Comal ISD Alerts Parents of Six “Campus Communities” with Signs of COVID-19
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Within two days of reopening on Aug. 25, seven Comal ISD school principals emailed parents to warn them their children might have been exposed to COVID-19.
The emails do not disclose whether the individuals who showed signs of COVID-19 or tested positive for the virus were staff members or students.
- Someone at Canyon Lake High School (CLHS) tested positive for the virus on Wednesday but did not exhibit symptoms while on campus. “Close contacts” of the individual will be notified by a case manager.
- A member of Mountain Valley Elementary School’s “campus community” showed signs of COVID-19 and was isolated until they could leave campus.
- Someone at Bill Brown Elementary Elementary experienced COVID-19 symptoms while in the building on Wednesday.
- Someone at Canyon Middle School began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building on Wednesday.
- Someone at Pieper Ranch Middle School began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building on Wednesday.
- Someone at Garden Ridge Elementary began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building on Wednesday.
- Someone at Clear Spring elementary was in close proximity to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Here are the emails parents at each campus received:
Mountain Valley Elementary School – Aug. 26
Today, a member of our campus community began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building. In accordance with case management procedures, the individual was isolated until they could leave campus.
In accordance with TEA requirements, the individual will be required to remain home until they meet the following criteria: 24-hours fever-free, improvement in symptoms, and 10 days since symptoms began OR until they receive an alternative diagnosis from a medical rofessional.
Our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas on campus that the individual accessed as an extra precautionary measure prior to campus opening tomorrow.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place, and have them stay home if they or anyone in the household is experiencing peaceful symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions about potential symptoms, please consult your physician.
Thank you!
Andrea Patrick
Principal
Bill Brown Elementary – Aug. 25-26
Today, a member of our campus community began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building. In accordance with case-management procedures, the individual was isolated until they could leave campus.
In accordance with TEA requirements, the individual will be required to remain home until they meet the following criteria: 24-hours fever-free, improvement in symptoms, and 10 days since symptoms began OR until they receive an alternative diagnosis from a medical rofessional.
Our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas on campus that the individual accessed as an extra precautionary measure prior to campus opening tomorrow.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place, and have them stay home if they or anyone in the household is experiencing peaceful symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions about potential symptoms, please consult your physician.
Ashley Jackson
Principal
Canyon Lake High School – Aug. 26
Today we were notified that a member of our campus community has tested positive for COVID-19. While on campus, the individual did not experience any symptoms. The individual completed a health screener, and followed social distancing and hygiene related safety measures. We believe that any spread has been mitigated at this time. However, in accordance with state guidelines, and out of an abundance of caution, close contacts of this individual will be required to self-isolate and not return to campus for 14 days. These close contacts will be contacted directly by a case manager to discuss the return criteria; if you are not directly contacted by a case manager your student was not considered a close contact. Our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas on campus that the individual accessed as an extra precautionary measure prior to campus opening tomorrow.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place.
Canyon Middle School – Aug. 26
Jaguar Families,
Today, a member of our campus community began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building. In accordance with case management procedures, the individual was isolated until they could leave the campus.
In accordance with TEA requirements, the individual will be required to remain home until they meet the following criteria: 24-hours fever-free, improvement in symptoms, and 10 days since symptoms began OR until they receive an alternative diagnosis from a medical rofessional.
Our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas on campus that the individual accessed as an extra precautionary measure prior to campus opening tomorrow.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place, and have them stay home if they or anyone in the household is experiencing peaceful symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions about potential symptoms, please consult your physician.
Mark Oberholtzer, Principal
Pieper Ranch Middle School – Aug. 26
Today, a member of our campus community began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building. In accordance with case management procedures, the individual was isolated until they could leave the campus.
In accordance with TEA requirements, the individual will be required to remain home until they meet the following criteria: 24-hours fever-free, improvement in symptoms, and 10 days since symptoms began OR until they receive an alternative diagnosis from a medical rofessional.
Our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas on campus that the individual accessed as an extra precautionary measure prior to campus opening tomorrow.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place, and have them stay home if they or anyone in the household is experiencing peaceful symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions about potential symptoms, please consult your physician.
Garden Ridge Elementary – Aug. 26
Dear GRES Families,
Today, a member of our campus community began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while in the building. In accordance with case management procedures, the individual was isolated until they could leave the campus.
In accordance with TEA requirements, the individual will be required to remain home until they meet the following criteria: 24-hours fever-free, improvement in symptoms, and 10 days since symptoms began OR until they receive an alternative diagnosis from a medical rofessional.
Our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas on campus that the individual accessed as an extra precautionary measure prior to campus opening tomorrow.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place, and have them stay home if they or anyone in the household is experiencing peaceful symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions about potential symptoms, please consult your physician.
Thank you.
Jennifer Schultz, Principal
Clear Spring Elementary – Aug. 26
Stallion Families,
Today we were notified that a member of our campus community was in the close presence of an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual, who is not showing any symptoms of the virus, complied with all safety measure while on campus.
Out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with TEA requirements, the individual will self-isolate for 14 days and must meet daily screening criteria before returning to campus.
As an extra precautionary measure, our district custodial team will also conduct a deep cleaning of the areas of campus that the individual accessed prior to campus opening tomorrow. While the risk of secondary transmission is minimal, we would ask that you monitor your child closely in the coming days for the development of any COVID-19 related symptoms.
As a reminder, please continue to complete the health screener each day, encourage your children to follow all safety guidelines in place, and have them stay home if they or anyone in the household is experiencing potential symptoms of COVID-19. If you have questions about potential symptoms, please consult your physician.
Sincerely,
Janelle Hardin, Principal
