SAFETY MEASURES TAKEN FOR RISD HIGH RISK EMPLOYEES



Dear Raymondville ISD Community,
The health and safety of our school community is my top priority, and recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic have only strengthened my resolve to protect our staff. 
In an abundance of caution, I am directing all staff members who are at a higher risk for severe illness to work from home, effective March 26, 2020.
Based upon available information to date, the CDC lists those at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19 including:
  • People aged 65 years and older
  • People with high risk underlying medical conditions such as chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, heart conditions, immunocompromised people, including cancer patients, people with uncontrolled diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease.
  • People of any age with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] >40) or certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease might also be at risk
  • People who are pregnant should be monitored since they are known to be at risk with severe viral illness, however, to date data on COVID-19 has not shown an increased risk
Employees should visit the CDC website and consult with your primary care physician if you are unsure whether you should come into work. It is imperative that you also communicate with your supervisor to make them aware of your situation. 
This directive is in addition to the measures we are already taking to protect the health and safety of employees:
  • Practice social distancing. Staff members reporting to work may not congregate 
  • Frequent handwashing (for at least 20 seconds) 
  • Increased availability of hand sanitizer
  • Covering your cough or sneeze
  • Fewer than ten people in the school building at any time
  • Stay home if you feel sick. Report illness to the District Health Coordinator.
  • Health screenings for everyone entering the campuses
I have already informed all employees that Raymondville ISD will exceed federal guidelines and will continue paying the wages of all regularly employed staff. This staff includes salaried and hourly, contractual and non-contractual. Furthermore, the District will provide premium pay for hourly employees who are required to be physically present at work during the emergency closing. 
We will continue to be proactive in protecting the health and safety of our school community. 
During these trying times, it is important for us to remain calm and be mindful that in the United States, there are no confirmed deaths of children as of today.  
Raymondville ISD will continue to provide meals to children ages 18 and younger, regardless of their school district.  
Thank you for your support and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Stetson Roane


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