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Public Health - COVID-19 Updates

Please note: This webpage is archived from the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.

Student and staff safety are a top priority for the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB). With all health-related matters, the LKDSB follows the direction of local and provincial Medical Officers of Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Click here for the daily COVID-19 School Screening assessment tool.

Click here to download a PDF version of the Daily COVID-19 School Screening.

Access to LKDSB Facilities: As per the provincial State of Emergency and stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Lambton Kent District School Board locations, including schools and Board Offices, are currently closed to the public.

The Lambton Kent District School Board follows the direction of Chatham-Kent and Lambton Public Health regarding the communication of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Visit the COVID-19 Advisory webpage here.

2020-2021 School Year

The Ministry of Education has directed that LKDSB elementary and secondary schools reopen in September 2020 with a return to full-time, in-class learning with enhanced safety measures.

The province's announcement regarding the safe reopening of schools may be found at this link.

Additional information and resources for parents/guardians is available here.

As per directions from the Ministry of Education, like all publicly funded school boards, LKDSB has developed plans for three possible scenarios:

A return to regular, in-class learning with enhanced health and safety protocols;
An adaptive model, including a modified school day routine with a maximum limit of 15 students in a typical classroom at one time, with alternate day scheduling and timetabling that would limit student contact with teachers and classmates as much as possible; and
A continuation of remote, teacher-led at-home learning.

The LKDSB will be prepared to respond to changes, as necessary, throughout the 2020-2021 school year based on directions from the Ministry and provincial and local Medical Officers of Health.

Updates will be posted on the LKDSB website as soon as they become available. Information will be provided to parents/guardians as per typical means of communication (such as phone or email if your contact information is on file). Click here for more information about planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

Parents/guardians with specific questions about their child should contact their school directly.

Public Health Resources

Chatham-Kent Public Health

Lambton Public Health

Frequently Asked Questions

The plan for the Lambton Kent District School Board September 2020 school re-entry will provide a safe launch to the upcoming school year and reduce the opportunities for transmission of COVID-19. The plans incorporate the most current information from the Ontario Ministry of Education, Public Health, consultation with LKDSB educators and education workers, and our communities.

Key questions are outlined for:

The School Year & Timelines
The School Experience For Students
Risk Mitigation
Getting Organized For The 2020 – 2021 School Year

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions for elementary parents/guardians and students.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions for secondary parents/guardians and students.

Student Registration

New to LKDSB? Click here to complete the simple, safe and secure online registration form. For more information, please contact your local school.

Ministry of Education Announcements

On June 30, the Ontario government released its plan for the safe reopening of schools in September.

The province's announcement may be found at this link.

Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued the following letters to parents/guardians:

Date	English	French
January 2, 2021	English version	French version
August 27, 2020	English version	French version
July 30, 2020	English version	French version
June 19, 2020	English version	French version
May 19, 2020	English version	French version
April 28, 2020	English version	French version
March 31, 2020	English version	French version
March 22, 2020	English version	French version

Learn at Home Resources

Click here for Learn at Home information and resources.

Thoughtexchange

The LKDSB appreciates the input of members of its school communities to help support planning and decision-making during the COVID-19 school closures. LKDSB uses Thoughtexchange online engagements to collect information from parents/guardians. Below is a list of the past Thoughtexchange questions and results.

Q: In regard to the implementation of the Lambton Kent District School Board's Reopening Our Schools plan, what is working well and waht can the LKDSB improve?

Click here for the Thoughtexchange results.

Q: As plans are developed for the possibility of reopening schools in September, LKDSB please remember to…

Click here for the Thoughtexchange results.

Q: As we continue with learning at home, what are your challenges, successes, questions, and/or suggestions?

Secondary Student Thoughtexchange: Click here for the Thoughtexchange results.

Parent/Guardian Thoughtexchange: Click here for the Thoughtexchange results.

Q: What does the LKDSB need to consider when supporting learning for students during the school closure?

Click here for the Thoughtexchange results.

Service Disruption Notice

LKDSB Schools and Recreational Amenities: LKDSB Playground equipment and outdoor structures are NOT cleaned or sanitized. Individuals accessing LKDSB playground equipment or outdoor structures do so at their own risk. Users must follow health and safety precautions such as physical distancing and proper hand hygiene before and after use. A reminder to please stay home if you are COVID-19 confirmed or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. All play should be supervised and age appropriate. Please monitor the Board’s website for updates at www.lkdsb.net.