SDOC 2021-2022 COVID-19 Guidelines

The School District of Oconee 2021-2022 school year COVID-19 Guidelines have been posted on the district website.  It is important to note that these guidelines can change at any time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or legislative action.  A summary of the guidelines is included below; complete guidelines can be found on the COVID-19 page of the district website.

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL IN ANY SDOC SCHOOL OR EVENT (per state proviso)

  • Each school will maintain an isolation room for students who have symptoms of COVID-19.  Students with 2 or more symptoms of COVID-19 will remain in the isolation room, away from the general public until a parent/guardian arrives to take them home.
  • Physical distancing – At least 3 feet of distance between individuals will be maintained to the greatest extent possible.
  • Testing Positive – Anyone testing positive for COVID-19 must notify their school nurse and isolate, at home, for a period of 10 days.
  • Quarantine – If a student is identified as a close contact through contact tracing:
    • If the individual is vaccinated, they will not be required to quarantine from school
    • If the individual is NOT vaccinated, a 10 day quarantine period will be required
  • Close Contact  – Any student identified as a close contact: 
    • Grades PIP-2nd:  If three (3) or more students test positive within a classroom, the classroom will be placed in quarantine for 10 days.
    • Grades 3rd – 12th:  Anyone who has been within 3 feet of a COVID-19 case greater than 15 minutes within a 24 hour period must quarantine for 10 days.  If those students can provide a negative PCR or antigen test at day seven (7), they may return to class.
  • Cleaning & Disinfection – In general, cleaning once a day is usually enough to sufficiently remove potential virus that may be on surfaces.  Disinfecting (using disinfectants on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency COVID-19 list) removes any remaining germs on surfaces, which further reduces any risk of spreading infection. 
  • Buses – Masks will be optional.  Seating charts will be used on buses to aid contact tracing.

Full guidelines can be found at www.sdoc.org/covid19

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