Dear Port Jervis Learning Community,
This morning, November 4, 2020, a staff member assigned to Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School reported a positive COVID-19 test result. As previously communicated, a staff member at Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School and Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School also reported positive COVID-19 results on Monday, November 2, 2020.
Due to the high number of faculty and staff who have been mandated to quarantine at both Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School and Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School, we have made a determination to pivot our schools to remote learning (Phase I of our Instructional Plan) through Friday, November 6, 2020. The data, updates on testing and consultation with the Department of Health will determine if this phase of remote learning will continue beyond Friday. An announcement will be made on Friday providing all with the plan moving forward. Please note that we will continue to follow a synchronous instructional model during this period of remote instruction and follow our meal distribution plan.
Since the start of the school year we have been thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting our buildings and will continue to do so daily. In addition, the requirement to wear a mask throughout the day, social distancing and proper hygiene helps to minimize the spread of the virus to others. We will continue to take precautions, including social distancing, wearing of masks, and diligently disinfecting our buildings per Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines to lower the risk for COVID-19 as much as possible and allow our students to attend school in-person safely. Please continue to do your part at home and in the community as well.
Sincerely,
Mike Rydell
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