Panhandle Times

Bovina ISD issued the following announcement.

Per the Governors orders issued yesterday, March 31, 2020, Bovina ISD will remain closed until Monday, May 4, 2020 in order to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of COVID-19. Before that date, decisions will be made on whether to suspend operations further or to re-open campuses. In the meantime, online learning and packet distribution will continue and teachers will be in contact with students to monitor progress.

There will be no food service distribution or delivery on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 so that our staff may spend well deserved time with their families. Service will resume on Monday, April 13, 2020.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined the need for all communities to implement a social distancing protocol. We want to reiterate a request to our broader community to take the following reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of the illness:

=         Don’t shake hands

=         Wash your hands regularly

=         Limit movement within the community, especially avoiding crowded placed and maintaining 3 to 6 ft of distance between people (at least an arm’s length)

=         If you are moving around in the community, don’t congregate in large groups

=         For those who have traveled to areas with known COVID-19 cases – both inside and outside of the country – we ask that you self-quarantine and monitor for symptoms. Students who have traveled should plan to stay home for two weeks after arriving home. Please contact your campus to let them know, and this will be considered an excused absence.

=         If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your health care provider for medical advice .

=         Keep your child at home if he/she feels ill, even if you think it is just a cold.

=         Do not leave the house if you are ill, except to access medical care

This is a quickly changing situation, and we will continue to monitor information, will assess conditions, and be in contact with local partners to keep you informed.

Thank you for your support and cooperation as we strive to ensure that all members of the community in Bovina stay safe and healthy.

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