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Hutto ISD COVID-19 Safety Plan

COVID-19/Communicable Disease Health Protocols

CDC Recommendation:

People with symptoms of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and gastrointestinal infections should stay home and get tested for COVID-19. People who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 who test positive should consult with a healthcare provider right away for possible treatment, even if their symptoms are mild. Staying home when sick can lower the risk of spreading infectious diseases, including the virus that causes COVID-19, to other people.

Communicable Disease Prevention:

Wash your hands frequently throughout the day, after using the restroom, after playing outside and before eating.

Handwashing Steps:

  • Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap.
  • Lather your hands by rubbing them together; lather the back of hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
  • Scrub for at least 20 seconds; sing the ABC song or Happy Birthday twice!
  • Rinse your hands under clean running water.
  • Dry your hands using a clean paper towel or air dryer.

Handwashing Videos:

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, dispose of tissue, and then wash hands.


Protocol for Positive COVID-19 Case on Campus

  • Hutto ISD ISD students who test positive for COVID-19 are directed to report the test to their campus nurse.
  • Students may return to school when all of the following criteria are met:
    1. Temperature of 100.0 degrees or more. Student must be fever free for 24 hours, WITHOUT medication,
      before re-entry. (Texas Administrative Code)
    2. Vomiting or diarrhea. Student must be symptom free for 24 hours, without medication, before re-entry.
      (Texas Administrative Code)
  • See Also: Criteria for exclusion from school - Guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services about conditions that require a student to miss school.
  • Note: For 5 days after a student returns, a properly worn mask is encouraged. 

Hutto ISD Facility Protocols

  • Hand sanitizer will be available at all facilities.
  • Handwashing and respiratory etiquette will be reinforced.
  • Water fountains will be available for student use, however students are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottle from home.
  • Individuals may choose to bring and appropriately wear a face mask for health and safety purposes.

Cleaning and Sanitization

  • Hutto ISD has developed a targeted cleaning process that specifically addresses sanitization and disinfection.
  • Hutto ISD custodial employees have been trained on sanitizing and disinfecting safety protocols.
  • Each district facility will be cleaned daily with EPA-approved products in accordance with CDC guidelines. (This includes individual classrooms and common areas).
  • If a communicable disease cluster is identified within a district facility, additional cleaning measures will be taken, as appropriate.
  • The district will continue to provide hand sanitizer throughout every campus and facility.
  • The district will continue to provide EPA-approved surface cleaner for all campuses, departments, cafeterias, and classrooms. 
  • Disinfecting will occur during the day by wiping high contact surfaces as needed.
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