COVID/HEALTH Guidance
LGSUHSD 2022-2023
To support safe in-person learning and mitigate the
spread of COVID-19, LGSUHSD supports the following guidance based on the COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools
FACEMASKS:
As of March 1, 2022, masks are not
mandated. CDPH strongly recommends that individuals continue to mask in
indoor settings, especially when the community transmission rate is high.
You can view the current Covid Level in Santa Clara County here: Know Your COVID-19
Community Level
*We will be kind and
respectful of individual choices to wear a mask or not*
COVID VACCINATIONS:
CDPH recommends that all eligible
individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with
recommended boosters.
*Covid vaccines are not mandated for school
at this time.
SUBMIT VACCINATION RECORDS:
LGHS
SHS
MC/CA/Post Secondary
LGSUHSD plans to host several COVID vaccine clinics in
the upcoming months. Stay tuned for more information.
Testing:
Testing remains a key mitigation layer to
detect and curb the transmission of COVID-19. The CDPH Covid Testing Task
Force is encouraging schools to use Over-the-Counter/At-Home
Antigen Testing as the primary option for
the 2022/2023 School Year. TESTING FRAMEWORK
Resources for free OTC Tests:
Free Test Kits from the Federal Government
Free OTC tests through your Health Plan
Better Health Pharmacy - San Jose
One box of (2) tests will be distributed to each student
at Wildcat Days and Falcon Fest. CDPH recommends that students take a
COVID test the day before returning to campus.
* PLEASE NOTE that the CDPH has approved the use of all
federally authorized antigen tests beyond their expiration dates: Covid Self-Test Expiration Extensions
Inspire Diagnostics: To supplement the Home Antigen Testing program, LGSUHSD will
continue our partnership with INSPIRE DIAGNOSTICS, to offer optional free PCR
testing on campus twice a week (M/TH 8-4.) Parents will need to Preregister their students with INSPIRE, including providing insurance
information. Regardless of insurance status, all students will be
eligible for on-campus testing at no charge.
*** Please report all positive
COVID-19 cases to school by emailing our Health Team***
[email protected]
[email protected]
Our Health Team will reply with specific instructions
about isolation and return to school guidelines.
District Employees:
Please report positive cases to: [email protected]
Management of positive Covid cases and
close contact exposures
Please see the COVID-19 Decision Tree 8.9.22 from the Santa Clara Public Health
Department. We will follow this guidance in response to positive cases
and close contacts.
Monkeypox - Additional Health Information
Monkeypox has been
declared a public health emergency in California. We are awaiting further
guidance from CDPH. Learn more about RISKS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES
COVID/Health
Guidance Updated 8/12/22
COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP)
Schools COVID-19 Preparedness Plan - LGHS
Schools COVID-19 Preparedness Plan - SHS
CPHD Checklist
Employees and their authorized employees’ representatives are encouraged to participate in the identification and evaluation of COVID-19 hazards by notifying administration/management of COVID-19 hazards via this online reporting form