This message was sent via email to Foothill-De Anza district employees on behalf of Ray Quan, vice chancellor of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity
April 5, 2023
Rescission of Board Policy 3507
COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy Effective July 3, 2023
(Summer Session 2023)
Dear Colleagues,
On Monday, April 3, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the rescission of Board Policy 3507 COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy. Effective July 3, 2023, the first day of Summer 2023 Quarter, COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required at Foothill-De Anza Community College District. The lifting of the COVID-19 vaccination mandate applies to all faculty, staff, students, vendors, and visitors. Individuals will no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access in person district programs and services. Please note the COVID-19 vaccination mandate will remain in place through July 2, 2023.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is following current guidance from Santa Clara County and the California Department of Public Health. Employee COVID-19 Reporting information is available at the following website: District COVID-19 Testing and Isolation Protocol.
If you have any questions, please contact Rocio Chavez at chavezrocio@fhda.edu.
Please be advised that we accept that the COVID-19 vaccinations prevent severe illness and are proven safe and effective. Over 88% of Santa Clara County residents have completed the primary course of vaccinations.*
Our Board rescission follows similar actions across the State and does not reflect a deviation from the recommendations of public health experts. The district encourages our community to stay current with their COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes getting boosters if eligible.
*Source: https://covid19.sccgov.org/dashboard-vaccinations
Sincerely,
Ray Quan
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources & Equal Opportunity