School Operating Plan - Green Chimneys

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September 13, 2021

Green Chimneys School Operating Plan & Protocol

Green Chimneys’ Administration continuously reviews and updates all procedures to align with New York State Education Guidance for In-Person Instruction at Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, this document serves to provide our school, including employees, contractors, students, and parents/legal guardians of students with precautions to help protect against the spread of COVID-19.

We believe that in-person instruction is the best option for learning and receiving related support services; however, we understand the individual needs and challenges of families and youth.

For both our day and residential student families, the decision to return to campus is one that may provoke anxiety. We believe that in order maximize the benefits from our enriched environment and array of services, supports, academics and other programming, in-person learning is vital.

For our residential students, we have developed practices and protocols to maximize the health, safety and well-being of the children who stay in our dormitories so that they may continue to benefit from our therapeutic milieu.

Please note that the School Operating Plan is subject to change. Updates and policy changes will be communicated by way of the notification applications and online tools indicated in the Communication/Family and Community Engagement section of the plan.

Bo Peep

Bo Peep arrived at just 3 months old from a local lamb and mutton farm that felt her slower growth would prevent her from keeping up with the rest of the flock. She was also in need of veterinary care for infections in both eyes and an upper respiratory infection. Bo received the care and love she needed and is now strong and healthy but remains a bit smaller than her peers. She loves following around her human friends and while she is housed with two goat kids she still prefers people, knocking staff with her front hoof if their attention veers even a minute.