Health & Safety

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS APPLY TO EVERY OPTION WHERE STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE ON CAMPUS IN ANY CAPACITY.

Safe and Clean Learning Environment

Hand sanitizer stations throughout all the buildings.

Enhanced daily cleaning and sanitizing protocols, hospital grade disinfectant.

The MCS custodial team has established a cleaning protocol based upon CDC guidelines for escalate cleaning to be used during a pandemic threat caused by influenza or coronavirus. New equipment has been purchased to expedite the disinfection process.

We will disinfect all work areas, counters, restrooms, doorknobs, and stair railings several times daily. We will

clean all hallways, common areas, and the outside of lockers daily to a level of sanitation prescribed by the CDC.

Student and Staff Health

COVID-19 Positive Protocol

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, the student must quarantine for 14 days before returning to school and the district will collaborate with the Marion County Public Health Department for next steps.

Contact tracing will be conducted by the Marion County Public Health Department.

Students must be fever free for 72 hours without use of a fever-reducing medication like Tylenol and exhibit improved respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, shortness of breath). The student may return to school when symptom free for 10 days from the day symptoms appeared before returning to school or when released by a medical provider.

Self Screening for COVID-19

Each employee and student will self-monitor for the following symptoms:

A fever of 100.0°F or higher

Respiratory symptoms, such as dry cough or shortness of breath

Sore throat

Headache

Body aches

Chills

Loss of taste or smell

Other Illnesses

Students must see a provider and be fever-free for 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and be symptom-free for 10 days before returning to school.

As recommended by Marion County Public Health, Marion began the school year in the hybrid model. Local health officials have stated they COULD recommend transitioning from hybrid to full-time, in-person learning IF there are four consecutive weeks of a downward trend in new COVID-19 cases, which is why we should all do our part to prevent the spread of this pandemic.

What to Expect at MCS: Health and Safety

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