Reopening

In consultation with the Essex County Health Department, Willsboro CSD will be following the NYSED Health and Safety Guide, until and unless updated or additional guidance or mandates are released from NYSED or other governing bodies (Governor’s Office or NYSDOH).

Vaccinations

Encouraged for all eligible faculty, staff, and students

Monitoring Community Transmission

WCS will rely on the Essex County Health Department to assist with this.

Wearing Masks

Masks are required to be worn inside
Masks are not required to be worn outside
Mask breaks will occur
Students may remove masks when eating breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria

Physical Distancing and Cohorting

Students will remain separated by 3-6ft whenever possible

Sports and Extracurricular Activities

Masks are required to be worn inside
Masks are not required to be worn outside
COVID testing may be required to participate

COVID Screening Testing to Promptly Identify Cases, Clusters, and Outbreaks

WCS will rely on the Essex County Health Department to assist with this.

Temperature and Questionnaire Screenings

There will not be a formal temperature or screening process. The act of arriving at school is the employee, student (or parent on behalf of the student) attesting that they are not sick and do not have COVID symptoms.

Good Handwashing and Respiratory Etiquette

Everyone is encouraged to wash their hands regularly
Everyone is encouraged to cover a cough and/or sneeze
Staying Home When Sick and Getting Tested
Employees and Students should not report to school if they are sick or are experiencing COVID related symptoms
Employees and Students should get tested if they are experiencing COVID related symptoms

Contact Tracing, in Combination with Isolation and Quarantine