GLOSSARY

CAMPUS VISITOR—Any person who is not assigned as an employee of the building or campus.

COVID-19—A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. (CDC)

DISINFECT— Killing of germs on surfaces or objects using chemicals. Disinfecting after sanitizing further lowers the risk of spreading an infection. (CDC)

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL—Administrators, teachers, instructional aides, support staff, and all other staff are considered essential personnel and are expected to report for work.

FACE COVERING—For the purposes of this document, masks include non-medical grade disposable face masks, cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth), or full-face shields to protect eyes, nose, and mouth. Face shields may be superior to cloth face coverings in many circumstances, given improved ability to see mouth movements and improved air circulation.

FUNCTIONAL RUG—Instructional based carpets (rugs) for learning.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES—Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. (World Health Organization)

POROUS MATERIALS—A material with pores through which liquid can easily pass through.

SANITIZE—Cleaning to lower the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level as judged by public health standards or requirements. (CDC)

SELF-SCREENING—To monitor oneself for COVID-19 symptoms.

TEST-CONFIRMED—A COVID-19 diagnosis that is confirmed “positive” by one or more of the laboratory methods.

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE (UIL)—Was created by the University of Texas in Austin to provide leadership and guidance in athletic, academic, and music contests and competitions between Texas schools. The UIL organizes and properly supervises contests and competitions to ensure fair play and sportsmanship.