Vestal

Central School District

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Announcements

District posts Amended Reopening Plan...

Taking into consideration recent updates to CDC and NYSDOH guidelines and a recent student/parent and community survey, the District is moving forward with bringing students back four to five days a week. As communicated to our families and community, we have updated the District’s Reopening Plan as of April 2021.

Updated Guidance for End-of-Year Celebrations from NYS DOH...

The New York State Department of Health has provided updated interim guidance for end-of-the-academic year celebrations. This very detailed guidance is informed by the CDC's Guidance for Organizing Large Events and Gatherings. See the article in the News column on this page or click this line to access the full updated interim guidance.

Updates to NYS Department of Health Interim Guidance...

As of April 9, the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) updated its interim guidance for in-person instruction at Pre-K to Grade 12 schools during the COVID-19 public health emergency to correspond with earlier Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/Pre-K_to_Grade_12_Schools_MasterGuidance.pdf

Due to evidence that transmission risk ranges by student age, the CDC recommends that physical distancing requirements differ by grade level and community transmission risk. CDC has developed four levels of indicators and thresholds for community transmission of COVID-19.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html

For a summary of the updates, please see the full District News article.

Shared from the Broome County Health Department...

Pfzier is currently the only vaccine approved for children ages 16 - 17. The District was notified that the Broome County Health Department has a number of appointments now available on its website. Please follow this link for more information.

Notes from Health & Safety sub committee meeting published to School Reopening page

The District's Health & Safety sub committee discussed focus points, protocols and quarantine procedures regarding the Transition Plan. For more information, see the PowerPoint presentation from the meeting.

School Budget Planning and Annual School Board Election

The Vestal Central School District has begun planning for the 2021-22 school year budget. For information on the budget planning process, including the most current presentation to the School Board, please visit our Budget Information web page. In addition, the Prospective School Board Candidates information packet for eligible residents of the Vestal Central School District interested in participating in the 2021 Annual School Board Election is also available on this page or the Board of Education web page.

USDS extends Free Breakfast & Lunch meals to all students until September 30, 2021

You will still need to fill out the Free & Reduced lunch application, which can be found by clicking the Rock on Cafe logo under our Find It Fast section on the bottom of this web page. Once on the Rock on Cafe web page, click Free & Reduced Information, and look on the right of the page for a link to the application.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Polovchak, Vestal Food Service Supervisor, at 757-2201.

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District News

Information on Annual School Budget Vote & Election of Board Members

The Vestal Central School District Budget Vote and School Board Election is May 18, 2021. Whether you are planning to vote in person or apply for an Absentee Ballot, please see this article for important information...

District K - 12 Art Show is virtual

Enjoy student artwork from across the District during the K-12 District Art Show. Here is the link:

https://tinyurl.com/vestalartshow2021

Updated Guidance for End-of-Year Celebrations during the COVID-19 State of Emergency

The New York State Department of Health has provided updated interim guidance for school districts on end-of-academic-year celebrations that is very detailed and informed by the CDC's Guidance for Organizing Large Events and Gatherings.

Updates to NYS Department of Health Interim Guidance

The New York State Department of Health updated its interim guidance for in-person instruction at Pre-K through Grade 12 schools during the COVID-19 public health emergency to correspond with earlier Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance...

Vestal Music Department receives National recognition for Music Education!

For the fifth year in a row, Vestal Central School District has received national recognition as one of the Best Communities for Music Education!

Vaccine Status from Broome County Health Department

The District has received this statement on vaccine status from the Broome County Health Department and wanted to share this update.

All Vestal Students Can Receive Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals

All Breakfast and Lunch will be free for all students both in school and while learning at home. We will still need families to fill out the application for Free and Reduced Meals. Click the "MORE" link for more information and to access the Free and Reduced Meal application. Update! This program has been extended to the end of the 2020-21 school year by the USDA.

New York State of Health - Special Enrollment for Health Insurance Coverage
With the closure of many businesses across the state, many New Yorkers are at risk of losing their health insurance coverage as a result of COVID-19. Many are likely to be eligible for health insurance with financial assistance through New York State of Health due to loss of coverage/income, and a special enrollment period for people who are uninsured was opened last month.

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