By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson
February 19, 2021
This past Wednesday, the BCSD faculty and staff received the first round of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Educational Service Center in Independence. The vaccination was administered by Giant Eagle pharmacists.
With round one in the books, Superintendent Dr. Ted Caleris was very pleased with the staff feedback, especially with the minimal side effects.
“I would say that some staff had some minor reactions to the vaccine but nothing that caused any major issues,” stated Caleris.
The vaccinations were made possible by Caleris and his organized leadership. The BCSD was given numerous compliments by the healthcare workers at the ESC for their promptness, professionalism, and humor. There were even a few open spots for walk-up staff who did not sign up in advance.
The BCSD will receive the second vaccination on Wednesday, March 10. On this day and the following day (March 11), students will be responsible for independent learning as teachers will post assignments online. The main reason for this is that the second dose tends to have greater side effects, and this schedule will allow for staff to recover before meeting with students again on Friday, March 12.
If all goes as planned, after the second round of the vaccine, Caleris envisions bringing students back with a five-day, hybrid schedule, starting the week of March 15.
Thank you, Dr. Caleris and the BCSD faculty and staff. Now, we all must do our part, too.
Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 