Central Islip School District: Official Mask Update – Feb 1, 2022

Press release from Central Islip School District:

02/02/2022

Dear Central Islip Families and Community,

Governor Hochul's indoor mask mandate will remain in effect until March 2, 2022. New York's Appellate Division, on January 31, 2022, granted a full stay to the Governor's masking regulations for all public indoor spaces, including schools, for the remainder of the appeals process. This latest legal decision extends Governor Hochul's announcement last week that the mask mandate would remain in effect until at least February 10. The Central Islip School District will continue to follow the law and related protocols while the courts work towards a resolution on the matter. Therefore, face masks are required in our schools for all students, staff, and visitors until further notice. 

The Board of Education and I truly appreciate your continued understanding and patience as we continue to responsibly navigate through the pandemic and keep our students, staff, and those who enter our schools safe. Our District will monitor the situation very closely and notify you of any updates as they become available. 

The Board of Education, Administration, Faculty, and Staff appreciate your continued patience, support, and understanding. Please continue to be safe and stay tuned as we provide updates.

Sincerely,

Ms. Sharon A. Dungee

Superintendent of Schools   

Dear Central Islip Families and Community,

Governor Hochul's indoor mask mandate will remain in effect until March 2, 2022. New York's Appellate Division, on January 31, 2022, granted a full stay to the Governor's masking regulations for all public indoor spaces, including schools, for the remainder of the appeals process. This latest legal decision extends Governor Hochul's announcement last week that the mask mandate would remain in effect until at least February 10. The Central Islip School District will continue to follow the law and related protocols while the courts work towards a resolution on the matter. Therefore, face masks are required in our schools for all students, staff, and visitors until further notice. 

The Board of Education and I truly appreciate your continued understanding and patience as we continue to responsibly navigate through the pandemic and keep our students, staff, and those who enter our schools safe. Our District will monitor the situation very closely and notify you of any updates as they become available. 

The Board of Education, Administration, Faculty, and Staff appreciate your continued patience, support, and understanding. Please continue to be safe and stay tuned as we provide updates.

Sincerely,

Ms. Sharon A. Dungee

Superintendent of Schools   

This press release was produced by Central Islip School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.