According to a statement released by Superintendent Matt Reilly, just prior to dismissal at the high school and middle school on Nov. 2 the district was informed that a Cazenovia High School student had tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the statement, the student was last in attendance on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Reilly said that in the interest of protecting the student’s privacy and laws protecting confidentiality, no personally identifying information will be released about the student.
The school district worked with the Madison County Department of Health throughout the rest of the day Nov. 2 to identify any individuals whose exposure to this student may require them to quarantine.
“Currently we believe that close to 60 students and several staff members will be required to quarantine,” Reilly wrote. “Any student or staff member known to have contact with the individual that has tested positive, will be contacted by the Madison County Department of Health. If you are not contacted by the department of health it means that your child will not be required to quarantine.”
Reilly went on to say that due to what is believed to be an extensive exposure and out of an abundance of caution, Cazenovia High School transitioned to remote instruction starting Wednesday, Nov. 4.
According to Reilly, this will remain in effect until at least Nov. 12.
The superintendent noted that as of Nov. 2, it did not appear that Burton Street or the middle school would be impacted by this change.
He also said the health and safety of students and staff is of paramount importance and he urged everyone to continue to follow guidelines such as social distancing, hand washing and wearing face coverings.
“The district will continue to deep clean and sanitize our buildings and buses on a daily basis with our professional cleaning staff,” Reilly wrote. “Please continue to monitor all family members for symptoms of the virus (fever, shortness of breath, coughing and other symptoms identified by the Department of Health and CDC). Please report any symptoms to your doctor and inform the appropriate school nurse.”
Reilly concluded his statement by saying that the district will continue to monitor the situation and communicate updated information as it becomes available.
“Please reach out to me or your child’s building principal with any questions or concerns you may have,” he wrote.
