From the Superintendent
West Irondequoit CSD update from Aaron Johnson
March 1, 2022
Greetings,
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2nd), the indoor mask mandate for schools is lifting. Students, staff, and visitors will have the choice whether to wear a mask or face covering in school and on school buses. As I stated in my last letter on Sunday, this comes as a relief for some and, for others, may induce anxiety. For this to work and for all people to feel comfortable and safe in our schools, we must consider others around us. If someone chooses to mask, respect it. For those who don't, accept it. If you feel sick, stay home and get tested. Those guiding principles have not changed.
There are a few points to clarify based on NYSED guidance expected later today or Wednesday. These highlights were provided as advanced notice. They are:
- If a person tests positive for COVID-19 and is isolated, they may still return on days 6-10 but MUST mask when in school.
- If someone has a known exposure to COVID-19, they SHOULD mask while in school. That is, masking is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
- Mandatory testing for unvaccinated staff IS required.
Once received, we will inform you of the full NYSDOH update.
Finally, thanks to our pupil services and instructional leadership staff, West Irondequoit teachers have been provided with age-appropriate instructional resources to use Wednesday and later this week during morning meetings and class. These resources center on social awareness and respecting the right of others to choose. Please click THIS LINK to read the material and talking points you may choose to share at home with your child(ren). If you have any questions, please reach out to your child(ren)'s principal or school counselor.
Thank you again for your quick work to support our children. As we've become accustomed to, you never know what lies around the next corner. We can always rely on the goodwill and empathy of our school and community to carry us through whatever obstacles come our way.
Sincerely,
Aaron R. Johnson, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: public_info@westiron.monroe.edu
Website: westirondequoit.org
Location: 321 List Avenue, Irondequoit, NY, USA
Phone: 585-342-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestIrondequoitCSD
Twitter: @WestIrondequoit