COVID District Liaison Role

The COVID Liaison:

• Responds to COVID-19 concerns for the district.
• Provides information and guidance for all members of the school district community.
• Is the primary liaison with the Public Health Department
  • Attends regular meetings, trainings, and acts as primary point of contact for COVID related issues.
  • Is trained in up-to-date guidance on COVID and disease mitigation strategies.
  • Provides presentations and trainings on COVID, and COVID response and protocols for district staff.
  • Is the first point of contact for inquiries from all district stakeholders.
  • Tracks data related to COVID cases, responses, etc. and integrates with existing district data systems and department, e.g. SIS, absences, COST referrals, etc.

Activated when there is a positive case at any district facility. District liaison may:

• Consult with school on initial case investigation and communication with the community; may conduct the investigation.
• Create and/or support creation of line lists of close contacts.
• Provide templates and guidance for (1) community letters and (2) exposure letters; may assist with distribution of letters.
• Ensure that all relevant data is entered into the Public Health Department information system.