Important announcement from Superintendent McDonald - 11/4/20
November 4, 2020Dear parents and guardians,
The District was notified that we have a staff member in our Transportation Department who has tested positive for COVID-19. District officials in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department immediately began its investigation, which is ongoing.
The staff member impacted was last in attendance on October 30 and is now in isolation. We can’t provide any additional information about this person 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 31 students and 9 staff members who are required to quarantine. The end date of the quarantine is dependent upon the date each student or staff member was last in contact with the individual who tested positive.
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.
The District’s custodial staff will continue its regular deep cleaning and sanitizing practices in our buildings and on our school buses.
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
