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To keep everyone in the community safe, members of the community must report potential exposure to COVID-19 as soon as possible.
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Have you tested positive for COVID-19?
Students and/or staff, please report as soon as possible. Click the buttons below to report that you have tested positive for COVID.Has a member of your home tested positive for COVID-19?
Click the buttons below to report that a member of your household has tested positive for COVID-19.Springdale Schools COVID-19 Response for positive cases
We are working to make sure your students are safe through the 2020-2021 school year. The reality of the current pandemic means that there will likely be cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Please carefully read the information below about what will happen if someone at your student’s school tests positive for COVID-19 and what you should do if your student tests positive.
Family Self Reporting
For Confirmed COVID-19 Close Contact Outside of School
Families must reach out as soon as possible when there is a member of the household that has been in close contact with an individual confirmed as COVID-19 positive. Your name and information will be kept private and confidential. Reach out by telephone:
(479) 750-8790
Springdale School District Nursing Supervisor
Kathy Launder
And fill out a Google Form
Process of Notification
For Confirmed COVID-19 Close Contact in the School building
Families of students who have been potentially exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case at school will be notified as soon as possible.
Parents will be notified of any probable close contact their child may have had at school
Affected families will be asked to quarantine
The Department of Health will contact the family for further guidance
Your student’s principal will notify you of a positive case in your student’s school, but is not allowed to identify the person who is positive. The principal will notify you of any classroom or building closure.
If your student is waiting for results from a COVID-19 test, please keep them home until you receive the results.
More Information
End of Year COVID-19 Planning
Current Guidance: The ADH Guidanceare posted on the district website
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-health-guidances
Masks and Physical Distancing:
Masks/Face Coverings Survey Results
Responding to Confirmed Positive Cases:
Springdale School District will continue to ask parents and staff to report positive cases and exposures through the district’s reporting tools created at go.sdale.org/covid. When a positive case or exposure is reported a member of the District’s Point of Contact (POC) contacts the parent or staff member to collect additional information. For positive cases, ADH is notified and PCC are identified in accordance with ADH/DESE guidance. If the positive case has been on campus, the area is santifized as soon as possible.
Continuation of Services:
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, Springdale Public Schools posted for parents and the general public a summary of its plan for safe continuation of in-person learning and continuity of services Springdale Ready for Learning Plan 2020-2021.
The Springdale Ready for Learning site includes a link for the public to submit questions and comments Springdale Schools Questions and Comments 2020-2021.
Summer and Back-to-School Planning:
Springdale Public Schools will update the 2020-2021 ready for learning plan as feedback is received from the community and the Ready for Learning Committee. Additionally, a back-to-school plan including activities will be created. The Springdale Ready for Learning site includes a link to submit questions and comments. Springdale Schools Questions and Comments 2020-2021. The link is on the district Ready for Learning site and is available for the public to make comments. The feedback will be used to develop the 2022-2022 Ready for Learning Plan.
End of Year Covid-19 Springdale School District Planning Tool Spring 2021Click the document above to view the plan in printable-document form.
Posters and flyers to print
COVID-19 Testing at Springdale Schools & Community Clinic
All Procedures are Established by Community Clinic and the School Based Health Centers and are in Alignment with Best Practices Established by the Arkansas Department of Health
VISIT SPRINGDALE SCHOOLS WELLNESS CENTERS
Springdale Schools Wellness Centers and the Community Clinic are available to any and all students, staff, parents, or community members.
The Wellness Center at Elmdale Elementary School, 420 North West End Avenue, 479-872-3050
The Wellness Center at George Elementary School, 2878 South Powell Street, 479-872-3045
The Wellness Center at Jones Elementary School, 900 South Powell Street, 479-872-3041
The Panther Medical and Counseling Center at Parson Hills, 2326 Cardinal Drive, 479-872-3058
DRIVE UP TESTING
Drive up testing is available at the main Community Clinic in Springdale at 614 East Emma, (located behind the old JTL shop in what is now known as the Center for Nonprofits) on the west side of the building. Call or text first for an appointment 1-855-438-2280. This service is for those who only need to be tested and do not need to visit with a medical provider.
WITH SYMPTOMS
For patients (students and staff) that are experiencing symptoms, we encourage an office visit at one of the School Based Health Centers. The medical providers can assess symptoms and perform all indicated tests, COVID-19, flu, strep etc. as well as provide medical guidance.
For patients WITH SYMPTOMS that elect NOT to have a medical provider visit at an SBHC, they should go to the main clinic on Emma, see the contact info above, where they have the drive through options and higher capacity to perform testing.
WITHOUT SYMPTOMS
Students and staff who are not experiencing symptoms, but have had a known exposure, may call and schedule a “send out” test at one of the School Based Health Centers. This test may be done without a medical provider visit, but has to be sent to a lab and may take a few days for results, PATIENTS MUST QUARANTINE WHILE AWAITING RESULTS.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT NEED TESTING
Community Clinic and the SBHC’s would optimally have a signed permission slip on file, in the event that it isn’t possible, the students would be asked to fill out the paperwork and get verbal permission over the phone. If that is not possible but the medical provider deems the student competent to understand and appreciate the proposed procedure/treatment, they can perform the test and document to that effect.
INSURANCE
Most insurances currently cover COVID-19 visits or tests with little to no cost to the patient-check insurance coverage for specifics.
Medical office visits are covered under a patient's insurance plan, (many COVID-19 visits have special coverages)-sliding scale coverage is available to persons without insurance.
We understand no-one wants to quarantine, but in order to help prevent the spread of the disease it may become medically necessary to do so. Please heed the advice of medical professionals
COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Springdale
Community Pharmacy Springdale
400 W EMMA AVENUE
Springdale
8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday
(479) 750-2220
Harps Pharmacy #119
2894 West Sunset
Springdale
9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday
(479) 751-0882
Heartland Pharmacy Springdale
701 S Thompson St
Springdale
8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday
(479) 751-2072
Walgreens
2002 S Thompson St
Springdale
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 756-1355
Walgreens
3234 E Robinson Ave
Springdale
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 756-4368
Walgreens
3251 W Sunset Ave
Springdale
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 756-1290
MANA Family Medicine Springdale
1109 S. West End Street
Springdale
7:30 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday
(479) 750-3630
Fayetteville
Collier Drug Dickson
100 W. Dickson
Fayetteville
8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Moday - Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday
(479) 442-6262
Heartland Pharmacy Fayetteville
1450 E Zion Road , Suite 1
Fayetteville
8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday
Friday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday
(479) 444-7200
Medical Arts Pharmacy
2515 E. Huntsville Rd
Fayetteville
8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday
(479) 443-3411
Walgreens
300 E Township St
Fayetteville
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 582-0098
Rogers
Debbie's Family Pharmacy
5403 Pinnacle Point Drive
Rogers
9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday
(479) 271-6300
Heartland Pharmacy Rogers
1735 W Walnut St
Rogers
8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
(479) 631-0204
Walgreens
1722 W Walnut St
Rogers
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 246-0196
Walgreens
2503 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 936-8079
Walgreens
4206 W New Hope Rd
Rogers
8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday - Sunday
(479) 621-0958
Quarantine Guidelines for Vaccinated Persons
Vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria:
Are fully vaccinated (i.e. over two weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or more than two weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
Are within 3 months following receipt of the last dose in the series
Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure
Fully vaccinated persons who do not quarantine should still watch for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. If they experience symptoms, they should be clinically evaluated for COVID-19.
If you are identified as a probable close contact (PCC) due to exposure at school and you are greater than 2 weeks and less than 3 months from the second dose of your COVID-19 vaccine, please show your school nurse a copy of your vaccine card to be removed from the PCC list. A picture of the card stored on your phone is sufficient.
If you are exposed to COVID-19 outside of school and are greater than 2 weeks and less than 3 months from your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, you no longer need to complete the "household exposure" form.
Please remember, these new guidelines only apply to asymptomatic people. If you develop symptoms, you should seek clinical evaluation for COVID-19.
The new guidelines DO NOT change the requirements to wear masks. Social distancing protocols should also continue to be followed.
If you have questions about these new guidelines, please contact your school nurse.
COVID-19 Q&A
Join Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland and School Board President Michelle Cook as they ask important questions regarding COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year, with special guest and President of Arkansas Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Gary Wheeler.
Commissioner Dr. Gary Wheeler is the Arkansas Department of Health designee and has served on the Commission since 2017... (MORE INFO)
COVID-19 Leave
The Springdale Public School District plans to extend the use of a maximum of 20 days of COVID leave through June 30, 2021. The School Board will vote on the proposal on January 12, 2021 during the January School Board Meeting.
Please see the proposal below:
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTENDED COVID LEAVE PROPOSAL:
All state and federal COVID leave expired December 31, 2020.
However, Springdale School District employees will be allowed to use a maximum of 20 days of COVID leave from when COVID leave began (in June 2020) through June 30, 2021. This is not a provision of additional COVID leave days, but instead a Springdale School District extension of COVID leave through the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year for those employees who have not already taken 20 days of COVID leave.
The qualifying reasons for Springdale School District COVID leave are outlined below and follow the reasons previously used for COVID leave provided by State and Federal law. Maximum number of COVID leave for any and all reasons is 20 days.
Employees who request Springdale School District COVID leave for the green highlighted reasons would continue to receive ⅔ of their daily rate of pay (up to $200 per day) with the option to substitute ⅓ day of either sick or personal leave depending on the reason for COVID related leave.
All Springdale School District COVID leave must be supported by documentation BEFORE it will be granted. No documentation = No Springdale School District COVID leave. Days absent should be entered as “Pending COVID” in AESOP until COVID leave is approved.
This proposal does not extend the Emergency Family Medical Leave that allowed for up to 12 weeks of COVID leave if a school or childcare facility closes. Springdale School District COVID leave is available for this reason, but the leave will be capped at 10 days. Traditional FMLA is still available for qualifying reasons.
An employee’s eligibility for leave under this proposal will expire (1) if Federal or State leave for COVID is renewed, extended, or replaced or (2) on June 30, 2021, whichever comes first. 10 days are available for the following:
If the employee is subject to a State, Federal, or local quarantine order related to COVID-19;
If the employee has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19;
If the employee is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis;
If the employee is caring for an individual subject to a quarantine order or who has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine (leave paid at ⅔ daily rate, up to $200 per day, with option to substitute ⅓ sick day)
If the employee is caring for an individual whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 (leave paid at ⅔ daily rate, up to $200 per day, with option to substitute ⅓ personal day)
An additional 10 days are available for the following:
If the employee tests positive for COVID-19;
If the employee is a close contact or probable close contact; or
If the employee is experiencing COVID-19 and seeking a medical diagnosis
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