TISD Back to School Covid Protocol

As school resumes on Wednesday August 11th for the Texarkana Texas Independent School District, the Covid-19 Protocols have been released.

Here is the Press Release from TISD:

• MASKS are not required per GA-38 but are encouraged and can protect individuals from exposure and possible quarantine requirements.
• Parents/Guardians must notify the school if their student has COVID-19 symptoms and/or if their student has tested positive for COVID-19.  No at home COVID-19 test results will be accepted.
• If a student tests positive for COVID, they may return to school when 10 days have passed since the start of symptoms, they are fever-free for 24 hours, and other symptoms of COVID are improving.
• Per UIL requirements, a student who has been diagnosed with COVID, must receive clearance from a physician prior to returning to participation in UIL marching band or athletic activities.
• Any student who is exhibiting or complains of any ONE of the following symptoms (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, loss of sense of taste or smell) will be immediately separated from other students.  Parent/Guardian will be notified to pick-up student within 30 minutes.
• Any student who is exhibiting or complains of any TWO of the following symptoms (cough, fatigue, muscle/body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, nausea) will be immediately separated from other students.  Parent/Guardian will be notified to pick-up student within 30 minutes.
• A student experiencing COVID symptoms must provide a doctor’s release with alternate diagnoses or a negative COVID test to return to school.
• If the student with symptoms cannot provide a doctor’s release, he/she may not return to school until 10 days have passed since the symptoms began.  The campus Health Aide will determine the date that the student may return to school.
• If it discovered that a student has been in close contact with a lab confirmed COVID positive individual, TEA states that a parent/guardian may opt to keep the student at home during the recommended 10 day stay-at-home period.  If the parent/guardian chooses to send their student to school, it is recommended by the CDC and strongly encouraged that they wear a mask until the 10 day infection period has passed.
• Any student who has been FULLY vaccinated (must provide proof) OR has tested positive for COVID within the last 3 months OR was properly masked during close contact will be exempt from quarantining due to close contact, as long as they are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID.
• Guidelines above for COVID symptoms also apply to fully vaccinated students.