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BAPS makes slight revisions to reentry plan following CDC guideline changes

January 05, 2022

When the Board of Education approved the Reentry Plan for the 2021-2022 school year in August, we let you know that if any changes were made, you would be made aware. Due to recent CDC guideline updates, the district made slight revisions to the reentry plan. You will notice the changes in red below. 

If you have any questions, please contact your school site administration. 

POSITIVE CASES: STUDENTS

  • Any student who tests positive OR has symptoms and exposed to a positive COVID case may return to school after:
  • No fever (100°) for 24 hours AND (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Respiratory symptoms have improved AND
  • 5 days have passed since the first symptoms appeared (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Any student who tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms can return to school after:
  • 5 days have passed since the test. (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Parents who choose to keep their child home the full 10 days will not be penalized. (Added 1/5/22)
  • Students are encouraged to wear a mask (if possible) for the remainder of the 10 days in the event symptoms appear. (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Students who have a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 will be placed on Homebase Distance Learning from their school for the length of the quarantine period. (Revised 1/5/22)

FAQ UPDATES:

What do I do if my student has COVID-19?

Any student who tests positive OR has symptoms and exposed to a positive COVID case may return to school after:

  • No fever (100°) for 24 hours AND (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Respiratory symptoms have improved AND
  • 5 days have passed since the first symptoms appeared (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Parents who choose to keep their child home for 10 days will not be penalized. (Added 1/5/22)

Any student who tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms can return to school after:

  • 5 days have passed since the test. (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Students are encouraged to wear a mask (if possible) for the remainder of the 10 days in the event symptoms appear. (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Students who start to exhibit symptoms during the 10 day window will be sent home. (Added 1/5/22)
  • Parents who choose to keep their child home for 10 days will not be penalized. (Added 1/5/22)

I think my child was exposed or I was notified that my child was exposed. What should I do?

Parents will be notified via email or phone if it is confirmed their student has been in contact at school with someone who tests positive with COVID-19. Students are not required to quarantine/stay home. Students will be expected to continue to attend classes unless they become symptomatic or they are able to provide a note from a medical professional, as we do with other health-related absences. The health department recommends that a face covering be used up to 14 days after exposure in case transmission has occurred. 

What does “contact” mean?

  • You spent at least 15 minutes or more at a distance of three feet or closer.
  • You had direct physical contact (high five, hugging) with the person.
  • You shared eating or drinking utensils with them.
  • You came into contact with their respiratory droplets (e.g., they coughed or sneezed on you).

Any student who tests positive OR has symptoms and exposed to a positive COVID case may return to school after:

  • No fever (100°) for 24 hours AND (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Respiratory symptoms have improved AND
  • 5 days have passed since the first symptoms appeared (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Parents who choose to keep their child home for 10 days will not be penalized. (Added 1/5/22)

Any student who tested positive for COVID-19, but had no symptoms can return to school after:

  • 5 days have passed since the test. (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Students are encouraged to wear a mask (if possible) for the remainder of the 10 days. (Revised 1/5/22)
  • Students who start to exhibit symptoms during the 10 day window will be sent home. (Added 1/5/22)
  • Parents who choose to keep their child home for 10 days will not be penalized. (Added 1/5/22)

If you are unvaccinated and experienced a known exposure, please notify the school nurse.

Employee Attendance After Positive COVID-19 Test Result

If you test positive for COVID-19, you should isolate for five days regardless of whether you are asymptomatic or have symptoms. You can be around others after:

  • You stay home for 5 days.
  • You may return to work on day six if you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days; it is recommended that you wear a mask upon return for 5 days.
  • Employees may voluntarily choose to stay home for 10 days utilizing whatever leave they have available. (Revised 1/5/22)

View the complete reentry plan by visiting baschools.org/covid19. 

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