Testing is Free of Charge - Appointment must be made in advance.

Please reference the following links for scheduling:

• https://testbeforeyougo.com/
• https://www.covidclinic.org/

Please reference below for phone numbers to schedule testing through the El Dorado Community Health Center:

• 4641 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville (530) 748-3057 (Call in Advance)
• 3100 Ponte Morino Drive, Cameron Park (530) 556-2004 (Call in Advance)

October 20, 2021 - REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

• Agenda 10/20/21
• Board Packet 10/20/21

Please note:

• If you would like to attend the meeting in-person, please join us at:  Buckeye Union School District - Board Room, 5049 Robert J. Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762. Please enter the Board Room from the rear of building.
• If you would like to attend remotely, please register at: https://buckeyeusd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aEOhbsBrSeOdA0b8nIzDEQ

• Comments will be accepted both in-person and remotely.

*Click HERE for additional Buckeye Union School District Correspondance for 2021-2022.  Most recent correspondance is below:

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8/27/21 Message From the Superintendent

To All Buckeye Union, 

COVID Update

Once again, our community is demonstrating its resolve to keep schools open and support the social-emotional and academic needs of our students as well as minimizing disruptions to family and work life. Coming into this school year, we all recognized that COVID would be a continuing challenge. Unfortunately, we have been faced with the potential need to fully quarantine more than 200 students in just over two weeks. Fortunately, Public Health has authorized Districts to allow students to remain in attendance, on a modified quarantine, when they may have been exposed to a COVID contagious individual while at school, so long as the exposed student remains asymptomatic and tests negative at school or through a medical provider. 

In order to make the testing process more convenient for parents and employees, the District has established on-site antigen testing at no cost. As a result of the modified quarantine process, we have been able to keep more than 200 students in class. If we were using the guidance from last year, all of these students would have been quarantined at home. It’s also important to note that students who are 12 and older and who have obtained the vaccine are not required to test after a Close Contact, and they may remain in school as long as they remain asymptomatic. 

Similar to last year, we see little to no evidence that students exposed at school are contracting the virus. I am also pleased to report that the number of new cases Districtwide has begun to slow. Last week, we ended the week with 26 active cases; this week we are ending the week with 20 active cases. A case is considered active if the contagious individual was present on a site in the last ten days. 

Wildfire Impacts

Clearly, the Caldor fire has created an added challenge for our community. Although less impacted than schools east of Shingle Springs, a good number of our employees’ and students’ families have been directly impacted by evacuations. 

Of course, we are all being impacted by the smoke. Your school sites have shared that on smoky days, we do limit the outdoor activities of all students. We also understand that on particularly bad days, some families may feel the air is too unhealthy for their student(s) to be in attendance. We will excuse smoke-related absences. It is worth mentioning that our facilities are equipped with high-quality ventilation systems and filtration devices that are at least as effective at cleaning the air as most home systems. 

In closing, I would like to recognize the efforts of all those who are working to put an end to the fire and those who are working in capacities that support the many evacuees that have been severely impacted. Buckeye’s thoughts are with you all. I would also like to recognize all who have given their time, gift cards, money, etc. to assist those in need at this time. It is certain that the support of the community can improve the lives of many at this difficult moment.

Sincerely,

David Roth, Ph.D.

Superintendent

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8/6/21 Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

To All Buckeye Union Families, 

Minimizing the presence of COVID on school campuses will be key to avoiding school disruptions in the coming year. By following the guidelines below, we can best ensure a safe and successful school year for students. 

1. In the event your student is diagnosed with COVID, they must obtain clearance from Public Health and approval from the school site prior to returning to school.​

2. Students who exhibit the following symptoms must remain at home and a parent/guardian should contact the school site to obtain further guidance.

• Fever (100.4 or higher) or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

The school will not re-admit students until each of the following occurs:      

A. At least 24 hours have passed since the resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; and

B. Other symptoms have improved; and

C. They have a negative PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, OR a healthcare provider has provided documentation that the symptoms are typical of their underlying chronic condition (e.g., allergies or asthma) OR a healthcare provider has confirmed an alternative named diagnosis (e.g., Streptococcal pharyngitis, Coxsackie virus), OR at least 10 days have passed since symptom onset.

3. In the event a student has been within 6 ft. of someone diagnosed with COVID for more than 15 minutes in a 24 hr. period (i.e. Close Contact), outside of school, they must remain at home and a parent/guardian must contact the school for further guidance before returning to school.

4. The District will respond to unvaccinated, in-school, Close Contacts as described in this linked document: Click Here

5. Fully vaccinated students exposed to COVID may refrain from quarantine following a known exposure if asymptomatic, per CDPH Fully Vaccinated People Recommendations.

Please click link to view the Buckeye Union COVID-19 Case Number Dashboard  

COVID-19 SCHOOL GUIDANCE CHECKLIST (2/1/21)

BUSD COVID-19 PREVENTION PROGRAM PLAN

District COVID-19 Health Guidelines (2021/2022)