Lombard District 44 Update
Update from the Superintendent: Monitoring Corona
How District 44 is Monitoring Corona Virus Concerns in U.S.
Dear District 44 Staff & Families,
Lombard District 44 DOES NOT have any confirmed cases of coronavirus in our schools. The purpose of this communication is to instead inform our staff and families about how we are proactively monitoring ongoing advisories.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), DuPage County Health Department and the Regional Office of Education all carefully guide our response to this situation. What is important to note is that while the CDC has asked school districts to prepare for a potential virus-related school closing, IDPH has indicated that current risk to Illinoisans remains low and has not recommended canceling classes/mass gatherings.
As with any global outbreak, the situation is rapidly evolving and recommendations are subject to change.
We encourage all of our staff and families to join us in closely following CDC recommendations to prevent any infection of a respiratory virus, which include:
· Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
· Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Stay home when sick.
· Cough or sneeze into an elbow or use a tissue and place immediately in the trash.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Furthermore, if a student or staff member shows respiratory symptoms, our school nurses will follow standard precautions and work with our district departments and the Health Department to further research individual/family travel histories.
In addition, following CDC's recommendation, we request that parents/guardians notify their school principal if a child or member of their family has been to China or South Korea (both are on the CDC’s Warning Level 3 traveler’s list) and recently returned to our community. Out of an abundance of caution, we request that these children wait for the 14-day incubation period (beginning the day of return to the U.S.) to expire before enrolling in school or returning to school. We will not count these absences, and children will be provided online learning during this period and technology/access if needed.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students and staff safe. More information on the coronavirus is available at:
Sincerely,
Ted Stec
Superintendent
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Location: 150 West Madison Street, Lombard, IL, USA
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