Gilboa-Conesville Central School

August 16, 2021 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Wildcat students: Student and staff safety have been and continue to be our first priority. Additionally, it is the goal of the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District to have all students attending in person instruction beginning September 7, 2021. On August 12th, the New York State Education Department released a document “Health and Safety Guide for the 2021-2022 School Year” which sets forth recommendations for school opening in September. The recommendations are based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A link to this document is included at the bottom of this letter. Based on the recommendations found in these documents, the Gilboa-Conesville CSD Board of Education will be considering the following protocols for the school year: ● All students, school personnel, and visitors will be required to wear masks while inside school building(s) and on school transportation regardless of their vaccination status. Mask breaks will be granted on an as needed basis. ● Three (3) foot social distancing will be maintained wherever possible. ○ For activities that result in increased exhalation (i.e., high risk sports, band, choir, etc.) six (6) foot or greater social distancing will be implemented. ○ Social distancing for indoor versus outdoor activities will be taken into consideration. ○ Students will be cohorted to the extent possible during meals; social distancing will be implemented when masks are removed. ● All school personnel and students will continue washing their hands with soap and water, or to use hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes where needed. ● All school personnel and students are encouraged to stay home if sick. ● Health attestations will be administered twice during the school year to all students and school personnel; visitors to the building will be screened and required to complete an attestation form upon entry to the building. We will continue to monitor information from local and state entities and will adapt our protocols accordingly. All protocols are subject to change. The Board of Education will meet Wednesday, August 18th in the school auditorium for a regularly scheduled meeting. The above recommendations will be discussed at this meeting. Respectfully, Jack Etter, Superintendent Link to the “NYSED Health and Safety Guide for the 2021-2022 School Year’: http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/back-school/nysed-health-and-safety-guide-for-the-2021-2022-school-year.pdf

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Gavin O'Neill and Mrs. Joann Hanson!!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Diamond!!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Evan Haskin and Mr. Vincent Sotolaro!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Olivia Rikard!!!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Brooke Brandow!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Gavin Bohringer, Ariah Cruz, and Logan Mattice!!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Lauren Cox!!!

For copies of Athletic schedules, check out our website: https://www.gilboa-conesville.k12.ny.us/browse/241415 These will be added as they are received throughout the year.

Attention Varsity Golfers: If you signed up for golf at the end of last year, you will be receiving an information letter and schedule for the upcoming season. Please make sure your physical paperwork has been submitted to the school nurse. We will begin practice Monday, August 23rd, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the upper field at Gilboa-Conesville Central School. You will need to bring your golf clubs and proper practice attire. (No flip-flops or Crocs!) If you did not sign up, but intend to participate - please contact Mr. Dumas at adumas@gccs.us.

As a reminder to student athletes in grades 7-12, planning to play fall sports this school year, you will need an up to date sports physical on file with the school nurse. Varsity practices begin August 23rd and Modified practices begin August 30th.

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Madison Chontos!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Hailey Ackerley and Marja Cudemo!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Christopher Cox and Mr. Carl Fancher!!!

Please be advised: There will be a special Board of Education meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m., to discuss personnel items.

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Colin Tyree and Mrs. Cox!!

Attention Seniors! Save the date for the Class of 2022 Prom on September 25th at the Carriage House in Oneonta. More information to come, so please continue to check your school email.

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Eddie Voorhees!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Adams!!

Just a reminder: Soccer practice will be starting soon! Girls varsity will start on August 23rd at 8:00am to 10:30 on the school soccer field. I need to know all girls playing this year, you can email me at ahoughtaling@gccs.us to let me know. Start running and getting in shape! It has been too long so get ready to play!