Important announcement from Superintendent McDonald - 10/29/20

October 29, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

I am writing today because the District was notified by the Onondaga County Health Department that we have a student at Durgee Junior High School who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the county Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.

The student impacted was last in attendance on October 23 and is now in isolation. We can’t provide any additional information about this student due to confidentiality and privacy constraints. 

The county Health Department is in the beginning stages of its contact tracing and investigation. They will be contacting the 17 students who are required to quarantine. The quarantine is expected to end on November 6. The students impacted, who are part of our Buzz cohort, are expected to return to in-person instruction on November 10.

Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that families please keep an eye out for signs and symptoms as it takes 7 to 8 days after exposure. The District is taking precautions to protect the health and safety of its students and employees. We will continue to closely monitor this situation and communicate updates, if necessary.

At this time, the District has determined that there is no need to close Durgee Junior High School. The District’s custodial staff will continue its regular deep cleaning and sanitizing practices at the school.
  
We appreciate your support and understanding on this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. McDonald, Superintendent of Schools