Resources

Pandemic Threats Resources

OSBA urges districts to develop or review pandemic flu plans, be vigilant and responsive, and work with your local health department officials.

Here are some resources to help you:

Locate contact information for your local health department.
For small or single-building school districts, contact local ESD for assistance in maintaining business, reporting, or financial services in event of a school closure.
For multiple-building school districts, discuss process for notifying schools where siblings of students in closed schools attend.
Review teacher and classified employee contracts for any restrictions or limitations on your ability to change work schedules or assignments. Contact the designated representative for your local bargaining unit to discuss response to possible flu outbreak and school closure.
Review the Centers for Disease Control Resources for child care programs, schools, colleges and universities

You can find more information on handling pandemic threats at:

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Pandemic Flu Web site - Authoritative site for U.S. government information on pandemic threats
School district pandemic influenza planning checklist - Checklists developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pandemic Influenza Plan - Health & Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan, outlining national, state and local responsibilities
Emergency Planning: Influenza Outbreak - Information on pandemic preparedness developed by the U.S. Department of Education, including tools to assist schools
CDC H1N1 Flu Page - Updates on H1N1 flu from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pandemic Flu School Action Kit from Contra Costa Health Services (California) (7/6/06)