Derby Public Schools

35 Fifth Street
Derby, CT 06418
Phone (203) 736-5027 Fax (203) 736-5031
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Dear Derby Parents, Students and Staff,

With the health and safety of our students, staff, and community members being paramount, I
am reaching out to share with you that Derby Public Schools was recently made aware that a
member of our school community has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Based on the Districts Knowledge, the individual is currently isolated at home. Upon receiving
the information of potential exposure we will be taking the appropriate steps to mitigate
further exposure by individuals or groups of individuals based on our cohorts and those
identified as being in close contact with the individual testing positive. Any individual
determined to be in close contact with the individual testing positive will be notified by
Naugatuck Valley Health Department and provided with guidance on next steps. In accordance
with Addendum 5 and Addendum 9 of our reopening plan and in consultation with NVHD, staff
and students, not identified as being in close contact will remain in school.

In the interests of the health and safety of our students and staff, all Derby Schools employees
and students and families are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines and recommendations,
practice social distancing, mask wearing, and frequent hand washing.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of everyone monitoring their health, and contacting
their healthcare provider if they believe they are developing symptoms and completing our
Daily Health Screening Questionnaire​ before leaving your home.

It is imperative that we all continue to work together to ensure our family members remain
safe and healthy. Please know that Derby Public Schools will continue to monitor the situation
and will provide additional information as needed.

Sincerely,

Superintendent of Schools