COVID-19 Updates for the BCSD community
HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING
There is no longer a universal masking mandate. Masks are not required in any of our schools, district buildings, or on school buses. If a student or staff member wears a mask, whether by choice, expectation, or requirement, they will be allowed to do so. It is expected that each individual’s right to mask or not is free from stigmatization, bullying, or being made to feel uncomfortable.
The district no longer plans to post cases to the COVID-19 dashboard due to the reporting requirement of school districts to the NYSDOH being lifted. For all COVID-19 related updates visit our Health Services website.
If your child is symptomatic, do not send the child to school. If the child has or has had a fever in the last 24 hours the child must remain home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. Testing for symptomatic individuals is recommended but not required for return to school/work. Report all absences to the school attendance office.
At-home test kits are available at any school building for your convenience.
Please note, effective May 10, 2024, the district will follow the updated return to work and school guidelines for respiratory infections including: COVID-19, influenza, and RSV outlined below based on best practice recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Following a positive COVID-19 test, there will no longer be the requirement to isolate for days 0-5 prior to returning to work and school.
Returning to work and school can occur when, both of the following are true:
Symptoms are improving overall, and
Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
NYSDOH NYSED Joint Letter Precautions Winter 2022-23.pdf2022-23-school-year-covid-19-school-faqs-for-parents-caregivers_8-22-22.pdf
Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians have a role in supporting learning while schools are closed. The tips and tools offered here identify actions that you can take to help promote virtual learning.
Students
During the school closure students should attend virtual lessons daily. Even though students are digital natives, being an active learner through virtual learning may take a little. Tips are offered here to help you get started and stay on track.
Check here for the most recent updates from the Governor's Office
The CDC is the nations health protection agency. Check here for National Coronavirus information
Contact Information
Superintendents Office 315-638-6043 C.W. Baker 315-638-6000
Transportation Office 315-638-6097 Durgee 315-638-6086
Food Services 315-638-6063 Ray 315-638-6015
Special Education 315-638-4500 Palmer 315-638-6127
Elden 315-638-6118
Van Buren 315-638-6121
Reynolds 315-638-6124
McNamara 315-638-6130