Isolation & Quarantine - The district will follow Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health guidelines for isolation and quarantine due to COVID-19. Note: Fully vaccinated individuals without symptoms do not have to quarantine nor do individuals providing proof of testing positive for COVID-19 in the last six months, as long as they continue to be symptom-free. Returning to School - The district will follow Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health guidelines for returning to school after isolation or quarantine. (The quarantine period is 10 days from the last date of exposure.) Staff Leave - The district will follow regular leave practices with regard to staff absences due to COVID-19 isolation and quarantine and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
This and other COVID-19 information, including reported COVID cases on our campuses, may be found at www.usd497.org/COVID19.
Effective December 4, 2020 there will be a fund change in our Employer Paid 403(b) account. Please see the Fund Change Notice for details of the investments being modified. You may adjust your investment elections and transfer your holdings using the Instructions for Online Changes. Call the Human Resources department at 785-832-5000 if you have any questions.