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Reminder for Parents and Guardians Regarding Students who are Sick
Sept. 25, 2020
To All Parents and Guardians:
As we wrap up another successful week of school, I would like to thank you for your cooperation and support during this back-to-school transition and for helping all of us, as a BOCES community, adjust to the new protocols designed to keep us healthy. It is wonderful to have school back in session and I have been impressed with how well students are following the new safety protocols!
I am writing today to remind you about our procedures regarding students who are sick.
When a student is sick at school, a nurse will conduct an assessment of that child to determine if they have possible symptoms of COVID-19. If that possibility is confirmed, the student will be isolated from other students and staff until you or another parent or guardian can pick them up from school. It is essential that your child is picked up immediately for their own safety and the safety of others.
Based on recommendations from the New York State Department of Health, students who are sent home with possible symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to return to school unless they have two pieces of documentation:
We appreciate your understanding on this matter and encourage you to reach out to your school or program administrator if you have any questions or concerns.
Please remember that it is important for you, as parents and guardians, to make sure your child does not go to school when they are sick, especially if they have a temperature of 100.0°F or greater. If you have any doubts, please consult with a medical professional. For more information about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, you can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov or check a short video on the OCM BOCES Parent Resources page.
Thank you again for your support and understanding. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Colleen Viggiano
Deputy Superintendent
OCM BOCES
July 31, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members:
We are looking forward to having the opportunity to greet students as we begin the 2020-2021 school year in September. While it has been a difficult year for our local, national and global communities addressing the challenges of COVID-19, we are determined to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students.
Having the opportunity to come together and support students during this challenging time is our priority at OCM BOCES. This 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan outlines the processes and strategies we will have in place to support a safe, equitable quality learning environment for all students and staff. I am very happy to share with you that our facilities at OCM BOCES support in-person instruction for all students in our K-12 programs, five days a week, while still following state and federal social distancing guidelines.
Our OCM BOCES plan incorporates guidance from the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department. It seeks to ensure best practices for preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. It addresses our students’ educational needs under three models of instruction: in-person, remote, and a hybrid of the two. It assures our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds successfully meet the New York State Learning Standards, but it also focuses on other essential needs for our children, including their social-emotional wellness, nutrition, and access to technology.
I would like to thank our administrative leaders, staff members, parents, guardians, students and members of the community who shared their input about reopening with OCM BOCES and the 23 component districts we serve. I would also like to thank the large and dedicated OCM BOCES team who worked directly on this document so we could share it with you today.
In these last few weeks before the start of the 2020-2021 school year, we will be continuing to implement the plans outlined in this document. We will be moving furniture, posting signs, training staff, preparing lessons, cleaning surfaces, and communicating with our families and other stakeholders about new procedures so we can all kick off the year as smoothly as possible.
Together, we can successfully support the educational needs of our students in Central New York while still making progress, as a local and global community, to defeat this pandemic.
Sincerely,
Colleen Viggiano
Deputy Superintendent
OCM BOCES
Sept. 25, 2020
To All Parents and Guardians:
As we wrap up another successful week of school, I would like to thank you for your cooperation and support during this back-to-school transition and for helping all of us, as a BOCES community, adjust to the new protocols designed to keep us healthy. It is wonderful to have school back in session and I have been impressed with how well students are following the new safety protocols!
I am writing today to remind you about our procedures regarding students who are sick.
When a student is sick at school, a nurse will conduct an assessment of that child to determine if they have possible symptoms of COVID-19. If that possibility is confirmed, the student will be isolated from other students and staff until you or another parent or guardian can pick them up from school. It is essential that your child is picked up immediately for their own safety and the safety of others.
Based on recommendations from the New York State Department of Health, students who are sent home with possible symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to return to school unless they have two pieces of documentation:
- A note from their doctor
- Evidence of a negative COVID-19 test
We appreciate your understanding on this matter and encourage you to reach out to your school or program administrator if you have any questions or concerns.
Please remember that it is important for you, as parents and guardians, to make sure your child does not go to school when they are sick, especially if they have a temperature of 100.0°F or greater. If you have any doubts, please consult with a medical professional. For more information about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, you can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov or check a short video on the OCM BOCES Parent Resources page.
Thank you again for your support and understanding. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Colleen Viggiano
Deputy Superintendent
OCM BOCES
July 31, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members:
We are looking forward to having the opportunity to greet students as we begin the 2020-2021 school year in September. While it has been a difficult year for our local, national and global communities addressing the challenges of COVID-19, we are determined to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students.
Having the opportunity to come together and support students during this challenging time is our priority at OCM BOCES. This 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan outlines the processes and strategies we will have in place to support a safe, equitable quality learning environment for all students and staff. I am very happy to share with you that our facilities at OCM BOCES support in-person instruction for all students in our K-12 programs, five days a week, while still following state and federal social distancing guidelines.
Our OCM BOCES plan incorporates guidance from the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department. It seeks to ensure best practices for preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. It addresses our students’ educational needs under three models of instruction: in-person, remote, and a hybrid of the two. It assures our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds successfully meet the New York State Learning Standards, but it also focuses on other essential needs for our children, including their social-emotional wellness, nutrition, and access to technology.
I would like to thank our administrative leaders, staff members, parents, guardians, students and members of the community who shared their input about reopening with OCM BOCES and the 23 component districts we serve. I would also like to thank the large and dedicated OCM BOCES team who worked directly on this document so we could share it with you today.
In these last few weeks before the start of the 2020-2021 school year, we will be continuing to implement the plans outlined in this document. We will be moving furniture, posting signs, training staff, preparing lessons, cleaning surfaces, and communicating with our families and other stakeholders about new procedures so we can all kick off the year as smoothly as possible.
Together, we can successfully support the educational needs of our students in Central New York while still making progress, as a local and global community, to defeat this pandemic.
Sincerely,
Colleen Viggiano
Deputy Superintendent
OCM BOCES
