Covid

What to do if you have a positive COVID-19 individual in your house and how it affects your students (updated August 2022):

If your child tests positive for Covid-19, please contact the school your child attends and provide proof of the positive test to ensure it is an excused absence
The positive COVID-19 case needs to isolate for five (5) days from the date of the positive test or the date of symptom onset, which counts as day 0 (zero)
The positive individual may return to school after Day 5, and it is recommended to wear a mask through Day 10 but is not required to
Your child's school building will be able to assist you with navigating return dates and completing school work during these times.
Household individuals of the positive case are still allowed to come to school, masking is recommended, and please monitor for symptoms

School Protocols: The district will no longer have a dashboard updated for the community nor will schools contact families of each positive case. If the district feels an outbreak or unique situation arises with positive cases, the district will consult with the Douglas County Health Department upon request.

Proactive Measures: Individuals of all ages have the opportunity to receive the Covid-19 Vaccination and/or Booster. Please reach out to your healthcare provider for more information.

At Home Tests: You may request a Covid-19 at-home test from the health office at your child’s school building. DCHD has provided us with several tests for families to utilize, they expire in January of 2023.

Bennington Public Schools

11620 N 156th Street, Bennington, NE 68007

Phone 402-238-3044| Fax

Notice of Non-Discrimination The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mrs. Whitney Fagan, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ([email protected]). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ([email protected]). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or [email protected]. TITLE IX The Bennington Public School District is committed to offering employment and educational opportunity to its employees and students in a climate free of discrimination. Accordingly, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by District employees, including, co-workers, non-employees (such as volunteers), third parties and others is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.