10/18/2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The North Dakota Department of Health (ND DoH) has informed us that we have positive COVID-19 cases identified in our School District. Case investigations have been completed by the North Dakota Department of Health and those who have been determined as close contacts will be contacted and sent additional information via email.
The COVID-19 virus is spread from person-to-person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Spread is more likely to occur when people are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes). Individuals considered as close contacts, please watch for the symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 illness over the next 14 days and contact your health care provider.
Symptoms include:
• Fever (100.4) or chills • Headache
• Cough • Loss of taste or smell
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat
• Fatigue • Congestion or runny nose
• Muscle or body aches • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
As a reminder, we ask that if your child develops symptoms of any contagious disease, including COVID-19, do not send him/her to school. If someone in your family is being tested, DO NOT send your child(ren) to school until the results are received. We cannot stress it enough that if someone in your family is being tested for COVID-19, the whole family needs to isolate until the results.
Precautions to avoid illness:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects
• Individuals at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness, such as older adults or people who have chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease, should take actions to reduce your risk of exposure (https://www.cdc.gov/…/n…/people-with-medical-conditions.html)
For more information on COVID-19, North Dakota COVID Hotline can be reached at 1-866-207-2880 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Monday through Saturday.
or visit https://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus
The health and safety of our school district staff and students is of upmost importance. We know that if we work together, our school district and communities of Bowman and Rhame can continue to provide quality education to our children.
Sincerely,
Wayne Heckaman
Superintendent
Bowman County School District #1
The Bulldogs will travel to Velva next Saturday to open the class A football playoffs! Game time is 1:30 mountain time. Attendance information will be finalized next week. #BulldogPRIDE #BulldogNATION #BulldogGRIT
Schedule Change:
Monday, October 19 - ABC VB vs. Beach has been postponed (make-up date TBD)
Tuesday, October 20 - ABC VB vs. Lemmon has been cancelled
Important Notice. The Bowman County School District is making a change to the school calendar. Bowman County School will not have school on Wednesday, October 21. Students will have the day off. School district staff will be onsite and use this day for continued preparation and planning. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend. Wayne Heckaman, Superintendent Bowman County Schools.
Parents/Guardians,
Please review the included letter from Superintendent of Public Schools Wayne Heckaman.
If you do not receive an email, please contact Mitch.Strand@k12.nd.us.
Dear Parents/Guardians, There has been a positive Covid-19 case identified in our school district in grades 7-12, in addition, there has also been an extra-curricular close contact. There has been a case investigation completed by the North Dakota Department of Health and those who have been exposed have been sent additional information via email. Please consider the following NDDoH recommendations to prevent spread of COVID-19:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw it away;
- If older than two, wear a cloth face mask;
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; objects regularly;
- Get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and eat healthy foods;
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick;
- Stay home when you are sick;
- Consider getting tested 7-10 days after date of last exposure;
- Contact the ND Hotline at 1-866-207-2880 with any additional questions or concerns about COVID-19
Wayne Heckaman Bowman County Schools Superintendent
To view Official School Board minutes for Sep 9 Regular meeting and Sep 23, 28, Oct 5, 7 & 9 Special School Board meetings go to: https://www.bowman.k12.nd.us/bcsd-school-board--2
Tonight's VB games vs. Faith have been cancelled.
Schedule Change:
The varsity football game vs. New Salem-Almont scheduled for Friday, October 16th has been cancelled.
Dear Parents/Guardians and community members of Bowman and Rhame,
Yesterday Governor Burgum moved Bowman County to a yellow risk level effective Friday at 5:00 PM, October 16.
Bowman County School District will be working through planning and preparations for academic and extra-curricular modifications. Extra-curricular modifications will begin on Friday, October 16 at 5:00 pm. Academic modifications will begin on Monday, October 19. We will provide addition information as soon as possible through social media and email.
We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
Wayne Heckaman, Superintendent Bowman County School
523-3283
Wed, Oct 14th School Board Mtg - Amended Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/964489/OCT_2020_School_Board_Agenda_-_Amended.pdf
Parents/Guardians,
The Bowman County School District is seeking your input on COVID-19. An email has been sent out with a link to the survey. The survey will close Wednesday, October 14th at 3:15. If you have not received the survey, please email Mitch.Strand@k12.nd.us to receive the email.
Wed, Oct 14th, Regular School Board meeting @ 5pm - to listen live go to:
https://www.bowman.k12.nd.us/bcsd-school-board--2
Mon, Oct 12 @ 3:30pm COVID Response Team meeting.
Note: Regular School Board Meeting on Wed, Oct 14 is at 5pm.
Wed, Oct 14th Regular Board Meeting @ 5pm Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/959964/OCT_2020_School_Board_Agenda.pdf
Fri, Oct 9th @ 11:30am Special School Board Mtg: To listen live please dial 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 959 9012 6348. Please mute your phone. Thank you!
Fri, Oct 9 @ 11:30am Special School Board Mtg Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/959083/OCT_9__2020_SPECIAL_BOARD_MEETING_AGENDA.pdf
Dear Parents/Guardians, There has been a positive Covid-19 case identified in our school district in grades 7-12. There has been a case investigation completed by the North Dakota Department of Health and those who have been exposed have been sent additional information via email. Wayne Heckaman Bowman County Schools Superintendent (10/8/2020)
Wed, Oct 7th Special School Board Mtg @ 5:45pm. To listen live go to: https://www.bowman.k12.nd.us/bcsd-school-board--2