Health and Safety
This page exists to provide the POUSD community pertinent health and safety information
Air Quality Resources for Fire and Smoke
COVID Related Update and Information
Air Quality Resources for Fire and Smoke
COVID Related Update and Information
Extreme Weather Response and Air Quality Resources for Fire and Smoke
Unfortunately, wildfires are a concern locally and regionally. On occasion, extreme weather can also be a concern. We encourage all members of the POUSD community to Sign up for Alerts through the County of Sonoma, so that your family receives the most current news/warnings regarding extreme weather, as well as local wildfires and their potential impact. Schools across the district use "ParentSquare" to communicate with families. If you have not signed up for ParentSquare to receive school notifications via text or email, ask your child's school for assistance. ParentSquare allows the district to communicate with our families in numerous home languages. During emergency situations, information will also be posted on the district website.
The Air Quality web page that all Sonoma County public schools monitor when air quality is in question is found HERE. This resource includes information for monitoring air quality, as well as a guidance that helps school district to determine when to cancel activities or close schools. These guidelines were developed in partnership with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services and the two air quality management districts that govern our region.
Sonoma County road closure information can be monitored HERE.
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Covid/Respiratory
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) no longer have guidance specific to COVID-19. COVID-19 is now grouped with respiratory illnesses. The CDPH refers to the CDC recommendations on preventing the spread of respiratory viruses. Recommendations are to stay home and away from others if you have respiratory virus symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache.
You can go back to your normal activities (school and work) when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
When going back to normal activities it is recommended to take precautions over the next 5 days, such as increasing hygiene (hand washing), wearing a mask, physically distancing from others, and/or testing.
Medication at School
Authorization to administer medications/Self-carry authorization (see attached)
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
Seizure Action Plan: English | Spanish
Consent to Release or Exchange Information (see attached)
Immunization Information
Immunizations Required for K-12:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/tk-12-immunizations.aspx
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/Spanish-tk12.aspx
Other Health Information
Exclusion from School Symptoms:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Schools/SymptomGuidance.aspx
Dental Health Resources
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/health-and-human-services/health-services/divisions/public-health/dental-health/accessing-dental-care
Extreme Heat Information for Children:
https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/extreme-heat-and-children.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/children.html
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) no longer have guidance specific to COVID-19. COVID-19 is now grouped with respiratory illnesses. The CDPH refers to the CDC recommendations on preventing the spread of respiratory viruses. Recommendations are to stay home and away from others if you have respiratory virus symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache.
You can go back to your normal activities (school and work) when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
- Your symptoms are getting better overall, AND
- You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication)
When going back to normal activities it is recommended to take precautions over the next 5 days, such as increasing hygiene (hand washing), wearing a mask, physically distancing from others, and/or testing.
Medication at School
Authorization to administer medications/Self-carry authorization (see attached)
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
Seizure Action Plan: English | Spanish
Consent to Release or Exchange Information (see attached)
Immunization Information
Immunizations Required for K-12:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/tk-12-immunizations.aspx
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/Spanish-tk12.aspx
Other Health Information
Exclusion from School Symptoms:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Schools/SymptomGuidance.aspx
Dental Health Resources
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/health-and-human-services/health-services/divisions/public-health/dental-health/accessing-dental-care
Extreme Heat Information for Children:
https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/extreme-heat-and-children.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/children.html
