Bridgeport Independent School District officials are asking families to keep symptomatic children home this flu season as the district implements enhanced facility cleaning and air filtration measures.
The district’s health guidelines require students to stay home if they exhibit a fever of 100°F or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, a continuous bad cough, or severe fatigue. Bridgeport ISD Administration emphasized that students must remain home until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the assistance of fever-reducing medications like Tylenol or Motrin.
To mitigate the spread of germs, the district has deployed custodial staff to perform daily disinfection of high-contact surfaces in classrooms and on buses. The facilities and maintenance department is utilizing electrostatic sprayers to treat campus spaces, a practice that builds on standard cleaning protocols.
In a move to modernize campus hygiene, officials have deactivated traditional water fountains at lower grade levels, opting instead for touchless bottle-filling stations. The district also maintains an active hand hygiene program, supported by visual signage and daily reminders provided during morning announcements.
Air quality management has become a focal point of the district’s strategy. Every classroom and office in the Bridgeport ISD system is currently equipped with a ProtectED air filtration unit. According to the district, maintenance crews are cycling through filter replacements at a frequency that exceeds manufacturer recommendations to ensure consistent indoor air performance.
The district is requesting that parents report all absences and specific symptoms to the school attendance office. This data collection allows administrators to monitor illness trends within classrooms and adjust responses accordingly. Officials cautioned against sending children to school if they are still feeling lethargic or weak, even if a fever has subsided.
The district’s health policy notes that parents should reach out to their campus nurse with any specific questions regarding attendance procedures or health requirements for the current season.
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