Dennis sends out COVID-19 update for Elmore County Schools

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Richard Dennis responds to an Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts audit of Elmore County Public Schools

Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis is sending out a message ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday to give an update on COVID-19. 

”As we end Week 15 of the school year and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, please be aware of the increase in COVID-19 cases in our communities,” Dennis said in a statement released on Friday night. “Even though the percentage is small for our school system — less than 1% —  a total of 41 students reported testing positive this week for COVID-19 and 12 employees. Currently, the majority of students and employees that have tested positive are in the Eclectic and Wetumpka communities but other communities should be careful.