COVID-19 Updates & Dashboard

As we navigate the 21–22 school year together, the health and safety of our students, families and staff are our top priorities. In accordance with guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) we will be updating this page with any confirmed or probable school-associated COVID-19 cases in the district within 24 hours or being informed by the local Health Department.

Week of September 13

The district was notified of multiple School Associated Cases of COVID-19 within our school community this week:

Notified: Friday, September 10
Location/Department: Transportation
Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
Close Contacts Identified: 3 individuals
Actions being taken: As a result of this case, impacted individuals will be required to quarantine at home until a 10- to 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure. Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines.

Notified: Friday, September 10
Location/Department: Fremont International Academy
Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 2
Close Contacts Identified: 11 individuals from two classrooms
Actions being taken: As a result of this case, impacted individuals will be required to quarantine at home until a 10- to 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure. Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines.

Notified: Monday, September 13
Location/Department: LaMora Park Elementary
Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
Close Contacts Identified: One classroom
Actions being taken: As a result of this case, impacted individuals will be required to quarantine at home until a 10- to 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure. Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines.

Notified: Monday, September 13
Location/Department: Springfield Middle School
Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
Close Contacts Identified: 11 individuals
Actions being taken: As a result of this case, impacted individuals will be required to quarantine at home until a 10- to 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure. Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines.

Notified: Wednesday, September 15
Location/Department: Valley View Elementary
Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
Close Contacts Identified: 7 individuals
Actions being taken: As a result of this case, impacted individuals will be required to quarantine at home until a 10- to 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure. Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines.

Notified: Thursday, September 16
Location/Department: Battle Creek Area Math & Science Center
Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
Close Contacts Identified: 10 individuals
Actions being taken: As a result of this case, impacted individuals will be required to quarantine at home until a 10- to 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure. Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines.

A “School Associated Case” means a probable or confirmed case of COVID-19 amongst students, teachers, staff members, coaches, volunteers, or any other person who was present on school property, or at a school function under circumstances that could potentially result in the transmission or contraction of COVID-19 during an infectious period.

Any individuals identified as close contacts have been contacted directly by the district or the County Health Department and will need to quarantine at home for a 10- to 14-day period from the time of exposure. The health department has a robust process in place to determine which students and staff require contact and removal from the workplace or school. If you do not receive communication from the health department or school district, you are not impacted. No further action is required and you do not need to contact the school.

Families with questions should reach out to their student’s school office and BCPS staff members with questions can reach out to the Human Resources office.

For a count of School Associated Cases by building and program, please refer to the table below.

School Associated Cases Since August 25, 2021

Building	School Associated Cases
Ann J. Kellogg
Dudley STEM
Fremont	3
LaMora Park	1
Post-Franklin
Valley View	6
Verona
BC STEM
Northwestern
Springfield	1
BCAMSC	1
Battle Creek Central	2
W.K. Prep
Virtual Academy
Administration
Adult Education
Athletics
Cereal City Science	1
Transportation	5
TOTAL	20

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Week of September 13

School Associated Cases Since August 25, 2021

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