COVID-19 Crisis Management Information Translate User Options REOPENING COVID DASHBOARD TECH SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH GCSD HOME Learning During COVID-19 The district opened for in-person instruction for all students on Sept. 7, 2021. As recommended by the CDC and the New York State Department of Education, we will institute a multi-layered prevention strategy which will include: indoor masking at all of our schools for students and staff masking on buses and during arrival and dismissal three-feet social distancing strict cleaning and disinfection protocols The topic icons link to all details of our 2021–22 reopening plan. Reopening 2021–22 Table of Contents Cafeteria & Meals Cleaning Communications Contact Tracing Disabilities or Other Health Care Needs Field Trips Hand-Washing & Respiratory Etiquette Homeschooling (Home Instruction) Illness, Quarantine & Isolation Instructional Model Masks Occupancy Limits Physical Distancing & Cohorting Recess & Physical Education Schedule School Closure School-Sponsored Sports & Extracurricular Activities Screening/Health Social-Emotional Supports Testing Transmission Level Designation Transportation Use Of Facilities by Outside Organizations Vaccination Ventilation Visitors COVID-19 Related Events Tuesday Capital Project Public Hearing 7:00 PM ThoughtExchange Nearly 300 families participated in our August 2021 ThoughtExchange, which asked, "What do you and your family need to feel supported, welcome, and safe at school in the upcoming year?" The results of that exchange will be available online soon. Responses are being used to finalize our plan. Guiding Documents NYSED Guidance http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/back-school/nysed-health-and-safety-guide-for-the-2021-2022-school-year.pdf CDC Guidance https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-guidance.html Commissioner Rosa's Memo http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/coronavirus/cdc-aap-guidance-school-opening-2021-22.pdf Questions or Feedback?Terms of UseBlackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.