Letters/forms to indicate transportation and virtual learning options

The following letters/forms were mailed to families to help us determine your student’s transportation and in-person learning options when we resume school in September. You may complete and return the forms that were sent through the mail, or you may print the forms below, complete them, sign them, scan them and then email them back to us at districtreopening@schoharieschools.org.

Virtual Learning Form

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Dear Families of Schoharie Central School District:

The district, as a part of our reopening plan, is allowing families who are concerned about their child(ren) returning to in-person learning to opt out and attend school virtually on a quarterly or trimester basis.

Students would participate in their schedule virtually, joining instruction as it occurs live in the classroom. Students will be subject to the same attendance and participation requirements of attending in person learning. Students will require use of their district Chromebook (if assigned) and a reliable internet connection in order to be able to participate in virtual learning. The district may be able to assist families with device (chromebook) or internet needs on a first-come first-served basis. By completing the form below, you are informing the district of your choice to have your child attend school virtually for the first trimester (elementary) or quarter (jr./sr. high school) of the school year. Assuming our instructional model continues in a similar manner, the opt out could be renewed or changed on a trimester or quarterly basis. If this form is not returned by August 14, 2020, the district will schedule your child(ren) for in-person learning this fall.

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Please return this form by August 14, 2020 for each child in your household

I would like my child _________________________, D.O.B. _______________, Grade ______ to participate in instruction virtually.

I understand that my child will follow their regular school schedule and will need a device and reliable internet connection in order to participate in virtual learning. This opt-out is for the 1st quarter or trimester of the 2020-21 school year and may be renewed or changed on a quarterly basis.

I would like to be considered for the following (if available)

District Device (Chromebook)
Internet Device (Mifi or hotspot)

Additional Children (if applicable):

Name______________________ D.O.B. ______________ Grade ___________

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Parent / Guardian Signature

If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact your child’s school main office. Thank you for taking the time to review and complete this form.

Thank you,

David M. Blanchard
Superintendent of Schools
Schoharie Central School District
Dblanchard@schoharieschools.org
www.schoharieschools.org

(518) 295-6679

Transportation Form

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Dear Families of Schoharie Central School District:

The district, as a part of our reopening plan, is asking families who are concerned about their child(ren) riding the school bus (socially distanced and with masks) to opt out of district bus transportation on a quarter or trimester basis.

By completing the form below, you are informing the district of your choice, either district or parent transport for the first quarter or trimestr of the school year. Assuming our instructional model and school schedule continues in a similar manner, the opt-out could be renewed or changed each trimester (elementary) or quarter (jr./sr. high school). If this form is not returned by August 14, 2020 the district will schedule your child(ren) for district transportation this fall.

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Please return this form by August 14, 2020 for each child in your household if you are opting out of district provided transportation

I will be transporting my child _________________________, D.O.B. _______________, Grade ______ in lieu of district transportation.

I understand that due to routing and social distancing plans, if I opt out of district transportation it will be for the 1st quarter or trimester of the 2020 2021 school year. I understand that I will have the opportunity to inform the district and transportation office if I’d like to renew or change my decision.

Additional children (if applicable) opting out of district transportation:

Name______________________ D.O.B. ______________ Grade ___________

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Parent / Guardian Signature

If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact your child’s school’s main office. Thank you for taking the time to review and complete this form.

Thank you,

David M. Blanchard
Superintendent of School
Schoharie Central School District
Dblanchard@schoharieschools.org
www.schoharieschools.org
(518) 295-6679