Current CDC and DPH Covid-19 guidance will allow us to continue to prioritize in-person instruction for our students. We are making changes to our Covid-19 procedures that will take effect immediately. We will continue to practice social distancing whenever possible, universal masking, practicing good hand hygiene, and encourage all those eligible to get vaccinated and/or boosted.

Revised guidance allows districts with universal masking requirements to discontinue contact tracing and quarantine for individuals exposed to Covid-19, regardless of vaccination status, at school and at school sponsored activities (athletics and extra-curriculars).

We are still required to isolate positive cases of Covid-19 from the school environment, regardless of vaccination status. The positive case will be isolated in accordance with current CDC and DPH guidance. Families will receive notification from the school about a positive case of COVID-19 in the classroom/school setting.

Students and staff are encouraged to stay home if they are experiencing signs of illness, including fever.

1. Report the exposure to your child’s school so attendance can be marked correctly.

2. Students may return to school after five(5) days from a positive household member’s test date and with no symptoms.

   1. Test date = day zero

   2. Return to school = day six

   3. For example:

      • Test date = January 11th equals return to school January 17th without symptoms

   4. Parents may choose to keep their child home for up to 10 days if symptoms continue.

If you contacted us on Monday, January 10 or Tuesday, January 11, 2022 to report a student is living with a household member who tested positive for Covid-19 and have not heard from the District Health Coordinator (Ms. Dowdy) use the guidance above to determine your child’s return to school date.

If you have questions or need assistance please contact your child’s school or melanie.dowdy@erlanger.kyschools.us.

1. Report the positive case or exposure to your child’s school so attendance can be marked correctly and proper notifications made.

2. You will be contacted by the District Health Services Coordinator regarding your student’s return to school and end of quarantine or isolation.