CCSD Mitigation Measures

• Masks are required indoors and on buses for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status;

• All students and staff should wear their masks correctly and consistently and remain three (3) feet away from others as much as possible

• Visitors will not be permitted in the school building for the first several weeks of the school year to reduce the chances of spreading the virus

• Students and staff should frequently wash their hands and utilize sanitation supplies to keep their respective areas clean

• All school facilities will regularly be deeply cleaned and sanitized, including desks and shared classroom supplies

• All HVAC systems will continuously be checked and monitored to ensure proper usage and the highest air quality and circulation level

• CCSD recommends that all eligible students and staff get vaccinated and boosted against COVID

Quarantines, Isolations, and Contact Tracing

• Due to the recent spike in cases (fueled by the newest variant) and the updated CDC guidelines, the CCSD contact tracing teams will now focus on supporting individuals who test positive for COVID or experience symptoms.

• CCSD will not issue precautionary quarantines at this time; however, parents will be notified if their student has been identified as a close contact in the school setting.

• Students who were potentially exposed but are not displaying symptoms will be allowed to continue attending school.

• Students who exhibit symptoms of illness or test positive for COVID will be required to stay home and isolate. The length of their isolation will be determined by a CCSD contact tracer based on the updated CDC guidance.

• If you have questions regarding contact tracing, email contacttracingteam@clarke.k12.ga.us.

Guidance from Health Officials

The CCSD will continue to adhere to the most recent COVID guidelines issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health (GaDPH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

• Based on CDC Guidelines, masks are required in all CCSD buildings and on all buses for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

• The Administrative Orders for Public Health Control Measures can be found here.

• DPH Guide “What to Do if You Test Positive”: English / Espanol.

• DPH Contact Guidance - Spanish

• DPH Isolation Guidance - Spanish

Vaccine & Testing Resources

• GaDPH COVD-19 FREE Testing Sites: https://mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/

• GaDPH Vaccine Appointments: 706-389-6921 / 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601

• The Hilsman Health Center (for CCSD students, families, staff): 706-546-7463