Yes

Please refer to the following website for percent positive infection: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/34a6ef5efe664974a3c1866aa77fbb6d/page/page_6/

Should we have a positive case of COVID-19, the District will cooperate and work under the guidelines of local health authorities including Kansas City and Jackson County Health Departments. Public health directives may vary and could include the addition of specific safety measures in a school environment, the temporary closure of a classroom or school building and other risk mitigation measures. These directives may or may not include mass notification to a school community as we have an obligation to protect student and staff privacy. It will be the health department, not the school district, that will determine whether other students or staff are a close contact of that individual and whether a classroom, other kids, staff etc. are at risk of exposure.

If student or staff member tests positive:

Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to stay home and can return when all of the following apply:

• Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
• 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms
• All other symptoms have improved

If a student or staff member has been exposed at home or is suspected to have been exposed at home:

Students and staff who are considered in close contact and therefore exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 will be immediately asked to self-quarantine, and will not be allowed to return to school or work for a period of 14-days, beginning at the last date of exposure.

• According to the CDC, “close contact is defined as any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.”

• Students and staff who do not have symptoms during the 14-day self-quarantine can return to school or work  after the 14-day period without any further actions.

• If during the 14 day self-quarantine a student or staff member develops symptoms of COVID-19, they will be required to stay home until all of the following apply:
  • Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
  • 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms
  • All symptoms have improved

If a student or staff member was exposed at school:

Students and staff who are considered in close contact (as identified above) and therefore exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 will be immediately asked to self-quarantine, and will not be allowed to return to school or work for a period of 14-days, beginning at the last date of exposure.

• Students and staff who do not have symptoms during the 14-day self-quarantine can return to school or work after the 14-day period without any further actions.

• If during the 14 day self-quarantine a student or staff member develops symptoms of COVID-19, they will be required to stay home until all of the following apply:
  • Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
  • 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms
  • All symptoms have improved

If someone at school has tested positive but the student or staff member was not exposed:

For students and staff who are in the same room/building as someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but not considered in close contact (as identified above), the risk of catching the virus from that person is low. Students and staff will be expected to follow the general precautions, including social distancing, washing their hands and monitoring for illness. 

If a student or staff member was around someone else who was exposed:

Students and Staff who are in the same room/building with someone who was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 are not considered exposed, as long as the person they were around has not tested positive for COVID-19. Students and staff will be expected to follow the general precautions, including social distancing, washing their hands and monitoring for illness. 

If someone at the school suspects they may have COVID-19 but has yet to test for COVID-19:

Students and staff who believe they may have COVID-19 will be immediately asked to self-quarantine, and will not be allowed to return to school or work for a period of 10-days until:

• Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
• 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms
• All symptoms have improved

We are following the directions of the health department. Currently, we are only quarantining those who have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19. Close contact is defined as any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. The health department is conducting the contact tracing to determine who was in close contact.

The District does not provide testing. We take guidance from the Jackson County Health Department and Kansas City Health Department when it comes to possible exposure.

We are following the directions of the Jackson County Health Department. Currently, we are only quarantining those who have been in close contact. Close contact is defined as any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. There are provisions for teachers to receive pay while on leave due to a positive COVID-19 test. Human Resources has details if this becomes an issue.

We are following the directions of the health department. Currently, we are only quarantining those who have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19. Close contact is defined as any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. The health department is conducting the contact tracing to determine who was in close contact.

The District cannot require families to get tested. If during the 14 day self-quarantine a student or staff member develops symptoms of COVID-19, they will be required to stay home until all of the following apply:

• • Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
  • 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms
  • All symptoms have improved

Yes, if they too show symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have met the definition of close contact. The health department is conducting the contact tracing to determine who was in close contact. There are provisions for teachers to receive pay while on leave due to a positive COVID test. Further information can be found in the Reopening Guide under Health Checks.

We are following the directions of the health department. Currently, we are only quarantining those who have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19. Close contact is defined as any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. The health department is conducting the contact tracing to determine who was in close contact.

Not all windows can be opened. Classroom doors will be open to allow for increased ventilation.

This consideration has been discussed.

Hand sanitizer and hand washing time will be provided. Teachers will have access to cleaning supplies as well. Parents will need to supply masks at this time. Staff will be provided two reusable masks at the beginning of the school year; however, they may prefer to use their own masks as well.

There are additional cleaning steps to be taken. These additional steps pertain to both buildings and buses. This steps include additional protocols, measures to limit exposure, cleaning the classroom, cleaning precautions, as well as cleaning commonly used equipment, outdoor equipment and common areas. Please refer to the Reference guide for further detail on these additional steps.

PCO will be placed is large gathering areas in phase one. Hallways do not have HVAC and will not have PCO at this time.

The administrators within the transportation department will oversee and evaluate the cleaning tasks.

The administrators within the transportation and facilties departments will oversee and evaluate the cleaning tasks.

No, the disinfectant works within seconds and it is an EPA safe solution.

All students and staff will be required to wear a mask inside at all times including PE regardless of physically exerting activities.

Students and staff are allowed to remove their masks when eating and drinking.

Students are not required to wear masks outside during recess or PE when socially distanced.

A written medical reason will need to be provided for a student or staff member to not wear a mask.

This is why we have a virtual option. The requirement of wearing masks will be driven both by our plan and by the requirements of Kansas City and Jackson County.

Face shields cannot be used in place of a mask or face covering.

This is a possibility, but not currently part of the plan.

Yes.

Parents and staff will be required to conduct self-checks before leaving for school. Upon arrival students and staff will walk through temperature check devices and be visually assessed at that time.

Parents and staff will be required to conduct self-checks before leaving for school. Upon arrival students and staff will walk through temperature check devices and be visually assessed at that time.

The Jackson County restriction uses the building capacity number.

The District plans to adhere to restrictions from both. The more stringent of the two will be followed for consistency within the District.