Guilford County Schools Present Coronavirus Strategy

The Guilford County School system is solidifying preparations for the potential spread of the coronavirus.

Guilford County school leaders shared their plan with the Board of Education at a meeting Tuesday night.

Any confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Guilford County school would result in the closure of that school, with special cleaning prior to reopening. The board voted to give school officials advance authorization for cleaning contracts of $150,000 or more.

If cases popped up at multiple schools, it could lead to a district-wide closure.

For students attending school on college campuses, university guidelines would be followed.

Guilford officials are still weighing whether to cancel planned field trips.

The News & Record reports one board member expressed concern that not all schools have hot water for students to wash their hands, which is a recommended measure to combat contracting the virus.

Nora Carr, the district's chief of staff, responded that officials are aware of the problem, and that addressing those concerns hinges on funding for the current proposed facilities master plan.

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