SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 2000 Ashbourne Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-1100 215-881-6300 Fax: 215-884-3029

WAGNER MARSEILLE, Ed.D., Superintendent November 13, 2015 Dear School District Community, This afternoon, District officials were informed about a possible case of Bacterial Meningitis within our School District. The Montgomery County Health Department confirmed the suspected case and provided the District with the following information: We can confirm there is a case of bacterial meningitis associated with a student who belongs to Cheltenham School District, but this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the school community. Due to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, we will not be releasing any additional details as to protect the personal health information of this student.

The School District is confident in the Montgomery County Health Departments assurance for the well being of our students and staff. According to the Montgomery County Health Department, there are various types of Bacterial Meningitis; some that are isolated and some that require additional public health action. This type of Bacterial Meningitis was an isolated event and therefore presented no risk to our school community. We want to remind our community that when there are communicable disease events that require additional public health action, our School District collaborates with Montgomery County Health Department officials to ensure that appropriate measures are taken. As in all cases dealing with medical information, we strive to protect the privacy of those involved. To that end, no further information can be released regarding details of this confirmed case. The Montgomery County Health Department has advised District officials to inform our families who may have inquiries to contact the Departments Division of Communicable Disease Control at 610-278-5117. Another option for inquiry response is to contact your healthcare provider. School District parents/guardians and staff members with immediate questions may contact me via the information listed below. Cheryl Horsey Director of Pupil Services chorsey@cheltenham.org 267-784-6206