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Education Mar 30, 2020
The “Grab and Go” student meal service is provided at seven school sites. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @PasadenaUnifiedSchoolDistrict
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On Sunday, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) notified parents and students that the “Grab and Go” student meal service provided at seven school sites would be temporarily suspended starting Monday, March 30 until further notice expected later this week.
The decision came after district officialslearned that a PUSD employee working at one of the central kitchens may bediagnosed with COVID-19.
PUSD is working with neighboring schooldistricts to provide meals to students who depend on the program. The districtis awaiting confirmation and will then share information on where students canpick up meals.
“The health and safety of our students and staff is our first priority. When we learn of a suspected case in our operations, we follow CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines, inform other staff who may have come into close contact with the staff member, and consult with the local health department to determine appropriate measures,” said PUSD Superintendent Brian McDonald.
After consulting with the Pasadena Public HealthDepartment, PUSD is cleaning and sanitizing its kitchens and facilities tominimize any risk of surface transmission. Once the work is complete the facilitieswill reopen and students will once again distribute meals to students.
According to McDonald, the diagnosis of COVID-19is not confirmed at this time.