COVID-19 Mitigation Measures for the 2022-2023 School Year

Stay Home When Sick

  • Students and staff should stay home when feeling ill. Individuals can return to school as long as they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are resolving, or if a medical professional makes an alternative diagnosis.
  • View a list of COVID-19 symptoms as outlined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

If A Student or Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

  • If a student or staff tests positive, they should follow current CDC guidance for isolation. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate for at least 5 days. If they are asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving and they have been fever-free for 24 hours, they may return to school/work after Day 5 (on Day 6 with Day 0 being day of test or onset of symptoms). CDC stipulates this return may occur
    on Day 6 provided:
    • the individual is able to mask, they must do so through Day 10.
    • If the individual is unable to mask, it is recommended they have a negative test on Day 5 or later to return to school/work prior to day 11.

COVID-19 Testing

  • The Sheboygan Area School District is participating in the free testing offered in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and COVID Clinic. 
    • As of December 5, 2022, on-site testing is available for SASD students, staff, and their families.
  • View more information on Sheboygan Area School District COVID-19 Testing Sites
  • COVID community testing information and access to free antigen home tests can be found on the Public Health website.

Vaccinations

Facial Coverings/Masks

  • Masks are optional for all students and staff.

Monitoring Outbreaks of Illness

  • Outbreaks of illness will be monitored in cooperation with the local public health department.
  • View our daily attendance reports showing the percent of students absent due to illness.
  • When active student COVID-19 positive cases reach 5% of the student population at a building, all students, staff members, and visitors will be required to wear facial coverings for a minimum of 7 calendar days, and until the building student positive case rate drops below 5%. Exemptions from facial coverings and accommodations will be made when physical, medical, or developmental needs exist and are documented from a medical provider or through the IEP process. Schools will notify families when the threshold is reached and masks will be temporarily required.

    Ventilation

    • Increased outside air flow and exchange levels remain at the highest possible levels in all classrooms and schools. These settings are at or above recommended ventilation levels.

    Hygiene

    • Handwashing, hand sanitizer, and respiratory etiquette is supported and reinforced

    Cleaning

    • Enhanced cleaning and disinfection measures remain in place, including maintaining additional cleaning staff.


    Last updated: January 2, 2023

    Virtual School Options:

    Virtual school options are available at all grade levels. We are offering a virtual elementary school option and middle and high school students have a virtual option through Warriner Schools. Please contact Jason Duff at (920) 459-6493 or jduff@sasd.net for more information.