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.
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Reopening planning news and updates
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 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
