Updated March 9, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and Marion County Health Department (MCHD) are monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  Even though Oregon cases have increased, we are following guidance from our state educational agency and public health federal and state agencies.  They recommend people in Oregon take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of many respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and Influenza.

Schools can play an important role in the effort for prevention and spread of the COVID-19 or Influenza.  Through consultation, collaboration, and coordination with local health departments, our district is taking steps to disseminate information about the disease and its potential transmission within our school community and provide accurate up-to-date information about the outbreak and how to best protect our school community’s health. 

Our plans build on everyday practices (e.g., encouraging hand hygiene, monitoring absenteeism, communicating routinely) and staying informed with up-to-date information.  They include minimizing disruption to teaching and learning and help protect the whole school community, including those with special health needs or compromised immune systems.

Staff and Students Encouraged To Stay Home If Sick

  • If you or your child have symptoms of fever, persistent, sustained cough, or shortness of breath, stay home from school or work and call your health care provider.  They will help you decide if you need an appointment to be tested and avoid exposing others.

Cover your Coughs, Sneezes and Proper Hand Hygiene

  • Cover: Encourage Coughing and Sneezing etiquette.  Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  • Dispose of: Throw used tissues in a lined trashcan.
  • Wash hands: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating and after eating, or preparing food.
  • Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
  • Soap and water: Soap and water are the best options if hands are visibly dirty.
  • Avoid touching: Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Do not share: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.
  • Wash thoroughly after use: After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Clean and disinfect:  Practice routine cleaning of objects and surfaces you frequently touch. High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables.
  • Keep your body healthy:  Eat a healthy diet, Exercise, Get plenty of rest, Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines.

Resources and Links (In Multiple Languages)

The risk of getting influenza is much higher than the risk of exposure to COVID-19.  Please see our "Preventing Influenza" page (***This is placeholder text****) for more information.

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