MCT Health and Safety Precautions

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

All children and staff are expected to stay home if they are showing any symptoms of COVID-19.

MASK PROTOCOL

Masking in the MCT facility is optional, but highly encouraged. Those who wish to mask are welcome to do so and masks will be available for anyone who requests one.

6/24/22 UPDATE Per the Missoula Public Health website, “As Missoula County remains in the CDC’s High Risk COVID-19 category, widespread indoor mask use is encouraged for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. Under the High Risk COVID-19 category the following prevention strategies are recommended by CDC for individuals: Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status (including in K-12 schools and other indoor community settings)…” Full details can be found here.

UPON ARRIVAL

Prior to walking into class, students must wash their hands or use the sanitation station. MCT staff will show students the location of the restrooms and sanitation station on their first day.

DURING CLASS

• MCT routinely cleans and disinfects common areas numerous times throughout the day.
• Internal doors at MCT are propped open to reduce the need to touch handles. Hand sanitizer is readily available throughout MCT; students are encouraged to bring their own if possible.
• During classes, the exterior doors to our box office vestibule are the only ones open to the public.The interior doors of the vestibule will be locked.
• If you need to deliver something to your student or pick them up early, please make your request to the MCT Box Office or Education staff. You will not be able to enter the lobby to find your student.
• Rehearsals are currently closed for the safety of our students and staff. No parents/guardians will be allowed in the rehearsal space.

END OF THE DAY

• MCT will thoroughly clean and disinfect the building after students leave each day.

MCT continuously keeps an eye on the ever-evolving news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.There is a chance we may have to modify our health and safety protocol to ensure we stay compliant with any new CDC recommendations. We will let you know of any changes as soon as we are able to.Thank you again for your flexibility, support, and for entrusting your students in our care. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email education@MCTinc.orgcreate new email.