Posted Date: 01/14/2022
Belle Plaine USD 357
Stay to Learn and Play
Guidelines Approved 01.13.22
In an effort to give staff and families choices throughout the school year, the following are guidelines to help everyone stay in school and remain in activities
Close Contact to a COVID Positive Definition
A close contact is defined as someone who:
Options When You Are A Close Contact:
Isolation for Positive Covid Cases
People who test positive will be able to have a shortened home isolation for a period of 5 days if a person is asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication) followed by 5 days of masking with a well fitted mask when returning to school on day six.
Those who are symptomatic on day six will be able return when they are fever free for 24 hours and symptoms are resolving but will be required to mask through day 10.
When Do You Need A Test?
If your student is exhibiting any 2 symptoms (listed below) and/or fever, testing must be done prior to entry to school. Keep your student home. Call the office to schedule a drive up test. Tests can be done at the elementary school after 9 a.m.
Symptoms