Communication Process in the Event of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
In the event there is a confirmed case, Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) will be notified. Families of students in the same classroom at Olivelands, or in the same grade at Briggs, as the confirmed positive case, will be notified via Parent Square. Confirmed COVID-19 cases will be reported on the BESD COVID-19 Dashboard. BESD school and staff will maintain confidentiality and protect student privacy, following all FERPA protocols.
What Families Can Do to Limit the Spread
It is going to take a concerted effort to keep our students, staff and families safe. In addition to health and safety measures taken on our campuses, we encourage families to be proactive and to reinformce the importance of hand-washing, physical distancing, and face coverings to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Also, if a member of your household tests positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting test results, please keep your child at home and notify your child’s school. If your child has any symptoms associated with the coronavirus, make sure they stay home and get tested if necessary.
Anyone with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should remain at home in isolation for a minimum of 10 days plus at least 24 hours after the resolution of fever (without fever-reducing medication) and improvement of other symptoms. Finally, keep children home when they are sick. Schools will work with students and families to maintain confidentiality and to help continue your student’s education.
Resources and Information
For additional questions about the coronavirus, visit the Ventura County Health Care Agency website here.
Please continue checking your email and other sources of communications form our schools, which have been providing school and class specific information. Visit www.briggsesd.org to view BESD’s COVID-19 Re-Opening Plan as well as many other COVID-19 related resources.