COVID-19 Archive
REOPENING NEWMEADOW – UPDATES & INFORMATION
We are continuing to work on developing a reopening plan that meets the requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department, NYS Department of Health and NYS Office of Child and Family Services as well as our own requirements for a safe and healthy school environment. This is an extremely fluid process. Newmeadow will work to provide updates regularly as new guidance and regs come out over the coming weeks. While many questions are still unknown, Newmeadow will address questions as answers become available.
Reopening Plan for Newmeadow
There are a substantial number of details that we must attend to in creating our plan. Our plan will be posted on this page no later than 8/7/2020 and will comply with all of the state-based requirements. From there, we will continue to work on improving our plan and making any adjustments necessary as we receive updates/clarification form the state.
Guidance from the Governor-7/13/2020
Governor Cuomo announced the formula he will use to make a final decision on the reopening of schools for New York State.
Formula
* SCHOOLS OPEN- The daily infection rate of 5% or less over 14 days
* SCHOOLS CLOSE- Regional infection rate is greater that 9% based on a 7-day average after August 1
Final Decision
* Expected to be made during the week of August 1-7.
Guidance from New York State Education Department-7/16/2020
NYSED released guidance to help schools as they plan to reopen. All schools are required to submit a reopening plan that includes in-person, remote and hybrid model of instruction via the NYSED portal no later than 7/31/2020.
This guidance can be found at http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/reopening-schools/nys-p12-school-reopening-guidance.pdf.
Guidance from New York State Department of Health
8/26/2020
Interim Guidance for In-person Instruction at Pre-k to Grade 12 Schools During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency was released.
This guidance can be found at https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Pre-K_to_Grade_12_Schools_MasterGuidance.pdf
6/26/2020
Interim Guidance for Child Care and Day Camp Programs During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency was released.
The guidance can be found at https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/news/2020/COVID-2020Jun26-Day-Camp-Detailed-Guidelines.pdf.
Previous Postings
Summer Services 2020
6/30/2020
6/5/2020
5/15/2020
5/4/2020
4/17/2020
4/8/2020
3/19/2020
3/14/2020
Other Links
The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall (from the CDC)
Autism Little Learners – COVID-19 School Stories
Going Back to School – COVID-19 Story by Stephanie Laraway, BCBA
PARENT INFORMATION
Clifton Park Families
Fort Edward Families
Share Facts About COVID-19
10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home
Number Assignments
SURVEYS
Reopening Instructional Choice Form
Parent/Guardian Return to School Survey
Employee Return to School Survey
FORMS
Health Screening Attestation
Hand washing and hand sanitizing
REOPENING PRESENTATION FOR STAFF
REOPENING PLAN PRESENTATION FOR FAMILIES
Newmeadow families are invited to join us for a presentation highlighting the re-opening plan. Please join us at one of the three meetings below.