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Effective Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, the Guilderland Central School District will use the following protocols when allowing students to return to school if they have symptoms of COVID-19, test positive for COVID-19 or are considered exposed to an individual with COVID-19. These protocols are based on the most recent updates from the Centers for Disease …

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A message from Superintendent Wiles: Dear Guilderland CSD Families, This week several communications went out to Guilderland Central School District families regarding COVID-19-related protocols and guidelines. We understand this information is rapidly changing and, at times, can be overwhelming and confusing. Late last night the district received new, additional guidance from the New York State …

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A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear GCSD Families, The Guilderland Central School District has received an additional supply of COVID-19 rapid test kits from New York State and will be using these resources to provide one test kit to each K-12 student attending school in the district. We hope this will help to ease the …

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This message was revised on Jan. 12, 2022 A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, The Guilderland Central School District has received new guidelines regarding quarantine and isolation protocols from the New York State Department of Health; we will begin to follow these protocols, effective Wednesday, Jan. 12. These protocols reduce the length …

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A message from Superintendent Wiles: Dear Guilderland CSD Families, Yesterday a communication was sent to all GCSD families about “Test to Stay”, a new measure the Guilderland Central School District will be implementing, effective Monday, Jan. 10. Test to Stay allows asymptomatic, unvaccinated students who have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive student …

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Utilizing COVID-19 test kits to keep students in school instead of quarantine Updated on Jan. 18, 2022 A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, Since the start of the school year, the intent of the Guilderland Central School District has been to keep our students safely in school, for in-person instruction. With this …

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A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases, we will now report positive COVID-19 case numbers twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. On a related note, I urge you to please remind your students to follow healthy hygiene practices. This includes staying home when feeling …

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The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey durings its capital project vote on Oct. 7, 2021. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the proposal and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made available, both electronically and in …

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A message from Superintendent Wiles, updated Jan. 3 Dear Guilderland CSD Families, As we prepare to return to school tomorrow for in-person instruction, I would like to take this opportunity to communicate a few important points. Return to in-person instruction Our current plan is for students to return for in-person instruction tomorrow, however this could …

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A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, I hope all GCSD families are enjoying the holiday recess as safely as possible. I have a few reminders and updates before we return to school on Monday, Jan. 3. At-home COVID-19 test kits Yesterday a message was sent to GCSD families regarding Gov. Hochul’s announcement …

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