Per NYS guidance, schools must ensure that students and staff are protected by requiring social distancing of six feet OR barriers OR face coverings. Monroe One will be requiring face masks/coverings and will encourage physical distancing when possible. 

The following information is provided by the Monroe County Department of Public Health to serve as an informational tool only to support families, schools and health care providers during the reopening of local schools in accordance with New York State guidelines.

Cloth face coverings that cover both the nose and mouth are required. At this time, the MCDPH is recommending cloth masks for most situations. MCDPH is not recommending neck gaitors, bandanas, or scarves. Face shields worn without other appropriate face coverings are not an acceptable alternative. Some staff members will need additional personal protective equipment (PPE) at times. Please consult with your school’s medical director or nurse.

In addition to this guidance, masks with an exhalation valve/vent will also not be an acceptable face covering for Monroe One students and staff.

The following information is provided by the Monroe County Department of Public Health to serve as an informational tool only to support families, schools and health care providers during the reopening of local schools in accordance with New York State guidelines.

MCDPH recommends all students wear a mask to protect other students, faculty and staff. Exemptions can be granted by primary care physicians, but only for rare, pre-existing conditions. If your child is having difficulty wearing a mask, consult with your primary care physician regarding techniques that will help your child adapt to a mask. 

The following information is provided by the Monroe County Department of Public Health to serve as an informational tool only to support families, schools and health care providers during the reopening of local schools in accordance with New York State guidelines.

The school district will alert families, faculty and staff and the MCDPH will issue a media advisory to the general public. Individuals who were exposed to a lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case will receive a phone call from the MCDPH Contact Tracing Team and will receive further instructions at that time.

The following information is provided by the Monroe County Department of Public Health to serve as an informational tool only to support families, schools and health care providers during the reopening of local schools in accordance with New York State guidelines.

With support from MCDPH, your school will provide instructions. MCDPH will likely recommend your school close the classroom for at least 24 hours. Being in the same classroom does not necessarily mean your student was exposed to COVID-19, so you might not get a call from our Contact Tracing Team. If you are worried, you should discuss your concerns with your primary care physician. If you do not have a PCP, contact the COVID-19 Hotline at (585) 753-5555.

The following information is provided by the Monroe County Department of Public Health to serve as an informational tool only to support families, schools and health care providers during the reopening of local schools in accordance with New York State guidelines.

The school will develop and implement an immediate action plan with support from the MCDPH. This could include closing a classroom, school building or district for 24 hours. The school will communicate its plan to its families, faculty and staff. MCDPH will begin contact tracing.

The following information is provided by the Monroe County Department of Public Health to serve as an informational tool only to support families, schools and health care providers during the reopening of local schools in accordance with New York State guidelines.

The student should immediately be separated from other students. The student’s family will need to arrange pickup of the student and will be directed to consult with their health care provider.

In-person instruction

The following programs will have students attending class in-person five days a week:

• Bird-Morgan grades K-8
• eSTART grades 9-12
• O’Connor Academy grades 9-12
• Transition Programming: TOUR, SEARCH and SELF.

Hybrid

Model A: 

this hybrid model will have students attend in-person instruction four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Remote instruction will be provided on Wednesdays through synchronous and asynchronous teacher directed learning activities. Related Services will be prioritized to occur during in-person instruction days.

Model B: 

this hybrid model will divide students into two groupings. Each grouping will attend in-person two days per week (i.e. Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday) and will participate in remote learning on the opposing three days throughout the week. Related Services will be prioritized to occur during in-person instruction days, however, some services may be scheduled to occur remotely based on individual student needs/schedules.

Transition Programming

• LIFE 101 - Model A
• LIFE 201 - Model B

Creekside

• Elementary students - Model A
• Secondary and Transition students - Model B
  
  

Specific schedules for each student are currently being developed and will be sent home as soon as possible.

In collaboration with a students district of residence, a full-time remote option will be available to any student enrolled in a Monroe One BOCES special education program that is unable to return to school due to medical reasons or general discomfort.

This option will provide daily instruction in an online format aligned to New York State Learning Standards and a student's individualized IEP goals.

This option will require some level of at home support and is best suited for self-directed learners. Students participating in this model will be re-assessed at each quarter for a potential return to in-person instruction.

If a parent intends to choose this option, they should inform their child's program principal and district of residence CSE Office as soon as possible. 

We ask families to commit to their chosen method of instruction for a marking period of ten weeks.

Transportation will still operate in a traditional manner when it comes to picking up and transporting your student. However, every driver, aide and student, who is medically able to do so, is required to wear a mask while entering the bus, riding the bus and exiting the bus. Students will be spaced out as much as possible and will be asked to sit near siblings and others who live in their household.