Surveillance Testing FAQs

  • What are the benefits of COVID-19 Screening?

  • What is COVID-19 screening?

  • What is the likelihood of a false-positive screening?

  • What is the risk of a false negative screening result?

  • How has the screening program been validated?

  • Who is eligible to participate in the screening?

  • Why are early childhood and elementary students not included in the screening program?

  • Is the screening mandatory?

  • Is there a cost to the student or staff member for the screening test?

  • What is involved in the screening?

  • How will individuals be informed of the results?

  • What happens if the screening comes back positive?

  • How is privacy maintained throughout the entire process?

  • Does a student have to participate in the screening to participate in the hybrid model?

  • Are students who are participating in 100% remote learning able to take part in the screening program?

  • How do I sign up for the program?

  • When do I have to collect and drop off the saliva sample?

  • Who screens the samples?

  • Does the COVID-19 screening program replace all other mitigation strategies?

  • If I have already had COVID, can I still participate in the screening?

  • If I have already had the COVID vaccine, should I still participate in the screening?

  • How long will the screening program be in place for students and staff?

  • If I am referred for a diagnostic test due to screening results can I still participate in school/work?

  • If I have been vaccinated, should I participate in the screening program?

  • Can you join the COVID screening program at any time during the 12 weeks?

  • What is the District's Reaction to the New York Times Article Regarding SafeGuard Surveillance.