Dr. Jeffrey Bryant, Superintendent of Schools at Skaneateles shared the following information on how the district will address the decision to close schools starting March 16

This morning, the SCSD Administrative Cabinet met to review a number of topics. As a result of that meeting, the following procedures are being put into place. We are continuing to monitor any new information, and we are prepared to make any adjustments should they be necessary.

This situation is constantly changing and we will continue to communicate with you as much as possible.

Building Access

Parents and students may pick up essential personal items that students have in the schools until 4 p.m. today, and from 8 to 3p.m. tomorrow.

Please enter the buildings through the main office doors only. If you are not able to pick up items during this time, please contact your building principal to make other arrangements.At this time, buildings and the District Office will be operational from 7:30 to 3 p.m. daily. Principals and building secretaries will be in schools, until further notice.

Educational Materials

Teachers in all four schools are preparing Review and Resource Materials for their students. Building principals will be in contact with families to explain the process for each school.

The materials will come in the form of paper packets, which will be mailed home, to using the already-in-place electronic platforms students have been using. No new instruction will be added at this time.

Students who receive special education services will be contacted by their teachers. If you have additional questions, please contact the Director of Learning, Jennifer Whipple, at [email protected]

Food Service

Our Lunch Program Director, Emily Cullen, has put in place a program for students who need breakfast and lunch during our school closure. Please contact her if you need lunch provided for your child at [email protected].

Testing

The State Education Department and Board of Regents are discussing procedures and requirements for testing. Once they have made any decisions, we will send you that information.

College Board and AP Testing: Please visit the College Board website for more information. At this time, the College Board is discussing later testing dates, but as the situation changes, they will update families on their website.

Athletics

All school athletics are cancelled until further notice. We are having discussions about playing a delayed or shortened season, but will monitor any changes in the situation. Our Director of Student Wellness, Activities, and Athletics will send out more information to families later today.

Community Use of Buildings

There is no access to use our buildings during this time for any community groups. Construction and contractors at this time, work will continue.

Building Security Checks

At this time, we will continue to monitor and check our buildings daily.Please know that our administrative team and teachers are doing everything they can to keep students academically engaged during the school closure. Should the situation change, and should the school closure be extended, the administrative team is already working plans to provide continued education to our students. Thank you for continued support, questions, and suggestions. Please contact me if you have further questions.