
COVID-19 Testing at BISD - for staff & students
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TESTING AT THE DISTRICT SITE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE A BISD STUDENT OR BISD STAFF MEMBER.
NOTE: The testing site is closed when school is not in session (weekends, breaks, weather days, etc.)
BISD is one of a handful of school districts in Washington to be selected to participate in a COVID-19 testing pilot program
— a partnership between the Department of Health and the Gates Foundation. This is a state-funded pilot for voluntary COVID-19 screening and testing that will help contain the virus, protect our communities, open up opportunities for in-person learning, and keep students and teachers healthy and safe.
The testing helps BISD add a layer of COVID-19 prevention as we transition from remote learning to in-person learning. A few important things to know:- Testing takes place during school days at the District Office, 8489 Madison Ave. N, between Ordway Elementary and the Aquatic Center
- Testing is available for any BISD staff member and any student who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or is concerned about a possible COVID-19 exposure. In addition, we will provide regular interval testing for teachers and staff (who do not have symptoms) as a way to screen for COVID-19 in our community.
- Reservations for the test are required. We will be unable to accommodate unscheduled individuals.
- There is no cost for the test but if you have health insurance, you are asked to provide the insurance information. (You will not be subject to a co-pay.)
- The test is a self-administered cheek-swab test that is similar to brushing your teeth.
- Volunteers will staff the testing site (at the District Office) and will provide you with the test, instructions and will monitor the process.
- Test results will be available 36-48 hours after the test (or 24 hours after the test arrives at the lab).
- Testing takes place during school days at the District Office, 8489 Madison Ave. N, between Ordway Elementary and the Aquatic Center