Covid Guidelines
Delta Charter School
2023-2024 Reopening Plan
The safety and wellbeing of the students and employees of Delta Charter School are the main priority of the Board of Directors. Research has shown that students learn best when they are able to attend school in-person. Therefore, Delta Charter School will offer 100% in-person learning for the 2023-2024 school year. Virtual learning will not be offered and the topic will only be readdressed if a mandate is put in place by the governor. Any parent who has questions or would like additional information may contact the Director.
Delta Charter School has taken the following steps to ensure that its students and employees are able to return to 100% in-person learning for the 2023-2024 school year:
● Thorough cleaning of all bathrooms, classrooms and other common areas
● New exterior windows and doors were installed to ensure proper air quality
● Bathrooms were upgraded to include automatic flush toilets, automatic sinks, etc.
● Display reminder signs in restrooms about proper hand washing
● Display behavior expectation matrixes in classrooms, bathrooms and other locations around school
● Have designated pick-up and drop-off procedures for specific grade levels
● Visitors are limited on campus and appointments are recommended
● Nurses office can be used as holding area for any individual who displays symptoms, if needed
Vaccinations:
The Delta Charter School Board of Directors is not requiring employees or students to take the Covid-19 vaccination at this time.
Covid-19 Policies and Procedures for Students
1. Will my child be required to wear a face mask indoors at all times while at school?
As of September 1, 2021 the mask mandate was lifted. Masks will be optional for the 2022-2023 school year. Any student or employee who chooses to wear a mask may do so, but a mask will not be required. This will only be revisited if the governor issues additional mandates.
2. Will my child be required to quarantine if he/she tests positive for COVID-19?
If so, how long will he/she be required to quarantine? A specific number of day quarantine will not be required for students who test positive. Students should remain home as long as they are displaying symptoms. Once the student has been symptom free for 24 hours, he/she may return to school. A doctor’s note to return to school should be sent to the nurse.
3. If my child comes in contact with an individual who tests positive for COVID-19, will he/she be required to quarantine?
If you were exposed to COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine unless you develop symptoms.
4. If my child rides the bus, will he/she be required to wear a face mask to and from school?
As of September 1, 2021 the mask mandate was lifted. Masks will be optional for the 2022-2023 school year. Any student or employee who chooses to wear a mask may do so, but a mask will not be required. This will only be revisited if the governor issues additional mandates.
5. What happens if my child develops COVID-19 symptoms while at school?
Any student who displays symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent to the school nurse to be evaluated. The nurse will contact the parent to come pick his/her child up if needed. The student may return to school with a negative test result or a doctor’s note indicating an alternate diagnosis.
Delta Charter School will continue to monitor all COVID-19 mandates set forth by the CDC and LDH. This document will be a working document and will be updated as required by such mandates.
Covid-19 Policies and Procedures for Employees
1. Will an employee be required to wear a face mask indoors at all times while at school?
As of September 1, 2021 the mask mandate was lifted. Masks will be optional for the 2022-2023 school year. Any student or employee who chooses to wear a mask may do so, but a mask will not be required. This will only be revisited if the governor issues additional mandates.
2. Will an employee be required to quarantine if he/she tests positive for COVID-19?
If so, how long will he/she be required to quarantine? A specific number of day quarantine will not be required for employees who test positive. Employees should remain home as long as they are displaying symptoms. Once the employee has been symptom free for 24 hours, he/she may return to school.
3. If an employee comes in contact with an individual who tests positive for COVID-19, will he/she be required to quarantine?
If you were exposed to COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine unless you develop symptoms.
4. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, will they be required to use their sick and/or personal days for their quarantine days?
As of now, the board has decided that an employee must use his/her sick and/or personal days if they test positive for COVID-19 and have to quarantine
5. If an employee is a close contact to an individual who tests positive for COVID-19, will he/she be required to use his/her sick and/or personal days for their quarantine days?
If you were exposed to COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine unless you develop symptoms. Delta Charter School will continue to monitor all COVID-19 mandates and will update school procedures/policies as required by such mandates.
Delta Charter School will also ensure that steps are taken to clean and disinfect according to CDC guidance.
Revised 7/2023
Approved 9/2023