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Kelsey O'Connor- Vice President of Student Government- SMC Care is nice because no mask is needed while talking to a counselor. New outdoor seating is coming so students can be outside with each other. The student body has been mindful of temperature checks and responding to health checks. She saw amazing responses with students not going onto other campuses. INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND UPDATES/CONCERNS: Paige Risser- Director of Communications and Marketing- Move -ins were approximately two hundred and seventy-five (275) during August 19`s -22nd. Students tested before coming to campus and reported results. Also, students took another test when they arrived. Four (4) of the tests were positive. Each week random sample emails go out to IU Community members. The purpose of the emails is for the scheduling of saliva tests to take place. The launch of a public COVID dashboard has been created. They are encouraging all community members to let IU know if they have tested positive. Rodger Pinto- Recently, IU South Bend had student elections. Incoming Student Government President Kayla is here to share the student body update. Kayla Christine Isubletter- gave a student update. She feels confident about what IU has done for the students. The numbers of students on campus, signage, and safety measures are all impressive. There is a concern for the spread of the virus when students come back to more on -campus classes. She feels confident with the continued enforcement of mask mandate and social -distancing that the campus is a safe place to stay open. RESIDENTS/NEIGHBORS UPDATES AND CONCERNS: Dr. Fox gave an extensive report on the County and COVID case numbers. IU report of one (1) student testing positive since classes resumed. Fourth of July came, and numbers went to fifty- eight (58) new cases a day through the balance of July. Notre Dame taught how to respond with ramping up their testing and contact tracing with dramatic results. Cases on other campuses have been very manageable, and that speaks to the preparation of the teams. Dr. Fox addressed contact tracing within the state concerning universities. Chair Tomas -Morgan opened the floor for discussion Chair Tomas -Morgan has the first question, proceeding to ask about the academic calendar and what latest models predict about COVID resurgence. Dr. Fox replied that there are several different models. He believes Halloween through December might bring some increase in cases. Finishing up before Thanksgiving makes sense to help reduce the travel in and out of the county. Chair Tomas -Morgan opened the floor to the public for comments or questions. There were none. Councilmember Shelia Niezgodski asked Dr. Fox about the delegations of authority concerning schools in our area, which is the barrier you are finding -staffing or money needed. Dr. Fox responded to Councilwoman Niezgodski; each one (1) planned to have their contact tracing in place. He adopted a delegation of authority concerning the contact tracing. It hasn't come up for the elementary level due to them not living in a congregant environment. 3