Covid Guidelines

Updated NJ Dept. Of Health COVID-19 Guidance

As you may be aware, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has updated the COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations K-12 Schools on September 2nd. Based on that guidance, please see the following information for BBES:

● Masking remains optional for all students. Students needing a mask may see the school nurse.

● Students are required to report any positive COVID-19 test to the school nurse and follow the updated regulations:

○ For those individuals who test positive, regardless of vaccination status should stay at home for at least 5 full days after symptom onset or after the positive test.

Individuals who have no symptoms, or symptoms are resolving after 5 days and are fever-free for 24 hours, can return to school and wear a mask for an additional 5 days.

● Students who are absent from school due to a positive COVID-19 test result will be provided with synchronous instruction via Google Meet.

● BBES will continue to work with the Department of Education, the Department of Health and other stakeholders to provide updated guidance as needed.