September 14, 2022 Update
September 14, 2022 Update![]()
September 14, 2022 Update
With COVID cases decreasing, Yolo County Health Department recommends school districts return to “group notifications” for informing families about positive COVID cases at schools.
Throughout the pandemic it has been our practice to follow the recommendations of state and local health officials.
Therefore, effective Monday, Sept. 19, we will return to notification guidelines under the Group Tracing Decision Tree for positive COVID-19 cases at our schools.
What does this mean for students, families, staff, and community members?
Elementary Schools
When it is confirmed that a student or staff member on our elementary campuses has tested positive for COVID-19, notifications will be sent to all families and staff that share classrooms with that student or staff member.
These classroom notifications will communicate that all students in the classroom with the individual who tested positive are considered exposed and that students may remain in school as long as they are not experiencing symptoms of illness, regardless of their vaccination status.
Secondary Schools
When it is confirmed that a student or staff member on our middle or high school campuses has tested positive for COVID-19, notifications will be sent to all families and staff at that school. Since students and staff in secondary schools share many spaces on campus throughout the school day, these notifications will be sent school-wide.
These school-wide notifications will communicate that all students on campus with the individual who tested positive are considered exposed and that students may remain in school as long as they are not experiencing symptoms of illness, regardless of their vaccination status.
What else can we do to stay healthy?
We will continue to provide health information on our website. Note that infections diagnosed in students and school staff are not necessarily the result of exposure at school. When safety protocols are followed at school, COVID-19 transmission remains much more likely to occur outside of school.
Health officials recommend:
- Be up to date on your vaccinations
- Wash your hands
- Use a high-quality face mask
- Get tested for COVID
- Stay home when ill
We continue to work closely with the Yolo County Department of Public Health to receive updates and guidance for COVID-19 in our community.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we realign our COVID protocols for the continued safety of students and staff.
