Dear Kenston Families,
We know that the potential impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVD-19) in the United States and our community is at the forefront of many people’s minds. While the
Ohio Department of Health reports no known cases of Coronavirus in Ohio,
as a school district, we must be vigilant and proactive regarding the health and wellness of our students, staff and community.
We are coordinating with the Geauga County Health Department on our preparedness plans. We seek information, guidance and advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ohio Department of Health and Geauga County Health Department.
Here is more information about COVID-19 from the CDC.
During cold and flu season, our custodians pay extra attention to common areas like
doorknobs, keyboards and other surfaces that students touch throughout the day.
Similar procedures are also in place for our transportation fleet. We are committed to continuing these practices. An additional tool that we have available is a hospital-grade, broad-spectrum disinfect and anti-microbial agent that can be utilized in classrooms to limit the spread of germs.
Annually, we discuss the importance of hand-washing and other actions that can keep students healthy. We will continue to address this topic in an age-appropriate manner through classroom visits and announcements. As a family, we ask that you reinforce the practices recommended by the CDC to help keep you and your family healthy this season.
- Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Video
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cough or sneeze into an elbow or use a tissue and place immediately in the trash.
- Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.
Please help to keep our students and staff safe by staying informed, practicing good hygiene and staying home, or keeping children home if they are running a fever or are exhibiting signs of a fever.
We do have the ability to utilize and leverage our technology to continue the educational process for our students if there becomes a need to close a building or the entire district for an extended time. As new information becomes available or any changes made to the public health recommendations, we will keep you informed.
Sincerely,
