We understand our Frenship families, staff, and community members have questions and concerns about the impact of COVID-19. The conditions surrounding the pandemic are continually evolving, and Frenship ISD’s plans will constantly be evaluated to adapt to the continuing changes of COVID-19, especially here in Lubbock County.
Frenship is closely monitoring guidance from the State of Texas, Texas Education Agency, UIL, and other state and local officials. Protective measures may be determined by the level of disease activity of COVID-19 in the Lubbock area. The District will rely on data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and City of Lubbock Health Department to determine the disease activity level and the appropriate protective measures.
Screening Protocols
Staff, students, and all campus visitors are required to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering a Frenship ISD facility.
Prevention
Face Coverings
Per Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order GA-38, school districts are prohibited from mandating face coverings. Wearing a face covering will remain optional at Frenship ISD, and parents and staff will have the personal choice to decide what is best for their families.
Cleaning Procedures
Frenship will continue enhanced and increased cleaning and sanitation practices across the District. High touch areas such as restrooms, entrances, desks, door handles, faucets, sinks, touch screens, keyboards, etc are cleaned daily.
Frenship will comply with all health and safety requirements established by the Governor, the health department, and the Texas Education Agency. Safety and health measures may be adjusted based on current guidelines and conditions.
Guidelines for Quarantine and Isolation
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please contact your child’s campus administration to report the test-confirmed case. Campus administrators will need a copy of the positive test (a physician’s note will be accepted).
Information related to an individual’s personal medical condition and diagnosis is considered sensitive and confidential. Any necessary notification to staff or parents will be made by the District based on guidance from the City of Lubbock Health Department. Notifications will be made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including confidentiality requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Frenship ISD COVID-19 Dashboard
The Frenship ISD COVID-19 Dashboard provides an up-to-date overview on the current test-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases across the District. This general information is presented for parent, staff, and community notification purposes.
This dashboard is updated each school day by 1 p.m. Cases that occur over the weekend or during a holiday will be updated on the next school day.