BCSD 2020-21 Reopening Plan
The Bethlehem Central School District is preparing to begin a new school year that will be unlike any other. These unprecedented circumstances require us to reinforce a commitment to health and safety, redesign teaching and learning, and think strategically about how we support a safe and successful school year for students, staff and families.
On July 31, the district submitted a reopening plan to New York State. The plan reflects several months of work by school leaders, faculty and staff, public health experts, and listening to the ideas and feedback of families to ensure there is a comprehensive re-entry path that supports the district’s mission. It is designed with flexibility that will allow the district to adjust quickly as public health decisions and recommendations regarding COVID-19 continue to evolve.
- BCSD 2020-21 Proposed Reopening Plan
- Reopening Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 2020-21 reopening schedule
- Parent Q & A sessions
- Submit a question
Reopening planning news and updates
- 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
