Information from Nurse Chris for parents of NEW SCCPSS students
Ellis Contact Tracing Team:
Primary (PreK-K): Rebecca Burkhart- (rebecca.burkhart@sccpss.com), 912-395-5470 Ext. 71201
Lower Elementary (1st-3rd Grades): Beth Whalen- (elizabeth.whalen@sccpss.com), 912-395-5470 Ext. 71211
Upper Elementary (4th-6th Grades): Lisa O'Donnell- (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com), 912-395-5470 Ext. 71210
Erdkinder (7th-8th Grades): Wes Cooper- (wesley.cooper@sccpss.com), 912-395-5470 Ext. 71201
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Update 3/1/2022: Masks are now OPTIONAL for staff and students (except for certain instances). Read more about this on the SCCPSS website.
**Updated SCCPSS COVID-19 Guidelines**
SCCPSS Health and Safety Protocols (updated 2/8/2022)
TIERED RESPONSE: SCHOOL NOTIFICATION (pg. 4)
When a singular (1) positive case within a group is identified, schools will notify any potentially
exposed staff and student(s) (entire class, bus, office) with the Notification of Potential Exposure
Letter. Parents will be reminded about the importance of monitoring their child for symptoms for 10
days. Students notified of a potential exposure who remain asymptomatic do not need to quarantine.
If symptoms develop, follow the guidance above for Students with Symptoms of COVID-19 With
Exposure.
When 2 or more positive cases are identified in a group within 14 days, schools will notify any
potentially exposed staff and students (entire class, bus, office) with the Notification of Potential
Exposure Letter. Parents will be reminded about the importance of monitoring their child for
symptoms for 10 days. Students notified of a potential exposure who remain asymptomatic do not
need to quarantine. If symptoms develop, follow the guidance above for Students with Symptoms of
COVID-19 With Exposure.
When 3 positive cases are identified in a group within 14 days, schools will assess the circumstances
for a possible “cluster”. Analysis may result in the need to initiate some level of contact tracing which
could result in some isolated quarantines.
CLUSTER-BASED EXPOSURES: Identified Cluster for Quarantine (pg. 3)
In schools that have 4 or more positive school-based cases within an identified group (a classroom
or office or bus for example) within 14 days, the school shall immediately place the entire group on
a 5-day quarantine regardless of vaccination status. Parents/guardians will receive notification from
your child’s school providing instructions.
Quarantined students should refer to itsLearning for assignments and
remote work. Teachers will provide instructions for teaching and
learning while on quarantine.
Members of the group may return to school or work on day 6, if symptom free. Asymptomatic
students or staff who have tested positive by PCR or Rapid test within the last 90 days are exempt
from quarantine.
If your student has been vaccinated for Covid-19, please email a copy of the vaccination card to Nurse Chris (christine.oboyle@sccpss.com) AND Mr. Wes (wesley.cooper@sccpss.com).
Covid test results should be sent immediately to Nurse Chris and at least one member of the contact tracing team.
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Here is additional information that from CDC/DPH that you should familiarize yourself with:
COVID-19-Quarantine-vs-Isolation.pdf
COVID-19 Parent at Home Screening.pdf
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Chris.
christine.oboyle@sccpss.com
912-395-5470 Ext. 71213
