Question 1

When are plans to reopen schools due in New York?

Accepted Answer

Reopening plans are due by July 31, 2020, although there is an option for schools to apply for an extension if need be.

Question 2

When are schools reopening in New York?

Accepted Answer

School officials also need to submit a reopening plan with the NYS Department of Health and the NYS Department of Education. Charter schools authorized by SUNY need to submit their reopening plans with the NYS Department of Health and SUNY. Reopening plans are due by July 31, 2020, although there is an option for schools to apply for an extension if need be.

Question 3

Are schools in New York going to reopen in the fall?

Accepted Answer

This week the NYS Department of Health issued a set of guidelines for schools that serve children from grades kindergarten through 12. The guidelines are aimed at informing school leaders as to how to conduct in-person instruction, while trying to protect all members of the school community from COVID-19. In order reopen in-person instruction, officials of every school district and private school need to submit documentation indicating that they understand and will comply with the guidelines. School officials also need to submit a reopening plan with the NYS Department of Health and the NYS Department of Education. Charter schools authorized by SUNY need to submit their reopening plans with the NYS Department of Health and SUNY. Reopening plans are due by July 31, 2020, although there is an option for schools to apply for an extension if need be.

Question 4

What are the guidelines for reopening schools in New York?

Accepted Answer

This week the NYS Department of Health issued a set of guidelines for schools that serve children from grades kindergarten through 12. The guidelines are aimed at informing school leaders as to how to conduct in-person instruction, while trying to protect all members of the school community from COVID-19. In order reopen in-person instruction, officials of every school district and private school need to submit documentation indicating that they understand and will comply with the guidelines.The guidelines are broken down into People, Places, and Processes categories.

Question 5

Will schools in New York take temperatures?

Accepted Answer

All members of the school community coming into school facilities need to have their temperatures checked daily, optimally in their homes. If temperature checks occur at school, screeners need to have personal protective equipment. Schools cannot record specific temperature data but can keep records of who was screened when and where. Students will not be permitted to enter school facilities if they have had a temperature of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 14 days.

Question 6

Will teachers in New York have to wear masks at school?

Accepted Answer

Students can bring their own face covering (homemade, surgical, etc.), but bringing their own cannot be required; if they do not have their own, school administrators must provide it. In addition, there must be enough face masks for faculty and staff.

Question 7

Will students in New York have to wear masks at school?

Accepted Answer

Students can bring their own face covering (homemade, surgical, etc.), but bringing their own cannot be required; if they do not have their own, school administrators must provide it. In addition, there must be enough face masks for faculty and staff.

Question 8

How often will schools in New York be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Custodial staff will take charge of facility disinfection practices. All surfaces should be cleaned daily at a minimum; areas that are frequently touched will need to be cleaned more.

Question 9

How will the schools reopen in New York?

Accepted Answer

Procedures need to be implemented for how and where sick students will be isolated while awaiting pick-up by a parent or guardian. Schools must have protocols to assist with contract tracing in the event of COVID-19 cases. Officials are permitted to modify operations to help stop a local COVID-19 outbreak. This action is best done before being mandated by the State. In this instance, school officials need to maintain metrics of those who become ill, to help identify local spread. Schools need to notify local and State Departments of Health if school officials learn of any COVID-19 cases within their school community.

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