Reporting of Confirmed Cases

On Monday, September 28, 2020, the Seminole Technology Center was notified that a department employee tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms on the morning of Friday, September 25. The employee promptly self-isolated, communicated to his/her supervisor, and left the district premises. It was determined through contact-tracing that the employee did not work within 6 feet of and/or without wearing a mask of other employees or students. The employee performed a lab test on Saturday and promptly notified his/her supervisor first thing Monday morning upon learning of a COVID-positive test result. The employee has remained in self-quarantine since Wednesday.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department is in the process of thoroughly disinfecting all areas of Seminole High School. 

This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms. 

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Monday, September 28, 2020, the Seminole Success Center was notified that a staff employee tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms on the morning of Saturday, September 26. The employee promptly self-isolated, communicated to his/her supervisor and has not been on campus premises. It was determined through contact-tracing that the employee did not work within 6 feet of and/or without wearing a mask of other employees or students. The employee performed a lab test on Monday, September 28, and promptly notified his/her supervisor first thing upon learning of a COVID-positive test result. The employee has remained in self-quarantine since Saturday, September 26.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department is in the process of thoroughly disinfecting all areas of Seminole Success Center School. 

This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms. 

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Monday, October 5, 2020, F.J. Young Elementary Administration was notified that an educational aide, who works with some of our first-grade students, tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms on the evening of Wednesday, September 30. As a precautionary measure, the employee contacted his/her direct supervisor first thing on Friday, October 2, did not report to work and performed a lab test. On Monday, October 5, the employee notified the Campus Administration of the COVID testing and positive result. It was determined through contact-tracing that the employee did not work directly with anyone this past week without a face covering on at all times. The employee has remained in self-quarantine since Friday.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department has thoroughly disinfected all areas of F.J. Young Elementary.

Per Texas Education Agency, schools must notify all teachers, staff, and families of all students in a school if a test-confirmed COVID-19 case is identified among students, teachers, or staff who participate in any on-campus activities. This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms.

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. If you or anyone in your household is pending COVID-testing results, we ask that you please stay home until you are notified of your results. Please contact 432.758.3636 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, F.J. Young Elementary Administration was notified that a teacher, who works with our first-grade students, tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms the evening of Monday, October 12, and has since quarantined. Per CDC guidance, contact tracing will not be required because the employee’s last day to be present was Thursday, October 8. The Centers for Disease Control defines close contact if it occurred during the infectious period of the case, defined as two days prior to symptom onset.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department has thoroughly disinfected all areas of F.J. Young Elementary. 

Per Texas Education Agency, schools must notify all teachers, staff, and families of all students in a school if a test-confirmed COVID-19 case is identified among students, teachers, or staff who participate in any on-campus activities. This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms.

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. If you or anyone in your household is pending COVID-testing results, we ask that you please stay home until you are notified of your results. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Seminole Success Center was notified that a staff employee tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms on the morning of Friday, October 9th, 2020. The employee promptly self-isolated, communicated to his/her supervisor, and has not been on campus premises. It was determined through contact-tracing that the employee did not work within 6 feet of and/or without wearing a mask of other employees or students. The employee performed a lab test on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, received results on Friday, October 16th, 2020, and promptly notified his/her supervisor first thing upon learning of a COVID-positive test result. The employee has remained in self-quarantine since Monday, October 12, 2020.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department is in the process of thoroughly disinfecting all areas of Seminole Success Center School. 

This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms. 

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Seminole ISD Operations Department was notified that a bus driver tested positive for COVID-19. As a precautionary measure, the individual (who was asymptomatic) performed a rapid test and self-quarantined early Friday afternoon upon learning of a COVID+ family member. It was determined through contact tracing that the employee did not work directly with any students or staff members this week within six feet of, or without a face covering on, at all times. The employee has since self-quarantined.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department thoroughly disinfects all buses after each route. 

This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms. 

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Seminole ISD Operations Department was notified that a bus driver tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms Friday morning, promptly self-isolated, communicated to his/her supervisor, and performed a rapid test. It was determined through contact tracing that the employee did not work directly with anyone this past week without a face covering on at all times. The employee has since self-quarantined.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department thoroughly disinfects all buses after each route. 

This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms. 

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.

On Thursday, October 22, 2020, the Special Education Department was notified that a diagnostician, who works with some of our junior high students, tested positive for COVID-19. The individual experienced the onset of symptoms Wednesday 21. As a precautionary measure, the employee contacted his/her direct supervisor first thing Wednesday morning, did not report to work, and performed a lab test. On Thursday, the employee notified the Department’s Administration of the COVID testing and positive result. It was determined through contact-tracing that the employee did not work directly with any students this past week without a face covering on at all times. The employee and his/her family have remained in self-quarantine since Wednesday.

Seminole ISD Administration is working in conjunction with local health officials to conduct contact tracing and will reach out privately to any impacted students, their families, and staff. The SISD Operations Department will continue to thoroughly disinfect all areas of Seminole Junior High School and Special Education Building. 

Per Texas Education Agency, schools must notify all teachers, staff, and families of all students in a school if a test-confirmed COVID-19 case is identified among students, teachers, or staff who participate in any on-campus activities. This document serves as notification to all parents of individuals who may have come into contact with the positive case, whether it meets the definition of “close contact” or not. Close contact is defined as being exposed to infectious secretions (i.e., being coughed on) or being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of fifteen minutes. We strongly encourage you to monitor your child for COVID-19 symptoms (see cdc.gov for more information) and keep them home and seek medical attention if they exhibit any of those symptoms. 

Due to employment laws, Seminole ISD is not permitted to release individual names. If you or anyone in your household is pending COVID-testing results, we ask that you please stay home until you are notified of your results. Please contact 432.758.3662 if you have any questions or concerns.