COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Gary Wheeler

President Arkansas Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics

Springdale Students, Parents/Guardians, Teachers, and Staff,

Join Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland and School Board President Michelle Cook as they ask important questions regarding COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year, with special guest and President of Arkansas Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Gary Wheeler.

The Q&A links are located in the gallery below. Please note you can watch the full interview or listen to specific questions.

Dr. Gary Wheeler bio:

Commissioner Wheeler is the Arkansas Department of Health designee and has served on the Commission since 2017.

Commissioner Wheeler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina, a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Chicago, an M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, and a Masters of Public Service from the Clinton School of Public Service.

He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at the Arkansas Department of Health. In that position, Commissioner Wheeler oversees the HIV, STI, tuberculosis, communicable disease and immunization sections of the Arkansas Department of Health, as well as the current Ebola preparedness efforts. He works on multiple levels to prevent and treat tobacco addiction, prevent childhood obesity and improve vaccine coverage for Arkansans. His professional licensures include the Arkansas State Medical Board and the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases. He also holds certifications in Allergy and Immunology from the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and Infectious Diseases from the American Board of Pediatrics.

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WATCH: Interview with Springdale Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Dr. Jared Cleveland with Springdale Public Schools joins our one hour special to answer some questions from viewers and parents. Watch the full interview with Dr. Cleveland below.

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Hand Sanitizer Stations

Will be installed in every classroom. Students will use hand sanitizer every time they move from one area to another.

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Touchless Water Bottle Filling Stations

Will be installed throughout the School District. Water fountains will no longer be used.

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Face covering

Springdale Schools will provide Face coverings for all staff and students and allow up to $20 of reimbursement for teachers

We are installing hot water heaters in 7 of our schools:

Walker, Westwood, Parson Hills, Elmdale, Jones, Lee, Smith, Southwest, Central, and Springdale High School.

Every building in the Springdale School System will have hot water!

Disinfecting Surfaces

Sanitation and cleanliness is a high priority in the Springdale School District. Classrooms, buses, restrooms, and frequently touched surfaces (door knobs...) will be cleaned continuously throughout the school day. We have continued to purchase disinfectant sprays to quickly sanitize rooms between usage.

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We have a new registration system. All students (including students who were enrolled for the 2019-2020 school year) must have their information updated using this system. Click here to begin.