Covid-19

Del Valle ISD continues to monitor local, state, and national guidance when making decisions on Covid-19 protocols and procedures.  

Here are strategies DVISD will implement for SY 22-23, based on guidelines from Austin Public Health:

• While the district is not currently requiring masks we will continue to support all students, staff, families and visitors' decisions to mask. 

• Encourage those who were recently exposed to COVID-19, had COVID-19 or have symptoms to wear a mask for the period of time recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Currently, it is up to ten days after testing positive or exposure. 

• Encourage the adherence to the isolation guidance for people who have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19. Currently, it is to isolate for five days after testing positive or when symptoms began.

• Send out campus notifications when staff/students that were on campus within the past 5 days test positive for COVID-19.

• Report positive cases to Austin Public Health.

• Provide COVID 19 antigen testing to students and staff on all campuses- consent form is needed for all students under 18 years old.

• Promote COVID -19 vaccinations and provide information as requested.

• Clean surfaces daily and disinfect all areas.

• Promote hand washing, covering cough and sneezes among all students and staff.

• Encourage all students and staff to stay home when sick and see their medical provider as needed.

POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST REPORTING INFORMATION

All students and staff who receive a positive Covid-19 test must email covid19@dvisd.net.