To date, there are no confirmed staff or student cases of COVID-19 in Folsom Cordova schools. Thank you for your patience as we and all schools throughout California work to respond as quickly as possible to a rapidly evolving issue with the best information we have from expert agencies.
The Governor's Office on March 12, 2020 directed public agencies to follow updated public health guidance, including restrictions on public events and large gatherings (250+ participants) to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect community health.
Therefore, the Folsom Cordova Unified School District is taking the actions outlined below. Generally, we are postponing, canceling, or modifying gatherings with large numbers of participants/spectators (250+ participants). In some cases, we are recommending social distancing measures, of which more details can be found here.
It is essential that anyone who is sick stays home until fully recovered and symptom-free for 24 hours including being free of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines. Volunteers and substitute teachers who are considered higher-risk individuals per public health guidelines should not come to school.
Our top priority is the health and safety of our students, staff, families and community members. We respectfully ask your assistance by following these guidelines. Note: These measures will be in effect through April 13, 2020 (including Spring Break) and will be modified or extended based on guidance
from public health officials.
Field Trips, (March 13-April 13, 2020):
Field trips are cancelled or postponed starting Friday, March 13 and through spring break in order to comply with social distance standards to maintain the health and safety of our students and staff.
Travel (Non-Athletic) (March 13-April 13, 2020):
Effective Friday, March 13, 2020, all overnight and air travel scheduled for the purpose of instruction or business continuity, will be cancelled through April 13, 2020, to include:
- Overnight field trips (including science camps).
- Professional development related travel.
We will continue to evaluate risks associated with any and all travel.
School/district-sponsored events (March 13-April 13, 2020):
At this time, school and District-sponsored events scheduled through April 13, 2020 will be postponed or cancelled. If events cannot be cancelled or postponed, total attendees must be restricted to under 250, and appropriate social distancing measures must be in place.
Events include, but are not limited to:
- Athletic events
- Visual and performing arts events
- Assemblies and/or extracurricular related events
- Open Houses
- Banquets
- PTA/PTO/Booster events
- Student-organized events including those organized by SAB and school clubs
- Dances/proms
- Tryouts
- Science Fairs
Events and Activities- Non-FCUSD (March 13-April 13, 2020):
All non-FCUSD events and activities scheduled to occur on FCUSD property are cancelled up to April 13, 2020.
- Those with scheduled events, gatherings or performances should work through Facilities to evaluate options for rescheduling or cancelling.
- Reimbursements related to facility use permits will be provided through Facilities.
Faculty / Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Meetings, Professional Development (March 13-April 13, 2020):
- PLC meetings and professional development will continue using appropriate social distancing guidelines.
Board of Education Meetings (March 12-April 13, 2020):
All Board meetings held at the Education Services Center up to April 13, 2020 will be set up according to social distancing guidelines. Meetings also will be live-streamed at www.youtube.com/folsomcordova
During the School Day Mitigation (March 13-April 13, 2020):
Schools should limit or modify large gatherings and practice social distancing (arm's length) whenever feasible. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Breakfast and lunches will be served bagged or boxed. Classes will be able to pick up their meals at staggered times during the school day. Site leaders must coordinate with Food Services on logistics.
- Lining up: schools should have students line up apart from large groups and stand apart as feasible.
- Common areas (library, multipurpose room, etc.): limit large gatherings and encourage social distancing when possible.
Student Health Care Protocol (immediately and ongoing):
Students with symptoms of illness will be assessed by a FCUSD health care staff member and may be sent home.
- Students sent home must be picked up by a parent or person on their emergency contact list.
- A student with a fever and respiratory illness symptoms will be isolated until they are able to leave.
- Students will continue to receive reminders about best practices for preventing the spread of the virus.
Employee Health Care Protocol (immediately and ongoing):
- Employees with symptoms of illness consult with a healthcare professional.
- Employees with a fever and respiratory illness symptoms are asked to stay home until fully recovered and symptom-free for 24 hours including being free of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
