The Regular Meeting of the Northern Cambria School Board for November 16th will be held in the EMS Auditorium and Streamed live on Youtube at 6pm.
Click here to view the meeting.
Updated Mask Mandate Information effective 11/12/2021
The reason for the posting is to inform parents, guardians, and students of the most recent events surrounding the Commonwealth Court’s decision to overturn the PA Department of Health mask mandate, and the plan for students returning to school Monday.
After consultation with Mr. Jubas the district solicitor, it is our understanding that because the governor is appealing the decision to the state supreme court, an automatic “stay” is in effect until the supreme court rules. Therefore, we are still under an obligation to adhere to the current mask mandate. Additional information will be forwarded as it becomes available.
Thank you.
Bob rocco
Supt. NCSD
10/10/2021
As a reminder to students, parents, and staff, there is no school November 11th and 12th.
The Northern Cambria Committee of the Whole Meeting for November 2nd was held in the EMS Auditorium and Streamed live on Youtube at 6pm.
Click here to view the meeting.
PRE-K REGISTRATION STILL OPEN, CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!
MASK MANDATE PROCEDURES
Parents, Guardians, and Students,
The mask mandate is a polarizing topic and has many people divided on what is right and what is best for schools. The amount of information is extensive, some more legitimate than others, but nonetheless, it is there. Some will be in support of the mask mandate while others will not. As a school official, I (and the school board) have to weigh the pros and cons of the situation and try to do what is in the interest of the safety of all. The mask mandate is an order from the Department of Health, and as a public school we are to follow the mandate. In addition, after weighing the facts and many long discussions, the Northern Cambria School Board has voted to follow the mandate in the hopes it will keep all students in school, in a face to face learning situation, and allow our students to experience sports and activities. If a student is quarantined, the district will offer synchronous or asynchronous learning to those students. PLEASE take a few moments to read the information below involving how the mandate will affect students and give parents some direction. Please feel free to call your child’s school office if you have any questions,
Starting on Monday, September 27th, 2021, as per updated information from the PA Dept of education concerning masking requirements, the NCSD Board has decided on the following Covid procedures:
Governor Wolf and Mask mandates:
Per Governor Wolf, exemption forms created by school districts are not permitted. Only medical exemptions with 504’s are permitted. Per DOH guidelines, masks are mandatory if 6 ft. distancing cannot be achieved. NO masks are needed during physical activity such as gym class or recess outdoors. If a positive case arises, only the positive student and unmasked students will be quarantined. If the other students are properly wearing their masks they will not be sent home. Some quarantining may need to be done if sitting closer than 3 feet in the cafeteria. If a student is vaccinated they will not be quarantined, but will be asked to wear a mask for 14 days and show proof of vaccination to the school nurse.
The board agreed that masks will need to be mandatory due to Governor Wolf’s orders and that medical exemptions along with a 504 plan will be the only exemption when social distancing is not met.
COVID PROTOCOL:
-
Quarantining: Positive students will be sent home and quarantined, close contact students will not be quarantined if wearing a mask. If a student is vaccinated they will not have to be quarantined. They will be required to wear a mask for 14 days and show proof of vaccinations. Parents will be notified that they were in close proximity to a positive student and to watch for symptoms. If exhibiting symptoms that student will be sent home and parents can take the student to be tested or can return when symptoms subside.
-
All students riding the buses are required to wear masks when being transported to and from school. Buses are one of the most likely places for exposure.
-
When students are eating in the cafeteria, they should put their mask back on when they finish eating in order to reduce the possibility of being quarantined due to close contact.
-
Nurses will continue to report positive cases (self report form) and close contacts(template) for tracing to DOH
-
All visitors will wear a face covering upon entering school buildings.
-
Social distancing will be attempted to the best of the schools ability.
-
If your child tests positive or is exposed outside of school, please contact the respective school nurse to let them know the situation.
Activities:
-
At this time outdoor sports and activities do not require masking and distancing should occur to the greatest extent possible.
-
At this time indoor sports require masking for spectators, non-participating team members and coaches. Active participants are not required to mask.
I thank you for your compliance and support in these trying times.
Bob Rocco
Supt., NCSD
9/21/21 The Regular meeting of the Northern Cambria School board will be held in the EMS auditorium and streamed live on Youtube at 6pm. Click here to view the meeting when it goes live at 6pm.
The Department of Health has posted information regarding Masks/Face Coverings in School Entities, click here to find out more
21-22 School Year Information
Back to School 2021 Informational Items
High School - 7:25 AM to 2:38 PM
Middle School - 7:20 AM to 2:28 PM
Elementary School - 8:30 AM to 3:20 PM
-
Masks must be worn on buses, students can choose to wear one in class; PLEASE make sure students do bring in a mask in case a situation requires its use (close contact group work, etc). Try to keep as much distance as possible throughout the day for the immediate future.
Please contact your child’s school office if you have questions.
Thank you.
B. Rocco
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INSURANCE FOR YOUR STUDENTS CHROMEBOOK
