Jan 15, 2021 | News
As we navigate the 2020–21 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 post with any confirmed or probable school-associated COVID-19 cases in the district within 24 hours or being informed by the local Health Department.
January 15, 2021
The district was notified on 01/14/2021 of multiple School Associated Cases of COVID-19 within our school community. 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 may result in the transmission or contraction of COVID-19 during an infectious period.
- Location/Department: Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center
- Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
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Actions being taken: As always, we cannot share any specific or identifying health-related information about students or staff members. However, we can share that as a result of this notice, the district is taking the following actions:
- One individual has been identified as a close contact and will be quarantined until a 10-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure following the most recent guidance from local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Any potentially affected areas will undergo enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines in accordance with our Preparedness and Response Plan.
- Location/Department: Springfield Middle School
- Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
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Actions being taken: As always, we cannot share any specific or identifying health-related information about students or staff members. However, we can share that no students or staff members were identified as close contacts, meaning none will be required to quarantine in response to this case. As a result of this notice, the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no students or staff members were identified as close contacts and the affected individual is home quarantining at this time.
- No district facilities were identified to be in need of enhanced sanitation as a result of this case.
- Location/Department: Battle Creek Central High School
- Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
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Actions being taken: As always, we cannot share any specific or identifying health-related information about students or staff members. However, we can share that no students or staff members were identified as close contacts, meaning none will be required to quarantine in response to this case. As a result of this notice, the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no students or staff members were identified as close contacts and the affected individual is home quarantining at this time.
- No district facilities were identified to be in need of enhanced sanitation as a result of this case.
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 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.
This public notice is being provided in accordance with MDHHS Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 – Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools. Since August 26, 2020, the district has been notified of and has responded to sixty-five (65) School Associated Cases. For a count of the School Associated Cases by building and program, please refer to the table below. 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.
Superintendent Kimberly Carter
Battle Creek Public Schools
January 13, 2021
The district was notified on 01/012/2021 of a School Associated Case of COVID-19 within our school community. 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 may result in the transmission or contraction of COVID-19 during an infectious period.
- Location/Department: Ann J. Kellogg Elementary
- Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 1
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Actions being taken: As always, we cannot share any specific or identifying health-related information about students or staff members. However, we can share that no students or staff members were identified as close contacts, meaning none will be required to quarantine in response to this case. As a result of this notice, the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no students or staff members were identified as close contacts and the affected individual is home quarantining at this time.
- No district facilities were identified to be in need of enhanced sanitation as a result of this case.
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 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.
This public notice is being provided in accordance with MDHHS Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 – Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools. Since August 26, 2020, the district has been notified of and has responded to sixty-two (62) School Associated Cases. For a count of the School Associated Cases by building and program, please refer to the table below. 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.
Superintendent Kimberly Carter
Battle Creek Public Schools
School Associated Cases Since August 26, 2020
| Building | School Associated Cases* | |
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| Ann J. Kellogg | 4 | |
| Dudley STEM | 3 | |
| Fremont | 4 | |
| LaMora Park | 5 | |
| Post-Franklin | 1 | |
| Valley View | 8 | |
| Verona | 2 | |
| BC STEM | 2 | |
| Northwestern | 5 | |
| Springfield | 8 | |
| BCAMSC | 1 | |
| Battle Creek Central | 5 | |
| W.K. Prep | 3 | |
| Virtual Academy | 3 | |
| Administration | 2 | |
| Adult Education | 1 | |
| Athletics | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 65 |
*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 may result in the transmission or contraction of COVID-19 during the infectious period.
Persons who have been identified as close contacts to this School Associated Case have been informed directly by the Calhoun County Public Health Department or the school district.
If you have not received 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.