September 12, 2020
Dear Wolverines,
The River Valley School District was notified Friday a Junior/Senior High School teacher has tested positive with COVID-19. The teacher has not been in the school since Tuesday, September 8, and didn’t experience symptoms until Wednesday morning on September 9. The teacher believes strongly he was able to keep social distance while in the classroom and in the building.
Upon learning the news, we contacted the Siouxland District Health Department and have been working with them on next steps. We will support the health department in its handling of the process and the appropriate notifications. Health officials are interviewing/reaching out/providing assistance directly to individuals with an elevated risk of exposure who may have been in recent close contact with the staff member. Given the teacher’s use of social distance between himself and students the department of health does not recommend quarantining students.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends contacting your doctor if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and other symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. More information can be found at Siouxland District Health Department. In addition, please take social distancing seriously: avoid crowds and maintain at least a six-foot distance from other people.
We will continue to provide updates as needed.
Thank you for your continued support. By working together, we will get through these challenging times. As you know, the well-being of our students, staff and families is our number one priority.
Please join me in sending healing thoughts to our staff member.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Slater
Superintendent
River Valley CSD
kslater@rvwolverines.org