Superintendent's Office
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Shelly O'Boyle, Superintendent
(716) 569-7041 soboyle@frewsburgcsd.org
Welcome to the Frewsburg Central School District
I am both humbled and honored to be the superintendent of the Frewsburg Central School District. This is a job that comes with the tremendous responsibility of leading a district of over one hundred fifty adults who all work together for the good of our eight hundred students. It is a job that I take very seriously in order to make sure that each student is safe and receives a high-quality education. My goal is to provide all Frewsburg students with a caring, engaging, quality learning environment while preparing them for success no matter what path they choose upon graduation.
I strongly believe that building strong relationships with all members of the Frewsburg community is one of the most important responsibilities of the superintendent. To that end, you will find me in attendance at events and activities that our students participate in throughout the district. You will also see me out and about frequenting events and establishments within the community. Please feel free to come up to me and introduce yourself. Working together, we can strengthen every aspect of our fine school district. I value input from everyone and will be seeking your thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Please know that every decision that I make will be based on what is best for our students.
I appreciate the opportunity to lead this district, and I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, and community to advance and celebrate the school district’s future accomplishments.
Sincerely,
Shelly O'Boyle
Superintendent's Blog
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January 2022 Parent Update Re: COVID Changes
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 1/25/2022 3:00:00 PM -
Voluntary Surveillance Testing
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 10/20/2021 5:00:00 AMPlease click here for Parent Letter: Voluntary Student Surveillance Testing
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June 8 Mask Revision
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 6/8/2021 8:00:00 AMPlease click here for Parent Letter: June 8 Mask Change
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Mask Guidance
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 6/5/2021 7:00:00 AMPlease click here for Parent Letter: Mask Update June 5
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NYSDOH Guidance Revision
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 4/22/2021 8:00:00 AMPlease click here for Parent Letter: NYDOH Guidance Revision
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Pandemic Anniversary
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 3/16/2021 8:00:00 AMPlease click here for Parent Letter: Pandemic Anniversary Parent Letter
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COVID Precautions
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 2/9/2021 7:00:00 AMPlease click here to see my letter: Parent Letter
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1st Positive Case MS/HS
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 12/7/2020 7:00:00 AMDecember 7, 2020
Dear Families,
In an effort to keep communication open and transparent, I am notifying you of another positive case of COVID-19. This afternoon, we were notified that a student at the Middle/High School tested positive.
The individual was last present at school on December 3, 2020. The affected individual has been isolated and the Chautauqua County Department of Health (CCDOH) is contacting those individuals identified as close contacts.
Parents of students and staff who have been identified as close contacts were called by the school prior to sending out this communication.
Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the Chautauqua County Department of Health include:- Following the Chautauqua County Department of Health’s quarantine/isolation guidelines closely.
- This individual and any individuals identified by the health department as being close contacts will not return to school until they have completed the quarantine/isolation procedures for COVID-19 as directed by the Chautauqua County Department of Health.
- Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting our school buildings and busses as we do
The District cannot release any further details due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability & Accounting Act (HIPAA) requirements. However, we will provide further updates if additional steps need to be taken by the District.
Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms and have him/her stay home if sick. In addition, please contact your child’s healthcare provider if he/she develops symptoms or if you have any additional questions or concerns.
More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.
Thank you again for your continued support as we work through these challenges. If you have questions regarding the information in this letter, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Shelly O’Boyle -
First Positive Case RHJ
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 11/27/2020 10:00:00 AMDear Families,
The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. This letter is to inform you that
a staff member at Robert H. Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Chautauqua County Department of Health has been notified and is taking further steps.
The affected individual has been isolated and the local department of health is identifying and
contacting those individuals identified as close contacts of the individual.
We are working with the health department and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the
safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the local health
department include:
● Following the DOH’s quarantine/isolation guidelines closely. This individual and any individuals identified by the health department as being close contacts will not return to school until they have completed the quarantine/isolation procedures for COVID-19 as
directed by the Chautauqua County Department of Health.
● Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting our school buildings and busses as we do every
day.The District cannot release any further details due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability & Accounting Act (HIPAA) requirements. However, we will provide further updates if additional steps need to be taken by the District.Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms and have him/her stay home if they are sick.
In addition, please contact your child’s healthcare provider if they develop symptoms or if you
have any additional questions or concerns. More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can
be found athttps://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home or on the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.If you have questions regarding this information, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Shelly O’Boyle
Superintendent -
Back-up Plan Needed
Posted by Shelly O'Boyle on 10/21/2020 7:00:00 AMOctober 21, 2020
Dear Families,
Now more than ever, we must remain diligent in adhering to the health and hygiene protocols put into
place in our district. COVID-19 is in our surrounding communities. It is not a time to become lax or
develop a false sense of security. Please continue to discuss the importance of social distancing and
hand washing with your children. Our motto in reference to face coverings, ‘When you walk you wear if you are a Frewsburg Bear,’ is more important than ever. Lastly, our district is being extremely cautious
when students/employees display even one symptom of COVID. This abundance of caution is for the
good of the whole.
We wish to assure you that the Frewsburg Central School continues to be committed to remain open in
our current capacity. As stated in our reopening plan, we believe that children need to physically be in
school. However, we also need to be prepared for any situation that may be out of our control, so we
have been busy planning for the different levels of instruction contained in our reopening plan just in case we must pivot to one or more of these levels at some point. Here are just a few reasons we might need to “pivot” to these different levels:1. Lack of substitutes-
a. One or both buildings may need to pivot to remote instruction
b. Will occur without warning
c. Will be announced early in the morning or the evening before, like a school closing due to
weather
d. Should be short-term in nature
2. Closure due to Governor’s Order (Yellow, Orange, or Red Zone)
a. Both buildings will immediately pivot to remote instruction
b. Will hopefully be done with some forewarning but will be out of the district’s control
c. Length of time unknown
3. Snow Days-Districts have been given the flexibility to pivot to remote instruction to provide
continuity of instruction on what would otherwise be a day of school closure due to a snow
emergency. This may be used at some point during the year.
Enclosed in this packet you will find information from both principals regarding specific building
procedures for the scenarios above as well as information regarding the hybrid level. Elementary
teachers will also be sending home specific grade level information in student backpacks. Please watch
for this.
Thank you in advance for having a back-up plan for all of the scenarios listed above. As always, we will
strive to give parents as much forewarning as possible.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Shelly O’Boyle
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