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Lakewood Recreation Department: Covid Protocols And Strategies

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Press release from the Lakewood Recreation Department:

December 29, 2021 12:00 AM

Our protocols and strategies for the 2021-2022 school year have been developed with the #1 goal of keeping our students in school five days a week with minimal disruption due to illness. The following will be in place, until further notice:

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Mask Protocols - Athletics:

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1. All people entering a district building must wear a mask.

2. Athletes can remove the mask while they are actively participating in the sport or drinking water.  If sitting on the bench then a mask must be worn.  This goes for games and practices.

3. Coaches must wear a mask at all times.

4. The only time a mask comes off is if you are eating or drinking.

Building Safety Protocols:

Custodial staff will continue to thoroughly clean and sanitize our buildings with special focus on high-touch surfaces. Other protocols that will be in effect include:

  • Masks required for all staff, students and visitors; 3-foot physical distancing when possible

  • Hand sanitizer available in every classroom

  • Cleaning supplies to sanitize work areas will be available throughout the day

  • Bottle-filling stations on all water fountains. Students should bring a water bottle to school.

  • One-way hallways/stairwells when possible

  • In addition to their daily/weekly checklist, custodial staff to use daily log for facility/restroom cleaning/disinfecting of high touch surfaces using CDC/EPA-approved disinfectants throughout all shifts

  • HVAC modifications: reduction of recirculated air, increase of outside air supply & installation of higher MERV-rated air filters.

    • Suspected Illness Protocol: 

    We will follow these steps if a student or staff member has suspected COVID-19 symptoms or feels ill during the school day:

    • If a student displays COVID-19 symptoms at school or during work, he/she will immediately report to the building’s health center where they will be assessed by our nurse or health aide. If an employoee displays symptoms, he/she would leave work.

    • The student or employee will leave campus if COVID is suspected and be recommended to seek medical attention.

    • If a student becomes ill during the school day, a parent/guardian must pick up their child from school.

    • The custodial team will begin disinfection procedures.

  • If a person displays a symptom/s of COVID-19 they should be isolated at home and contact their physician to determine if testing is necessary.

  • All positive cases are to be reported to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) by the physician, testing agency or school district as required.

  • If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must inform your school office. You may return to school/work when the isolation period has been completed. Please report positive COVID cases on our Student COVID Reporting Form. The form will reside on the front page of our website throughout the year.

    • Quarantine Protocol:

    As of November 1, 2021, the District is following the Ohio Department of Health's Mask to Stay/Test to Play guidelines for students/staff who are direct contacts of someone who has tested positive.

    Vaccination:

    We encourage those who are eligible to consider vaccination. It is the best way to keep our community safe. Options to schedule a shot include:

  • University Hospitals at 216-415-6149

    • This press release was produced by the Lakewood Recreation Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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