As part of MiraCosta College’s safe, steady, and sustainable approach to COVID-19 protocols and procedures, MiraCosta College will proceed with the following as it relates to COVID-19 case protocol, ventilation, mask policy, and vaccination.
COVID-19 Case Protocol
Employees should report positive COVID-19 cases to their supervisor and COVID@miracosta.edu. They will receive guidance regarding isolation, testing, and care from the COVID Response Team.
Students should report positive COVID-19 cases to their instructors and reach out to Student Health Services at (760) 795-6675 or mccshs@miracosta.edu for questions regarding care and testing resources.
Faculty should complete and submit a CARE Referral Form (Select CARE/Concern for an individual as the “Nature of this report”) on students’ behalf, when informed by a student they have COVID-19 and symptoms. Health Services will reach out to the student regarding care, testing resources, and isolation guidance.
Ventilation Policy
For indoor workplaces, the District reviews CDPH and Cal/OSHA guidance regarding ventilation, including the CDPH Interim Guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments. The following are examples taken to improve ventilation:
- All district buildings with mechanical ventilation filter circulated air through filters at least as protective as Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)-13 or (MERV)-14.
- Supply of outside air is maximized to the extent feasible by opening air dampeners.
- Ventilation systems are inspected and operated to properly provide acceptable indoor air quality.
- Restroom and Kitchen exhaust fans are inspected and operated at capacity when school is occupied.
Mask Policy
Effective May 11, 2023, the CDC eliminated its “COVID-19 Community Levels” and as a result, the CDPH sunset its previous guidance. Wearing a mask is not mandated by the district and it is up to individual risk assessment. The district recommends the following mask protocols indoors, consistent with current CDPH guidance:
- If you test positive for COVID-19, masking for 10 days is recommended.
- If you believe you were exposed and will be in contact with someone who is higher risk, consider wearing a mask.
- If you are at higher-risk of becoming severely ill, consider wearing a mask when you are in an indoor public setting with poor ventilation, or when you are travelling on public transportation.
Vaccination Policy
Students & Community Members
Students and community members present on a MiraCosta College facility are not required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Employees
College Council approved changes to Administrative Procedure 7330: Communicable Disease at its July 6, 2023 meeting. The changes removed the district’s mandatory vaccination policy and exemption requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees are not asked to provide proof of vaccination or request a religious or medical exemption as a condition of employment.
Up-to-date Vaccination
In San Diego County, more than 80% of the eligible population have been vaccinated since COVID vaccines were available; as of January 13, 2024, approximately 13% of the eligible population is up-to-date with a COVID-19 vaccine. For information regarding COVID-19 doses, eligibility, and timelines, please visit the CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Page.
Please visit the San Diego County COVID-19 Vaccination Site for information regarding local vaccine information and locations.
For all other questions or comments, please email COVID@miracosta.edu.
