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Return to School After Illness:
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NYSDOH recommends that students and staff with symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough,fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea should be sent home or directed to stay home. If at school, the individual should wear a well-fitted mask while arrangements are made to go home even if they have not yet had a test.
If a staff member or student is sick or has symptoms of COVID-19 they should:
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Stay home, away from others
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Talk to your/ your child’s healthcare provider
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If you/your child is positive for COVID, follow the current guidance from the CDC and:
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Staff should follow the notification process with Human Resources
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Parents/guardians should notify their school nurse
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If your child tests negative for COVID, confirm with your child’s school nurse and follow the District’s school absence and health services policy (#5420)
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If you have questions or concerns, reach out to your school building’s nurse
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