GAHANNA, OH (WCMH) – In what’s being called an overabundance of caution, a Central Ohio school shut its doors Wednesday. Though no coronavirus cases have been linked to Goshen Lane Elementary, the school cancelled classes so the building could be thoroughly cleaned.

Maria Williams worked from home Wednesday so she could watch her children during the day. The first, third and fifth grade students all attend Goshen Lane.

“I can work from home, I’m really lucky. But I know there’s a lot of parents that can’t and that’s got to be really hard and really frustrating when you wake up in the morning and all of a sudden school’s closed,” Williams said.

In a letter to families, Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools said a parent mentioned in a Tuesday evening PTO meeting her husband may have been exposed to COVID-19. She later retracted her comment when asked by district staff.

Superintendent Steve Bennett released a statement saying, “Although we believe there is no cause for continuing concern, these kinds of statements cannot be taken lightly. As such, we are guided in our decision-making by our commitment to keep our students, staff and our school community safe and healthy.”

The district declined to answer further questions.

Williams explained she appreciates the district’s concern for students, but also thinks it’s an overreaction and plans to remind her children to use basic hygiene.

“I’ve stressed to them the importance of washing their hands and coughing into your elbow… and we’ve watched videos about the fact — when you sneeze and cough, how far your droplets can carry,” she said.

No other Gahanna Jefferson schools were cancelled. Classes are expected to resume at Goshen Lane Elementary on Thursday.