BCC September 20, 2023: Unhealthy Air Quality - Please Stay Indoors, Continue to Monitor the Situation
BCC Community, on behalf of Dr. Richardson:
A Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Notification has been issued today as a result of wildfire smoke from the north. Currently, the air quality index (AQI) at Berkeley City College is approximately 125. This is an unhealthy level for “sensitive groups,” which means those with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors.
BCC Community, on behalf of Dr. Richardson:
A Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Notification has been issued today as a result of wildfire smoke from the north. Currently, the air quality index (AQI) at Berkeley City College is approximately 125. This is an unhealthy level for “sensitive groups,” which means those with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. If you are concerned about your health (as someone who falls under one of these categories), please contact your supervisor so that we can make appropriate arrangements for you to work remotely for the day. If the index climbs to 160 or greater, everyone has the option of leaving work and returning home without loss of compensation.
Also, per the Article 12 Section G of the Collective Bargaining Agreement faculty members have the right to dismiss a class without loss of compensation.
We will continue to monitor the situation and send additional reminders as needed.
Please, stay indoors and healthy.
Best,
Sean Brooks
Vice President of Administrative Services
Berkeley City College
COVID-19 Notification for District Office Employees – September 20, 2023
Dear District Office Employees:
We learned earlier today that an employee working at the District Office has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was here at the office yesterday, August 17, 2023. Because of privacy laws, we cannot identify the particular employee. The contract tracing team has been notified and will be contacting individuals who may have come into close contact with the individual.
Dear District Office Employees:
We learned earlier today that an employee working at the District Office has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last here at the office on September 15, 2023. Because of privacy laws, we cannot identify the particular employee.
The health and well-being of our community is our highest priority. Being vaccinated, masking when appropriate, and following other recommended safety protocols such as washing your hands and covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough will help to mitigate its spread.
If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider and do not come to the office. As a response to protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty, and staff.
Stay safe and healthy!
Mark
Mark Johnson
Executive Director
Department of Marketing, Communication & Public Relations
Peralta Community College District
333 East 8th Street Oakland CA 94606
markjohnson@peralta.edu | 510.466.7369
COA September 20, 2023: Unhealthy Air Quality - Please Stay Indoors
Dear COA Community,
The air quality index (AQI) in Alameda is currently at 151 - Unhealthy. For our colleagues who work outdoors, please modify your work immediately and stay indoors. If the index climbs to 160 or greater, everyone has the option of leaving work and returning home without loss of compensation.
Dear COA Community,
The air quality index (AQI) in Alameda is currently at 151 - Unhealthy. For our colleagues who work outdoors, please modify your work immediately and stay indoors. If the index climbs to 160 or greater, everyone has the option of leaving work and returning home without loss of compensation.
Also, per Article 12 Section G of the Collective Bargaining Agreement faculty members have the right to dismiss a class without loss of compensation. Please, read the below announcement from PFT President Jeff Sanceri.
We will continue to monitor the situation and send additional reminders as needed.
Please, stay indoors and healthy.
Warmly,
Diana
Dr. Diana Bajrami
Acting President
College of Alameda
Peralta Faculty,
The AQI (Air Quality Index) this morning has risen just into the unhealthy range in the East Bay Area, and I know that many of you are concerned about your health and the health of your students. Article 12, Section G of our Collective Bargaining Agreement States:
Class Dismissal
Faculty members will have the right to dismiss a class without loss of compensation for that workday when the health or safety of employees is believed to be endangered. The faculty member must report the incident in writing to their administrator as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the incident or the next workday.
As of this morning, the air quality index is hovering just at the “unhealthy” range. All faculty who feel that the air quality is unsafe for them or their students should cancel their classes and, per Article 12, will not lose compensation or sick leave. All faculty are encouraged to use their judgment in determining what is safe and appropriate.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to reach out.
Jeff Sanceri
History Instructor, COA
President, Peralta Federation of Teachers, AFT 1603
jsanceri@peralta.edu
Merritt College: Poor Air Quality September 20, 2023 – Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good morning, Merritt Community.
A Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Notification has been issued today as a result of wildfire smoke from the north. Currently, the air quality index (AQI) at Merritt is at about 150. This is an unhealthy level for “sensitive groups,” which means those with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors.
Good morning, Merritt Community.
A Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Notification has been issued today as a result of wildfire smoke from the north. Currently, the air quality index (AQI) at Merritt is at about 150. This is an unhealthy level for “sensitive groups,” which means those with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. If you are concerned about your health (as someone who falls under one of these categories), please contact your supervisor so that we can make appropriate arrangements for you to work remotely for the day.
Take care.
David
David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
Merritt College COVID-19 Notification: September 18, 2023
Good morning, Merritt Community.
I am writing to inform you that yesterday we learned that an individual tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this person will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result (which was Sunday, September 17) and may return once they are no longer symptomatic.
Good morning, Merritt Community.
I am writing to inform you that yesterday we learned that an individual tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this person will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result (which was Sunday, September 17) and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. The person reported that Friday, September 15th was the last time they were on-site. Those who we know were in contact with this individual are being notified.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources has been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
For the most up-to-date information and resources for students, faculty/staff, and the community, I encourage you to visit https://safe.peralta.edu/
Thank you and take care.
David
David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
Merritt College COVID-19 Notification: September 15, 2023
Good morning, Merritt Community.
I am writing to inform you that yesterday we learned that two individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The first person reported that they tested positive on September 13, and that they had been on campus the day before. The second individual reported that they tested positive on September 14, and had been on campus the day prior.
Good morning, Merritt Community.
I am writing to inform you that yesterday we learned that two individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The first person reported that they tested positive on September 13, and that they had been on campus the day before. The second individual reported that they tested positive on September 14, and had been on campus the day prior. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of their positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. Those who we know were in contact with these individuals are being notified.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources has been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
For the most up-to-date information and resources for students, faculty/staff, and the community, I encourage you to visit https://safe.peralta.edu/
Thank you and take care.
David
David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
COA COVID-19 Notification (August 29, 2023)
Hello COA community,
We learned that one of our community members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The individual was last on COA facilities on Thursday, August 24, 2023. They complied with PCCD policy. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required.
Hello COA community,
We learned that one of our community members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The individual was last on COA facilities on Thursday, August 24, 2023. They complied with PCCD policy. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required. For those individuals concerned about the possibility of being exposed, they should get tested and follow up with the healthcare provider.
The health and well-being of our community is our highest priority, and your active practicing of masking, vaccination, and other COVID-19 prevention measures work to mitigate its spread. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider and do not come to campus. As a response to protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, and local Health Department Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
Abide by the guidelines established by the County of Alameda Health Department.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your health care provider. Please visit Safe Peralta for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community.
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, supervising Vice President, or me as soon as possible. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates as appropriate.
Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe.
Warmly,
Diana
Dr. Diana Bajrami
Acting President
College of Alameda
Laney College COVID-19 Announcement – August 27, 2023
Dear Laney Community:
Today and over the weekend the College learned of two individuals on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19 who had been in separate locations on campus. They were both last at Laney on August 25, 2023, with one testing positive on the 25th and the other today the 28th.
Dear Laney Community:
Today and over the weekend the College learned of two individuals on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19 who had been in separate locations on campus. They were both last at Laney on August 25, 2023, with one testing positive on the 25th and the other today the 28th.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, these individuals will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from individuals who were in the different upper G areas of campus, the areas in question have been reported to Administrative Services for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources as well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
Employees, students, and visitors to campus are required to wear a mask in classrooms or offices if the faculty member requires it on the syllabus or the individual occupying the workspace requests it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, your Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates should there be further developments.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.
Thank you and take care.
Sincerely,
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
Laney College COVID-19 Announcement –August 25, 2023
Dear Laney Community:
Yesterday the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on August 22, 2023, and tested positive yesterday. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic.
Dear Laney Community:
Yesterday the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on August 22, 2023, and tested positive yesterday.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from an individual who was in the upper F and G areas of campus, the areas in question were reported to Administrative Services for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations, which has already taken place, If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources as well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
Employees, students, and visitors to campus are required to wear a mask in classrooms or offices if the faculty member requires it on the syllabus or the individual occupying the workspace requests it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, your Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates should there be further developments.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues. Thank you and take care.
Sincerely,
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
Incident on Laney Campus 8/17/23
Dear Laney Community:
Yesterday at approximately 1 PM, there was an incident involving battery on a Laney College employee on campus in the upper G area in one of the restrooms. At present, district safety has a heightened presence on campus. Furthermore, there is positive identification of the suspect, and an investigation is going forward. That said, persons having additional information should contact Tim Thomas or Amy Marshall (copied).
As we are returning to campus and experiencing more foot traffic, please exercise caution in public areas. Wherever possible, a good precaution is to travel on campus with at least one other person and exercise special caution in more restricted, closed areas such as restrooms.
If you see or experience any potentially dangerous or hazardous situation, please notify district campus security at (510) 466–7236, as that number is answered 24 hours a day. Also, please note that I have copied both Tim, Thomas and Amy Marshall with District public safety on this message, and you may email them directly if you wish.
We have a great semester ahead of us, but I ask during this time that you please be careful when you are on our campus.
Sincerely,
Rudy Besikof
Laney College President
COVID-19 Notification for District Office Employees – August 18, 2023
Dear District Office Employees:
We learned earlier today that an employee working at the District Office has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was here at the office yesterday, August 17, 2023. Because of privacy laws, we cannot identify the particular employee. The contract tracing team has been notified and will be contacting individuals who may have come into close contact with the individual.
Dear District Office Employees:
We learned earlier today that an employee working at the District Office has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was here at the office yesterday, August 17, 2023. Because of privacy laws, we cannot identify the particular employee. The contract tracing team has been notified and will be contacting individuals who may have come into close contact with the individual.
The health and well-being of our community is our highest priority. Being vaccinated, masking when appropriate, and following other recommended safety protocols such as washing your hands and covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough will help to mitigate its spread.
If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider and do not come to the office. As a response to protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty, and staff.
Stay safe and healthy!
Mark
Mark Johnson
Executive Director
Department of Marketing, Communication & Public Relations
Peralta Community College District
Merritt College Public Safety Announcement—8/8/22
Good evening, Merritt Community.
I am writing to inform you that yesterday afternoon there was a report of a vehicle stolen from the parking lot adjacent to the Childcare Center (Lot A). Marina Security/Public Safety obtained video of the suspect's car and they are following up with OPD.
Good evening, Merritt Community.
I am writing to inform you that yesterday afternoon there was a report of a vehicle stolen from the parking lot adjacent to the Childcare Center (Lot A). Marina Security/Public Safety obtained video of the suspect's car and they are following up with OPD. I also plan to meet with Director of Public Safety Thomas to discuss additional measures we can take to improve campus safety.
I will share additional details as they become available. In the meantime, please report any suspicious activity you observe to Campus Public Safety at (510) 466-7236.
Take care and please be alert.
David
David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
Mask Policy Update
Dear Peralta Community,
This message is an update regarding the Peralta Community College District COVID masking and vaccination policies.
Dear Peralta Community,
This message is an update regarding the Peralta Community College District COVID masking and vaccination policies.
As many of you know, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared the end of the COVID-19 emergency in the state of California effective February 28, 2023. USA President Joseph Biden declared the end of the federal government's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023.
Masking
Per our policy to follow Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines, and based on discussions with union leaders, it is agreed that with immediate effect masks will become optional on Peralta Community College District (PCCD) property and will no longer be required. People may choose to mask at any time. Some caveats apply:
Faculty members can require masks to be worn in their class provided that requirement is included in the course syllabus.
An individual with a personal office can require others to wear a mask when in that person’s individual office space.
PCCD remains committed to protecting the health and safety of students and employees on our campuses. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as outlined in the PCCD COVID-19 Prevention Plan (CPP), we have been following the guidance of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD).
Alameda County requires masks to be worn indoors when the COVID-19 Community Level is medium or high but that is not the case currently in Alameda County, where the level is low and has been low now for many months. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, when the community level is low, masks are not required but people may choose to mask at any time.
People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should stay at home and not come onto campus.
Should circumstances change in Alameda County we will let you know but for now the Peralta Community College District remains fully in alignment with CDC, CDPH, and ACPHD recommendations by making masks optional on our campuses beginning July 2023.
Vaccination Policy
The PCCD Vaccination Policy remains unchanged, however, the District will no longer be committing resources to the enforcement of the policy. As of Monday, July 24, 2023, employees are no longer required to submit the daily COVID status questionnaire via PeopleSoft HCM. Students are no longer being instructed to provide their vaccination status via PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. The message indicating that student vaccination is required before entering campus property is being withdrawn from CANVAS, PeopleSoft, and Safe Peralta.
This update brings PCCD into alignment with the other Bay Area community college districts, none of which require student vaccinations or masking for campus access.
As always, for the latest information on COVID-19 at the Peralta Community College District, please visit the Safe Peralta website at https://safe.peralta.edu.
Thank you and be well,
Dr. Ronald McKinley
Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations
Laney College Timely Notice to Campus - June 26, 2023
Dear Laney Community:
I am writing to inform the college community of a death that took place near the Laney campus over the weekend. Police on Saturday found a male who had been dead for an indeterminate amount of time in one of the vehicles on 8th Street.
Dear Laney Community:
I am writing to inform the college community of a death that took place near the Laney campus over the weekend. Police on Saturday found a male who had been dead for an indeterminate amount of time in one of the vehicles on 8th Street. The Alameda County Sheriff’s determined the individual to be deceased, and per policy, no further information can be released at this time, though it can be confirmed that the individual in question was neither a student nor a Laney/Peralta employee.
Individuals having further questions may contact the Peralta Colleges’ Director of Public Safety or the Alameda County Sheriff Coroner’s Office.
Sincerely,
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
Laney College COVID-19 Update
Dear Laney Community:
Earlier today the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 25th and tested positive yesterday.
Dear Laney Community:
Earlier today the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 25th and tested positive yesterday.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from individuals occupying a portion of the upper F area, the area in question has been identified for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations and cleaning will take place within 24 hours. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources and well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
The mandatory masking policy remains in place for all indoor parts of the Laney campus and Peralta property, with instructors allowed to set masking expectations in their classes, with employees having similar options within their own private workspaces.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your health care provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19 related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, your Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates should there be further developments.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.
Thank you and take care.
Rudy
RJ Besikof
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
900 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 464-3236
Email: rbesikof@peralta.edu
Website: laney.edu
Laney College COVID-19 Announcement - April 28, 2023
Dear Laney Community:
Earlier today the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 25th and tested positive yesterday. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic.
Dear Laney Community:
Earlier today the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 25th and tested positive yesterday.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from individuals occupying a portion of the upper F area, the area in question has been identified for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations and cleaning will take place within 24 hours. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources and well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
The mandatory masking policy remains in place for all indoor parts of the Laney campus and Peralta property, with instructors allowed to set masking expectations in their classes, with employees having similar options within their own private workspaces.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, your Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates should there be further developments.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.
Thank you and take care.
Rudy
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
COA COVID-19 Notification - April 18 2023
Hello COA community,
We learned that one of our community members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 over the weekend. The individual was last on COA facilities on April 13, 2023. They complied with PCCD policy regarding masking and vaccination.
Hello COA community,
We learned that one of our community members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 over the weekend. The individual was last on COA facilities on April 13, 2023. They complied with PCCD policy regarding masking and vaccination. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required. We did inform the district of this exposure and the district will follow the appropriate procedures. Those individuals concerned about the possibility of being exposed should get tested and follow up with the healthcare provider.
The health and well-being of our community are our highest priority, and your active practicing of masking, vaccination, and other COVID-19 prevention measures work to mitigate its spread. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider and do not come to campus. As a response to protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, and local Health Department Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
Abide by the guidelines established by the County of Alameda Health Department.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Please visit Safe Peralta for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community.
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, supervising Vice President, or me as soon as possible. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates as appropriate.
Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe.
Warmly,
Diana
Dr. Diana Bajrami
Acting President
College of Alameda
Laney College COVID-19 Announcement - April 7, 2023 (#2)
Dear Laney Community:
Yesterday the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 4th. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they have remained off campus and will do so for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic.
Dear Laney Community:
Yesterday the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 4th.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they have remained off campus and will do so for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from individuals occupying a portion of Lower B, the area in question has been identified for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations and cleaning has already taken place. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources and well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
The mandatory masking policy remains in place for all indoor parts of the Laney campus and Peralta property, with instructors allowed to set masking expectations in their classes, with employees having similar options within their own private workspaces.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, your Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates should there be further developments.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.
Thank you and take care.
Rudy
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
Laney College COVID-19 Announcement - April 7, 2023 (#1)
Dear Laney Community:
Today the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 6th. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they have remained off campus and will do so for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic.
Dear Laney Community:
Today the College learned of an individual on the Laney campus who tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on April 6th.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they have remained off campus and will do so for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from individuals occupying a portion of Upper B and the Laney Tower, the areas in question have been identified for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations and cleaning is taking place right now. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources and well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
The mandatory masking policy remains in place for all indoor parts of the Laney campus and Peralta property, with instructors allowed to set masking expectations in their classes, with employees having similar options within their own private workspaces.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, your Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates should there be further developments.
Please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.
Thank you and take care.
Rudy
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President
COA COVID-19 Notification - April 5, 2023
Hello COA community,
We learned that one of our community members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 at the end of the last week. The individual was last on COA facilities on Monday, March 27, 2023. They complied with PCCD policy regarding masking and vaccination. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required.
Hello COA community,
We learned that one of our community members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 at the end of the last week. The individual was last on COA facilities on Monday, March 27, 2023. They complied with PCCD policy regarding masking and vaccination. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required. We did inform the district of this exposure and the district will follow the appropriate procedures. For those individuals concerned about the possibility of being exposed, they should get tested and follow up with the healthcare provider.
The health and well-being of our community are our highest priority, and your active practicing of masking, vaccination, and other COVID-19 prevention measures work to mitigate its spread. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider and do not come to campus. As a response to protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, and local Health Department Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
Abide by the guidelines established by the County of Alameda Health Department.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.
If you have medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider. Please visit Safe Peralta for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community.
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, supervising Vice President, or me as soon as possible. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates as appropriate.
Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe.
Warmly,
Diana
Dr. Diana Bajrami
Acting President
College of Alameda