- Wylie ISD
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COVID Information
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The health and well-being of our students and staff is one of Wylie ISD's top priorities. For the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to work with students and staff to promote good health and hygiene habits to help reduce the transmission of illness in schools. The district will also continue to clean touched surfaces daily and perform extra sanitizing measures in classrooms and areas where a person who is ill or has tested positive for COVID has been. Please continue to visit Wylie ISD's COVID-19 page for the latest information and resources.
Wylie ISD Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services PlanWhile our most frequently asked questions can be found below, the following contains important information about positive COVID-19 cases and symptomatic individuals:
- If your child receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay at home until 5 days have passed since symptoms began and improvement in symptoms (fever-free or without signs of a fever, diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours without the use of medications) or from the test date if asymptomatic.
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Parents must keep their children home if they have COVID symptoms, such as a fever greater than 100°F, sore throat, cough, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea. They may return to school after 5 days have passed, a negative COVID test or note/alternative diagnoses from a medical professional and their symptoms are improving. They must be fever-free or without signs of a fever, diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours without the use of medications.
- To report any staff or student COVID-19 case, please contact your campus nurse. Campus Nurse contact information.
*We will continue to update this webpage as more information becomes available*
COVID-19 Testing Update-September 15, 2022Wylie ISD Back to School COVID-19 Information- August 16, 2022
TEA Public Health Guidance-August 1, 2022
Wylie ISD COVID-19 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
COVID-19 Response Plan FAQ
Safety and Response
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If a student tests positive for COVID-19, can they come to school?
Positive students must isolate for 5 days following a positive test or onset of symptoms. They may return if all the following criteria are met:
- 5 days have passed since symptoms began or if asymptomatic since positive test result, and
- Fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen), and
- Improvement in symptoms
Students who are experiencing symptoms may be sent home and must isolate for 5 days after the onset of symptoms. They may return if one of the following criteria is met:
- 5 day stay-at-home period, or
- Obtain a negative COVID test, or
- Alternate diagnosis from a medical professional, AND
- Fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen), and
- Improvement in symptoms
Positive COVID-19 cases should be reported to your campus nurse. Campus Nurse Contact Information
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How will quarantines and isolations work for 2022-2023?
Students and staff will not be required to quarantine for exposure. Students are not required to quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19 and may attend school as long as they are not showing any symptoms of the disease.
Positive students will be required to isolate at home for at least 5 days from either a positive test or onset of symptoms. Students must have improvement in symptoms and must be fever-free or without signs of a fever, diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours without the use of medications.
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If my student is sent to the nurse, can I request they administer a COVID test to my student?
Yes, if a student develops symptoms at school and is sent to the nurse, a student can receive a COVID test as long as there is parental consent on file. Do NOT send your child to school with symptoms to test. Please see our testing website for more information and how to complete a parent consent form. Wylie ISD COVID Testing Website
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Will Wylie ISD accept a COVID-19 at-home test?
Wylie ISD will only accept COVID-19 test results from a medical provider or one administered through the school district. At-home test results will not be accepted by the district.
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If I, or someone in my home is positive for COVID-19, can I send my child to school?
Students are not required to quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19 and may attend school as long as they are not showing any symptoms of the disease.
We ask that you closely monitor your child for any symptoms and recommend following the advice of your healthcare provider. Parents may also choose to keep students home to monitor for symptoms. If parents choose this optional quarantine, they should notify their campus as soon as possible. -
Why are exposed students not required to stay at home?
We have not been given the authority to exclude students from their educational experience if they are not ill.
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Do staff and students need to complete daily self screening?
Daily self screening should be used as the method for parents and staff to report symptoms and positive cases.
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Will we still actively promote hygiene protocols?
We will continue to actively promote frequent handwashing, sanitizer use, and cough etiquette.
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How will we identify and respond to outbreaks?
We have a protocol in place for illness outbreaks. We work directly with Taylor County Health Department for illness-specific guidance.
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Can we ask a campus to mask if they have several cases?
On May 18, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order prohibiting government entities, including school districts, from requiring face masks after June 4.
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What cleaning procedures will be in place?
We will continue to provide our normal daily cleaning services for spaces occupied by students and staff, including disinfection of hard surfaces and high touch points using EPA N Listed products. Germblast also comes quarterly to deep clean the campuses.
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Can you explain what safety measures will remain for this school year?
We will utilize a response plan should there be an escalation of positive cases on a campus, indicating transmission.
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Will you provide any PPE?
We will continue to provide hand sanitizer and additional cleaning supplies to campuses.
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If my child has been exposed to someone outside of school who is positive, do I need to report that?
You will only need to report your child’s positive test results and/or symptoms to your campus nurse.
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Will parents be allowed in schools for events such as lunch, volunteering, and assemblies?
Yes. Parents and volunteers will be allowed in our buildings.
Vaccinations
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Can we opt for our child to be in a class with a vaccinated teacher?
No. We are not able to share any medical records of our teachers
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Can we ask that our child's teacher, if they have chosen not to be vaccinated, to mask?
No. Masking is optional and to the discretion of the staff member and/or student/parent.
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Will Wylie ISD require that I vaccinate my child?
No. We will not require any student, nor staff member to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Does Wylie ISD have data about how many total employees are vaccinated?
No, we do not have the exact number of vaccinated staff members. Wylie ISD does not retain personal medical records of our staff.
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Can Wylie ISD share how many student and their families are vaccinated?
We do not have a database with this information, nor can we require that this information be shared with the school district.
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Can you require the COVID vaccine to all just like MMR, DPT, etc.?
The vaccine for COVID 19 is not on the required list of vaccines, as noted by the Department of State Health Services.
Remote Learning & Instruction
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Will remote learning be offered this school year?
Remote learning will not be offered this school year. State lawmakers did not pass legislation that would fund remote instruction. Therefore, it will not be offered as a future learning option for the students in Wylie ISD.
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For students who have to isolate (Positive case or symptomatic), how will they receive instruction?
Individual campuses will work with students on getting classroom assignments.
Employees
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May a teacher or staff member ask students to wear a mask in their classroom?
No, teachers and/or staff members may not ask a student to mask in their classroom. Masking is optional for both students and staff.
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Will Wylie ISD require that I get vaccinated as an employee?
No, we will not require employees to get vaccinated.
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If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, will they be required to use their days?
Employees will need to use their local and state days.
As a reminder, employees can also sign up for the Sick Leave Bank, which provides additional leave days in the event of catastrophic illness, surgery, or temporary disability due to an injury.
