The Ogden School District is in ongoing contact with Boone County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Coronavirus. We also follow guidelines and best practices from those entities and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Coronavirus when it comes to responding to public health concerns, including Coronavirus and the flu. Furthermore, we are coordinating with other Boone County and Iowa school districts to ensure a cohesive response in the education system. Should there be recommendations or updates from county and state health officials, the district will turn to the IDPH and CDC and follow any updated guidelines.
Prevention measures for colds, influenza, and COVID-19 are the same. Here is a link to an FAQ from the IDPH: 2019 Novel Coronavirus FAQ for Schools.
Iowa Department of Education information on COVID-19: Iowa Department of Education - Coronavirus
Iowa Department of Education Guidance
The Department of Education is participating in the State Emergency Operations Center and closely monitoring the situation. The safety of those served is of utmost importance.
We want to assure you that the Department of Education will be leading efforts to coordinate directly with school districts to provide clear guidance and support for Coronavirus planning and decision making for schools. Please find the initial guidance linked below.
It is important to note that the Iowa Department of Public Health is not currently advising any school closures. In coordination with the Department of Public Health, the Department of Education is finalizing identification of key decision points needed to contain and mitigate COVID-19 and included in these decision points will be triggers and metrics on how they will recommend if school closures are necessary.
Iowa Department of Public Health Guidance to K12 Schools: K12 Schools Guidance
Spring Break Travel Questions
As we head into spring break we encourage families to reach out to local public health departments and the CDC for the most up-to-date travel information available. We will continue to monitor the situation and work with our critical partners as we move forward.
Handout on Spring Break (March 14- 22) Travel: Spring Break Travel Information
Letter from the Polk County Department of Public Health: Spring Break Travel Recommendation
