October 9, 2020
Dear Butler D53 Parents and Staff,
The purpose of this letter is to notify our school community of a positive case of COVID-19 at Butler Junior High. Since receiving the notification, our district has followed all protocols to ensure our campus remains safe, including collaboration with the DuPage County Health Department, and following IDPH and CDC guidelines.
The individual was last in Butler Junior High on Monday, October 5, 2020, and tested positive on Thursday, October 8th, and informed the district that evening.
In following local health agency protocols, and following their guidance, the district thoroughly assessed the circumstances and identified that no individuals had been in "close contact" with the individual during their infectious period (including October 5th). The Illinois Department of Public Health defines "close contact" as any individual who is within six feet of a COVID-19 positive individual for 15 minutes or longer, even while wearing a mask.
The district progress monitors weekly in an effort to ensure compliance with local health department guidelines and protocols. Beyond All Limits, we continue to recommit to the established standards to ensure our schools remain safe, secure, and healthy.
We look forward to seeing your students again on Tuesday, October 13th and hope that you enjoy the extended weekend, taking time to refresh and enjoy the fall weather.
Sincerely,
Dr. Paul O’Malley