Masking | - Face masks are optional for students, staff, and volunteers.
- Per CDC & IDPH, individuals who are COVID positive are recommended to wear a well-fitting mask for 5 full days after the conclusion of their 5-day isolation period.
- District 57 will continue to make masks available to students and staff upon request.
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Positive COVID-19 test or exhibiting symptoms | - Consistent with pre-COVID practices, individuals will be excluded for fever, vomiting, and diarrhea and may return to school/work if fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication, and vomit/diarrhea free for 24 hours.
- When individuals test positive for COVID, regardless of vaccination status, they will be excluded for a minimum of 5 days from onset of symptoms or from the specimen collection date from a positive viral test for asymptomatic persons. Return to school occurs after 5 days if fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, vomit/diarrhea free for 24 hours, and symptoms are improving. Individuals should continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days after returning to school.
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Physical Distancing | - Physical distancing will return to pre-COVID norms.
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COVID-19 Testing | - It is encouraged for students and staff to check in with their doctor or get tested if they have symptoms or if they are a close contact.
- The community has access to free community test sites through IDPH.
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Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette | - Students and staff should regularly wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Where handwashing cannot occur, students and staff should use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building. Students may bring their own hand sanitizer.
- Individuals should cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or a disposable tissue and clean their hands immediately.
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Cleaning and Disinfection | - Routine cleaning will occur.
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School Visitors | - Visitors will be allowed in the buildings per District policy. Individuals are encouraged to stay home when sick.
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This Safety and Operational Guidance is subject to change depending on the COVID landscape
and as state guidance is adjusted.