This week, we have a total of nine (9) new positive cases of Covid-19 in our district. We currently have 129 staff and students in quarantine from being associated with positive or presumptive cases.
The breakdown is as follows:

Positive Cases:
Columbia: 0 employees, 1 student
Heritage: 0 employees, 0 students
Horizon: 0 employees, 0 students
Madison: 0 employees, 1 student
Mill Creek: 0 employees, 0 students
Rainbow: 0 employees, 0 students
West Madison: 0 employees, 0 students
Pre-K: 0 employees, 0 students
Discovery: 0 employees, 1 student
Liberty: 0 employees, 1 student
Bob Jones: 0 employees, 2 students
James Clemens: 1 employee, 2 students
District: 0 employees
 
Quarantined (Does not include new positive cases):
Columbia: 0 employees, 5 students
Heritage: 0 employees, 3 students
Horizon: 0 employees, 3 students
Madison: 1 employee, 0 students
Mill Creek: 0 employees, 14 students
Rainbow: 2 employees, 1 student
West Madison: 0 employees, 2 students
Pre-K: 0 employees, 13 students
Discovery: 1 employee, 25 students
Liberty: 0 employees, 27 students
Bob Jones: 0 employees, 5 students
James Clemens: 1 employee, 16 students
District: 1 employee

Madison City Schools is keeping up with the latest updates related to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). Although the Center of Disease Control is an excellent source of information, the AL Department of Public Health (ADPH) sets the guidelines/procedure for MCS to follow. This information can be found the in the Back to school Toolkit.

ADPH BACK TO SCHOOL TOOLKIT (UPDATED 12/11/2020)  https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/cov-school-toolkit-121120.pdf

Understanding the Shortened Quarantine Guidelines https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7pUaw9Higy2CX-BjHo1cXYS106UGPQI2888bimByhE/edit?usp=sharing

A Note from the Lead School Nurse:

Parents:

We are excited to see your child in person! We have missed them.  However, if we want to continue to keep schools open and provide these services for your child, we need your help.

Please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Monitor your child for signs and symptoms of illness and take his/her temperature, each and every morning, before sending them to school.
2. If they are sick, please keep them home; even if he/she was sick the night before.
3. Address any symptoms or concerns with your child’s doctor, before sending you child to school.
4. Do not give your child fever reducing medication before sending them to school. This only covers up the symptoms, they are still contagious!
5. In the event that your child becomes sick at school:

• Please make sure that we can contact you immediately.
• Plan ahead, have a back-up emergency contact who can pick up your child if you cannot come to pick them up within the hour.
• Make sure that you have given us emergency contact numbers which are up-to-date.

In the event that your child is sent home because of COVID like symptoms or for quarantine, please understand that we are following the Alabama Department of Public Health Guidelines for our Protocols and Procedures.

These guidelines are for the health and safety of us all (children, staff, and you). Failure to follow these guidelines, could cause the school/program to close down.

Thank you for your help and understanding.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Davis, BSN,RN    Lead Nurse, Madison City Schools

 MESSENGER NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE LEAD NURSE:

COVID 101 September 20, 2020  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OLaymZIWzUm0eEakOGw3YIP9zcTjlGt51_CgIFU1164/edit?usp=sharing

October 19, 2020 Messenger: COVID Update:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nIbL9RVoytKSPpV1n1M5sH36Tc5cpJynzeToSqOc2lc/edit?usp=sharing

January 10, 2021 Messenger: Quarantine Refresher https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZ3BTEBbKhRMRD-jjIRDvN5-zOm95mVVE9yy5n3e1-c/edit?usp=sharing

Confused? What to do if your child is sick

COVID-19: Quarantine vs. Isolation

When to Stay Home 

3 Key Steps to Take While Waiting for Your COVID-19 Test Results 

Slow the Spread of COVID-19 

How to Safely Wear and Take off a Mask

Key Times to Clean and Disinfect Your Home

Travel guidance from the CDC