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Meeting Date:
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9/22/2021 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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Board Reports
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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Overview of Test to Stay Option
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Vision 2026:
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Background
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District 200 works with our local health department to facilitate contact tracing of infectious students, teachers, and staff, and consistent implementation regarding isolation of cases and quarantine of close contacts. Each building has a team that works collaboratively to effectively carry out contact tracing in our schools, and communicate that information with the DuPage County Health Department that has the authority to quarantine. In the initial guidance offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education, a modified quarantine option called Test to Stay is identified. The option allows, under certain circumstances of a close contact in our school buildings, for a student to remain in school as long as they test on designated days. The Test to Stay Option does require approval of the local health department.
On September 13th, the DuPage County Health Department released a memo to school districts on the Test to Stay Protocol. The memo is attached. While DCDH does not currently endorse or recommend the program, school districts do have the ability to utilize Test to Stay. Schools evaluating whether or not to implement this option should carefully consider the anticipated benefit, the potential risks associated with close contacts remaining in classroom and extracurricular settings, and the resources required to fully and safely implement the requirements. Schools should also ensure all parents/guardians are aware that this option is being implemented.
On Wednesday evening, the administration will review this option with the Board of Education, including the specific criteria identified above. The program has already been reviewed and discussed with the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, PTA Council, members of the medical community, DuPage County Health Department, and school districts in surrounding counties already utilizing the Test to Stay Option. The various groups have provided input, questions, and feedback for consideration as we discuss and evaluate this option with the Board of Education Wednesday.
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Funding:
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Board Policy
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Recommendation:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
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