Continental School District No. 39

Dear parents and guardians,

Attached please find a form entitled, COVID-19 Parental Acknowledgement and Disclosure. It is important that you read it carefully, sign it, and return it to us before the start of school.

At a time when so much misinformation is circulating, we want you to clearly understand your responsibilities—and our objectives—when it comes to the safety of your child and our teachers, administrators, and staff.

While the form may seem long and detailed, the messages are those you’ve heard before:

• You must take your child’s temperature every day before school. (A temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher is considered a fever.)
• If your child is sick, they must stay home.
• For safety reasons, parents and guardians will not be allowed on campus past the drop-off area unless there is an emergency.
• If your child comes into contact with someone who may have COVID-19, or who tests positive for COVID-19, you must let us know.

The form also confirms the school’s and district’s intent to:

• Monitor students for symptoms that could indicate a coronavirus infection, and if they do show symptoms, to call you right away to pick them up and take them home.
• Remain aware of changes in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, and to follow the guidance of the CDC, the county health department, and the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Thank you for being our trusted partner and for helping us stay vigilant against this very serious illness.

Sincerely,

Roxana D. Rico

Superintendent