Covid-19 Updates and Information

 2021-2022 ​ GUSD COVID Safety Plan  
​2021-2022​ COVID Plan Amendment 2-9-22   
2021-2022 COVID Plan Additional Face Covering Amendment 3.1.22   

 GUSD COVID Prevention Program (CPP) August 28, 2021
Programa de Prevención de COVID-19 (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés)Distrito Escolar Unificado Geyserville

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​County Office of Education Covid-19 updates
​Mental Health Resources
California Health Resources
​​Information concerning the Corona virus

Parent Update Letter July 23, 2020
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2022-2023 Protocol
If a Student is Symptomatic and/or has a Fever at School
Send student to the office.
       1. If symptomatic or has a fever, the student must go home.
       2. Offer the parent a single OTC test kit.
       3. School staff MAY NOT administer OTC tests.
           Only a parent/guardian can administer. THIS IS THE LAW.
       4. A mildly symptomatic student who tests negative may return to class at the discretion of the principal or designee.
       5. A student with a fever who tests negative must remain at home until the fever is gone. – No specific timeline for return.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S) REGARDING COVID-19 ​

DEFINITIONS:
Close Contact/Exposed:  More than 15 minutes over a 24-hour period within 0-6 feet or having direct physical contact for a shorter period of time (like hugging, roughhousing  or playing high-contact sports together)
Isolation (Most Restrictive):  Stay at home except to get medical care.  Separate yourself from others in the home and wear a facemask around other people.  Monitor your symptoms and avoid sharing household items.  Practice good hand hygiene and cover your mouth with coughs and sneezes
Quarantine:  Same as above, but you may interact with others in the home. 
 
Q: My child is sick with symptoms of COVID-19 - what do I do?

1. Keep your child home
2. Report absence to the attendance office or school secretary.  Please list the symptoms the student is having.
3. Get a COVID test as soon as possible, whether you are vaccinated or not.  Here is a list of current locations: COVID Test Locations .  Wait for test results.   Over the counter tests are not allowable.
4. Alternatively, if your child has a chronic condition (i.e. allergies, IBS, etc.) you may obtain a letter from your doctor which lists an alternate diagnosis.  
    

Q: I have my child’s test results - now what do I do?

1. Take a picture of your test result and send the picture to info@gusd.com for review.  

Please note that this test information must include the date the test was taken and the student name.

1. Negative Result: If the student is negative, and symptom free (no fever for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication and no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours) the student may return to school.
2. Positive Result: If the student is positive, please report the positive test results to the attendance office or the school secretary immediately and send a copy of the test result to COVID test emails listed above.

·         The office staff will ask you further details about exposure, including last date on campus, what symptoms the child had, where/when the child was tested and who might be considered a close contact.  It is very important that we obtain these details so we may begin contact tracing.  
·         The staff trained in contact tracing will also be in touch with quarantine or isolation instructions within 24 hours.
 
Q: My child is fully vaccinated - can they come to school with symptoms?
A: No, all students experiencing symptoms - regardless of vaccination status - must stay home.
 
Q: My child is fully vaccinated - do they really need to wear a mask?
A: Yes.  Current orders are that masks are strongly recommended inside and outside. 
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Q: What is the difference between school based and community based?
A: The difference between the two is that school-based cases have the ability to impact students and staff because the positive case was present on campus during the infectious period.  The community-based cases involve a student or staff, but the individual wasn’t present on campus during the infectious period.
 
Q: Do children who are asymptomatic, but tested positive for the virus, have to quarantine? 
A: Absolutely, yes, that is the guidance.  They must quarantine for a total of 10 days and may return on Day 11 with or without symptoms.
 
Q: What kind of tests are acceptable to return to school?
A: Over the Counter Antigen Tests are preferred.
 
Q: Please explain the contact tracing that is done when students & staff are exposed to an individual who is positive for COVID19 on campus. Do you ask students who they played with during recess?
A: Once we receive confirmation of a positive case, we will send a notification to any groups the student had near contact with. Those notified are advised to take an over the counter test on days 3 and 5 after contact and to monitor for symptoms.
 
Q: How do we notify? 
A: Families will be notified through Talking Points or Class Tag, in the way you principal regularly communicates.
 
Q: Whom do you notify of a positive case? I my child’s medical information safe?
A: We only notify teachers, staff, or others who are or may have been close contacts. This is to satisfy OSHA requirements. We refer only to “the case.” 
 
Q: My child had a headache and ended up quarantined. Are there other options?
A: If your child suffers from a chronic condition that may present with headaches (i.e. migraines, anxiety, etc.) you may obtain an alternate diagnosis from a medical doctor.  This is kept in their medical file and we may allow the student to remain on campus with that symptom.
 
Q: Is the School Board considering requiring vaccination for COVID-19 (for those over age 12) a requirement for attending school? If not, why not?
A: With the recent statewide vaccine mandate just announced on October 1st, we are still awaiting guidance, but yes, we will have to abide by any legal requirement.
 
Q: What do I do if my child cannot wear a mask?
A: If your child cannot wear a mask, they may qualify for an exemption.  Please contact your principal to talk about other face covering options and the medical authorization required.
 
Q: How are absences recorded?

1. If a student has COVID symptoms and is awaiting a test, the absences are excused.
2. If a student has COVID symptoms and the parent is choosing not to test, 10 days of absences are excused due to quarantine.
3. If a student is out due to quarantine orders for a positive test or close contact, these absences are also excused.  The parent/guardian should reach out to the teacher/office staff about getting class/homework while out of school.
4. Excessive absences (10 or more days) will result in follow-up from attendance and principals. 

 
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