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he Locust Valley Central website. School District is preparAdditional staff training days being to open for a school fore the school year begins will allow year that will be like no other we for teachers to become more familiar have ever experienced. We are and comfortable with the changes in excited to see students and staff their usual practices. From technolin the buildings again after the ogy to safety precautions, the staff long absence because of Covid-19. will be provided with the information We have spent months preparing and tools needed to create the saffor the 2020-21 school year to est learning environment possible. ensure that we are providing the Students will be supported whether safest environment possible while they are in the classrooms or learning also allowing every student to remotely. receive the stellar education that Our primary goal is the health Dr. Kenneth Graham and safety of every student and staff the Locust Valley community is accustomed to. member. We sincerely hope that the Decisions regarding school low infection rate that New York is reopening plans were made following guidecurrently experiencing continues to drop, allowlines from New York state, the Department of ing us to resume our normal activities at some Health and medical professionals. The district’s point during this school year. We want nothing Reopening Task Force convened in June with more than to watch our athletes compete, our subcommittees focusing on instruction, athletclub members participate in enriching activities ics and extracurriculars, mental health, health and our special events to take place, welcomservices and special services, community access ing community members into our schools for and facilities and transportation. performances and other events. Most of all, Additionally, responses to community and we want the entire student population to be staff surveys provided information regarding the together, learning from our school buildings and engaging in the social interactions that we know concerns, needs and intentions of our stakeare missed and so important. holders. Virtual community forums were held We wish the entire community good health for all parents/guardians and staff members and best wishes for a safe and successful school to share details of the reopening plans and to year. answer questions. Many questions we received were compiled into a comprehensive Q&A and posted on the website to help others who may have the same questions. Reopening plans were Superintendent of Schools also presented at Board of Education meetings in July and August and posted on the district
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