IMPORTANT INFORMATION
See Below For COVID-19 Updates:
November 24, 2020: Please see the time sensitive and important information below from Superintendent Reimer regarding if the school were to be designated a yellow zone, and the need for consent of testing for staff and students to continue in-person instruction.
IMPORTANT Please Click on the Links Below
1.) Letter to Barker Learning Community from Superintendent Reimer Dated 11/24/2020
2.) Testing Consent Form to Complete
3.) Protocol for Covid-19 Testing - Yellow Zone Designation for Barker CSD
4.) Video on how testing is performed
November 18, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
November 13, 2020: - Please see the link below for a COVID-19 update from Superintendent Reimer regarding the impact of the Governor's micro-cluster strategy on the learning community if infection rates increase.
November 10, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District along with information from the Governor’s regarding his "Micro-Cluster" Plan.
Click Here for COVID Notification and Cluster Metric Information
CLASS OF 2021 BARKER APPAREL SALE - The Class of 2021 Barker Apparel Sale runs through Monday, November 30th. Place your order today.
PTO VIRTUAL HOLIDAY SHOP - Check out the PTO Virtual Holiday Shop. The online shop will be open through Monday, December 7th.
Influenza (flu) season is upon us, below is recommended information from the Department of Health and CDC regarding the flu and the benefits of flu vaccination at the start of flu season in early fall. NYS DOH notes that this year, it is more important than ever to be vaccinated because the flu and the virus that causes COVID-29 may both spread.
Parents Guide Regarding The Flu From NYSDOH
Please click on the link below for important information regarding requesting meals for Remote Learning. Meals will be free to all students through the end of the school year but a signed consent by the parent/guardian is needed to register and for delivery.
Students & Families - Please see the information below regarding access Google Classroom Classes:
Click Here to Read the Letter From Mr. Carter on How to Access Google Classroom Classes
On the left-hand side of the home page, under "Site Shortcuts" you will find a link titled "BCS Email/ O365 Portal." Click on that link.
If you would like to join Mr. Carter’s Google classroom for regular updates and information, please navigate to Google Classroom on your device and use the following code to join the class. pasfuy5
Please also see this attached link for an update of news from Principal Carter before school starts next week.
We are looking for part-time Cleaners/Disinfectors and Cafeteria Monitors for the start of the school year. Please see below for additional information.
Below is a link containing a compilation of the questions asked at the three parent/guardian forums regarding the reopening of school. Please note that the information in the FAQ is subject to change as guidance changes in the future. Please continue to check back periodically for updates to this.
Elementary Student Pickup Authorization
Please see the important letter from Superintendent Reimer regarding the plan for reopening of school this fall.
BARKER'S REOPENING PLAN
Please click on one of the links below to read Barker Central School's Back to School Plan for 2020 - 2021. If you have any questions regarding the material please contact the school at 716-795-3201
Remote Learning - Specific Information Click Here for Specific Information on the Continuity of Learning: Remote Instruction
Protocols for Asymptomatic/ Postive COVID-19 and Asymptomatic Staff & Students as of September 2020
Please note that the protocol link above and its contents are subject to change as developements occur and the situation changes. As such, please continue to check the website link for the most up to date information on this item.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing & Testing as of August 14, 2020
Please note that the contact tracing/testing link above and its contents are subject to change as developements occur and the situation changes. As such, please continue to check the website for the most up to date information these matters.
Barker Central's Reopening Plan was designed around meeting the requirements set forth by the NYS Department of Health and the NYS Department of Education. There are many limitations and factors from these documents that had to be taken into account while developing the school's plan. Please see below the links to the guidance:
1.) NYSED Guidance
Click Here to Link to the NYS Education Department Guidance
2.) NYSDOH Guidance
Below is the link to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH):
Below is the link to the Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH):
Below is the link to the Center for Disease Contral (CDC):
Per the NYSDOH School Assessment and Compliance Unit:
At this time, the NYSDOH is not issuing exceptions for immunizations because of COVID-19. The Department's stance continues to be that students missing vaccine doses for any reason must comply with Public Health Law Section 2164 requirements. Children entering or attending school in New York State, including summer school and distance learning, must comply with said requirements.
Please contact Sara McKee, School Nurse if you have any questions. She can be reached at 716-795-9322.
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