'Be Transparent' Ahead of Reopening, Says East Brunswick Schools

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — As East Brunswick School District prepares to bring back students in the hybrid program for in-person learning, Superintendent Victor Valeski has asked families to be “transparent” with COVID-19 diagnosis.

In his message to the school community on Tuesday Valeski said, "I am asking every family to be transparent with us. If we all follow published health guidelines, report close contacts and illnesses (by calling or emailing your school nurse) and most importantly stay out of school if anyone in the family is presumed or diagnosed as a positive COVID then our shared commitment to safety is elevated.”

Valeski reiterated the same message at the Board of Education meeting held on Jan 21.

He said many parents and guardians expressed their disappointment at the school district postponing reopening to Feb. 4. He said the district was planning to bring back students and staff members to a safe environment.

“Keeping ourselves and everyone around us safe is the only way we can successfully pull off the monumental task of returning our schools to full operation,” he said.

Many school districts in New Jersey postponed reopening for in-person learning in the hybrid model after COVID-19 numbers across the state spiked.

South Brunswick will be reopening on Feb.4, while Edison will return on Feb.1.

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