Our goal is to make living here more delightful and fulfilling each day. Individuals exhibiting symptoms (see revised Illness Guidelines for those symptoms) will not be permitted to attend school until those symptoms have been resolved. To receive a waiver, the school district must demonstrate a significant impact of COVID-19 quarantine or isolation on school operations, impacting students, teachers, and/or staff. Truth be told, as it rises and falls, the stock market can present unique opportunities for investors, even during recessions. According to Leander ISDs COVID-19 dashboard, 411 people in the school district have tested positive for the virus since Aug. 5. The Williamson County health district is recommending the Leander school district close its campuses for 10 days after hundreds of students and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 in the first two weeks of school. Fairview Middle School will be closed Friday after nearly one-third of its staff and students missed class due to illness on Thursday. Here are the latest updates. Update: School closures continue through Friday, Williamson County legislators to discuss key topics at upcoming Policy Talks, Franklin exploring advanced treatment technologies for future clean water facility, Dr. Luke Boyd, retired BGA principal, friend to many, leaves legacy of integrity and stories, Franklin Ethics Committee has new members, convenes for the first time in years, Franklin residents speak out against Middle Eight development, Brentwood commissioners reflect on up-coming uncontested election, Land use planning explored at latest Breakfast with the Mayors, Franklins Maumus tabbed Herff Jones Heart of the Team winner, MLS Soccer: Nashville SC tops Atlanta, 3-1, Soccer: Brentwood shuts out Centennial to finish regular season unbeaten, Softball: Summit's Richards blasts 3-run shot for walkoff win in 8th against Nolensville, Nolensvilles Bilbrey, Brentwoods Bailey earn Gateway Tire Athlete of the Week accolades, Centennials Johnson, Brentwoods Fields earn John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete honors, Baseball: Brentwood rebounds to take another narrow matchup with Franklin, Stegall sisters among Great 8 Invitational competitors this week, Family Care Center opens first location outside of Colorado in Williamson County, Wilson Bank & Trust opens 2nd Williamson County location, Franklin Water Week to show how city has a vital resource in the Harpeth River, Spring Hills Pickin in the Park music series announces return, Chapel Hill woman shares memories of her familys involvement in Franklin Rodeo, Bethesda News: First day of May will be special for lifelong Peytonsville resident as she turns 100, Finding opportunities: When the stock market has done well during recessions, The mystery of Col. William Shys burial in a cast iron casket, First chair of the Williamson County Commission Mana Jennings passes away, Commentary: Definitely better than the alternative, Gardening: Its time to rethink, relax and replace, Letter to the Editor: A true friend has been lost, Letter to the Editor: Tennessees GOP has lost its way, but theres still a chance to regain direction. #WCSedu. Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 / COVID-19 2021 - 2022 - Williamson County All COVID-19 positive (symptomatic and asymptomatic) individuals need to stay home and isolate from others for a minimum of5 Daysfrom symptom onset (Day 0) or test date. One of Williamson Countys middle schools closed for a day after going over 33% student and 30% staffing absences last week. "At this time, we do not believe a districtwide closure meets the needs of our students and families. Williamson Source is your personal portal to all things Williamson County. The online announcement did not explain why, butDirector of OperationsMike Abbottsaid in a statement the closures came because of "staffing and student attendance, community spread and surge of both flu and Covid-19 in addition to potential weather hazards," according to CBS Austin.