From Safer-at-Home to Now

Fall Attendance Plan

The School District of Arcadia will be holding in-person instruction for PK-12 students five days per week during the 2022-2023 school year. If, for some reason, conditions warrant changes, any changes that would need to occur will be based on health orders from national, state, and local health professionals, but will be made locally based on the needs of students, staff, families, and the community.

Masks

Mask or other face-coverings for students, staff. and visitors are optional. The wearing of masks will remain optional unless a public emergency health order is put in place that would require the school district to comply.

Health and Safety Measures

In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the following health and safety measures will be put in place across the district

• Access to hand-sanitizing and hand-washing
• Continued cleaning and disinfecting measures
• Information for at-home screening for symptoms
• Access to masks

At-Home Screening for Symptoms

Staff and students are expected to self monitor for any COVID-like symptoms prior to coming to school. Staff and students should stay home and contact their health care provider if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms that cannot be explained by other causes (such as seasonal allergies).

• Fever 

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

• Chills

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Vomiting 

• Diarrhea

Exclusion from School Staff or Students with Symptoms

Staff and students exhibiting COVID-like symptoms at school will be assessed by school health personnel and may be sent home. School health personnel may recommend that staff or students seek testing before returning to school.

Close Contacts

A person is considered a close contact when they (1) had direct physical contact (e.g., hug, kiss, handshake) with an individual who tested positive for COVID or any variants; (2) were within 3 feet of the person for more than 15 minutes; or (3) had contact with the person’s respiratory secretions. Any student or staff member who is determined to be a close contact of a COVID positive person will be notified by school health personnel of the exposure and advised of current district health recommendations.

Quarantine

The district is not requiring close contacts to quarantine. However, school health personnel may recommend a quarantine time frame based upon risk assessment following consultation with staff, students and families.

Ongoing Back-to-School Plan Review

This plan has been created based on the current understanding about COVID and the health of our community at this point in time. As the health conditions of our community evolve, we will continue to review our plan. As adjustments need to be made, we will communicate with our families as quickly as we are able.

Ongoing Communication

Additional district and school-specific information will continue to be shared throughout the school year. We may use social media, our messenger system, or our website to update information as needed: www.arcadia.k12.wi.us

We appreciate the opportunity to work together to ensure that we keep our schools healthy and safe! Thank you for your partnership and support.

School District of Arcadia Fall 2022 Back-to-School Educational Plan