Parents/Guardians are encouraged to keep students home if they have a fever or do not feel well.
Employees who are feeling ill, should follow the normal steps to report an absence if they are not able to come to work. Federal COVID leave expired on June 30, 2021.

At this time, due to the unavailability of funding and constraints under the Texas Education Agency, KISD is unable to offer Virtual Learning for the 2021-2022 school year.

Face coverings are a personal choice, and will be encouraged but not required for students, staff, and visitors. Face shields are an approved face covering and can be worn by staff and students.

Yes, KISD will allow parents and visitors on all campuses this school year.  Visitors must adhere to all COVID mitigation guidelines while on KISD facilities. If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the campus.

Yes, students can bring reusable water bottles to fill up throughout the day.

KISD will continue to practice social distancing to the greatest extent possible.

Per the Texas Governor's Executive Order #37, no capacity restrictions related to COVID mitigation will be implemented.

Face coverings remain optional for all per the Governor's Executive Order #38.

 The district will work closely with the Bell County Health District to determine if closure of a campus, individual classrooms, and/or programs is warranted and for how long. Once a decision is made it will be communicated to the parents and staff affected.

Yes. As with other illnesses, employees will be required to use their accrued sick or personal leave, or request a leave of absence through FERP/TEAMS. COVID leave that had been granted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired in June.

Employees must use their state, local or comp leave if they test positive for COVID-19. Employees may contact HR leaveshr@killeenisd.org to explore leave options. Please note: The 10 days of Federal COVID leave expired on June 30, 2021. However, the Family Medical Leave Act may apply in some circumstances.

Yes. As with other illnesses, employees will be required to use their accrued sick or personal leave, by requesting a leave of absence through FERP/TEAMS. COVID leave that had been granted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired in June.

Employees must use their state, local or comp leave if they test positive for COVID-19. Employees may contact HR LeavesHR@killeenisd.org or call (254)336-0045 to explore leave options. Please note: The 10 days of Federal COVID leave expired on June 30, 2021. However, the Family Medical Leave Act may apply in some circumstances. 

Parents must report the positive case to the campus nurse or a campus administrator for proper tracking and cleaning protocols. 

Any COVID related absence with a parent or physician note will be excused. The student will still be required to adhere to the 90% compulsory attendance rule. 

Yes, a student shall be responsible for obtaining and completing the make-up work in a satisfactory manner within the time specified by the teacher. 

Parents/Students must contact teachers to receive make up work.
Teachers will assign make up work through printed packets or online learning management systems. 
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If 14 days have passed since your second vaccination date, you do not have to quarantine. If you begin to feel symptomatic, seek medical attention.

Adherence to CDC Guidelines requires 10 days of isolation. Individuals may return early on day 7 if you received a negative PCR COVID-19 test on day 5 of isolation.

Yes, per CDC guidelines all individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must report the case to the district and meet the return to campus/work criteria which includes isolating for 10 days since the onset of symptoms or if asymptomatic, 10 days from the date of the test.

No, this is not permitted at this time.

No, vaccinations are encouraged as a matter of public and personal safety.  Vaccines cannot be required by the District.

KISD recommends following CDC guidelines which state; unvaccinated and unmasked individuals should isolate for 10 days or return on day 7 with a negative PCR test on day 5 if close contact is identified.

Current CDC guidelines do not require you to isolate.

Current CDC guidelines do not require you to isolate.

KISD will contact trace to the greatest extent possible. Parents/Employees who are deemed in close contact will be contacted by phone.

Employees: Supervisor/Campus Nurse/Admin COVID Point of Contact
Students: Campus Nurse

Any COVID related absence with a parent or physician note will be excused. The student will still be required to adhere to the 90% compulsory attendance rule.

A student shall be responsible for obtaining and completing the make-up work in a satisfactory manner within the time specified by the teacher. 

TEA no longer requires school districts to notify parents or employees of a COVID-19 case. However, KISD will continue to contact trace and notify people by phone identified in Close Contact of a COVID positive individual. 

Yes, in accordance with TEA regulations, KISD will continue to report positive COVID cases to the Department of State Health Services.

KISD will share positive case information with the Department of State Health Services, which operates a public viewing dashboard.