West Irondequoit Central School District

321 LIST AVENUE

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14617
Telephone: (585) 342-5500
FAX: (585) 266-1556
www.westirondequoit.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPT. 23, 2020

Single class at Rogers quarantined as a precaution

The Monroe County Department of Public Health’s investigation of a Rogers Middle School
student who tested positive for COVID-19 has determined that the student came into close
contact with at least one other student who is in the same class. That other student has tested
positive. Although it is unclear if this transmission occurred in or outside of school and using an
abundance of caution, the MCDPH has placed all staff and students in that single classroom
into Mandatory Quarantine.
These individuals will not return to in-person learning until being cleared by the MCDPH. It also
recommends that they remain distant from others in their households. Unless a quarantined
individual tests positive for COVID-19 and is placed in isolation, other members of their
households are not considered “close contacts” by the Public Health Department and can
continue with in-person instruction at school.
Families and staff impacted are being notified tonight. No other students or staff at Rogers
Middle School need to take any further action unless contacted by the MCDPH or School
District. Any questions related to potential exposure, testing, contact tracing or quarantining
should be directed to the MCDPH at (585) 753-5555 or by emailing
COVID19@monroecounty.gov.
“I am glad we are taking assertive measures to ensure the safety of our students and staff,”
said Aaron Johnson, Superintendent of Schools for West Irondequoit. “This reaffirms how
important face coverings and physical distance is to preventing the spread of COVID-19. We
must remain vigilant. Special thanks to our COVID-19 Safety Team and administrators along
with the Monroe County Department of Public Health for quickly assessing this situation and
guiding us to take these additional precautionary measures.”

For more information, contact Jeff DiVeronica, WICSD Director of Public Information at
jeffrey_diveronica@westiron.monroe.edu.