IMPORTANT SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION!
January 31, 2021
Dear Parent/Guardian:
On January 31, 2021 Boulder Elementary School District was notified that a staff member had tested positive for COVID-19. The positive test was confirmed on January 31, 2021. According to the Jefferson County Health Department, the District’s staff and students were in contact with the person during the period of possible exposure. The adopted plan states that the school will close for 2-5 days for deep cleaning and begin contact tracing. As a result of this information, Boulder Elementary 7th and 8th grade will close February 1st to allow for contact tracing.
The 7th and 8th grade classes will close and go to remote learning for February 1st only. Teachers have plans for the transition to remote learning. Your child’s teacher will post needed materials, remote schedule and office hours to Google Classroom. If your child needs to check out a Chromebook please email your classroom teacher for an appointment.
If any staff or students are at risk of direct exposure, the Jefferson County Health Department will be in contact with that person to determine a safe and appropriate course of action. It is still recommended that any person who feels sick or ill, seek out their medical provider for specific instructions. It is recommended that you stay home if you feel sick or ill, and get tested. The school district is in contact with the Jefferson County Health Department and reviewing the CDCs guidance to complete cleaning the school.
Please note the district will strictly adhere to privacy laws and will not disclose identifiable information of those that have been impacted. The BES Leadership Team will continue to monitor the situation and will provide you with further information if and when it becomes available.
Sincerely,
Ms. Pace
COVID-19 Information
Phased Re-Opening Plan
Phased Re-Opening Plan
Boulder Elementary School is committed to providing a healthy learning environment for all students and staff. With the current
state of health in the country and across the globe we would like to provide the following helpful links to information
concerning Covid-19 also known as Corona Virus. At this time there are ZERO confirmed cases in the state of Montana (per
DPHHS HAN update dated 3/9/20). We will update this page as needed and as new information becomes available. If you have
any further questions please contact the Jefferson County Health Department at 406.225.4007
From Boulder Elementary Student Handbook:
ILLNESS - Ill Students will be sent home. When in doubt, the school will call home and ask the parent/guardian to make a
decision as to whether a child should remain in school, go home, and/or receive medical attention. If the child is ill with a
communicable disease, a report from a doctor or health department may be necessary before the child returns to school.
Emergency protocols will be developed and on file in the office and the classroom for students with IDEA or Section 504
disabilities which may require extra medical precautions. A doctor's excuse is required if a student is to stay in during recesses
for more than one day.
Guidelines for Communicable Diseases:
Three Day Measles: Five days or a doctor's permit
Hard Measles: Ten Days or a doctor's permit
Flu: one week or a doctor's permit
Chicken Pox: Nine days from onset
Scarlet Fever: After all eruptions are dry
Ringworm: Doctor's permit
Impetigo: Doctor's permit
Pediculosis: Doctor's permit
Head Lice: Treatment and Nit free
Scabies: Doctor's permit
Whooping Cough: Doctor's Permit
Pink Eye: 24 hours after Antibiotics started
Strep Throat: 24 hours after Antibiotics started
