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What is CUSD 201's definition of "CLOSE CONTACT" or "EXPOSURE" in regards to COVID-19?

Within 3 feet for 15 minutes or more within a 24 hour period of time.

My child has pre-existing allergies, asthma, migraines, or another condition that may cause COVID-like symptoms. What do I need to do to still send my student to school?

Please provide a note from your physician stating that this is their usual symptoms. Send one copy to the school nurse and keep a 2nd copy in your child’s backpack.

What if my child or a family member in the household has any of these symptoms?

SYMPTOMATIC CHILD

Quarantine for 14 days

Symptomatic individual gets a COVID Test = Negative

Symptomatic individual gets another diagnosis from their doctor (bronchitis, strep throat)

ALL FAMILY MEMBERS

Quarantine 14 days (this is the length of time it typically takes for symptoms to resolve)

What if an adult in the house has these symptoms?

ALL FAMILY MEMBERS

Quarantine 14 days,

Symptomatic individual gets a COVID Test = Negative

Symptomatic individual gets another diagnosis from their doctor (bronchitis, strep throat)

What if someone in our family tests COVID-19 Positive?

INFECTED FAMILY MEMBER

Stay in a separate part of the home from the rest of the family if possible

Isolate for 14 days

ALL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS

Quarantine for 14 days (this is the typical time it takes for symptoms to present if virus spreads)

What if my child is exposed to someone COVID Positive?

Child will quarantine for 14 days

If symptoms develop in this time, call your child’s school and call your doctor

What if an adult in the house is exposed to someone COVID Positive?

Adult will quarantine for 14 days

If symptoms develop in this time, call your child’s school and call your doctor

After quarantining for the appropriate time, what does my student need to bring (documentation-wise) before attending in-person learning?

Quarantine Release Form

COVID 19 Negative Test Results

Doctor note with alternative diagnosis clearly stated with return date to school

When can my child return to school?

SYMPTOMATIC CHILD or FAMILY MEMBER:

After all symptoms have subsided, and child is fever free for 24hrs, without fever reducing medication (Tylenol, Advil).

AND

After Quarantine is Completed, Or

After COVID Test = Neg, Or

After receiving an alternate diagnosis from your doctors

Once we return to Hybrid, what happens if the clinical criteria for COVID-19 is met by my child or they have known exposure to a confirmed case?

1. Your child will be escorted to an isolation room that will be monitored by the school nurse or other adult designee. You will be contacted by the school and will need to pick up your child ASAP.

2. If your child has any other siblings at CUSD201, those schools will be notified. Those siblings will need to go to the isolation room at their school and wait to be picked up.

3. All children will need to bring home their backpacks, school work, chromebooks, etc.

4. The school nurse will give you a packet that contains the following information:

Symptoms reported by your child
Following steps to be taken
When your child(ren) may return to school
COVID-19 Testing Sites in /DuPage County
COVID-19 Testing Sites in or near Westmont
14-day fever and symptom forms; days 1-7, days 8-14.
COVID-19 Quarantine Completion Acknowledgement and Release Form (that needs to be completed if you choose to quarantine).

5. The school nurse will explain the packet, refer you to your healthcare provider and instruct you on the next steps regarding when your child(ren) can safely return to school.

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