September 21, 2021
Dear Parents and Staff:
The Clinton Public Schools received notification today of positive COVID-19
test results for five members of the Joel and Clinton school communities.
The individuals who tested positive were last in school on Monday, September
20, 2021.
Following the guidance of CT River Area Health District (CRAHD), our local
health district, and the CT State Department of Public Health, contact tracing
was conducted today. All individuals who were determined to be in close contact
with the positive cases have received a phone call and have been informed about
required actions.
It is imperative that all students, staff, and parents continue to work
together both in-school and out-of-school to control the spread of COVID-19.
The proven mitigation strategies, including vaccination, mask-wearing indoors,
social distancing, and hand hygiene are necessary to reduce and control the
spread of COVID-19. If any staff or students exhibit any of the symptoms
related to COVID-19 they should stay home, call their medical provider to
report their symptoms, and notify School Nurse Supervisor Donna Frechette at [email protected] or
860-664-6572.
The District will continue to immediately respond to notifications of positive
COVID-19 cases of students or staff in the district, to work closely with the
CT River Area Health District, and to communicate with our families and staff
all required information and notifications. Summary data of positive
cases and public health metrics are updated weekly and can be found on the COVID-19
dashboard on the district website.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or our School
Nurse Supervisor Donna Frechette at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Maryann R. O’Donnell
Superintendent