Apr 14, 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.
April 14, 2021
The district was notified of several School Associated Cases of COVID-19 within our school community between Saturday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 13. 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 Central High School (notified 4/10/21)
- 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 case, no close contacts were identified within the school community and the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no individuals were identified as close contacts. The affected individuals will be required to quarantine at home until at least a 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure.
- Any potentially affected areas have undergone enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines in accordance with our Preparedness and Response Plan.
- Location/Department: Battle Creek Central High School (notified on 4/12/21)
- 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 case, no close contacts were identified within the school community and the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no individuals were identified as close contacts. The affected individual will be required to quarantine at home until at least a 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure.
- Any potentially affected areas have undergone enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines in accordance with our Preparedness and Response Plan.
- Location/Department: Athletics (notified on 4/12/21)
- Number of positive/presumed positive individuals: 2
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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 the cases were identified through pre-participation rapid testing, and as a result of this case, no close contacts were identified within the school community and the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no individuals were identified as close contacts. The affected individual will be required to quarantine at home until at least a 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure.
- Any potentially affected areas have undergone enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines in accordance with our Preparedness and Response Plan.
- Location/Department: LaMora Park Elementary (notified on 4/12/21)
- 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 case, no close contacts were identified within the school community and the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no individuals were identified as close contacts. The affected individual will be required to quarantine at home until at least a 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure.
- Any potentially affected areas have undergone 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 (notified on 4/12/21)
- 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 case, the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, one individual was identified as a close contact. The affected individuals will be required to quarantine at home until at least a 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure.
- Any potentially affected areas have undergone 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 (notified on 4/13/21)
- 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 case, no close contacts were identified within the school community and the district is taking the following actions:
- Following the Health Department’s contact tracing protocol, no individuals were identified as close contacts. The affected individual will be required to quarantine at home until at least a 14-day period has passed from the time of potential exposure.
- Any potentially affected areas have undergone enhanced sanitation protocols as guided by the Health Department and CDC Guidelines in accordance with our Preparedness and Response Plan.
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 120 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* |
|---|---|
| Ann J. Kellogg | 5 |
| Dudley STEM | 5 |
| Fremont | 6 |
| LaMora Park | 7 |
| Post-Franklin | 3 |
| Valley View | 13 |
| Verona | 3 |
| BC STEM | 2 |
| Northwestern | 9 |
| Springfield | 15 |
| BCAMSC | 1 |
| Battle Creek Central | 21 |
| W.K. Prep | 4 |
| Virtual Academy | 5 |
| Administration | 3 |
| Adult Education | 1 |
| Athletics | 15 |
| Cereal City Science | 2 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
*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.