COVID-19 cases in our District for November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We were notified that we have multiple positive cases of COVID-19 in our District. The new cases involve one student at C.W. Baker High School, two students at Durgee Junior High School, and one student at Palmer Elementary School. In each of these cases, the Onondaga County Health Department determined that there are no required quarantines due to in-school exposure.

• One remote learner at Baker High School
• One student at Durgee Junior High School last in attendance November 13th
• One remote learner at Durgee Junior High School
• One student at Palmer Elementary School last in attendance November 13th

I would also like to update you on the Onondaga County Health Department’s quarantine determinations resulting from the required asymptomatic testing that took place last week at Baker High School.  The two impacted students at Baker High were last in attendance on November 20th. The Onondaga County Health Department will be contacting the 48 students and 2 staff members who are required to quarantine. The quarantine is expected to end on December 4th, with a return to school on December 10th as scheduled for the Buzz cohort.

As you know, we cannot provide any additional information about these cases due to confidentiality and privacy constraints. At this time, the District has determined that there is no need to cancel in-person instruction at the impacted schools. The District’s custodial staff will continue its regular deep cleaning and sanitizing practices in our buildings and on our school buses.

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.

As always, we appreciate your support and understanding on this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.
Sincerely,
 
Joseph M. DeBarbieri, Acting Superintendent of Schools