Today we received notice from the Broome County Health Department that another of our staff members in the 300 wing of the Leslie F. Distin Education Center has tested positive for the Coronavirus. They have been placed in quarantine. Due to privacy laws, information regarding individual identify cannot be released. We ask that you please respect their privacy.
As a result, quarantine requirements have impacted staffing levels in the 300 wing to the point where we have decided it best to shut down the 300 wing and to begin delivering remote education to students in the PALS and Oak Tree classes that occupy that wing. The shutdown, which will continue for two weeks, will also provide the opportunity to conduct a deep clearing of that area.
To summarize: Beginning tomorrow, Friday, Oct.16, teaching staff will report as usual to provide education in remote mode. Monitors and aides will not report.
As we have said more often than we care to recall, these are unusual and challenging times and we need your trust, cooperation and support more than ever before.
The health department has conducted its mandatory contact tracing and reports that there are no other individuals who have been exposed. As per state and federal guidance, we are working with county health officials and continue to monitor this situation. We will continue to provide updates as warranted.
The health and safety of our students, staff and school community continues to be our top priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of everyone in our district.
Thank you for your commitment to a safe and healthy learning and work environment