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COVID-19 Safety Update
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With the release of new COVID-19 guidance, we are updating COVID-19 information. Here is the Department of Health (DOH) .
The COVID-related safety requirements that will remain in place are the protocols that were already in law prior to the pandemic. This includes:
- 新澳门六合彩开奖 will continue to implement requirements related to COVID-19 symptomatic and/or positive students or staff.
- All outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of COVID-19 in a school or child care setting must be reported to the local health jurisdiction (see the updated guidance for the definition of an outbreak) ();
- Schools and child care facilities must cooperate with public health authorities in the investigation of cases, suspected cases, outbreaks, and suspected outbreaks that may be associated with the school or child care facility; and
- As employers, schools and child care facilities must notify the Department of Labor & Industries about COVID-19 outbreaks of 10 or more employees at a facility.
COVID-19 Safety Information
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COVID-19 Safety Information
The Washington State Department of Health (COH) released updated guidance in April 2024 outlining the requirements and recommendations for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus. Changes are in alliance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.
School Districts in Washington are required to continue to adhere to the requirements and consider the implementation of recommendations. Additionally, districts may choose to follow more protective policies and mitigation strategies.
The following are the DOH and the additional mitigation strategies 新澳门六合彩开奖 has chosen to continue to require in all KSD facilities until further notice to support the health and safety of students and staff.
We thank you for your continued flexibility as we work together to manage COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. We will continue updating this page as guidance from public health continues to change.
Please consider providing a mask that your child can keep in their school bag. There may be certain circumstances when wearing a mask will be required.
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Department of Health Requirements
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Employee COVID-19 Vaccination
The expired on October 31, 2022. As of November 1, 2022, the vaccination requirement for all employees is no longer enforced.
Please note, vaccination is the most effective prevention strategy to protect vaccine-eligible children and adults from the most severe outcomes due to COVID-19 illness.
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If you have Symptoms of COVID-19
新澳门六合彩开奖 will require student and staff who have symptoms of COVID-19 to stay home and isolate. They should get tested and see a health care provider as needed. Students or staff that test positive or do not test may return to school or work once the following conditions have been met:
- Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication
AND - overall symptoms have improved.
Upon returning they should mask for the next 5 days, practice social distancing and maintain good hygiene skills.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: fever or chills, 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, diarrhea. This list is not all possible symptoms. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
- Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication
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If you Test Positive for COVID-19
Students and staff that test positive for COVID-19 will be required by 新澳门六合彩开奖 to:
Isolate at home and away from others, including those in your household that are not ill.
An individual may return to school/work if:
- Their overall symptoms have improved, AND
- They are without a fever for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
When you return to normal activities, you will need to take added precautions for the next 5 days. This includes wearing a well-fitted mask, practicing physical distancing, and exercising good hygiene skills.
If symptoms worsen or fever returns, begin isolation again.
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What to do if my Student Tests Negative?
If your student had COVID-19 symptoms and was tested with a negative result, you student may return to school following our general illness protocol.
We recommend returning student to school when the following occurs:
- No temperature (over 100 degrees) for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
- Student feels well enough to be in school for the full day.
- No vomiting or loose stools for at least a day.
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COVID Symptoms at School
Any student or staff who reports or exhibits will be sent home, and referred to COVID testing as soon as feasible, regardless of vaccination status.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: fever or chills, 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, diarrhea. This list is not all possible symptoms. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
While waiting to leave the school, the student or staff member with symptoms must wear a well-fitting face mask, and anyone providing care to the isolated individual must wear . If possible, the student or staff member may be isolated away from others until able to leave the school.
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Exposure (Close Contact Notification)
After you have been exposed to COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, it can be especially helpful to use respiratory virus prevention strategies, such as:
- wearing masks
- taking steps to improve air flow and filtration
- practicing good hand hygiene
- cleaning regularly
- physical distancing
- testing
If you develop symptoms, take the steps described under - If you have Symptoms of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Testing
Timely testing for COVID-19 help reduce the spread and maintain in-person instruction to students.
Molecular (PCR/NAAT), point of care (POC) antigen, and at-home tests are acceptable.
In addition, at home antigen test kits are available while supplies last. If testing kits are needed, please check at the main office or health room at your local school.
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Reporting COVID-19 Cases and Outbreaks
All outbreaks of COVID-19 are required to be reported to the Local Health Jurisdiction/licensor ( ).
COVID-19 test results should be reported to DOH in accordance with guidance available at the webpage.
In addition, schools, providers, and the general public are required to cooperate with public health authorities in the investigation of cases and outbreaks that may be associated with the school or provider ().
Successfully limiting transmission of COVID-19 and maximizing in-person instruction relies on communication between schools, providers, and local public health authorities. Some of this communication may include private information that falls under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. allows schools to share personally identifiable information with local public health without consent when responding to a health emergency.
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Responding to Clusters and Outbreaks
Clusters and outbreaks represent situations in a school or provider setting where, in coordination with local public health, enhanced mitigation efforts, including some of the strategies outlined in Department of Health’s may be required to prevent disease transmission.
新澳门六合彩开奖 Supplemental Requirements
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Masks
All KSD students, staff, visitors, and volunteers have the choice to wear a mask at school and/or at provider settings, with the expectation that others’ choices will be respected.
Some may need to wear a mask because they or a household member is for severe COVID-19 disease.
Students and staff who are immunocompromised, medically fragile, and/or otherwise at high risk for severe disease should consult their health care provider about whether or not to continue wearing well-fitted masks.
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When return to school/work after isolation, 新澳门六合彩开奖 requires the wearing of a well-fitted mask for 5 days.
Please provide a mask that your child can keep in their school bag. There are certain circumstances when wearing a mask may be required.
While masks are no longer required universally in schools, there will be situations when the use of masks may be temporarily required for individuals by DOH and/or local public health.
Masks may also be required universally during clusters and/or outbreaks in classrooms or with groups of students (e.g., a choir class or a sports team) or within provider settings to limit disease transmission and ensure in-person instruction and care.
Individuals who choose to continue to use preventative measures to protect themselves should be supported. Assumptions regarding someone’s beliefs or health status should neither be made nor commented about. KSD will not tolerate harassment or bullying of any kind.
KSD will continue to provide masks and other appropriate PPE to staff and students, while supplies last.
While the correct use of well-fitting masks helps prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are specific exceptions to mask recommendations based on age, development, or disability. See and for more information.
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Ventilation
Good ventilation, filtration, and indoor air quality are important in reducing airborne exposure to respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19, as well as chemicals and odors.
HVACs have been fitted with MERV 13 filters, or if unable to handle the MERV 13, the highest level the system can handle
All KSD fresh air intakes have been adjusted to add maximum fresh air intake into building air circulation. Windows and doors should be closed to maximize the filtration of the HVAC.
KSD changes filters as needed, visually checks the filter for a tight fit within the frame, and ensures no rips or tears.
Front office foyers, special needs classrooms, isolation, and health rooms have been supplied with HEPA filters.
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Physical Distancing
While physical distancing in schools in no longer required, 新澳门六合彩开奖 will consider distancing to the extent feasible.
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Bus Transportation
Strategies to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission during school and provider transportation include:
- Wearing well-fitting masks is optional for drivers and students.
- Keeping riders as far apart as possible on the bus.
- Maximizing ventilation on the bus by keeping at least 2 front and 2 rear windows open a few inches, weather permitting.
- KSD will leave windows open to air out the bus after runs and clean as needed.
- Students are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands before boarding the bus when leaving their home or classroom.
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Handwashing and Respiratory Etiquette
- Frequent handwashing is recommended.?
- If there is no access to a handwashing facility, then at least 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used.?
- The use of hand sanitizer needs to be monitored by school staff.?
- Coughs and sneezes should be covered with a tissue if not wearing a mask.?
- Tissue should be used when blowing nose and immediately discarded. Hands need to be washed after using tissue(s).
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Cleaning and Disinfecting
Custodians will continue to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, faucet handles, check-in counters, drinking fountains, and restrooms nightly.
KSD Staff uses only EPA and district-approved sanitizers and disinfectants.
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Athletics and Activities
Athletes/Coaches and students may choose to wear masks during sports activities.
Exposure notification of teams or groups may be warranted as directed by public health.
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Performing Arts
Singers, woodwinds and brass, speech/debate, dance, and theater performers are considered high aerosol-producing performers, and teachers/students/families may choose to wear masks in practices and performances.
Exposure notification of teams or groups may be warranted as directed by public health.
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Travel
Refer to the for information about personal travel for students, families, and staff.
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Assemblies
Students not comfortable participating in large assemblies will have an optional activities available.
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Contact Tracing
Health Services will determine if more extensive contact tracing is needed based on clusters, outbreaks, and cases in certain high-risk groups.
COVID-19 Resources
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Behavioral and Mental Health
Feeling anxious about school/provider routines changes, such as the discontinuation of masking or when disease levels rise, is normal and expected.
The experiences of children, teens, families, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic have frequently been complicated and challenging; and have impacted bodies, minds, and emotions. As children, teens, parents, caregivers, and school staff navigate the next phase of the pandemic and what that means for schools and families, these factors may impact their emotional functioning.
Some students will be relieved and happy, but others may feel anxious and unprepared for the changes. It will take time for everyone to adjust. It will be essential to provide support and guidance for students, allow time to adapt to new guidelines, and offer permission for youth and staff to continue to wear masks or physically distance themselves if they feel uncomfortable with the changes.
The provides general information about common emotional reactions of children, teens, and families during disasters. It also has suggestions on how to help children, teens, and families recover from disasters and grow stronger.
The provides behavioral health tips and resources for navigating some of the common emotional responses of children, teens, and adults during disasters and how these may present in the classroom and other areas of life.
Check the and the webpages for additional resources.
Additional resources:
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Reducing Stigma and Misinformation
A person’s race/ethnicity or nationality does not, itself, put them at greater risk of COVID-19. However, data collected during the last two years has shown that communities of color are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This is due to the effects of racism, and in particular, structural racism, that leaves some groups with fewer opportunities to protect themselves and their communities.
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Share accurate information with others to keep rumors and misinformation from spreading. See Resources.
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Individuals at High Risk and Those with Disabilities
Those at high risk for health problems from COVID-19 should consult with their health care provider when considering how to participate in school, child care, youth development opportunities, or camps.
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Additional COVID-19 Resources
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General COVID-19 Resources
Stay up-to-date on the , , for more information.
Have more questions? Call our COVID-19 Information hotline: 1-800-525-0127
For interpretative services, press # when they answer and say your language. For questions about your health, COVID-19 testing, or testing results, please contact a health care provider.
To request this document in another format, call 1-800-525-0127. Deaf or hard of hearing customers, please call 711 (Washington Relay) or email civil.rights@doh.wa.gov.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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Do volunteers still have to wear masks and be vaccinated?
No, all KSD students, staff, visitors, and volunteers have the choice to wear a mask at school and/or at provider settings, with the expectation that others’ choices will be respected.
Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 expired on October 31, 2022. At this time vaccination is not required for volunteers. Volunteers will still be required to complete the VIPS process.
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When is a student or staff member too sick to go to school?
- People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- 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
- Diarrhea
- This list does not include all possible symptoms. . Older adults and people with severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk of developing more severe complications from COVID-19 illness.
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Does my student have to wear a mask to school?
Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, in all KSD schools and facilities, masks are optional for all students and staff. Students, children, and staff will have the choice to wear a mask at school and/or at provider settings, with the expectation that others’ choices will be respected. Some may need to wear a mask because they or a household member is for severe COVID-19 disease.
Students, children, and staff who are immunocompromised, medically fragile, and/or otherwise at high risk for severe disease should consult their health care provider about whether or not to continue wearing well-fitted masks.
Staff who provide for students and children with disabilities should review the
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Is the COVID-19 vaccination required for students or staff?
- No, the COVID-19 vaccination is not required for students or staff at this time.
- Vaccination is the most effective prevention strategy available to protect vaccine-eligible children and adults from the most severe outcomes due to COVID-19 illness.
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What do I do if my student has been confirmed for suspected COVID-19?
An individual may return to school if:
- Their symptoms have improved AND
- They are without a fever fore the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
When returning to normal activities, you will need to take added precautions for the next 5 days. This includes wearing a well-fitted mask, practicing physical distancing, and exercising good hygiene skills.
If symptoms worsen or fever returns, begin isolation again.