By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak
February 12, 2021
Next Wednesday, February 17, the Brooklyn City School District staff members will be getting the first round of the COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccine was not mandatory but highly recommended for each staff member.
With a good portion of staff members receiving the vaccine next Wednesday, students will not be zooming into their classes like they would on a normal, Wednesday schedule. Instead, they will be required to complete the assignments that their teachers provide for them in Google Classroom.
As of right now, the plan is to be back on a regular, hybrid schedule for Thursday, February 18, if the side effects of the vaccine are nonexistent or tolerable.
“It is very unlikely to have negative side effects with the first round, but if so, we will deal with it as it happens,” BHS Assistant Principal, Mr. Matthew Larson, said during a recent interview.
Staff is scheduled to get the second round of the vaccine on Wednesday, March 10. With the staff being vaccinated, the hope is for the school district to push forward with a more traditional, school setting.
If all goes well, BHS “could” transition back into having students in the building five days a week instead of the current schedule of four days.
If there are any questions about next week’s schedule, please contact Mr. Larson at (216) 485-8100, extension 8164.
Good luck, BCSD staff! Stay safe and healthy.
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 