New York to alter mask guidelines for schools Monday
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and last updated 2021-06-04 16:52:27-04
ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) â New York announced it plans to alter mask guidelines for schools on Monday.
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued a letter to CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky about the state s concern over the consistency of the CDC guidance on mask wearing between schools and summer camps.
For K-12 schools the CDC currently recommends a requirement for âconsistent and correct use of well-fitting face masks with proper filtration by all students, teachers, and staff . Zucker says it does not make a distinction between indoors versus outdoors and does not address those who are vaccinated.
You may have heard of the 'summer slide'. The learning setback that happens when kids get out of school for the summer. One third grade class is getting ahead of the slide and breaking school records.
Two charter schools sue Buffalo School Board to remain open
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and last updated 2021-05-19 17:13:09-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Two Buffalo charter schools are suing the Buffalo School Board to prevent the board from shutting them down.
The lawsuit alleges that, the Buffalo Public School Board âused outdated and incorrect standards when reviewing Westminsterâs charter renewal application.â
If the lawsuit is denied, 1,000 school students will need to find a new school.
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Judge orders Williamsville, Orchard Park school districts offer full-time in-person learning
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and last updated 2021-05-13 17:14:56-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â State Supreme Court Justice Emilio Colaiacovo ruled Thursday the Williamsville and Orchard Park school districts must offer full-time in-person learning to students.
The districts must offer full-time in-person learning beginning Monday and continue to offer remote/hybrid learning to those who want to continue with the current model.
Judge Colaiacovo issued a temporary order last week that ordered so long as community transmission rates of COVID-19 are at or near 100 per 100,000 people, the Williamsville and Orchard Park school districts may return to full-time in-person learning.
David Lilleck unanimously appointed as new superintendent for Orchard Park Central Schools
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and last updated 2021-05-13 18:12:07-04
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Orchard Park Central School District announced on Thursday that it has unanimously appointed David Lilleck as the district s new superintendent.
âI am incredibly honored, humbled, and excited to become the next Superintendent of Orchard Park Central School District. Orchard Park is the community I have chosen to live and raise my family in. My daughter graduated from OPHS in 2019, and my sons are freshmen at OPHS. I think that being a member of this community will be a significant benefit in my new role as superintendent,â Lilleck said. âHaving experience working for the district, coupled with the experience as a parent in the district, gives me a unique perspective on our strengths and areas we need to continue to grow. Most importantly is the fact that I believe I have