Where and when will my student have to wear a mask?
  • Students aged 10 and under: Students are encouraged to wear masks when riding the bus, entering and exiting buildings, moving through buildings, and not able to maintain social distancing. Students may remove their mask when they are seated in their classroom, eating lunch, or outside the school building.
  • Students aged 11 and over: Students are required to wear masks when riding the bus, entering and exiting buildings, moving through buildings, and not able to maintain social distancing. Students may remove their mask when they are seated in their classroom, eating lunch, or outside the school building.
  • Adults: Staff and visitors are required to wear masks when riding the bus, entering and exiting buildings, moving through buildings, and not able to maintain social distancing. Adults may remove their mask when they are seated in their work space, eating lunch, or outside the school building.
  • Exceptions: Considerations will be given to staff and students who are unable to wear a mask due to health concerns with documentation from a medical provider. If a student is not able to wear a mask, they may be asked to wear an item, such as a wristband or face shield, to identify them as an approved non-mask wearing student. Considerations will also be given to individuals who are hearing-impaired or otherwise disabled or who are communicating with someone who is hearing impaired or otherwise disabled and where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication.
  • Students and staff should provide their own masks. There will be a limited number of disposable masks available at the school for distribution.
  • Masks must adhere to the district’s dress code policy.
What will Social Distancing look like at school?
  • 6-feet between-student spacing reduces disease transmission risk and is preferred; 3-feet distancing still provides substantial benefits and is acceptable in the context of a comprehensive disease control strategy.
  • We recognize that in order for our schools to offer 100% In-Person Learning, 3 to 6 feet of social distancing may be a challenge at times. We will continue to focus on other mitigation strategies such as PPE, cohorting strategies, limited and restricted group gatherings, hallway and classroom management techniques, symptom screenings, quick illness management and increased cleaning procedures.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19 that I should consider when deciding if I attend school each day?

Students and staff with two or more symptoms of illness will stay home or go home. Symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
Who will do symptom screening, and how often?
  • Parents are required to screen their students at home each day for COVID-19 symptoms. Schools will provide parents with a list of symptoms for which to screen. If a student is positive for any of the symptoms, the parent should notify the school.
  • Prior to entering a school bus or school building, all students and adults will have their temperature checked. Anyone with a temperature over 100℉, or displaying COVID-19 symptoms will be sent home.
What happens if my child is sick?

If a student has multiple symptoms and does not get tested or tests negative for COVID-19:

  • The individual may not return to school usually until 10 days from symptom onset, 24+ hours fever free, and improving symptoms.

If a student tests positive with COVID-19

  • The individual may not return to school usually until 10 days from symptom onset, 24+ hours fever free, and improving symptoms.

If a student or staff member is directly exposed to COVID-19

  • District nursing staff will consult with Delta County Health Department to determine if the individual must self quarantine for 14 days from the last day of exposure.
What happens if there is a positive case of COVID-19 in the school?

The school and district will work with the Delta County Health Department to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a school or cohort will need to transition to Distance Learning.

What if a student has a family member at home with COVID-19?

If a student is directly exposed to COVID-19 the District nursing staff will consult with the Delta County Health Department to determine if the individual must self quarantine for 14 days from the last day of exposure.

What are the health and safety protocols that are in place?
  • Screening: All students, staff, and visitors entering a school building will be screened for temperature in addition to at-home symptom screening.
  • Symptomatic Individuals: Any individuals displaying COVID-19 symptoms will be moved to a designated isolation room until they can go home.
  • Contract Tracing: The Delta County Health Department will conduct contact tracing in coordination with the school district if there is a positive test of COVID-19.
  • Social Distancing: 6 feet between individuals reduces the risk of disease transmission, however 3 feet distance is acceptable in the context of a comprehensive disease control strategy.
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Students aged 10 and under are encouraged, while students/staff/visitors aged 11 and older are required to wear masks while riding buses, entering and exiting buildings, moving through school buildings, or not able to maintain social distancing. Staff members conducting screenings will wear masks, shields, and gloves.
  • Hand Washing/Sanitizing: All students will be provided with regular hand washing/sanitizing times throughout the day. Additional hand sanitizing stations are being installed in school buildings.
  • Sanitation and Cleaning: Custodians will disinfect all classrooms and buildings daily. Staff will disinfect desks and chairs between classes with a Peroxide solution.
  • Signs and Messaging: Messages promoting washing hands, proper mask etiquette, and social distancing will be posted throughout the school.