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The Berryessa Union School District will launch the 2024-25 school year on Thursday, August 15, 2024!
BUSD will be following the safety guidelines and requirements of the following agencies: (1) the Santa Clara County County Public Health Department (SCCPHD); (2) the California Department of Public Health (CDPH); the Centers for Disease Control (CDC); and, (4) Cal OSHA.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated the COVID-19 health guidance for K-12 schools effective October 23, 2023. This guidance addresses COVID-19 safety mitigation strategies, hygiene, and the responsibilities of schools and families, which are listed below in summary:
Vaccination – COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended for all those eligible;
Testing – Home antigen testing will be the primary strategy for COVID mitigation at school;
Ventilation – Maintain high quality air ventilation systems for reducing virus aerosols;
Masking – Face masks continue to be strongly recommended;
Hand Hygiene – Continue to reinforce the importance of frequent hand washing;
When symptomatic, please stay home until you get tested.
Public Health Department School Guidance
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), School Testing for COVID-19, March 15, 2024
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools and Child Care Settings to Support Safe In-Person Services and Mitigate the Spread of Communicable Diseases, 2023-2024 School Year, May 22, 2023
Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) COVID-19 Guidelines, March 8, 2024
State of California Safe Schools for All Hub, January 1, 2024