Here are several key informational documents and answers to common questions pertaining to re-opening of school this Fall. Included in this section are links to the Erie County Department of Health's Fall updated guidance for P-12 Schools and Higher Education.
Our three Remote Parent Meetings have been recorded and are available to watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnvgA6gFsKw
What is the District's Plan for Instruction?
For an overview of what to expect this Fall, please see the District's reopening plan HERE.
Pages 26-36 provide information about the District's instructional plan. See those pages HERE.
How can I track Covid-19 testing results data for NYS schools?
New York State has developed a Covid-19 dashboard with that information. You can view it HERE.
Have there been updates in the Erie County Department of Health's Questions and Answers regarding Covid-19 guidance to school districts?
Updated Fall 2020 Yes, the updated guidance issued in late September can be viewed HERE.
What if a student or staff member has Covid-19 symptoms or a positive Covid-19 test?
Updated Fall 2020 The Erie County Department of Health has issued THIS GUIDANCE and THIS CHART for such scenarios.
What is the plan for Covid-19 testing?
School districts do not test students or staff.
The Erie County Department of Health conducts specimen collection sites. If an individual wants to get tested, they can call 716-858-2929 to schedule.
Also, Covid-19 testing information throughout Erie County is available HERE.
What if someone exhibits Covid-19 symptoms at school?
Updated Fall 2020 The Erie County Health Department has provided THIS CHART which outlines the protocol for symptomatic staff or students.
What if someone tests positive?
Updated Fall 2020 The Erie County Department of Health has developed this flow chart to illustrate the sequence of events if someone tests positive and must quarantine. See it HERE.
What is the plan for contact tracing?
School districts do not conduct contact tracing.
The school district’s role is to help identify close contacts for contact tracers at the Erie County Department of Health, which is responsible for contact tracing.
The District will work with the DOH contact tracers to provide information for them to assess close contacts. In addition, Lake Shore will begin a new visitor management system this fall which scans the licenses of all building visitors. This will provide a record of who was in the building, when, and how to reach them.
A key factor in determining close contact is if a person has been less than six feet from a confirmed case for more than 10 continuous minutes. Those individuals would be contacted by the Department of Health contact tracers.
How can I help keep my child safe?
Social distancing, face coverings and hand washing are key precautionary steps that provide multiple layers of protection at school and in other public places.
Also, your child should not come to school if they have the symptoms listed on this chart. If they have these symptoms, keep your child at home. If they have these symptoms at school, they will be sent to the nurse and be isolated. You will be called to pick them up from school and take them home.
OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
Covid-19 Travel Advisory Information
Daily Health Screening Questionnaire ONLINE for STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES
Daily Health Screening Questionnaire PRINTABLE HARD COPY FOR STUDENTS
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your child's school or appropriate department:
High School 926-2308
Middle School 926-2400
AJ Schmidt 926-2350
JT Waugh 926-2370
Highland 926-2460
W.T. Hoag 926-2480
Transportation 926-2240
Athletics 926-2260
Food Service 926-2291
District Office 926-2202
