PPE and Face Coverings

 

FACE COVERINGS	August 2021 Update: Currently the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that teachers, staff, and students consistently and correctly wear a mask when indoors. The CDC recommends indoor masking for all individuals aged 2 years and older, including students, teachers, staff, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. In outdoor settings, students, staff, and visitors do not need to wear a mask; however, individuals who are not fully vaccinated should consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings. The Central New York Pediatric Work Group also recommends that students and staff wear masks indoors.   NSCSD will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a mask when inside of school or district buildings or school vehicles occupied by students, Exception when eating or drinking. Students may be given mask breaks throughout the school day. Individuals will not be required to wear a mask when participating in outdoor activities. When students are riding in school vehicles, all drivers and passengers are required to wear a mask at all times. Masks will be provided for those individuals who forget to bring a mask.   The District will continue to monitor transmission rates in the surrounding community and consult with the Onondaga County Health Department and state officials on the mask wearing policy.