ANSONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

42 Grove Street TEL (203) 736-5095

Ansonia, CT 06401 FAX (203) 736-5098
Joseph DiBacco, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools jdibacco@ansonia.org

November 6, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians:

We were made aware that an individual at Ansonia Middle School tested positive for COVID-19 and was
last in the building on November 2, 2020.
Under the District’s protocols, our school based teams responded quickly to get the information needed to
make the best decisions possible. While we cannot share the full details for privacy reasons, we can inform
you that, following our discussions with the Naugatuck Valley Health District, and guidance from the State
Department of Education & State Department of Public Health, thirty students and three staff members will
need to quarantine for a 14 day period. We are in the process of contacting the families of the students and
staff impacted. The rest of Ansonia Middle School will remain open in the hybrid model.
Ansonia Public Schools continues to work closely with the Naugatuck Valley Health District to perform
contact tracing and quarantine close contacts to prevent the spread of the virus. Quarantining as a result of
close contact tracing is not an indication that someone has contracted the virus; it is simply a prudent and
precautionary step.
We cannot oversell the fact that our best protection from broad transmission of COVID-19 within our
schools and community is a knowledgeable and attentive population. You have a part to play in keeping
everyone safe by performing a daily health screening.
Families should err on the side of caution when deciding whether or not to send children to school if
symptoms develop. Health screening should happen each day with your child prior to sending them to
school. You may always contact our nursing staff if you have questions or concerns.
We will keep you up-to-date on any further developments as they happen. We will also continue to follow
all recommended safety protocols. Finally, please remain Ansonia Strong as we all face this national health
crisis together.

Sincerely,

Joseph DiBacco, Ed. D.

Superintendent

42 Grove Street  Ansonia, Connecticut 06401  Phone: (203) 736-5095  Fax: (203) 736-5098
www.ansonia.org