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COVID-19 Info

PISD COVID-19 Cases since the first day of school. As of 10/30/20 11:42 a.m.
   Students Staff
Campus  Active Cases Past Cases Total Active Cases Past Cases Total
PHS 2 33 35 2 3 5
PJH 2 8 10 0 5 5
LPMAEC 0 1 1 0 1 1
Williams 0 1 1 0 2 2
Wright 3 3 6 3 6 9
Kinder 0 0 0 0 2 2
Admin/Dist       0 8 8
DISTRICT TOTAL 7 46 53 5 27 32

TOTAL ACTIVE POSITIVE CASES ALL CAMPUSES STAFF & STUDENTS: 12

                               

COVID 19 Protocols
September 3, 2020

All PISD Schools will follow the same procedures.

If a staff member tests positive for COVID-19:

  • Notify their supervisor and Lesa Kemp in HR as soon as possible.
  • Fax or email documentation from a doctor to Lesa Kemp.
  • Do not come to school or the administration building in person.
  • Staff member must stay home until:
    • At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
    • Symptoms, other than fever, have improved.
    • Fever-Free (without medication) for an additional 24 hours.
  • District will notify the local health department.
  • District will notify all staff and families of students on that campus.
  • Close off areas that are heavily used by the individual with the lab-confirmed case (student, teacher, or staff) until the non-porous surfaces in those areas can be disinfected, unless more than 7 days have already passed since that person was on campus.

If a student tests positive for COVID-19:

  • Notify their school administrator as soon as possible.
  • Do not come to school or the administration building in person.
  • Student must stay home until:
    • At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
    • Symptoms, other than fever, have improved.
    • Fever-Free (without medication) for an additional 24 hours.
  • District will notify the local health department.
  • District will notify all staff and families of students on that campus.
  • Close off areas that are heavily used by the individual with the lab-confirmed case (student, teacher, or staff) until the non-porous surfaces in those areas can be disinfected unless more than 7 days have already passed since that person was on campus.

 

 

Close contact with a known positive COVID-19 patient:

Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of 15 minutes; however, if both parties are wearing a mask, contact is not considered sufficient to spread the disease.

  • Schools should clean the areas used by the individual who shows COVID-19 symptoms while at school (student, teacher, or staff) as soon as is feasible.
  • Students who report feeling feverish should be given an immediate temperature check to determine if they are symptomatic for COVID-19.
  • Staff, Students or Visitors who have been in close contact, (as defined above) with someone who has tested positive, must remain off campus until the 14-day incubation period has passed.

 

Visitors:

All PISD campuses will be limiting visitors to after the school day when no students are present.  Even then, visitors must be screened for fever and other symptoms of COVID-19

COVID-19 Symptoms

Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:

  • Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
  • Sore throat;
  • New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
  • Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or new onset of severe headache, especially with a fever;

PREVENTION:

  • All persons are required to wear face coverings when in school buildings, except those students in grades 3 and below or those who have a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a face-covering;
  • The District strongly encourages all other individuals to wear a face covering, even if not required to do so;
  • Daily self-screening of staff and students;
  • Hand sanitization is available throughout the building, and students are encouraged to use it every time they enter a new location;
  • Movement and transportation of students will be reduced as much as practical;
  • District-wide disease control education;
  • Continuous cleaning of commonly touched surfaces; and
  • Student cleaning of work area prior to each class change.

No Public Gatherings

Until further notice, no public gatherings, pep rallies, indoor performances etc. 

Athletic Events (Per UIL Update Sept. 1, 2020)

The Governor’s Order regarding face masks applies to all athletic events.

All spectators attending athletic events must be wearing a mask upon entry.  Use of face coverings is highly encouraged throughout the event.

Social distancing of at least six-feet between family groups is highly encouraged.

All staff, students, parents and spectators must pre-screen before arrival. Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19, especially a fever over 100.4, should not attend the event.

Attendance is limited to 50% capacity of facility.
               Ranger Field – 2,500
               Ranger Gym – 514
Cross Country – only one division is allowed on the course at any time.
               Spectators are limited to the parents of the division on the course.
               No contact with competitors.

 

All protocols are subject to change/clarification as needed to comply with TEA & UIL guidelines.