Superintendents Toolkit 2013

Suggested talking points: School closing for illness

1. As soon as the outbreak of the ( illness ) became apparent, we contacted the (local Health Department) and followed their advice, including closing the school to try and limit the spread of the illness. 2. We also communicated information about the situation to parents and staff, including symptoms to look for, what to do if your child became ill and the public health depart- ment’s advice on how to best prevent the spread of the illness. 3. Our teachers, staff and students have been briefed about ways to help prevent the spread, including washing your hands often and our teachers have supplies to wipe down the desks and doorknobs. 4. In short, we have taken every step the public health department suggested because the safety and welfare of our students is our top priority.