1. Authorize the Executive Director and/or his designee to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the continuation of public education, and the health and safety of the students and staff at Elevate School, including, but not limited to: the relocation of students and staff, provision of alternative educational program options, provision of leave of absence to employees with pay due to quarantine or recently returning from level 3 countries or sick from COVID-19 or illnesses with similar symptoms (e.g., cough, fever, shortness of breath), or co-habitants of any individuals without any impact to their benefit time, directing staff to serve as disaster service workers, and/or make alterations, repairs or improvements to school property. 

2. Declare emergency conditions exist throughout the County that impact Elevate School as a result of the threat of COVID-19 virus. 

3. Authorize the Executive Director and/or his designee(s) to enter into any and all contracts necessary, without advertising or inviting bids, and for any dollar amount necessary to respond to the emergency conditions at Elevate School, including, but not limited to: the relocation of students and staff; continued instruction of students; maintenance of food supplies, instructional materials, operational support supplies, equipment in support of virtual learning, daily student transportation; and provision of additional personnel such as nurses without pre-approval from the board.

4. Authorize the Executive Director to declare school closures and determine adjustments to school calendar as necessary in all cases of deemed county, city and state emergencies.