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Masks Now Optional on District Transportation - Feb. 28, 2022
Effective Feb. 25, 2022 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer requires that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.
What this means for the Raytown School District…
Masking is now encouraged but optional for all students and staff on all District transportation beginning on Feb. 28, 2022.
Additionally, due to requirements from the CDC masking may be required in some instances. Should your child contract COVID-19 please pay close attention to instructions provided to you.
Additional links and resources
For more information about the District's COVID Response Plan visit the COVID-19 Dashboard on the District website.
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BOE Votes to Make Masks Optional but Recommended Effective Feb. 18, 2022
The Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education voted to make masks optional but recommended and end the mask requirement district wide effective Feb. 18, 2022.
What this means for the Raytown School District…
Masking is now encouraged but optional for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 18, 2022. Masks are still federally mandated to be worn on public transportation; therefore, we will continue to require masks on all district transportation, including school buses.
Additionally, due to requirements from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking may be required in some instances. Should your child contract COVID-19 please pay close attention to instructions provided to you.
Additional links and resources
For more information about the District's COVID Response Plan visit the COVID-19 Dashboard on the District website.
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RQS Update: Changes to Mandates and Recommendations
Vaccination Status:
The CDC defines fully-vaccinated status as:
- Between 2 weeks and 5 months after receiving the second PFizer vaccine shot
- Between 2 weeks and 6 months after receiving the second Moderna vaccine shot
- Between 2 weeks and 2 months after receiving the single Johnson and Johnson shot
- Anytime after receiving any of the available approved booster vaccine shots
Quarantine:
After Jan. 1, 2022, the District will no longer be involved in the process to contact trace positive COVID cases. Jackson County and Kansas City health departments will manage this process. Should your child need to quarantine, you will receive information directly from either Jackson County or Kansas City. The District will comply as required by law.
Based on information we’ve received from Jackson County and Kansas City here’s what we understand as current quarantine and isolation guidance. This change in strategy appears to be highly dependent upon masking to reduce risk:
If your child tests positive for COVID-19:
- Regardless of vaccination status, they must be isolated (quarantine).
- They will be required to wear a mask in public or around others for an additional 5 days after they leave isolation.
- If your child’s symptoms continue or they continue to have a fever, they must continue to stay home until symptom improvement or 10 days after symptom onset.
- If they have no symptoms or symptoms are resolving after 5 days, they can leave isolation on day 6.
If your child is exposed to someone with COVID-19 and is recently fully-vaccinated as defined above:
- They do not have to stay at home for 5 days; however, they are required to wear a mask around others for a full 10 days after the date of exposure.
- If they develop symptoms, you are encouraged to have them tested and they must stay home until the receipt of their test results. Those results will determine further guidance.
- It is strongly recommended that your student be tested 5 days after their exposure.
If your child is exposed to someone with COVID-19 and is not fully-vaccinated as defined above, boosted, or is unvaccinated:
- They must quarantine for 5 days.
- They can return from isolation on day 6; however, they must continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If they develop symptoms, you are encouraged to have them tested and they must stay home until the receipt of their test results. Those results will determine further guidance.
- It is strongly recommended that you get a test 5 days after their exposure.
If you have questions, please contact District Nurses by email at districtnurses@raytownschools.org.
If you have a positive case in your household, unvaccinated household members must be isolated from the positive case. If they are unable to isolate then their first day of quarantine does not count until the positive is no longer contagious. This means that someone who is unvaccinated and cannot be isolated, would be quarantined for a minimum of 16 days. For more information, please contact either the Kansas City health Department at 816-513-6008 or the Jackson County Health Department 816-404-6415. The health department you contact is determined by your home address.Staying at home:
It is important to remember that one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of disease is by staying home when you are sick. Your student should stay at home if they are experiencing a new cough, difficulty breathing, or loss of taste and smell and/or any two symptoms of the following symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Students who are experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 must provide proof of a negative COVID test or quarantine for 5 days, returning on day 6, if symptoms are resolving and the student is fever free for 24 hours. In either scenario, masking is required through day 10 after symptom onset. If you have questions, please contact District Nurses by email at districtnurses@raytownschools.org.
Students and staff who are waiting on results of a COVID-19 test should not come to school/work.
Self-test (home test)
According to the CDC, Self-testing is one of several risk-reduction strategies to reduce the chances of COVID-19 transmission. They may be used regardless of vaccination or symptom status. The District will accept at-home test results.
- A positive self-test result means that the test detected the virus, and you are very likely to have an infection and should stay home or isolate for 5 days, return on day 6 if symptoms are resolving and fever free for 24 hours. Masking is required through day 10.
- Wear a mask if you could have contact with others, and avoid indoor gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading disease to someone else. If test results are positive, no additional testing is necessary.
- A negative self-test result means that the test did not detect the virus and you may not have an infection, but it does not rule out infection. Repeating the test within a few days, with at least 24 hours between tests, will increase the confidence that you are not infected. If at-home test results are negative and symptoms improve within 24 hours, a follow-up PCR test is not needed. If at-home test results are negative but symptoms persist for 24 hours a follow-up PCR test is required.
Travel
As of December 6, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, to show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than one (1) day before travel to the United States.
After arrival
You might have been exposed to COVID-19 on your travels. You might feel well and not have any symptoms, but you can still be infected and spread the virus to others. For this reason, CDC recommends the following:
ALL Travelers (including vaccinated)
- Get tested with a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after travel.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate (quarantine) and get tested if you develop symptoms.
- Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.
If You Are NOT Fully-Vaccinated
- In addition to the testing recommendations above
- Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if you test negative at 3-5 days.
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html
As a reminder, our mitigation measures are subject to change, and we will always communicate changes to our processes with you proactively as necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school or District Nurses by email at districtnurses@raytownschools.org.
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December 18 Vaccine Clinic (Ages 5-22)
The Raytown C-2 School District is partnering with the Jackson County Health Department (JACOHD) to host onsite COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Raytown C-2 students aged 5-22. The clinics are for Raytown C-2 students, including students from other districts attending Herndon Career Center, who meet the eligibility criteria only. Parents/guardians and other adult family and/or community members are not eligible to attend these onsite clinics. The Health Department will operate the clinics with the assistance of community health partners. Students attending the clinic will receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Currently, COVID-19 vaccinations are 100% voluntary; however, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "COVID 19-vaccines are effective. They can keep you from getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19."
Fully-vaccinated individuals (defined as those who are 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine) are not required to quarantine after an exposure if they are asymptomatic. This means COVID-19 vaccines play a crucial role in limiting quarantines and keeping students in school.
To schedule an appointment and sign the consent form online, please carefully follow the one registration links below. Clinic information is as follows:
Saturday, December. 18 | Time - 9 a.m. -1:00 p.m. | Location - Raytown High School Gym | 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133
- Registration link: https://jacohd.jotform.com/213124907705149
- Registration link closes at noon on Thursday, Dec. 16
- Walk-ins unavailable, you must register to attend this clinic
Families that have difficulty registering or making appointments can contact JACOHD at (816) 404-6415 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. District staff are unable to answer questions related to COVID-19 vaccines.
For vaccine FAQs, please visit https://jacohd.org/covid19-vaccine-faqs/.
For a calendar of JACOHD COVID-19 testing and vaccine events, please visit https://jacohd.org/events/.
For information about COVID-19 testing options, please visit https://jacohd.org/covid-19-testing-options/.
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ARP ESSER Funds
The Raytown C-2 School District requests your input on the use of anticipated American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, also known as CARES Act III funds. These funds are distributed to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nation’s students. These are one-time funds. Any associated expense may be required to be reduced after the funds are fully expended.The survey will close on Friday, August 6.Survey Link: https://forms.gle/jsiTRggrZ9FyXhRV9 -
International Travel, Testing, and Quarantine
International Travel, Testing, and Quarantine
The Jackson County Health Department in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends additional testing and quarantine procedures for those who travel internationally upon their return from their travels.
Currently, the local and state recommendations do not include additional testing and quarantine procedures for those who travel domestically upon their return from their travels.
What do these recommendations mean for Raytown School District students and staff?
After international travel students and staff who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization should:
- Get tested with a PCR test 3-5 days after travel.
- If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
- Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.
After international travel students and staff who are not fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization should:
- Get tested with a PCR test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
- Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
- If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
- Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.
Who should I notify about my plans for testing and quarantine upon my return from international travel?
- Raytown School District staff should notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Marlene DeVilbiss at marlene.devilbiss@raytownschools.org and District Nurses at districtnurses@raytownschools.org.
- Raytown School District families should notify District Nurses at districtnurses@raytownschools.org.
Information for people who recently recovered from COVID-19:
If you recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection within the last 3 months, follow all requirements and recommendations for fully vaccinated travelers except you do NOT need to get a PCR test 3-5 days after travel unless you are symptomatic. People can continue to test positive for up to 3 months after diagnosis and not be infectious to others.
For more information on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing and quarantine after international travel, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html#print
Internet Resources
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We encourage families to ensure students have access to the internet at home. Some internet providers are offering free, low or reduced cost programs and resources for families. Please follow the links below for more information.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price.
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? A household is eligible if one member of the household:
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Qualifies for the Lifeline program;
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Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, or did so in the 2019-2020 school year;
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating providers' existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
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Internet Access Support Program
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Need Help Paying for Internet? The Internet Access Support Program has funds available to pay for Internet service. If COVID has made it more difficult for you to afford Internet, the IASP can help you:
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Establish new service
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Pay off an old balance
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Pay for ongoing service
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The IASP can pay for up to 6 months of service. The program is only open to families with limited income. To qualify, you need to earn less than 2x the federal poverty rate.
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Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis. So do not wait. Apply now!
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Visit kcconnect.me or call (816) 200-0599 to apply.
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Everyoneon.org
- Find low-cost internet service and computers in your area by zip code.
- https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers
- In response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on society, multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have made updates to their low-cost internet service programs to ensure individuals and families stay connected to the internet during this challenging time. EveryoneOn has updated their low-cost internet service options tool to reflect these changes.
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All Connect
- Shop the best internet service providers and compare dozens of internet options and choose the best one for your home with your zip code.
- https://www.allconnect.com/internet
- Call one of their experts who can make a recommendation based on your needs or take your order by phone. 1-888-209-5085
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Comcast
Comcast Internet Essentials
- Speeds and Costs:
- 15 megabits per second $9.95 plus tax
- No contract, no credit check, no installation fee, in-home Wi-Fi
- Eligibility:
- You are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and others.
- You do not have outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than a year old. Families with outstanding debt more than one year old may still be eligible.
- You live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available but have not subscribed to it within the last 90 days.
- https://www.internetessentials.com/apply
- Once becoming an Internet Essential customer you have the option to purchase a laptop or desk computer at a discounted price:
- Speeds and Costs:
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AT&T
Access from AT&T
- Speeds and Costs:
- 10 megabits per second $10 per month, 5 megabits per second, for $10 per
month, 3 megabits per second, for $5 per month. - No commitment, No deposit, no installation fee, in-home Wi-Fi modem and WiFi access at more than 30,000 AT&T hotspots nationwide –included.
- 10 megabits per second $10 per month, 5 megabits per second, for $10 per
- Eligibility:
- At least one person in your household must be a participant in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
- You must live in one of the 21 states where AT&T provides wireline home Internet service, and at least one of the Access from AT&T Internet speeds must be available at the address where you live.
- https://digitalyou.att.com/low-cost-internet/
- https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#!/
- English: 1-855-220-5211
- Spanish: 1-55-220-5225
- Speeds and Costs:
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Charter-Spectrum
Spectrum Internet Assist
- Speeds and Costs:
- 30 megabits $14.99 per month and
- $5 per month for home Wi-Fi (router included)
- No contract, no data caps, free internet modem, free security suite, and
parental controls
- Eligibility:
- To qualify for Spectrum Internet Assist, a member of your household must be a
recipient of one of the following programs: The National School Lunch Program (NSLP); free or reduced cost lunch, The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of
the NSLP, or Supplemental Security Income (≥ ages 65 only)
- To qualify for Spectrum Internet Assist, a member of your household must be a
- https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist
- Speeds and Costs:
Free Local WiFi
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*Click the image about for a list of local businesses offering free WiFi
Using Your Phone as a Cellular Hoptspot
Helpful Links
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Jackson County Health Department Quarantine Calculator
The Jackson County Health Department has created an Isolation and Quarantine Calculator as a resource for isolation and quarantine guidance.
Courage2Report Tip Line
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