Merrick Schools Holding Meetings To Discuss Reopening Plans

MERRICK, NY — The Merrick school districts are holding meetings this week to discuss its reopening plans with parents.

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that schools will be able to open in the fall, he also mandated that school districts have meetings to discuss the plans with parents. The schools were required to have at least three meetings, either in person or online, before Aug. 21.

"It can be online, however it works for the local school district, but they have to communicate with the parents and explain the plan and answer the questions of the parents," Cuomo said.

The Merrick School District held its first meeting on Aug. 17. You can watch a recording of that meeting by clicking here. Meetings are also planned for Aug. 18 and Aug. 20, both at 7 p.m. Those meetings will be streamed on the district's YouTube page. You can submit questions in advance by emailing merrickreopening@merrick.k12.ny.us.

The North Merrick School District held two meetings on Aug. 17. Another meeting is planned for Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. You can access that meeting on Zoom by clicking here. The meeting ID is 839 8162 6174 and the passcode is SiY4eW.