COVID Guidance

Good Afternoon:

 In anticipation of the upcoming break and the many question we are receiving in Human Resources, I wanted to send out a reminder to everyone regarding highlights of the current COVID-19 guidance issued by the New York State Department of Health. I am also attaching my e-mail from March 2, 2022, which contains more comprehensive details of the current Department of Health guidance.  Due to the shortened week, we will not have mandated testing this week, however, everyone will be able to pick up two (2) COVID tests from their main office on Thursday at the end of the day. 

 

As a reminder, masks are available in all buildings. A similar message to the one contained herein will be sent to parents and families later this week.

 

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the COVID Guidance, should you have questions about testing positive or being a close contact to a positive individual.

 

1. If you test positive:
• You must request an Isolation Order from the Department of Health using this link (click on “Request Isolation Order”): https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-COVID-19.
• Forward your Isolation Order to Human Resources, and advise of the first date you were absent. (Human Resources will input any COVID absences into SchoolFront, if applicable).
• Your period of isolation begins on either the day you tested positive (if asymptomatic) or the date of your symptom onset (if symptomatic). That is considered “Day 0.” Your period of isolation will last through Day 5. (Example: Symptom onset began April 1 à Your period of Isolation will be through April 6).
• You may return to work after Day 5 of your isolation period, and are required to wear a well-fitting mask in school and in indoor public spaces during Days 6 through 10 after your symptom onset or positive test result. (Example: Symptom onset was April 1 à Your period of Isolation was April 1 through April 6. You must wear a well-fitting mask from April 7 through April 11).
• (If you are moderately-to-severely immunocompromised or if your symptoms are worsening as of Day 5, please reach out to Human Resources.)
• Utilize your regular building/department call-in procedures for your absence (example: contacting your supervisor, submitting to SmartFind, etc.).

 

2. If you are experiencing COVID-like symptoms (including fever, chills, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, headache, cough, nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle or body aches):
• You must report this to Human Resources.
• You must submit to Human Resources either a doctor’s note with an alternate diagnosis, or a negative COVID test to return to work.
• The negative COVID test must be either: (1) a lab-confirmed test; or (2) a home test with your name and the test date written on the test card/stick.
• If your test is negative, you are cleared to return to work.
• If your test is positive, please refer to #1, above.

 

3. If you have been in close contact with an individual who tested positive and/or was symptomatic:
• Exposed or potentially-exposed individuals, regardless of vaccination status, can remain at work. You should wear a well-fitting in school and while in indoor public spaces for 10 days after exposure, and it is recommended that you monitor your symptoms and undergo COVID testing as a precautionary measure.
• Should you develop symptoms, please refer to #2, above.
• Should you test positive, please refer to #1, above.

 

 

Ned Dale

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

(585)392-1000 Ext. 7021