COVID
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HealthyVerify Certified
We are pleased to announce that Litchfield Elementary School District has successfully completed its intensive HealthyVerify certification process. We are among the first school districts in the state to achieve this status that represents a rigorous third-party examination of our health and safety protocols. Thank you to our A+ staff members who've committed themselves to the health and safety of our Litchfield family.
Updated february 26
Thanks to educators being prioritized for vaccinations, encouraging research by the Center for Disease Control, and Litchfield Elementary School District’s strong mitigation plan that is Healthy Verify certified, our Governing Board has approved the following timeline to resume in-person learning. (The dates apply to students who have chosen the hybrid and in-person learning models. Students in the Digital Learning Academy will remain online for the duration of the school year.) Please review our Frequently Asked Questions to help you prepare for the upcoming transition.
We still need you to adhere to health and safety standards to slow the spread of the coronavirus. You can help keep students in classrooms by limiting your outings and gatherings, wearing face coverings, washing hands frequently, and staying home
We offer you our deepest gratitude for your support during this remarkable challenge. Our teachers, staff, families, and students have shown exceptional flexibility and grace in what is likely the most substantial crisis we as educators will see in our lifetime. We are humbled by your support and honored to partner with you in support of your child’s growth and education.
Thank you for choosing Litchfield Elementary School District.
#Maskup
We need our community's support to ensure students have the opportunity for quality education in a classroom. Please protect yourself and others by staying home when you feel ill, avoiding gatherings with people outside of your household, physical distancing, frequently washing hands, and wearing face coverings.
LESD COVID-19 DASHBOARD
Updated: Friday, February 19
Current Active COVID Cases - On Campus
“Current active COVID cases on campus” reflect students and staff members participating in on-campus activities who have tested positive for COVID-19. Individuals who test positive are excluded from participation in any in-person/on-campus activity until the isolation period and guidelines are met. Once the individual has completed the isolation period their case is no longer considered active and it is removed from the “Current Active COVID Cases” count.
Current Active COVID Cases - Off Campus
“Current active COVID cases off campus” reflect students and staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 but were not on campus on day one (1) of their designated isolation period. Individuals who test positive are excluded from participation in any in-person/on-campus activity until the isolation period and guidelines are met. This typically includes individuals in Digital Learning Academy and Distance Learning. Once the individual has completed the isolation period their case is no longer considered active and it is removed from the “Current Active COVID Cases” count. Data is reliant on cases being reported to Litchfield Elementary School District.
Current COVID-Like Illness - On Campus (symptoms or test result pending)
A “Current COVID-like illness on campus” reflects students and staff members in isolation due to symptoms and/or test results pending. Individuals in Digital Learning Academy and Distance Learning are typically excluded.
Current Active Quarantine - On and Off Campus
“Current active quarantine” cases reflect all students and staff members exposed to someone with COVID-19. This data is reliant on cases being reported to Litchfield Elementary School District.
Total COVID Cases (cumulative since 10-23-2020)
“Total COVID cases” reflect all of the COVID positive staff and students that have been reported since 10-23-2020 (when the LESD COVID Dashboard began).
The communication regarding positive, or potentially positive, COVID-19 tests falls within the HIPAA guidelines and the privacy rights of students and staff must be protected. When a positive case is reported to any LESD school it is immediately reported to Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
After Maricopa County Department of Public Health has investigated and confirmed the positive case, the school will gather additional information, identify any potential close contacts, and prepare communication for staff and the community. Anyone who is identified as a "close contact" will be sent a notification that they may have been within six feet for 15 minutes or longer with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. If anyone is required to quarantine as a result of being in close contact, their notification will include a return date (a negative COVID-19 test will not allow an individual to return earlier than specified).
Disclaimer: All COVID-19 data shared by the Litchfield Elementary School District is for informational purposes only and will be updated every Friday. Information shared is based on what is shared with the district and can be verified with MCDPH. Data in the table below is current as of Thursday at 4:00 PM on the day prior to publishing. Litchfield Elementary School District is not liable for lack of information we have not received or been able to verify.
Click here to view the LESD COVID-19 Dashboard
Updated: Friday, February 26, 2021
(Data is updated every Friday.)
MCPH Contact info
If you have questions about an exposure notification you received from your child's school and need further clarification of the guidelines Litchfield Elementary School District is following for COVID-19, please see Maricopa County Public Health's FAQ's. You can also speak to someone directly at MCPH by calling the COVID-19 Parent Hotline. Dial 2-1-1, then press Option 6 for COVID-19, and then Option 3 to connect to a hotline staff member. You also can submit your questions through MCPH Contact Us web form.
Report COVID cases to your child's school
Please contact the school nurse at your child' school to report your child's positive COVID test.
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Helpful Links
Dates to Resume In-person Learning
Plan for Reopening, 12-18-2020
Health and Safety Measures (Mitigation Plan)
Sample Letter - COVID Indirect Contact Notification
Sample Letter - COVID Close Contact Notification
Sample Letter - Notification of Class Transition to Distance Learning, 12-17-20
COVID-19 Parental Acknowledgment Form (Fillable PDF)
Free On-Site Learning Opportunities and Support Services
Distance Learning Plan, 9-24-2020
LESD Governing Board Resolution, 8-11-2020
Governor Ducey Executive Orders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)