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Beaumont ISD provides this data for families, staff and community members as a summary of lab-positive COVID-19 cases among BISD on-campus learners.
A positive (active) case indicates that an individual has been tested and received a report verifying an acute infection of the COVID-19 virus. Active cases will fluctuate as people recover.
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BISD Quarantine Guidelines Updated - February 10, 2021
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COVID Process Flowchart Information
Listed below are the flowcharts BISD follows as it relates to students with possible COVID symptoms, a confirmed positive test and students in direct contact with exposed students.
COVID Response
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COVID-19 Symptoms:
In evaluating whether an individual has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, consider the following question:
Have they recently begun experiencing any of the following in a way that is not normal for them?
Cough
Sore throat
Shortness of breath
Loss of taste or smell
Difficulty breathing
Shaking or exaggerated shivering
Chills
Diarrhea
Significant muscle pain or ache
Feeling feverish
Headache
Fever of 100or higher
Fatigue
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea
Vomiting
Known close contact with a person who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19
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Procedures for Re-entry after a Positive COVID Test
Listed below is information on how students and can staff can return to campus after a positive COVID-19 test.
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Staff Re-Entry Protocols: Notice Procedures
Upon receipt of information that a student has symptoms of COVID-19, has a lab-confirmed positive test of COVID-19, or has had a close contact with COVID-19, the supervisor must immediately complete the COVID-19 reporting form and contact their human resource manager in order to allow for collaboration with the health department to ensure staff and student safety.
As a reminder, unless required by law, BISD will not disclose the identity of any student with COVID-19 symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis.
Operational Response
- 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 3 days have already passed since that person was on campus. No facility will be closed more than five days.
- Notice will be provided via call-out, social media and email to all teachers, staff and families of all students in a school if a lab-confirmed COVID-19 case is identified among students, teachers or staff who participate in any on-campus activities
- Closure for cleaning cannot exceed five days
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Staff Re-Entry Protocols: Lab-Confirmed Positive Case Other
Any employee who has tested positive for COVID-19 must notify their supervisor and will not be allowed to return until the employee meets the conditions for re-entry below:
- at least one day (24 hours) have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
- The employee has improvement in symptoms; and
- at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
Symptoms Without a Lab Confirmed Positive:
Any employee who has symptoms of COVID-19, (see symptom list on the following page in the definition section), must notify their supervisor and will not be allowed to return until the student meets the conditions for re-entry below:
- at least one day (24 hours) have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
- the employee has improvement in symptoms; and
- at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
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Staff Re-Entry Protocols: Lab-Confirmed Positive Case
Any employee who has tested positive for COVID-19 must notify their supervisor and will not be allowed to return until the employee meets the conditions for re-entry below:
- at least one day (24 hours) have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
- The employee has improvement in symptoms; and
- at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
Symptoms Without a Lab Confirmed Positive:
Any employee who has symptoms of COVID-19, (see symptom list on the following page in the definition section), must notify their supervisor and will not be allowed to return until the student meets the conditions for re-entry below:
- at least one day (24 hours) have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
- the employee has improvement in symptoms; and
- at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
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Student Re-Entry Protocols: Student Notice Procedures
Upon receipt of information that a student has symptoms of COVID-19, has a lab-confirmed positive test of COVID-19, or has had a close contact with COVID-19, the principal must immediately complete the COVID-19 reporting form and contact the district COVID liaison in order to allow for collaboration with the health department to ensure staff and student safety.
As a reminder, unless required by law, BISD will not disclose the identity of any student with COVID-19 symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis.
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Student Re-Entry Protocols: Lab-Confirmed Positive Case Other
If a student has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and wants to return to school before completing the above stay-at-home period, the student must either:
- obtain a medical professional’s note clearing the student for return based on alternative diagnosis; or
- obtain an acute infection test (at a physician’s office, approved testing location, or other site) that comes back negative for COVID-19.
Health Department Determines Close Contact with Lab-Confirmed Positive
Any student who is determined by the health department to have close contact with an individual lab-confirmed with COVID-19 may elect to transition to virtual learning in order to self-isolate in accordance with the recommendations from the health department. Close contact is defined by the health department and Beaumont ISD will not make determinations regarding close contact.
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Student Re-Entry Protocols: Lab-Confirmed Positive Case
Any student who has tested positive for COVID-19 must notify the campus principal and will not be allowed to return until the student meets the conditions for re-entry below:
- at least one day (24 hours) have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
- The student has improvement in symptoms; and
- at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
Symptoms Without a Lab Confirmed Positive:
Any student who has symptoms of COVID-19, (see symptom list on the following page in the definition section), must notify the principal and will not be allowed to return until the student meets the conditions for re-entry below:
- at least one day (24 hours) have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
- the student has improvement in symptoms; and
- at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.