Message from the Superintendent
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BCIT Covid-19 Master Preparation Plan
March 13, 2020
Dear BCIT Parents/Guardians:
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 virus has created difficult challenges for you, for our students, and for the entire BCIT community. Uppermost in our minds during these difficult times is the safety, security, and well-being of our students and staff. That is why, after careful consideration it is our decision with the support of the Burlington County Department of Health, that we are announcing the temporary closure of the Burlington County Institute of Technology.
Beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020, students will no longer report to campus, and they will begin to utilize the learning materials that were sent home with them earlier today. We expect this remote learning plan to be in effect through April 9, 2020. All students and staff will return on April 20, 2020 after the conclusion of Spring break. During this time, all student activities are cancelled.
We understand the impact that this closure has on our BCIT District population, and we will do all that we can to work with our families. During this time, we will remain in close communication with you through the various platforms such as Google Classroom.
School Services
In an effort to fit each student’s individual goals and objectives, every teacher has provided a layout of instruction using Google Classroom. We are fortunate at BCIT to have a Chromebook and Google environment whereby instruction may be delivered through Google Classroom and project-based learning can occur. Staff is available to assist parents and guardians remotely in the event that there are questions with implementation.
During the closure, our custodial staff will continue to carry out our enhanced sanitizing process with the recommended BruTab6S Effervescent Disinfectant and Sanitizer to maintain the highest preventive measures.
Should you have any school related questions, please feel free to contact the following staff:
Campus Contacts
Michael Parker
Principal, Medford
609-654-0200 xt 8430
mparker@burlcoschools.orgJoseph Venuto
Principal, Westampton
609-267-4226 x8360
jvenuto@burlcoschools.orgJesse Pappler
Asst. Principal, Adult Education
jpappler@burlcoschools.orgFood Services
In an effort to provide continuity for our students and mitigate some of the challenges associated with the school closure, we have been in contact with our food service company, Sodexo. Beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020, breakfast and lunch will be available for those in our school community who need it. In that regard, three days’worth of food will be provided at a time.
Meal pick-ups have been scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays; therefore, during the closure, you should pick up meals on the following days:
Monday, March 16, 2020
Thursday March 19, 2020
Monday, March 23, 2020
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Monday, March 30, 2020
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Monday, April 6, 2020
Thursday, April 9, 2020
If your child attends the Westampton campus, you should pick up your child’s meals at the Burlington County Human Services parking lot(795 Woodlane Road, Westampton) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. If your student attends the Medford campus, you should pick up your child’s food at the Medford campus, 10 Hawkins Road, Medford between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. For parents who may not be able to travel outside of a certain perimeter, they are directed to a pick-up area of schools located in their municipality. They are encouraged to contact the local school district in their area for a meal distribution schedule.
I will continue to stay in contact with the local, county and state governmental officials and provide timely updates as developments occur.
Dr. Christopher Nagy
Superintendent of SchoolE-Learning Plan
Adult Education Information: Please refer to the letter pertinent to your classes.
Previous Communication from the Superintendent:
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Meal Service
BCIT's Food Service will provide Grab & Go Meals for students.
- Parents/Guardians can pick up meals on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 9am-11am.
- Each meal package will contain a 3-day supply of breakfast and lunch for the student. The location for pick up at the westampton Campus is the Burlington County Human Resource Building, 795 Woodlane Rd. The location for the Medford Campus is at the Main entrance. 10 Hawkin Road, Medford, NJ
- For parents who may not be able to travel outside of a certain perimeter, they are directed to a pick-up area of schools located in their municipality. They are encouraged to contact the local school district in their area for a meal distribution schedule.
Student Technology
In accordance with the Student Acceptable Use Policy, students shall be responsible for displaying appropriate behavior and maintaining a productive learning environment when using BCIT devices during the school closure. All rules pertaining to the use of technology are expected to be observed during this very unique situation.
School to Work
The Burlington County Institite of Technology is committed to the safety and well-being of our schools and our community. Occasionally, extraordinary efforts are required to meet particular challenges such as the recent concerns about the coronavirus (COVID19). Please be advised that as of March 16, 2020, BCIT will temporarily suspent our School to Work program and Structured Learning Environments. Please see the letters for additonal information.