Archive for September, 2020
You did not answer the question of why masks without air filters are allowed. Why are they not allowed? Is it distracting?
A. I am not sure what your question is… if you mean why are masks with ventilators not allowed, it is because of CDC guidelines. The CDC updated its guidance Aug. 7, urging the public to also avoid these masks: “Masks with exhalation valves or vents should NOT be worn to help prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading COVID-19 to others.”
Are phone notifications enabled for campus portal? If not, how can we get them enabled? If so, how do you turn them on?
A. Yes. You can find the directions here: https://www.shenet.org/shenendehowa-school-district-now-offers-text-messaging-notifications/
What the procedure when a teacher or student tests positive, like the case at Chango? Is the whole class required to get tested, are they directed to stay home, is the classroom immediately sanitized?
A. When the Saratoga Public Health Department informs the district that there is positive case, the district’s COVID Response Team meets to begin gathering all of the information for the health department to begin contact tracing protocols. This includes information like class lists, phone numbers, last date in school, seating charts, lunch information, recess information, […]
Message from Dr. L. Oliver Robinson about the first week of school and a few reminders and clarifications…
We would like to express our deep appreciation for the quality efforts of all employees, students and families to ensure a great start to the school year. In order for us to continue on this same path, we cannot become complacent. COVID-19 is still very much a reality. We must all remain diligent in school […]
The letter we received from the School nurses, indicated our children will be sent home “immediately” if they display certain illness symptoms. Runny nose or cough were among those symptoms listed. It further stated my child will be required to be seen by a medical professional and have a Covid-19 test performed before returning. It is fall, it is allergy season….an occasional cough and/or runny nose is not an acceptable reason to put a child (and parent) through all of this. I understand the DOH is requiring this however I hope the school is advocating for the children as the community is.
A. Unfortunately, we are getting conflicting information from the various public health agencies and are in the process of determining what exactly needs to be done.
Why does Shen refuse the ban the confederate flag being worn on campus? If Guilderland can, we should too.
A. We do. Our Code of Conduct does not list every single thing by name that is not allowed in school or on school grounds. The confederate flag would fall into this category. “Students shall not wear or display culturally (race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status) derogatory, offensive, or divisive symbols; or items that are vulgar, obscene, […]
I am new to Clifton park and not sure how things work around here my daughter will be going to 2nd grade !! And heard nothing but great things about the school ; but how do I get started with parent portal ??
A. It is done when you register your child for school.
Why were campus roads closed for one day?
A. We must close the roads for a 24-hour period each year to maintain private road status.
