Greetings Holley Central School District Families and Staff,
Following the confirmation that a second MS/HS student tested positive for COVID-19 today, we were informed that a Holley High School teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. The last day this teacher was at work was Wednesday, October 21. The last day this teacher was in personal contact with students, was Tuesday, October 20, with the “Red Hawks” cohort.
According to the Health Department, this staff member’s situation does not appear to be related to the two positive student cases we have reported. However, contact tracing has to begin as soon as possible. Just as in the student cases, the district is unable to legally disclose any further details or personal identifiable information about this teacher per the federal privacy laws.
The district will be cooperating with the Health Department this evening to share class rosters and contact information so that they can begin their tracing process. The only students (parents) who may be called will be those high school students (Red Hawks) who were in school on Tuesday and who may have been in close contact with this particular teacher. At this time, there’s no need for students to quarantine or get tested, unless you are contacted by the Health Department and directed to do so.
If your son/daughter is contacted and put on mandatory quarantine, please call the high school nurse at 638-6316, ext. 5100 or the principal’s office at 638-6318, ext. 5505. We will work with your son/daughter about being fully remote during the quarantine period.
It is recommended that students and staff members continue daily monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 which could include fever, loss of taste or smell, headache, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, body aches and/or nausea. If these or unusual symptoms occur, please consult your medical provider. Thank you.
Please continue with safe practices of mask wearing, social distancing and frequent handwashing.
My best to all.
Brian Bartalo
Superintendent of Schools