Please direct inquiries to: Darrel Kohlman, Superintendent
785-336-6101
dkohlman@usd115.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/4/2020
USD #115 Nemaha Central RELEASES STATEMENT ON POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE
Seneca, KS — On 9/4/22020, the USD #115 Nemaha Central Schools was notified by the Nemaha County Community Health Department that a staff member in the district has tested positive for COVID-19. Per the district’s established protocol, all areas of the building that the individual used in the past several days have been closed off so that custodial staff can thoroughly clean and disinfect the spaces. The individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to return to school for at least 14 days.
Individuals who need medical care should call their medical provider to report their illness prior to seeking care at a clinic, physician’s office, or hospital. Parents of students exhibiting flu-like symptoms or staff exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to contact their primary care physician. Staff and students that were in direct contact with the person will be contacted by Nemaha County Community Health with information about quarantining or other directions. The district is closely monitoring this situation and will notify families if any additional actions need to be taken in the near future.