In a letter from Superintendent James Froio, the Jordan-Elbridge school addressed how curriculum, food service and other concerns will be addressed while the schools are closed.

“By now you are no doubt aware that the world around us is changing rapidly as a result of the coronavirus,” Froio wrote. “As governments, businesses, sports, and other social groupings curtail events in effort to contain the virus’ spread and reduce the potential for individuals to be exposed, schools have been working diligently with state and local officials to do their part in keeping students and staff safe. Unfortunately, the time has come to close school.”

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 through April 13, 2020, the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District will be closed.

“This decision was not made lightly, and we know the impact and hardship this will present for our families and community; however, the risks of this virus to our school and community necessitates closure at this time,” Froio said.

Outlined below is our continuity plan:

• Curriculum: Teachers will begin lessons via distance learning this week. If you do not have internet service we will see that lessons are delivered to your home.
• Food Service: We will begin delivery of breakfast and lunch items on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Food will be distributed via our bus routes. When you see the bus, please come out and pick up your food. Meal deliveries will continue, Monday through Friday, for the duration of the school closure.
• Outside Groups: Our school buildings and facilities will be closed to all outside groups and individuals during this period of closure; this includes our fitness center. The entire district will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected during this time, and we need to limit individuals in our spaces as we undertake this important work.
• Medicine: Your student’s principal and our school nursing staff will be available during the first few days of this week to assist you in picking up any prescription your child may have in school that they might need access to during this closure time period.
• Support: We understand that this may be a challenging time for our students and some of them may want to speak to a school counselor or need some additional supports to feel successful during this time. We encourage you to reach out to the various schools should this be the case, and our team will do our best to provide the support needed.

“We will continue to communicate and provide updates in the days and weeks ahead,” Froio said. “The Jordan-Elbridge Central School District will remain steadfast in our commitment to support this community, and this global pandemic will not stop that from being the case. Our existence is to serve this community and its children, and we are taking this unprecedented action to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your continued support.”