November 2, 2020
Dear RIMSD Staff and Families,
This letter is to inform you that 2 individuals at Earl Hanson Elementary, an individual at Denkmann Elementary, an individual at Frances Willard, and an individual at Rock Island Center for Math & Science (RICMS) tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our efforts with the Rock Island County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID-19 positive individual to prevent further spread within our school and community.
To prevent further spread of the virus, we are placing any staff members or students who were identified as having close contact to the COVID-19 case in quarantine for 14 days. Close contacts may also receive a separate notification from the Rock Island County Health Department. If a Contact Tracer from the Rock Island County Health Department reaches out to you via phone call, please cooperate as it is an important step to controlling COVID-19 infection rates.
At this time, local public health officials tell RIMSD #41 that students can continue to safely attend classes and Earl Hanson, Frances Willard, Denkmann, and RICMS will remain open. The spread of the virus will be monitored closely in the coming days and we will follow recommendations of public health officials in response to any changes in the status of the virus which could affect our schools and Community.
The health and safety of students and staff is our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The Rock Island-Milan School district follows guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Rock Island County Health Department.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing cooperation with our COVID policies and procedures as we work to help protect your children, your families, and our staff and their families from the COVID-19 virus outbreak. If there are any further updates, RIMSD #41 will communicate immediately via Remind, robo-call and posting a notice on the website www.rimsd41.org.
Sincerely,
Dr. Reginald Lawrence II