No Access to Aldine ISD Schools, Facilities From July 6-17 Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases Across Houston

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Last Friday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo upgraded the COVID-19 public threat level from significant (orange, level two) to severe (red, level one). This is the highest level, so people are encouraged to follow safety precautions, remain vigilant, and stay at home when possible.

In response to public health guidance and an increasing number of COVID-19 cases throughout the city,  Aldine ISD is taking precautionary measures and closing all campus buildings and district facilities on July 6-17, 2020.  Aldine ISD will operate under Phase 1 outlined in the re-entry plan. 

This includes suspending all extracurricular activities such as sports, band, etc. In addition, in-person primary registration is postponed until further notice. The Curbside Meal Services will continue to operate at designated sites under its current schedule. The Child Nutrition department is in the process of reevaluating meal sites and will be announcing some updates in the coming days.

Although buildings and facilities are closed, exempt employees on a contract will continue to work remotely while non-exempt employees will be available upon request by their supervisors. Any employees required to report to a district facility as part of their assigned duties must follow all health and safety guidelines including practicing social distancing and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. 

Under the level one threat, you’re urged to:

• Stay home, unless you need to make trips to the grocery store for food and medicine
• Avoid and cancel all gatherings of any size
• Practice special precautions to prevent spread if you’re an essential worker. Check Harris County’s guide for more on those workplace safety guidelines
• All vulnerable individuals (65+ or with pre-existing health conditions) stay home
• Wear face coverings to protect others
• Avoid non-essential business and personal travel
• Avoid public transportation where possible
• Cancel visits to nursing homes, long term care facilities, and hospitals
• Avoid and cancel all indoor and outdoor gatherings, including concerts, rodeos, large sporting events, etc. Schools and after-school activities for youth close, as directed by educational authorities

“I know we will get through this if we continue to look out for one another and take proactive steps to stay safe,” Aldine ISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney said. “We are all in this together.”

The Aldine ISD will continue to gear up for the return to campuses once it is safe to do so.