Indian Rwer Central School District 32735B Co: Rt. 29 Philadelphicy, New York 13673 Celebrating Over 60 Years of Academic Excellence were November 20, 2020 Dear Indian River Community, Indian River Central School District was informed by a parent today of a positive case of COVID-19 affecting a student at Indian River Intermediate School, The District is working collaboratively with the Jefferson County Public Health as a part of the contact, tracing process pursuant to their protocols. The contact tracing process identifies anyone who comes into close contact with someone who has COVID-19. The Jefferson County Public Health officials will ‘communicate with any students or staff found to be in close contact with a positive case. Contact tracing slows the spread of COVID-19 and helps protect you, your family, and our community. [f-you are contacte: rson County Put follow ti dations Indian River Central's reopening plan was developed to address potential positive cases. ‘The District continues to follow the policies and procedures/protocols to ensure the health and safety of the students and employees, and will continue to work closely with the Jefferson County Department of Public Health Social distancing protocols and disinfecting measures continue to be in place. Additionally, extra cleaning has occurred in the areas frequented by the student. ‘These safety practices have greatly reduced the chance of vi mission in the fi ed support an cooperation, ‘As much as the District is attempting to be completely transparent in this matter, we are faced with the competing privacy rights of our students and staff. ‘The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict us from disclosing or confirming any personally identifiable information. The District is not permitted to release any additional information. ‘We appreciate your continued support and understanding. We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our students and staffas we move forward Sincerely, . Mai ‘ie Dobmeier s uprintdndent of Schools This message is intended for informational purposes. Any individual affected will be contacted by Jefferson County Public Health during the contract tracing process. (315) area code District Office - 642-3441 High School - 642-3427 Middle School - 642-0125 Intermediate School - 642-0405 Antwerp Primary ~ 659-8386 Calcium Primary - 629-1100 Evans Mills Primary - 629-4331 Philadelpihia Primary - 642-3432 Theresa Primary - 628-4432 District Pupil Personnel Services - 642-0100 ‘Transportation - 642-0331 Building & Grounds - 642-0338 Food Services - 642-1250