Reopening Schools 2021

NYSSBA is committed to providing its members resources and insight as schools navigate reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these resources are made possible by the support of our member schools districts.

NYSSBA Resources

• Research Report: Back to School 2021 – Addressing Learning Loss and Student Well-Being 
• NYSSBA Sample Policy 8131: Pandemic Planning 
• Addressing Identification, Stigma and Trauma to Support K-12 Homeless Youth
• Research Report: Coping with Economic Fallout from the Coronavirus

 
State Guidance

• Gov. Hochul announces “Vax to School” campaign
• Back to School Resources (New York State Education Department)
• Health and Safety Guide for the 2021-2022 School Year (New York State Education Department)
• New York State Health Department Guidance for Pre-K- 12 School
• Dashboard for COVID-19 Data in New York State Schools
• New York State Education Department COVID-19 Resources

National Guidance

• Return to School Roadmap (U.S. Department of Education)
• Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools (CDC)
• Science Brief: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (CDC)
• COVID-19: Preparing For Widespread Illness in Your School Community (National School Boards Association)
• COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools and Promotion of In-Person Learning (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• US Department of Education - COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel

Facilities Guidance

• NYSED.gov Facilities Planning Website
• Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes (Center for Disease Control)
• Improving Ventilation in Schools, Colleges, and Universities to Prevent COVID-19 (US Department of Education)

Public Statements

• August 31, 2021: Learning loss, mental health will be primary concerns in upcoming school year
• May 19, 2021: School Boards Association Reports Overall 99.2% School Budget Passage Rate
• March 19, 2021: Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on CDC School Guidelines