, a school must complete a Waiver Application Cover Form showing that its local health jurisdiction has experienced fewer than 14 daily cases per 100,000 residents over the prior 14 days. San Bernardino County successfully worked with the State to secure consideration for schools located in communities that are meeting the State criteria even if the county as a whole is not.
 SB County Getting Closer to Red Tier but More Testing is Critical
San Bernardino County’s COVID-19 case rates and positivity rates have showed improvement over the last few weeks. County officials are very hopeful that if this trend continues that the County will soon qualify to move into the red tier, but we will have to first hope that the Labor Day holiday didn’t negatively impact our numbers, and just as important, we must keep up our testing numbers.
“Testing is absolutely critical to show the state that we are keeping our caseloads and positivity rates down,” said County Public Health Director Corwin Porter. “When we see a spike of cases and related hospitalizations, it almost always comes from a social gathering and from individuals who did not show any symptoms.”
To get ahead of any spikes, County residents need to take it upon themselves to get a free, easy and painless test at any of the more than 30 testing sites throughout the County. Bottom line: If you -- or someone you live with -- has spent any time with people not in your household, please take an hour to get tested! Results are returned in less than 48 hours and it will give you peace of mind.
Walk-ups are now allowed at all County testing sites, although appointments are still strongly encouraged. Visit our COVID-19 Testing Page to see the testing site nearest you and to schedule an appointment.
And remember, to ensure our numbers continue to improve we all have to keep wearing face coverings when in public, practice frequent handwashing, social distance, and avoid gatherings outside your household.
SB County is Looking for a Few Good Poll Workers!
The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is recruiting poll workers for the upcoming 2020 Presidential General Election. Due to the current pandemic, polling places will be open Saturday, Oct. 31 through Tuesday, Nov. 3, and it’s extremely important to have enough poll workers to staff these locations all four days.
Being a poll worker is a great way to be a part of our democracy at work, and assist your neighbors at the polling place. Consider some of the benefits of becoming a poll worker:
- Serving your community
- Being a part of the democratic process
- Earning some extra money
We encourage you to apply and share this information with your friends and family. To learn more, and to complete an application, visit this link to our online poll worker application. If you have any questions, please contact the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters at 909-387-8300 or email the ROV directly at Communications@SBCountyElections.com.
Upcoming Webinars Address Financial Management, Tech Tips, Exporting and More
San Bernardino County in conjunction with other partners both regionally and throughout the state are pleased to bring business owners and interested residents ongoing webinars on a variety of important topics. We aim to do everything we can to help businesses succeed during this difficult time.
No cost business webinars hosted by the Workforce Development Board
San Bernardino County’s Workforce Development Board has partnered with regional business experts to provide employers in San Bernardino County access to free and informative business webinars.
Thursday, September 24, 10 a.m. “Financial Management During COVID-19 Crisis, Part 2”
To learn more and to register: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/workforce/business-services/workshops/
Technology tips for restaurants
In response to the current COVID-19 restaurant climate, the County of San Bernardino is partnering with the California Restaurant Association to discuss technology and marketing tools, tips and tricks that can improve restaurant innovation and the bottom line. This is a no-cost webinar.
Thursday, September 24, 10 a.m.
Register Now: https://californiarestaurantcaassoc.wliinc23.com/events/Webinar-San-Bernardino-County-Restaurant-and-Food-Service-Technology-Tips-4207/details
Global export industry webinars
These webinars provide information on how to make a business more competitive, expand its customer base, and enter more markets while learning how to save time and money establishing a presence in a new market. Our second webinar will dive even deeper into strategic steps needed to expand an international presence and creating an export strategy.
September 29, 10 a.m. “Preparing Your Organization to Export”
Register Now: https://www.selectsbcounty.com/events/preparing-your-organization-to-export
October 1, 10 a.m. “Expand Your Global Footprint”
Register Now: https://www.selectsbcounty.com/events/expand-your-global-footprint
Sustainable economies
San Bernardino County is a supporting partner for a series of no-cost webinars on Sustainable Economies. Interested parties are invited to join as we create a re-imagined future and the community map needed to get there. These interactive webinars will begin with a panel or a “Ted-style” talk followed by breakouts.
Dr. Angelo Farooq, chairman of the California Workforce & Development Board, will kick-off the first in a series of three sessions held in October. His presentation on the “Jobs & Climate Action Plan for 2030” will provide insights into a statewide blueprint addressing our most pressing challenges.
Thursday, October 1, 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 15, 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 29, 1 p.m.
Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-economies-webinar-fall-season-tickets-119559779519
Latest Stats
51,467 Confirmed Cases (up 0.4% from the previous day)
839 Deaths (up 0.1% from the previous day)
558,907 Tests (up 0.8% from the previous day)
For more statistics from the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click the desktop or mobile
tab on the County’s sbcovid19.com website.
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