The health and safety of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School District students, staff, and community is paramount, and the consideration of these factors must always come first in every decision and action taken. Prevention of COVID-19 will be accomplished by adhering to the recommendations of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) in the following areas:
COVID-19 Symptoms
Both the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and New York State Education Department (NYSED) guidance require that school districts implement mandatory health screenings, including temperature checks of students, faculty, staff, and, where applicable, contractors, vendors and visitors. All individuals must have their temperature checked each day, ideally at home prior to departing to school and before entering any school facility. If an individual presents a temperature of greater than 100.0°F, the individual must be denied entry into the facility or sent directly to a dedicated area prior to being picked up or otherwise sent home.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) keep an up to date list of symptoms of Coronavirus on its website. This list is not all-inclusive as some individuals may display other symptoms or none at all. As of 7/13/2020, the following are listed as the most common symptoms of COVID-19:
· Fever or chills (100°F or greater);
· Cough;
· Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
· Fatigue;
· Muscle or body aches;
· Headache;
· New loss of taste or smell;
· Sore throat;
· Congestion or runny nose;
· Nausea or vomiting; and/or
· Diarrhea.
Students and staff exhibiting these signs with no other explanation will be sent to the school health office for an assessment by the school nurse. Parents/guardians and staff members will be provided resources on the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School District website for education regarding the careful observation of symptoms of COVID-19.
