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FAQs
Testing
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Where can I get tested?
No cost symptomatic and asymptomatic testing is available by appointment at AMAC. To make an appointment, please call 973-4790.
Alternative testing options, which may be more delayed, can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/280/COVID-19-Testing
Quarantine
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Will the district require me to quarantine?
The district has and will continue to follow local guidance. The District's protocol can be found at https://bit.ly/WPSCOVIDprotocol or
Travel
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Where can I find current travel restrictions?
The travel list and travel-related quarantine guidelines were updated by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment for the final time on February 17, 2022. Beginning on March 3, 2022, Kansans should refer to the guidance on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel advisory page at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.
Vaccines
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How can I find out more about vaccines or schedule a vaccine?
The District will hold periodic Vaccine clinics. Click here to sign up for an appointment: https://bit.ly/USD259Clinics.
You can also receive the vaccine from other providers. Additional vaccination resources can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/284/COVID-19-Vaccine
Immunity Related Questions
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How long am I considered immune if I had COVID-19?
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How long am I considered immune if I had the COVID-19 vaccine?
Leave Related to COVID
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Will my leave be covered if I am out for a COVID reason?
The district COVID leave program expired after May 31, 2021. Leave used for COVID related reasons after this date should be considered like normal sick leave. If an employee is positive and the absence reaches a 6th day of absence, they should contact Employee Benefits to file for medical leave coverage, but this is the only situation that would apply.
If employees have concerns about depleting leave for COVID based reasons, there is an existing benefit program already in place that can assist. Employees may enroll for the Catastrophic Benefit pool by donating one day of personal illness leave to the pool. If the employee goes into deduct, up to 20 days can be repaid (this is not a leave restoration program but a repayment program for deduct hours). Proof of COVID situation will be required through the application process. Additional information on how to enroll can be found on the Employee Benefits website. -
Will I be disciplined for attendance if I am required to be out for a quarantine that is not my fault?
Employee Benefits encourages you to keep and be prepared to provide any documentation that would help support an absence as it could help negate this for you. That will be at the discretion of the manager and the Chief Human Resources Officer and any case will be thoroughly reviewed.
Additional Resources
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What if I still have questions that are not answered on this page?
Please contact Employee Benefits at employeebenefits@usd259.net.
Much of the content on this page is also linked to the most up to date protocols from the county and state found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.