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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information & Resources

Mar 23, 2020

BACK TO SCHOOL PLAN

To view the District’s most recent plan for the 2021-22 school year, click here.

 

POSITIVE CASE TRACKER

See a list of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported to the District here.

 

QUARANTINE & ISOLATION GUIDELINES

To view updated Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines, click here.

 

ARP PLAN

To view the District’s Federal Stimulus Plan, click here.

 

GUIDANCE UPDATE (JANUARY 17, 2022)

To view the latest guidance on contact tracing, quarantines and isolation, click here.

 

GUIDANCE FOR VACCINATED STUDENTS WHO SHOW SIGNS OF COVID-19

For guidance on vaccinated students who have signs or symptoms of COVID-19, click here.

STATE TRAVEL ADVISORY

K-12 COVID-19 Toolkit

Travel Guidance (2021-22)

IN-SCHOOL COVID-19 TESTING

COVID-19 Testing Protocols

Fact Sheet for Athletic Testing

BinaxNOW Test Fact Sheet

In-School Testing Consent Form

In-School Testing FAQ

COVID-19 VACCINATION

CDC’s FAQ Regarding the Vaccination

TRANSPORTATION

Rensselaer County Guidance (11/29/21)

 

Please check back on this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

We are centralizing all COVID-19 district updates on this page – as well as sharing general information about COVID-19 – and taking proactive measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

District administrators are communicating regularly about this ongoing situation and following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Rensselaer County Department of Health and the New York State Education Department. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

 

FOOD PANTRY

For information about food pantries in the Capital Region, click here.

 

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ACCESS

Our district buildings and facilities are closed to the public during the cancellation of classes.

ABOUT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that can lead to fever, coughing, trouble breathing and/or shortness of breath. While many of cases lead to mild symptoms, there can be life-threatening cases, especially among older adults and those who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. The new strand is a “novel” coronavirus that originated in China late in 2019.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO (PREVENTION)

There are currently no vaccines available to protect against this virus, but as with most illnesses and viruses, there are everyday measures you can take to prevent the spread.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are unavailable, use at least 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick and keep your child home when they are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Families are also encouraged to follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel information available here.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE COVID-19

If you or a family member begin showing symptoms of respiratory disease and suspect it may be COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Before going to your healthcare provider’s office, inform them that a case of COVID-19 is suspected, and follow their advice. Local health departments will contact schools if a suspected or known COVID-19 case is confirmed.

In addition, New York has established a Novel Coronavirus Hotline, which can provide additional information. Call 1-888-364-3065 with questions or concerns about travel and symptoms.

Please note that if anyone in your household is getting tested for COVID-19, any unvaccinated student should await the test results of the person being tested before returning to school. Due to the high degree of transmissibility of the Delta variant, the COVID-19 virus has been spreading throughout households that contain a family member who is positive.

 

COVID-19 RESOURCES

 

PARENT RESOURCES