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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
JIMMY ARROJO, Prhicipa/
1200 SW 130,. Avenue

Davie, FL 33325

The School Board of
Broward County, Florida

Donna P. Korn, Chair
Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Vice Chair

Telephone 754-323-2400

Lori Alhadeff
Robin Bartleman

Facsimile 754-323-2530
jimmy.arrojo@browardschools.com
website - browardschoots.com/westem

HeatherP,Brinkwonh
Patricia Good
Laurie Rich Levinson
Ann Murray
Nora Rupert
Robert W. Runeie
Suoerintendent of Schools

February 3, 2020
Dear Parent or Guardian:

This is to inform you that students with suspected cases of Methicillin-Resistaot Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) were
reported. The District has implemented precautionary measures in cleaning of equipment, weight rooms, locker rooms

including shower areas, gymnasiums and wrestling areas. Our District protocol is that anyone exhibiting the signs or
symptoms, or has been diagnosed with MRSA, must have a note from their health care provider to return to work/school.
MRSA is a type of bacterial infection commonly found on the skin. It is resistant to a select group of antibiotics; however,
it is treatable.
The signs and symptoms, mode of transmission and precautions are as follows:
Signs and Symptoms: MRSA skin infections may look like a pimple or boil and can be red, swollen, painful, or have pus
or other drainage. Most common sites on the body where it occurs are areas covered by hair (e.g., back of neck, groin,
buttock, armpit, beard).
Mode of Transmission: MRSA is not contracted through the air. It is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact or
contact with shared items or surfaces that have come in contact with someone else's infection (e.g., towels, used bandages,
razors).
Precautions:
1. Practice and encourage good hand washing for a minimum of fifteen ( 15) seconds
2. Use alcohol-based sanitizers when soap and water are not directly accessible
3. Use of proper hygiene (Do not share personal items like towels, clothing, razors)
4. Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry bandages
Should your child exhibit any of these signs or symptoms, we recommend that you consult
Students must have a note from their health care provider to return to school.

your

health care provider.

Attached is a Fact Sheet on MRSA and Hand Washing guidelines,
Additional information on MRSA is also available on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website,
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhgp/armrsacapublic. You may also contact the Florida Department of Health-Broward at (954) 4674700.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 754-323-2400.

Jimmy A
Principal
Educating Today's Students to Succeed in Tomorrow's World
Broward County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer