Information and Updates
- 2021-2022 Entry to Building Guidelines
- 2021-2021 Health and Safety Guidelines and Expectations
- 2021-2022 ESSER III Plan (Return to School)-Riverside
- 2021-2022 General Disease Mitigation Guidelines
- Updated CDC Guidance for Schools-Summer 2021
- Iowa Vaccination Information
School Board Policy References:
- School Board Policy 501.9-Student Absences-Excused-Remote Learning Options will be provided to those eligible due to medical reasons
- School Board Policy 501.9E1-Request for Remote Learning Form
- School Board Policy 907-District Operation During Public Emergencies
- School Board Policy 907.R1 District Operation During Public Emergencies Regulation
- School Board Policy 403.3-Employee Communicable Diseases
- School Board Policy 403.3R1-Universal Precautions
- School Board Policy 507.3-Communicable Diseases - Students
Riverside Disease Mitigation Guidelines for the 2021-2022 school year
- Students and staff should stay home if sick and self-isolate if they test positive for COVID-19
- Face Coverings are a personal choice—District will support those who choose to wear a Face Covering
- Face Coverings are encouraged for students, staff and visitors that are unvaccinated when indoors
- Increased ventilation inside buildings, moving school activities outdoors when possible, and school vehicles operated with windows open when possible
- Social Distancing-when possible (3-6 feet)
- Routine hand washing and sanitizing
- Avoid touching mouth and nose with hands
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Enhanced cleaning on a regular basis
- Encourage vaccination and provide access at Onsite Vaccination Clinics at school
Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Call Line
- CDC COVID Mental Health Stress and Coping Website
- Counseling Resources-NAMI
- Healthy Homes Family Services-Thera-Link Information
Resources
- Resources to Support Learning-Iowa Department of Education
- Green Hills Area Educational Agency (GHAEA) Online Learning Resources
- Tips for Coping with the COVID-19 Outbreak
- School Guidance from the Iowa Department of Education
- 15 Days to Slow Spread
- COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs
- Guidance for Social Distancing
- COVID-19 Mass Gathering Restrictions
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus FAQ Schools
- Advice for Talking Points to Children about COVID-19
- COVID-19 Guidance for International Travel
- Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource
- Talking Points: Schools and COVID-19