Safety

Hopewell's Commitment to Safety

Over the past year, Hopewell has recognized a need to communicate more clearly about our evolving plans and policies regarding safety. To that end, we have built out a new Safety page that contains updated information about all the ways we’re working to keep our students, staff, and community safe (both online and in person). From COVID-19 protocols to thorough hiring practices, this page will be your best source for up-to-date information from Hopewell moving forward

In-Person Lesson Safety

Hopewell is offering on-site lessons for fully-vaccinated students, per teacher availability.

On-Site Lessons Procedure:

Students may be accompanied by one adult or family member. The family member accompanying a student must be over the age of 18.
Masks at this time are strongly encouraged for classes, private lessons, ensemble rehearsals and events for staff, students, parents, and visitors.
For classes and lessons teachers may request masking for their students for all or portions of their class time, and masks will be provided as needed. Teachers have full authority with the support of Hopewell administration to implement the request without the need for advance notice.
Students, staff, family members, or anyone coming to Hopewell's physical location who showing any symptoms of illness are not permitted on-site. Hopewell reserves the right to refuse service to anyone exhibiting signs of illness.

Vaccination Policy:

Staff , Students, Parents/Guardians, Board Members, Volunteers, or anyone coming to Hopewell's physical location for any reason must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fully vaccinated means that an individual has received all recommended doses of a COVID- 19 vaccine including recommended boosters and that it has been at least two weeks since the final recommended dose.
If Hennepin County’s risk level rises significantly, Hopewell’s mask requirements will be reevaluated.

For a more detailed look at our In-Person Lessons Policies click here:

Covid On Site Lesson Policies (pdf)

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Get Vaccinated!

Have you gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet? If not, the state of Minnesota is continuing to distribute safe and effective doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up for the MN Vaccine connector to stay up to date about opportunities near you to get vaccinated! The sign up form is available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish and only takes a few minutes to fill out. If you need help filling out the form or require special accomodations, contact the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 between 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Safe Hiring Practices

Hopewell remains committed to ensuring a safe and comfortable place for our students, staff and community. In the past year we have taken the following steps:

Background Checks: Background screening, reference and employment checks are now completed by Yardstik, a local company offering more thorough screening.
Interview and reference tracking: We have created hiring criteria and an interview structure to more objectively rank candidates and ensure a good fit for new teachers and staff.
On-boarding: We are streamlining and tailoring our on-boarding process to ensure all staff are well informed of Hopewell policies and culture

For an update on the situation from Fall 2021 involving criminal charges brought against a former Hopewell staff member, click here.

Safety

Hopewell's Commitment to Safety

In-Person Lesson Safety

Virtual Lesson Safety

Get Vaccinated!

Safe Hiring Practices

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