School Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance issued the following, five-step, COVID-19 information on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
I. MCUD #6 will track the number of students and staff absent daily for COVID-19 related reasons.
II. Data will be divided into Positive confirmation of COVID-19-19 and Possible COVID-19 (students and staff quarantined or in isolation, based on symptoms or close contact with a confirmed case.)
III. Buildings and the District will be “ranked,” based on daily transmission level using the metrics listed below.
A. Student and Staff Number of Positives
1. 0% to 5% = Minimal Risk
2. 5% to 10% = Moderate Risk
3. 10% and above = Substantial Risk
B. Students and Staff Non-Positive (Quarantined/COVID-19 related absences)
1. 0% to 10% = Minimal Risk
2. 10% to 25% = Moderate Risk
3. 25% and above = Substantial Risk
IV. Responses to transmission rankings
A. Minimal Risk: Continuation of in-person learning
B. Moderate Risk: Continuation of in-person learning, but closer monitoring of situation
C. Substantial Risk: Discussion of a temporary pause to in-person learning
V. Individual Student or Staff Positive test Confirmation
A. Building nurse, Principal, or District Administrator will contact WCHD.
B. In cooperation with the WCHD, District will engage in contract tracing and also may:
1. Evacuate the room for cleaning and relocate students to other classrooms or areas.
2. Quarantine all individuals determined to be a close contact of the positive case(s).
3. Temporarily move the class to full-remote learning.
4. Temporarily close the building for deep cleaning and move all students to remote learning.
C. Close contacts will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
D. In accordance with IDPH and CDC guidelines, the classroom, work station, and/or office will be cleaned.
E. Building staff will be notified of positive confirmation, and notification adhering to HIPPA guidelines will be sent out to parents.
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