January 28, 2022

Dear Families & Staff:

Since we’ve returned from winter break, interest in COVID testing has increased significantly and we understand that there have been long wait times. We’d like to ask for everyone to continue to demonstrate patience and grace with our District as we roll out new testing options.

Starting Monday, January 31st, CVUSD will transition from National Labs Mobile PCR Testing to CVUSD Mobile COVID-19 Antigen Testing. On-Site Mobile COVID-19 Antigen Testing will now be available once a week for asymptomatic students/staff who would like to test for screening or close contact exposure.

We will also be having Diagnostic/Clearance COVID-19 Antigen Testing for Students/Staff  who have been  symptomatic, been isolating and NEED a negative result in order to return to school/work.

Antigen Testing is through Primary.Health and ONLY available for students and staff of Castro Valley Unified School District. Staff/Parents/Guardians MUST complete Primary Health registration (you only have to register once) at https://my.primary.health/l/castrovalleyusd

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SCREENING/EXPOSED (Modified Quarantine) COVID-19 ANTIGEN MOBILE TESTING FOR  STUDENTS/STAFF WHO HAVE RECEIVED AN EXPOSURE LETTER:
Please note that the Antigen Mobile Testing at school sites are to ONLY be utilized by asymptomatic students/staff attending school that day. Student/Staff testing can only be conducted at their homeschool site location. Alternate school site testing locations are not openly available.

Mobile Testing is not for students who are currently isolating due to symptoms. If you have symptoms, you must make an appointment at the Adobe Art Center, CFA or another provider.

SCREENING TESTING: Regular testing of asymptomatic persons. Persons who had COVID-19 within the last 90 days do not need to participate in screening testing. If they do, PCR tests should NOT be used.

EXPOSURE (STUDENTS): Students on modified quarantine who are required to test will be able to test at the mobile unit.

EXPOSURE (STAFF):Vaccinated staff (including booster-eligible but unboosted) who are exposed can continue to come to work. Staff should be tested 3 to 5 days after their exposure.

To schedule Screening/Exposure Testing please visit: https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/AntigenMobileTesting/

Please note: You will need to schedule testing every week via the Google Form that you would like your student/staff to test via the COVID-19 Antigen Mobile Testing Unit.

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DIAGNOSTIC/CLEARANCE COVID-19 ANTIGEN TESTING FOR STUDENTS/STAFF WHO HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ISOLATION:
We have worked hard to prioritize testing availability for students/staff that have been isolating and NEED a negative result in order to return to school or work.

Castro Valley Unified School District will be providing Diagnostic & Clearance COVID-19 Antigen testing on Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Adobe Art Center (20395 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546) to students/staff that have met the following criteria:

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING:
Testing of symptomatic persons, regardless of vaccination status. Persons with symptoms suspicious for COVID19 (e.g., congestion, sore throat, cough) with a negative antigen test should repeat testing 24 to 48 hours later. Antigen tests may not detect infection in the early stages. To return to school/work, individuals also must have:  -No fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever -reducing medication -Improving symptoms

CLEARANCE TESTING:
Testing of persons with COVID-19 to determine if they can return to school/work prior to completing a 10-day isolation period. Persons with a diagnosis of COVID-19 who wish to return to school/work before completing a 10-day isolation should test ONCE using an antigen test on Day 5 or later. If the test is positive, complete 10 days of isolation without further testing. To return to school/work, individuals also must have: -No fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication -Improving symptoms

To schedule Diagnostic/Clearance Testing please visit:https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/AntigenClearanceTesting/

Antigen Testing Schedule for January 31st through February 4th:
Regards,
Parvin Ahmadi
Superintendent

[Friday, Jan 28 at 7:37 PM]
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