COVID-19 case at Van Buren Elementary School 11/11/20
November 11, 2020Dear parents and guardians,
The District was notified that we have a student at Van Buren Elementary School 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 student impacted was last in attendance on November 6 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 9 students and 2 staff members who are required to quarantine. The quarantine is expected to end on November 20, with a return to school on November 24 as scheduled for the HIVE cohort.
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
