Please note the following excerpt from Dr. Addley’s most recent communication (dated Dec 30th) which describes the changes to the current Covid-19 protocol.
“To continue to mitigate the spread of COVID in our schools and concentrate our efforts in providing the healthiest learning environment possible, we will quarantine all individuals who are exhibiting any symptom(s) of COVID.
Additionally, we will be:
1. Encouraging testing for COVID for those who are symptomatic; however in the absence of timely testing, we will assume those with any symptom(s) are COVID positive and require isolation
2. Providing remote teaching and learning opportunities for five (5) consecutive days for: a. Individuals who are experiencing any symptom(s) of COVID with or without proof of a positive test b. Any individuals who report exposure to a household or social contact to an individual who has tested positive for COVID
3. Suspending targeted contact tracing in order for nurses to assess sick individuals and communicate broad messages to families regarding cases, and counsel and educate staff and parents regarding isolation and quarantine procedures. Parents should continue to report all student absences to the absentee line and the school will contact you.
This remote learning option for quarantined students is not available for extended vacations or other unrelated reasons.”
Please see the “Superintendent Communication Dec 30” to read more about the process and implementation of these changes.