That said, the district has its hands full in monitoring the number of positive cases reported among students and district employees, as well as those who are deemed by the DOH to fall within the window of potential contact, according to Melissa Kledzik, the district s director of health services.
When a student or staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, the district is alerted and is required to immediately send an email to that person and/or his or her parents or guardians.
The notification comes with an advisory from the DOH that reads: Because your child may have been exposed to someone at the school who had COVID-19, DOH-St. Johns is notifying parents of exposed attendees that their child will need to quarantine at home. If any signs or symptoms develop, seek medical attention immediately.