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LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

District upgrades COVID-19 screening transparency

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Las Cruces Public Schools unveiled a new comprehensive dashboard on its website that reports positive COVID-19 cases within the district and illustrates how LCPS tracks staff wellness. Visitors to the page can view a cumulative list of which schools have reported positive test results and what health criteria are used to screen staff prior to entering school buildings. 

“Our district is one of the largest employers in Doña Ana County,” noted Dr. Karen Trujillo, superintendent at LCPS. “Just as the Department of Health provides information, our district has a responsibility to report how this virus is affecting our schools, and ultimately our community.” 

 Only personnel who report to physical buildings within the district are required to submit to daily wellness screenings. A confirmation email is sent to each employee who is cleared to enter a building, which includes a link to a form which documents any meaningful contact a staff member had throughout the day. Meaningful contact is defined as any interaction with another person for more than three minutes and in proximity of less than six feet, regardless of whether face coverings or other PPE is in use.  

“These documents are essential in the event there is a positive case reported and contact tracing is required,” said Trujillo.  

Information related to sanitation protocols also can be found on the new dashboard, as well as community resources, technology and tutoring assistance, food distribution schedules and other information related to the current remote learning plan.  

The page can be accessed in English and Spanish at www.lcps.net under the COVID-19 Reporting and Response Plan. 

Las Cruces Public Schools, COVID-19

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