Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

New COVID-19 Requirement (PDF)

¡Atención! Nuevo requisito de COVID-19 (PDF)

Questions about the new COVID Requirement?

Drop-by a Q&A session. Dates and times are listed in the flyer below. All sessions take place in the Student Center located in Building 1.

Q&A Flyer (PDF)

Siskiyous COVID-19 Requirements and Mask Guidelines

After careful monitoring and review of new guidance from the local and national agencies, College of the Siskiyous leadership in consultation with constituency groups has revised our COVID-19 requirements and mask guidelines:

The College requires all individuals (employees and students) to submit either proof of vaccination or commence submission of weekly COVID test results by Friday, January 14, 2022. Additionally, all individuals are required to wear a mask indoors (regardless of vaccination status).

Submitting Proof of Vaccination or Weekly COVID Test Results

• Please submit proof via the Company Nurse platform which can be accessed in mySiskiyous or here: https://siskiyous.lintelio.com/. Directions on using Company Nurse can be accessed below:
  Company Nurse Instructions for Students
  Company Nurse Instructions for Employees
• Accepted weekly COVID test results - Antigen (rapid) and PCR. Nonacceptable weekly COVID test results – At-home rapid self-tests. Employees may get COVID tested during work hours.
• Employees and students are also required to visit Company Nurse on a daily basis to answer the screening questions. Once the screening questions have been answered, and proof has been submitted, an ‘OK’ green screen will appear.
  
  

  

• After receiving an 'OK' green screen, employees can proceed to the following areas to get their temperature checked and receive a wristband (Please note, if you are an online student and you plan to visit the campus to use face-to-face services, please check-in at one of the following locations to obtain a wristband):
  Weed Campus: HR or Academic Affairs
  Yreka Campus: Welcome Center
  Students can get their temperature checked and receive a wristband:
  Weed Campus: TRiO or Basecamp HQ
  Yreka Campus: Welcome Center
  *Between 7:00 - 8:00 am and after 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday, employees and students can check-in at Basecamp HQ.

Masking Policy

• All individuals (employees and students) are required to wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status.
• Masks may be removed if alone in an office or while actively eating or drinking. We expect those who are working alone in the office will put their mask on when being visited by an already masked individual.
• Since Athletes are tested weekly, Athletes will not be required to wear masks during indoor competitions and training, but indoor spectators will be required.
• Students and employees need to wear face coverings when in vehicles with more than one person.
• N95 masks will be available for those that would like one upon request.

Choosing your Mask

No matter what kind of mask you wear, check the fit and eliminate gaps above the nose or on the sides. Gaps will significantly reduce the effectiveness of any mask.

The College continues to promote vaccinations, social distancing, extra cleaning and use of physical barriers.

Siskiyous COVID-19 Resources

College of the Siskiyous is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees, students, visitors, and helping protect the communities we serve. Please see the January 2022 COVID-19 Prevention Plan below for guidance.

• January 2022 COVID-19 Prevention and Mitigation Plan

The Siskiyou Joint Community College District has developed this formal Injury and Illness Prevention Program to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for all District employees. The Injury and Illness Prevention Program is intended to standardize various safety programs and procedures into one effective, uniform program and to ensure compliance with State and Federal safety regulations.

• Injury Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
• COVID-19 IIPP Addendum

This form is to be used by employees that have identified hazards not previously recognized. This form brings the hazard to the attention of the management.

• Unsafe Conditions Reporting Form

The College follows directives as set forth by Siskiyou County Public Health and Cal/OSHA:

• Siskiyou County Public Health provides updates on the County's active COVID-19 cases as well as COVID-19 vaccine and test information.
• Cal/OSHA provides more comprehensive guidance for protecting workers on their Cal/OSHA Interim General Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19 webpage.
• The California Department of Public Health and Cal/OSHA has additional relevant guidance for institutions of higher education including, but not limited to, fitness facilities, retail and childcare.

Need help with unpaid rent?

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides financial assistance for unpaid rent to eligible renters and landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance.

https://housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/

For additional information, including eligibility and application help, call our CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center at (833) 430-2122.

Emergency Alerts

All currently registered students and employees are encouraged to sign up for COS Connect, a free messaging service used by the college to send out campus updates, general information, and emergency alerts. Visit this page to sign up.