April 1, 2020
Dear Galway Families,
We hope this communication finds you healthy. The entire administrative team is looking forward to when our students and staff return. In the meantime please let us know if there is anything we can do for your family. It is important that we all stay connected during this time of social distancing. The information below includes updates from Governor Cuomo, the State Education Department and our school district.
● School Closure Extended: On March 27, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order regarding the extension of school closure through April 15, 2020. While we believe a return to school on April 16 to be highly unlikely, please be aware that if the Governor does not extend the school closure past April 15th, we would have to return to school on Thursday, April 16. We will continue to monitor all available guidance and directives, and keep you informed of changes. Again, from everything we have seen and heard thus far, anticipate that the April 15 date will be extended.
● Spring Break: During this time, schools are required to provide continuity of instruction, meals for students and childcare resources every weekday, including days originally part of the previously scheduled spring break.
● School Budget Vote: The governor has postponed the budget vote until June 1st or later.
● School Board Elections: The governor has postponed the school board elections until June 1st or later.
● Galway School District Board of Education Meeting: The Galway School District Board of Education will comply with the open meetings law AND safe social-distancing practices during our meeting on April 9th. A link for public participation will be posted on the district website before the meeting.
We recognize that this is a stressful and challenging situation and we want you to know you can count on us. We will continue to share information as soon as it becomes available to us. Thank you for sharing your pictures and videos - they really make our day!
Together we soar,
Mrs. Donovan
Mrs. McDougall
Mrs. Hall
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Sayward
Ms. Britt