RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION 

49 Court Drive, Brandon, Vermont 05733 

802.247.5757 – www.rnesu.org 

...dedicated to the development of character, competence, creativity and community. 

October 25 , 2021 

Dear Parents/ Guardians and Neshobe Elementary School Staff: 

Late today we learned about a presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Neshobe School. We are identifying and contacting all close contacts. Close contact means being within six feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period while the person was infectious. 

At this time, we plan to continue with in person learning for students while close contacts and ill persons quarantine. We have determined this is a reasonably safe decision given the specific impact of the positive case on the Neshobe community. If this determination changes with new information, we will let you know right away. 

Unless you are contacted with a call or email from the school nurse identifying your child as a close contact, then you may assume s/he is not. However, please do monitor your child for symptoms, even if mild, of cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, fatigue, muscle pain or body aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If any symptoms develop, stay home and call your health provider. 

How does COVID-19 spread? 

COVID-19 spreads when a person infected with COVID-19 breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus when they cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe. People who are closer than 6 feet from the person with COVID-19 are most likely to get infected. You can get COVID-19 if these droplets or particles are breathed in, land on your eyes nose or mouth, or get on your hands, and then you touch your eyes, nose or mouth. 

Vaccines are the best way to protect against COVID-19. When fully vaccinated, people are much less likely to get sick and less likely to spread the virus to others. Everyone who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine should get vaccinated. It’s free, quick and easy. Talk with your child’s health care provider if you have questions or find a vaccine site near you at 

healthvermont.gov/MyVaccine. Everyone, including children who can’t be vaccinated, can take prevention steps to protect themselves and others. Learn more at healthvermont.gov/StaySafeVT. 

Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you. With your participation, we believe we can create a safe and fun experience for our students. 

Please call the Vermont Department of Health at 802-863-7240 (option 8) if you have questions or concerns. More information is available at the Health Department website: healthvermont.gov/COVID-19.