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Hastings-on-Hudson School District COVID-19 Update Friday, March 13, 2020 - Students will not come to school Monday, March 16 & Tuesday, March 17

Posted on: March 13, 2020 - 5:09pm
This email is being sent to the mailing list for informational purposes as it represents an issue of potentially broad interest to the community.
 
 
 
March 13,2020
 
Dear Hastings Families,
 
This morning, more than 50 superintendents met with New York State Officials, a legislative representative, and State Education Department officials to discuss the public health concern that the COVID-19 coronavirus poses to our communities and our schools.  In this meeting, there was a collective concern for the safety of our students, staff, and our respective communities. We believe that some immediate action is necessary.  
 
On Monday, March 16th, The Hastings-on-Hudson schools are closed for a Superintendent’s Conference Day. All staff will report to their respective buildings. On Tuesday, March 17th, schools will be closed using an emergency closing day and no staff or students will be in attendance. This school closure will be consistent with the model of social distancing that has been recommended by the CDC and many medical professionals.  There are many unanswered questions for school districts at this time; both as they relate to the potential for the spread of COVID-19 within our schools, as well as other logistical implications.  
 
As a region, it is our expectation that we will obtain further guidance and action from New York State related to our questions and concerns during this temporary closure.  Based on the information available on Tuesday, the status of the school closing will be re-evaluated. It would be prudent for parents to prepare for extended school closure. Our teachers and staff have been preparing for this scenario over the past week. We will be sharing additional information related to the continuation of Special Education services, meetings and other important considerations as necessary in the event of a long term closure.
 
We understand the challenges and hardships that these decisions may pose to our school families.  Please trust that this is not an easy decision for any school district to make.
We remain committed to sharing any further developments as they are available.  During this critical time, our continued partnership and care for one another is essential to successfully navigate this challenge.
 
Warm regards,
 
Valerie Henning-Piedmonte
 

Latest Information from the CDC http://Coronavirus.gov

https://hastingsgov.org/coronavirus

COVID-19  – FAQ HOTLINE NUMBER AND BEE-LINE BUSES

 
For general inquiries from regarding COVID-19, the County is asking Westchester residents to dial 211.
In light of recent COVID-19 developments, Westchester County is taking steps to ensure all Bee-Line buses are sanitized daily.
 
 
the latest fact sheet about the coronavirus from the Westchester County Department of Health is posted below. Most people who have contracted the virus have mild symptoms with full recovery. Call 211 --county hotline number or 866-588 0195 (state hotline).
 
 
 
Hotline Phone Numbers 
People under self-quarantine or exposure to known cases, call (866) 588-0195 NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline (888) 364-3065 Westchester County COVID-19 Information Call 211 
 
Additional Resources 
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (CDC) Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (WHO) Westchester County Department of Health Website at www.westchestergov.com/health