00:01:57 Lisa L: hello 👋 00:04:31 Jenn Polychronakos: Hi 00:09:51 Samantha Carey: Why do you think it is prudent to bring back the kids mask; please be specific. 00:11:08 jami robertson: What time can the children be dropped off at JFK? 00:11:25 dmwer: Will the 9th graders be given help with changing classes? They haven't done it for a year and a half. Will that be considered? 00:12:13 Michael Mosca: We always work with our 9th graders to help them get acclimated to their new building. 00:12:47 dmwer: Are partitions required or optional? 00:13:01 Mike Fama: Building entry time will be forthcoming next week. 00:13:43 J Kosak: How music classes are run in Band and Chorus? 00:13:47 jami robertson: Thank you Dr Fama 00:13:58 Michael Mosca: Partitions are optional 00:14:05 dmwer: Do you know what days and times next week we can go in to the HS? 00:14:14 stacey: will there be concerts 00:14:18 dmwer: Will they have chorus concerts? 00:14:58 J Kosak: Would Drama come back as a live production? 00:15:06 Michael Rotundo: I was reviewing the information on the school district website about lunch. At JFK, will students eat lunch in their classroom 3ft apart or do they go to the lunch room? 00:15:11 J Kosak: yay! 00:15:31 Mike Fama: 6' apart in non classroom locations 00:15:31 dmwer: how can they be 6 feet apart with drama 00:15:49 Jennifer r: Will the cafeteria seating be assigned? 00:16:04 Laurie: when are kids allowed to visit the school for jfk 00:16:11 Michael Rotundo: Thank you. 00:16:25 dmwer: can HS students eat outside 00:16:46 Mike Fama: JFK visits 8/23 - 8/26 9am - 1pm 00:16:49 dmwer: do the HS students get time to go out for recess if they want? 00:16:57 dmwer: if they eat outside can they sit with friends 00:17:39 Mike Fama: still finalizing cafeteria seating at JFK 00:17:48 J Kosak: Would vaccinated students be quarantine? 00:17:52 Kathi Dawson: If your child is vaccinated, will they have to quarantine. 00:19:04 dmwer: will we get the calls telling us when there was a positive case in a school? 00:19:16 J Kosak: Vaccinated student is still get quarantined 10 days if positive? 00:19:18 Michael Mosca: At the HS we will have 10-12th grade students available to give tours 8/23, 24, 25 from 10-12. 00:19:28 emonserrat: Do students in JFK have the option to eat lunch outside? 00:19:55 Jackie: Do we need to provide nurse with copy of covid vaccine card? 00:19:59 Mike Fama: We have recess at JFK and all students will eat 6' apart. 00:20:16 iphone: If a child doesn’t have lunch in their schedule, are there any options for them to eat? Prior to covid teachers allowed them to eat something quick during classroom time? 00:20:31 Jenn Polychronakos: No prof of vaccine is required at this time 00:21:03 Michael Mosca: Students without lunch in their schedule can still eat in their classroom. The teacher in that specific class will ensure that it is done safely 00:21:15 Jennifer r: Obviously 6th graders are the only level who would not be eligible for vaccinations, do you find this will create extra problems for those students? 00:21:31 Mike Fama: No becuae everyone is masked 00:21:47 Kathi Dawson: If there is testing for sports, will a vaccinated student be exempt from that? 00:22:18 iphone: Buses? Late buses? How will keeping them separate work? 00:22:36 Mike Fama: They wear masks on the bus 00:22:39 dmwer: what if you leave the state - what are the quarantine rules? 00:23:17 J Kosak: Vaccinated, if tested positive but no symptoms, how many days students get quarantined? still 10 days? 00:23:27 iphone: Since masks are worn they can sit together outside of their household?Without 3 feet apart? 00:23:29 Jennifer r: If a child is exposed to COVID outside of school and must quarantine, will they have to stay home from school? 00:28:11 dmwer: will assignments be posted on google classroom in the HS 00:28:11 iphone: If a child is exposed and vaccinated, since quarantine rules are different is proof of vaccine required. Test after 5 days vs 10 day quarantine? 00:29:22 Kathi Dawson: The SCDOH and the CDC say if they are vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 they should be tested 3-5 days after exposure but says nothing about them having to quarantine. 00:30:54 Vintimilla: Is there a limit of abcenses when it comes to quarantining? 00:31:21 Jennifer r: When would an exposed student be permitted to return to school with their class and what is required if they are too young for vaccination? 00:31:30 Michael Mosca: Yes Google Classrooms will be kept up to date with assignments 00:32:20 Jamie Adamski: that’s fantastic news about social emotional support! thank you! 00:32:36 christine: Since Live stream will be available for kids quarantined, will that same option be available to kids who need to stay home for other reasons (I.e. flu, strep, etc) & who do not want to miss class work? 00:33:04 Michael Mosca: Quarantine Absences will not count against the students as far as the Attendance Policy is concerned. 00:33:44 Cassie Corkery: Are the 9th grade students going to be attached to their chrome books throughout every class all day long like last year? 00:35:23 Kim matz: I sent this question in, for indoor sports , ex volleyball.. if a kid test positive is the whole team quarantined like last year or if kids are vaccinated they do not have to quarantine and still play 00:36:34 Michael Mosca: The Chromebook is an incredible instructional tool. Each teacher has their own style. Instruction is definitely varied but the Chromebook should definitely be with students at all times. 00:36:55 dmwer: why are we starting school on Aug 31 when the DOE has set the start date as 9/13 00:38:11 christine: Some thing to consider….. if a student tests positive and is asymptomatic they should be allowed access to live stream so they do not miss school when feeling perfectly fine. 00:38:12 dmwer: no - it's the whole state 00:38:20 Maritza Mendoza-NY Office: That's the City 00:38:41 dmwer: it's the city but not just the city - it's the whole state 00:38:47 Jenn Polychronakos: If a student is positive and quarantined, they will have livestream access 00:39:18 Mike Fama: If a student tests positive, they will be quarantined and therefore have access to live stream 00:39:30 Michael Mosca: If a student tests positive and has to stay home they will technically be “quarantined” and will therefore have an opportunity to access a live stream 00:40:07 christine: Ok thank you for clarifying….”sick” with covid allows access to live stream but sick any other way does not grant access. 00:40:16 jami robertson: If I opt to leave my child home if she was not positive but exposed, can she participate in live stream and not be marked absent? 00:40:52 dmwer: Did you consult anyone about the effects of constantly changing the plan on students 00:40:57 Margarita ’s iPhone: Will the school year end earlier because they are starting earlier 00:41:24 J Kosak: Are all clubs back after x-time as live? 00:41:30 Jenn Polychronakos: We don't end earlier but we have built in snow days we get back and off around Memorial Day if we have no snow 00:41:49 Jennifer r: What is a non-paid employee? 00:42:06 Jennifer r: I see. 00:42:11 Michael Mosca: Clubs are back :) 00:42:19 J Kosak: Thank you 00:42:19 Jenn Polychronakos: Clubs are back after xtime 00:42:26 Mike Fama: Clubs are back AT jfk AS WELL 00:42:27 Dawn Casella-Andolfi: Just to confirm, there is currently no quarantine requirement for a child returning from international travel? 00:42:39 Kathy Paulson: If a child is vaccinated, and are exposed to covid via a close contact, do they have to quarantine? What is the procedure for that child to return to school? My understanding is that children who are vaccinated are not required to quarantine at all. 00:42:40 iphone: Vaccinated students need to show proof of vaccine to determine quarantine procedures? 00:42:48 Jenn Polychronakos: Clubs K-12 00:43:18 Kim Crouch: Yes-you have to have a covid test before coming back into the US 00:44:08 DW: was up at the school for physicals and they did a great job keeping everyone masked and three feet apart - THANK YOU! 00:44:12 Thomas Knott: Thank You 00:44:15 michelle: Thank you so much 00:44:26 Eileen: Thank you again for all the work you have put forth to insure we have a safe and successful school year. 00:44:35 iPhone: Thank you ! 00:44:39 Sarah Cordova: Thank you for everything. You have been transparent and always have our kids’ best interests at heart. Truly appreciated. 00:44:45 Maritza Mendoza-NY Office: Thank you for being so diligent by keeping us updated. 00:44:46 Kim Crouch: Thank you for your transparency. Definitely is a relief to know all of this! We appreciate your hard work! 00:45:02 Jennifer r: You didn’t answer my question. 00:45:16 sofia febles : Thank you for all your hard work, we truly appreciate everything you do! 00:45:18 Jennifer r: That I wrote in, student name “J”. 00:45:20 Darlene: who will be ensuring compliance? 00:45:20 iPhone: Thank you all 00:45:20 Kathi Dawson: The SCDOH and CDC does not say that vaccinated students have to quarantine it only says they should be tested within 3-5 00:45:21 jami robertson: Thank you for this! 00:45:25 Jamie Adamski: Thank you everyone. Have a fantastic school year! 00:45:34 Kathy Paulson: Hi, my question wasn't answered either. 00:45:37 Jennifer r: I sent it in on a google sheet. 00:45:39 Kelly’s iPad: Thank you! 00:45:45 Cordova: You are all greatly appreciated. 00:45:59 Jennifer r: That’s ok. Thanks. 00:46:17 Michelle Hunt: Thank you for your efforts during these unprecedented times! Your concern for your students is appreciated! 00:46:18 Jennifer r: No problem. Ty 00:46:18 Michelle: Thank You! I was unsuccessful getting on the elementary meeting is that going to be posted? So thankful for all you do and continue to do for our students 00:46:19 Kathy Paulson: My question- if my child is vaccinated, and they are exposed via close contact, am I correct that they do not have to quarantine? 00:46:31 Jenn: Thank you!!! 00:46:32 DW: do we get new lanyards this year? lol 00:46:49 Kathy Paulson: no. at hom 00:46:50 Kathy Paulson: home 00:47:00 Kathy Paulson: If my child is vaccinated, and exposed at home 00:47:24 Kathy Paulson: My understanding is that vaccinated children do not have to vaccinate per state guidelines? 00:47:29 Kim matz: so than having the vaccine makes no difference? 00:47:34 Kathy Paulson: do not have to quarantine. sorry :) 00:47:54 Kim matz: thank you 00:47:59 Kathy Paulson: Thanks :) 00:48:02 iphone: It lessens your symptoms, that’s the difference. 00:48:21 Kathy Paulson: I corrected that 00:48:23 Jennifer r: She meant “quarantine “ 00:48:52 Kathy Maniscalco: Thank you for everything! Proud to be a Comsewogue Parent! 00:48:53 Maritza Mendoza-NY Office: Amen 00:49:00 Vintimilla: thank you! 00:49:00 Laura Amini: Thank you 00:49:00 Michael Rotundo: Thank you. 00:49:02 Mike Fama: Enjoy the rest of your summer with your kids!!! 00:49:04 Jennifer r: Ty so much 00:49:06 emonserrat: Thank you 00:49:06 J Kosak: Thank you 00:49:06 Kathy Paulson: Thank you! 00:49:07 JENNIFER DE HAYES: Thank you for always putting our children first! You guys are doing great 00:49:13 Michael Mosca: Thanks everyone! Looking forward to a great year! 00:49:13 Liz: thank you