BCSD 2020-21 Reopening Plan
The Bethlehem Central School District returned to school in September 2020 amid a global pandemic. To do so the district developed a Reopening Plan that reflects several months of work by school leaders, faculty and staff, public health experts, and listening to the ideas and feedback of families. The plan is designed with flexibility that will allow the district to adjust quickly as public health decisions and recommendations regarding COVID-19 continue to evolve.
- Updated travel information – March/April 2021
- Health Forms – Absence/Dismissal from School During COVID
- Travel and safety reminders
- Student COVID testing to begin Feb. 8 at BCHS
- Superintendent Q & A sessions – Q2
- Sample quarantine notice
- BCSD 2020-21 Reopening Plan
- Reopening Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Submit a question
Reopening news and updates
March 2021
- 18: Mar. 18: One positive COVID case
- 18: Updated Districtwide School Safety Plan with Pandemic Plan
- 12: Updated travel information – March/April 2021
- 11: A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
- 9: Mar. 9: One positive COVID case
- 8: Mar. 8: One positive COVID case
- 5: An important message for K-5 families regarding remote learning
- 5: Mar. 5: One positive COVID case
- 3: Mar. 3: Two positive COVID cases
February 2021
- 26: Feb. 26: Two positive COVID cases
- 25: Early dismissal on Friday, Mar. 12 for students
- 25: Feb. 25: Two positive COVID cases
- 24: Feb. 24: One positive COVID case
- 23: Feb. 23: One positive COVID case
- 22: Fall 2 sports sign-ups begin Tues., Feb. 23
- 22: Feb. 22: One positive COVID case
- 18: Student Wellness Survey scheduled for Feb. 24-25
- 18: BCSD Athletics livestreaming many winter contests
- 18: New requirements for BC students recovering from COVID-19
- 14: Feb. 14: One positive COVID case
- 12: A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe, Feb. 12
- 10: Travel and safety information for BC families
- 10: Sample Quarantine Notification
- 10: Feb. 10: Two positive COVID cases
- 9: Patroon 7 switching to remote Feb. 10-12
- 9: How you can support the BCHS Class of 2021
- 9: Feb. 9: One positive COVID case
- 9: Stage 700 announces 2021 Spring Musical
- 8: Feb. 8: One positive COVID case
- 8: Sports sign-up information for winter sports
- 7: Feb. 6-7: Three positive COVID cases, Mohawk 6 switching to remote
- 5: Update on snow days, delays
- 5: Superintendent Monroe hosts second quarter Q & A sessions
- 5: Student COVID testing to begin Feb. 8 at BCHS
- 5: Feb. 5: One new COVID case
- 5: COVID Testing Appointment Notification
- 4: BCHS student COVID testing begins Feb. 8
- 4: Feb. 4: Two new positive COVID cases
- 2: Feb. 2: One positive COVID case
- 1: Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Nine positive COVID cases
January 2021
- 31: An important update from Superintendent Jody Monroe
- 29: Jan. 28-29: Three positive COVID cases
- 28: Albany County DOH puts high risk sports on hold
- 27: Jan. 27: Three positive COVID cases
- 26: Link: Superintendent Q & A Session Weds. at 6:30p
- 26: Jan. 26: One positive COVID case
- 25: Important information about winter “higher-risk” sports
- 25: Jan. 23-25: Six positive COVID cases
- 22: Jan. 22: Four positive COVID cases
- 21: Health Forms – Absence/Dismissal from School During COVID
- 21: Jan. 21: Three positive COVID cases
- 20: Jan. 20: Four positive COVID cases
- 19: New BCMS Attendance Reporting Form
- 19: Jan. 16-19: Nine positive COVID cases
- 19: Spring 2021 Continuing Education
- 15: Jan. 15: Three positive COVID cases and new quarantine info
- 15: NEW BCHS Online Attendance Form
- 14: Jan. 14: Five positive COVID cases
- 14: CANCELLED: Jan. 26 PSAT & Virtual Day
- 14: Grades 6-12 set to resume in-person schedule on Jan. 19
- 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Onsite COVID Testing
- 13: Jan. 13: Seven positive COVID cases
- 13: Get started with student registration via Aspen
- 12: 2020-21 Kindergarten Registration begins Jan. 15
- 12: Jan. 12: Two positive COVID cases
- 11: Jan. 11: Three positive COVID cases
- 11: All BCSD employees eligible for COVID vaccine
- 10: Jan. 10: Four positive COVID cases
- 7: K-5 in-person instruction to resume Jan. 11
- 7: An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
- 6: Jan. 6: Three positive COVID cases
- 5: Important deadline and reminder for K-5 families
- 4: Jan. 4: Five confirmed COVID cases
- 2: All K-12 students remote thru Jan. 8
- 2: Jan. 1-2: Five positive COVID cases
December 2020
- Dec. 31: Two positive COVID cases
- Dec. 30: One positive COVID case
- Dec. 29: Two positive COVID cases
- COVID testing at school could begin in January
- Dec. 27: Three confirmed COVID cases
- Dec. 23: one COVID case reported at BCHS
- Dec. 22: Two positive COVID cases
- Dec. 21: Three positive COVID cases, one update
- Dec. 20: Three positive COVID cases
- Dec. 19: Five confirmed COVID cases
- Dec. 18: HS students share holiday message of thanks
- Dec. 17: K-5 students to switch to remote learning Dec. 21
- Dec. 17: Two positive COVID cases
- Dec. 16: Four new positive COVID cases
- Dec. 15: Two positive COVID cases
- Dec. 14: Five new COVID cases confirmed today
- Dec. 12: Three confirmed COVID cases
- Dec. 11: BCMS/BCHS to go remote through holiday break
- Dec. 10: Eagle and Glenmont to be remote Dec. 11
- Dec. 10: Positive COVID case at BCHS
- Dec. 9: Six new COVID cases reported districtwide
- Dec. 8: BCMS Patroon 7 remote Weds, Dec. 9 with new positive case
- Dec. 8: Patroon 6 to stay remote on Dec. 9
- Dec. 8: HS to resume in-person instruction Dec. 9
- Dec. 7: BCMS Patroon 6 to be remote Tuesday
- Dec. 7: Glenmont School community has positive COVID case
- Dec. 5: BCMS has confirmed COVID case
- Dec. 5: Positive COVID case at BCHS
- Dec. 4: BCHS to stay remote through Dec. 8
- Dec. 2: Positive COVID case at BCHS
- Dec. 4: Two positive COVID cases at BCHS
- Dec. 3: Two additional confirmed COVID cases
- Dec. 2: Positive COVID case at BCHS
- Dec. 1: Positive COVID case at BCHS
November 2020
- Nov. 27, 2020: BCHS to remain all virtual through Dec. 4 due to new COVID case
- Nov. 24, 2020: Important COVID updates; new case at BCHS
- Nov. 24, 2020: Thanksgiving and Holiday Travel Advisory
- Nov. 23, 2020: HS to be remote Nov. 24 due to new COVID case
- Nov. 22, 2020: BCMS Patroon 8 goes virtual
- Nov. 19, 2020: Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Eagle
- Nov. 18, 2020: New COVID case at BCHS
- Nov. 16, 2020: Find a COVID-19 testing site
- Nov. 15, 2020: Another confirmed case in BCHS community
- Nov. 13, 2020: Slingerlands has second confirmed COVID-19 case
- Nov. 12, 2020: BOU presents Coping During COVID
- Nov. 11, 2020: Positive COVID case at Slingerlands
- Nov. 6, 2020: New COVID-19 case linked to the HS
- Nov. 3, 2020: BCHS virtual student is ninth COVID case
- Nov. 2, 2020: Superintendent host first quarter Q & A sessions
October 2020
- Oct. 30, 2020: BCHS has another confirmed COVID-19 case
- Oct. 29, 2020: BCHS will stay remote through Nov. 6
- Oct. 26, 2020: BCHS fall sports suspended while school is remote
- Oct. 25, 2020: BCHS to transition to remote learning
- Oct. 23, 2020: Important BCHS COVID update
- Oct. 23, 2020: Important: NEW LOCATION for Oct. 24 ACT exams
- Oct. 23, 2020: Fifth COVID case confirmed at BCHS; contact tracing is underway
- Oct. 22, 2020: Fourth confirmed COVID case reported at BCHS; Superintendent issues important reminder
- Oct. 20, 2020: Third member of BCHS community tests positive for COVID
- Oct. 15, 2020: An important message about remote learning
- Oct. 15, 2020: Backpack Program now a Friday food pick-up
- Oct. 10, 2020: District notified of second COVID positive case
- Oct. 6, 2020: Updated return-to-school protocols
- Oct. 5, 2020: An important message about remote learning
- Oct. 5, 2020: Information for K-5 families about remote learning when a student is absent
September 2020
- Sept. 8, 2020: Chromebook reminders – Restart daily, run updates
- Sept. 8, 2020: Back to School: K-5 Device Login Instructions
- Sept. 8, 2020: Back to School: Daily COVID Screening
- Sept. 8. 2020: Back to School: Transportation
- Sept. 3, 2020: Back to School K-5: What to Expect
- Sept. 2, 2020: Mask Wear and Care Video
- Sept. 2, 2020: Travel reminders for staff, families
- Sept. 1, 2020: Superintendent welcomes staff to 2020-21 school year
August 2020
- August 29, 2020: Homeroom assignments and schedules now in Aspen
- August 26, 2020: Free and reduced meal application 2020-21
- August 25, 2020: Meals while students are online Sept. 9-11
- August 19, 2020: K-5 Remote Learning deadline extended to Aug. 21
- August 17, 2020: Important back-to-school survey for families K-6
- August 12, 2020: Revised K-5 Remote Learning Model
- August 12, 2020: Deadline for notification of Remote Learning is Aug. 15
- August 10, 2020: Reopening Q & A sessions continue
- August 10, 2020: Plan spotlight: Remote learning models K-12
- August 10, 2020: Plan spotlight: COVID testing and contact tracing
- August 7, 2020: Cuomo says NYS schools can open
- August 5, 2020: Families can choose Remote Learning only
July 2020
- July 31, 2020: 2020-21 Reopening Plan now available
- July 29, 2020: District outlines reopening plans for 2020-21
- July 24, 2020: Board to discuss reopening plans for 2020-21
- July 17, 2020: ESY Program Information
- July 16, 2020: Fall sports season on hold until September 21
- July 15, 2020: Guidance and timeline for a possible reopening
- June 15, 2020: Superintendent Monroe discusses reopening
