Union School District About Departments Families Community Staff COVID-19 Response & Information Health & Safety Measures On-Campus Events District Dashboard Responding to a COVID-19 Case Home Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines Post-Vaccination Symptoms Guidelines (COVID-19 and Flu) Resources & Links 2020-21 Reopening Archive Weekly Testing (Grapefruit) Health & Wellness Traducir al español USD Webinar on Health & Safety Measures (Aug 5, 2021) USD Webinar on Responding to a COVID+ Case at School (Aug 18, 2021) In the wake of school closures in March of 2020, USD implemented state health department protocols for students and staff. During the 2020-21 school year, students began the year in Distance Learning, and returned to school through a phased-in approach in the winter and spring of 2021. Union School District will begin the 2021-22 school year with full-time, in-person instruction at all schools. Health & Safety Measures Updated October 29, 2021 We continue to support a safe return to in-person learning this school year following all health and safety protocols as directed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local public health department. We will continue to communicate updates or revisions of any state and local guidance and/or recommendations for schools. As a community, we will continue to ensure the health and wellness of our students, staff and USD families together. Our Commitment To provide a healthy environment in which our students can learn and thrive. To comply with all state and local health orders, mandates, and guidelines in order to ensure the health and safety of all individuals on campus. Adults on Campus and Volunteers Checking Symptoms & Staying Home When You're Sick Cleaning Protocol Face Masks Field Trips Handwashing & Hygienic Practices On-Campus Events Recess, Lunch and Physical Education Vaccinations & COVID-19 Testing Ventilation District Dashboard During the school year, USD publishes the count of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on a weekly basis. Data counts will be updated each Friday evening. Please note, adjustments may be made to case counts for the previous week each Monday should the district be notified of a positive case from Saturday or Sunday. Counts include students who are currently participating in-person at schools and staff members who are teaching or working in-office or on-campus. To ensure privacy, names or identifying information of positive cases will not be disclosed. Responding to a COVID-19 Case An administrator will communicate with families in the event of a reported positive case of COVID-19, in adherence with all privacy laws, and outlining modified quarantine requirements for close contacts A COVID-19 positive case will stay home and isolate/quarantine for 10 days Close contacts in school will be on a Modified Quarantine where they will be able to continue attending school as long as they: Are not showing symptoms; Continue to wear a mask; Are tested twice weekly; Unvaccinated students continue to quarantine from all other activities Parents may opt to keep their asymptomatic child home for 10-days and request a short-term independent study contract from the school Based on CDC guidance, individuals may continue to test positive for the 90 days following the onset of infection, even if they have recovered from the illness. For this reason, students or staff members who previously tested positive are not required to test for 90 days from the initial positive COVID test. Documentation of their diagnosis should be submitted to their site or supervisor to exempt from testing requirements. Responding to a COVID+ Case at School Guide Home Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines Post-Vaccination Symptoms Guidelines (COVID-19 and Flu) International Travel Guidance Resources & Links 2020-21 Reopening Archive Union School District 5175 Union Ave San Jose, CA 95124 Phone: (408) 377-8010 Fax: (408) 559-9351 Quick Links Local Control Accountability Plan Parcel Tax Information Title IX/Uniform Complaint Procedures The Board of Trustees is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. 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