1. Our top priority is the health and safety of our entire community—students, faculty, staff, families and community partners. Although we recognize that it is not possible to eliminate all risk, Bernard Zell will always adhere to the guidance set forth by state and local public health authorities and incorporate proven best practices whenever possible.

2. In our commitment to academic excellence, we will maintain continuous and uninterrupted learning, regardless of format. While our intent is to safely return to campus and provide our full educational experience, we are also committed to providing outstanding distance learning and hybrid experiences, should circumstances require.

3. Our decisions will balance the immediate and urgent needs of our community with the school’s commitment to long-term sustainability and its foundational traditions rooted in our Jewish values.

4. Partnering with our community -- faculty, students, and families -- is critical to resuming our operations safely. We will foster engagement with all our constituencies, and commit to regular and transparent communications as we deal with the impact of the health crisis.