Dear
Bolivar-Richburg CSD Parents/Guardians:
We are
writing to notify you that we have been informed by the Allegany County
Department of Health that a student(s) or staff member(s) has been diagnosed
with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This person was on school premises
and did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. As a
school district our number one priority is the health and safety of all our
students and staff. We will be updating parents and staff via the school
website, global connect calls, and social media as we learn more information.
The
Bolivar-Richburg Central School District will be closed Monday September 21,
2020 to allow our custodial staff to deep-clean the buildings prior to
returning to regular in-person instruction on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
We are
working closely with the Allegany County Health Department to identify anyone
who had close contact with the person to determine if they might have been
exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. If you or your child are identified
as having been potentially exposed, the Allegany County Health Department will
contact you to ask that you please stay home and monitor for symptoms of cough,
shortness of breath, or a temperature higher than 100.4F, and practice social
distancing for 14 days from your last contact. If you are not contacted by the
health department, you do not need to stay home or exclude yourself from
activities at this time.
Parents
should continue to monitor their child’s health and the health of their
families for COVID-19 symptoms. Children with COVID-19 generally have mild,
cold-like symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, and cough. Vomiting and diarrhea
have also been reported in some children. Children with certain underlying
medical conditions, such as chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma, serious
heart conditions, or weak immune systems, might be at higher risk for severe
illness from COVID-19. Contact your child's healthcare provider regarding any
concerns.
People
without symptoms do not need to seek care or be tested. Those who become ill
should contact their healthcare provider. Their doctor, in consultation with
public health officials, will determine appropriate care and whether testing is
necessary. If your child has been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19, please
report this to your school. This information will be kept confidential.
If you have
any further questions or concerns, please reach out to your primary physician, your
school nurse, our district offices at (585) 928-2937, or the Allegany County
Department of Health at (585) 268-9250.
We
appreciate all your assistance in trying to keep everyone healthy during these
times.
Respectfully,
Michael A.
Retzlaff,
Superintendent
of School
