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Reporting Illnesses & Absences
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This webpage will be periodically updated with information as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and NYS school health and wellness procedures as per NYSDOH, NYSED and local health department guidance. New information will be shared as it becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and please contact me with any questions.
Melody Sipowicz
School Nurse
Phone: 518-632-5222
Fax 518-632-5231
E-mail: msipowicz@hartfordcsd.org
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Students, Faculty, and Staff should stay home with fever 100 or greater and should be fever free for for 24 hours before coming back
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When should I keep my child home from school?
Posted by:Per the currently available guidance, students should not come to school if they are experiencing any of the following:
-Fever of 100°F (37.8 C) or higher
-Coughing excessively or a cough that isn't well controlled
-Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
-Multiple bouts of diarrhea
-Vomiting within 24 hours
-runny nose that cannot be managed well
Students should also be kept at home if:
-Positive test for another contagious illness (strep throat, mono, influenza, etc.) student should stay home as advised by their medical provider. Return to school should occur after medical clearance AND symptoms are improving/ resolved AND fever-free without use of medication for at least 24 hours. Students must provide a doctor's note specifying the diagnosis and return to school criteria for the specific illness.
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Why may the nurse call home for an absence?
Posted by:The nurse calls home to check for safety and health purposes. The nurse is also looking for trends --such as fevers, stomach illness or other symptoms which could indicate a widespread viral illness among the student population.
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What can I do to help my student stay well and prevent the spread of illness?
Posted by:Teach and remind students to wash hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
Remind students to throw away used tissues, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and keep their hands away from their face.
Make sure students eat regular healthy meals, drink water throughout the day, and get plenty of sleep.
Schedule your student's yearly well-child check each school year to keep on top of any non-urgent medical issues, monitor treatment of chronic conditions, and discuss your student's development with his or her medical provider.
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What should I do if my student is frequently asking to stay home from school?
Posted by:Recurrent absences and late arrivals do add up and impact your student's learning. If you find your student is frequently asking to stay home from school, if they are falling behind or appear anxious about school, or if there does not appear to be any physical symptoms, contact your school nurse and your health care provider to discuss your concerns. We can work together to address any medical, emotional, or social issues that may be affecting your student's attendance and academic progress.
