Dear Superintendents and School Leaders,
Unfortunately, the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) has still not received any at-home COVID-19 antigen tests from the state for distribution to our region’s districts and charter schools.
Therefore, we will be unable to accommodate pickups tomorrow, Jan. 1. And without a certain delivery date from the state, we cannot commit to scheduling pickups during the week of Jan. 3.
We understand this is frustrating given the state’s aim of offering test kits to students before they return to school. California Department of Public Health representatives have told SDCOE that testing kits may be received “early next week depending on many factors (weather, customs, warehouse capacity, etc.).”
We will notify district superintendents, charter school leaders, and testing pickup designees when we have received the test kits in order to coordinate pickup dates.
This is a fluid situation that continues to evolve. We will share additional information and resources as they become available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need additional assistance in the meantime.
Sincerely,
Paul
Dr. Paul Gothold
San Diego County Superintendent of Schools
phone: 858-295-6641
