2020-21 School Reopening Plans Board Workshop July 20, 2020 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

“Preparing students for tomorrow through an engaging and inclusive educational community today.” Belong. Serve. Succeed. 2020-21 School Reopening Plans Board Workshop July 20, 2020 District Leadership Team

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Planning Timeline March - June June - Present ● ● La Crosse County Superintendents work with DPI and Area Directors of Instruction Multiple School District LCHD to discuss COVID Compass meet frequently to plan for virtual administrators Superintendents meet and ongoing school needs. option and update and school ● together to discuss Superintendents and LCHD meet superintendents weekly on nurses take place school state mandated weekly. progress. in weekly calls ● ● closure due to COVID- Workgroups were created. June 30-July 8: Survey to gauge facilitated by ■ Symptomatic Employee 19. interest in fully online option and LCHD. ● ● Superintendents meet Student/Staff Procedures (local solicit feedback from families District and local Student Services Directors and HR with La Crosse County was emailed to all district nurses meet as Supervisors) Health Department and families. Coulee Region ■ Elementary Workgroup ● DPI to discuss process June 22: Dr. Mueller informs Nurses, CESA 4 (Elementary Principals) for closure Board of collaborative project to nurses, and with ■ Secondary Workgroup (MS/HS ● DLT meet weekly provide online option for state nursing ● principals) May 29: First families. consultant ■ Districtwide Workgroup ● conversation with area July 13: District collaborative throughout ■ Transportation superintendents on the agreement and presentation on summer ■ Nutrition Services potential for a CRVA survey results brought to ■ PPE for Students Workgroup collaborative, fully school board. (Representative group of Principals, ● online academy July 14: Online enrollment for Directors of Student Services, CRVA opens. Nurses)

Guiding Principles ◼ Use guidelines as published CDC, DHS, DPI, and The La Crosse Health Department ◼ Deliver excellent instructional programs to meet the educational needs of all students ◼ Enhance our capability to provide engaging remote learning ◼ Provide support for students and families to assist with their wellbeing and social emotional needs ◼ Consider issues from an equity lens as part of the decision making process ◼ Solicit input from staff and parents ◼ Identify adaptable, flexible scenarios to re-open

Mitigate Risk Increase Hand Washing Face Coverings Required Social Distance (maintain 6 ft.) Limited Group Gatherings Limited Sharing of Materials Monitoring of Daily Health Increased Cleaning and Disinfecting

Promote Healthy Habits ◼ Signage ◼ Markings throughout offices and buildings to maintain distancing ◼ Wash Hands Frequently and Adequately ◼ Face Coverings Required

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ◼ Cloth face coverings preferred, disposable masks available for specific needs. ◼ Specialized equipment for those providing direct care or supporting daily living tasks. ◼ Equipment for school nursing staff and health educational assistants to increase safety when working with symptomatic students AVAILABLE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF ◼ Additional Disinfecting in Spray Bottles ◼ Increased Hand Sanitizing Stations (some portable) when hand washing is not an option. ◼ Plexiglass barriers in high traffic areas or to provide certain services safely to students

CLEANING & DISINFECTING PLAN ◼ We will follow the CDC, DPI, and La Crosse County Health Department protocols for the cleaning and disinfecting of our facilities. ◼ We are working with the building administrators to identify frequencies for disinfecting throughout the day. ◼ We are looking at staff and schedules to address the recommendations and guidelines by the State and County to keep our facilities as safe as possible. ◼ We are making mechanical changes that can help with the disinfecting and air exchanging in our facilities. ◼ We are planning custodial staff development and training specific to the COVID-19 virus.

OTHER SAFETY MEASURES ◼ Increasing handling of outside air. ◼ Training for staff and students on general virus information, new procedures, mitigation strategies, and reinforcing new expectations through PBIS. ◼ As feasible, outdoor education is preferred when combined with other safety measures. ◼ Limiting visitors to only essential. All visitors must wear a mask. ◼ An “isolation room” will be designated at all school buildings and open offices so that anyone who experiences Covid-19 symptoms or feels unwell, can be isolated from others while additional steps are taken to seek care. ◼ Rearranging seating in classrooms and offices to allow for 6 feet of space, as feasible. ◼ Regular cleaning and disinfecting in classrooms, following public health guidance in cleaning after exposure. ◼ Increased cleaning of high touch areas

In Person Learning (Elementary) ◼ County-wide focus: Limit the potential of spread by carefully weighing all decisions regarding developmentally appropriate social-emotional and academic learning and physical activity ◼ Classroom Configurations ◼ Entering & Exiting the Building ◼ Plans assist in contact tracing ◼ Active & passive monitoring ◼ Recess & Socialization ◼ Cohort focus ◼ County recommendations for equipment use and group size ◼ Breakfast & Lunch ◼ Academics ◼ Specials & Guidance ◼ Interventions ◼ Special Education ◼ EC/4K following similar guidelines as childcare centers/preschools

NUTRITION SERVICES Meals Nutrition Services Payments Currently working on several different menus to meet Researching contactless payment options. Barcode the varying schedule potential. scanners replace number pads for student pins Breakfasts will be bagged with pick up points TBD and Cleaning and Disinfecting eaten in the classroom Developing SOPs for the cleaning and sanitizing of Evaluating spaces conducive to students eating with cafeteria space. distance and with cohort. Values Developing new Grab N Go salads and sandwiches to speed up service time. We are committed to providing the same level of Developing ways to deliver Ala Carte options, Salad quality and service to our customers that they expect and Fruit Bars while maintaining safety. from Nutrition Services. Moving Between Models Developing plans for online learning to provide meals for students.

TRANSPORTATION Student Capacity Students with Special Needs Capacity could be limited for physical distancing. Limit capacity and seating chart. Seating charts implemented with families and students in same Drop Off/Pick Up Zones daycare sitting together. Bus and parent drop off and pick up zones may need to be Driver modified to accommodate an increase in self-transporated Barrier possible behind driver, employee self monitor health, students. substitute driver shortage, limit co curriculars to after route times. Self-Transport Cleaning Procedure Parents and/or students planning to self-transport are encouraged to Spray all touch points after each route, wipe down seats with contact transportation to increase accuracy of routes and staffing disinfectant, sanitizer or wipes available for students. requirements. Face Coverings Reviewing health official guidance for use of cloth face coverings.

In Person Learning (Middle School) ◼ Countywide focus: Limit the potential of spread by carefully weighing all decisions regarding developmentally appropriate social-emotional and academic learning and physical activity ◼ Cohort and Classroom Configurations ◼ A/B Schedule M/H and T/F - W being an intervention and planning day ◼ Focus on 36 sq ft of social distance, masks, and 15 minutes of sustained contact ◼ Entering & Exiting the Building ◼ Multiple entries/exits for specific grades ◼ Entry to classrooms to avoid large groups ◼ Active & passive monitoring ◼ Breakfast & Lunch ◼ Breakfast grab and go at entries ◼ Lunch staggered and utilization of multiple spaces if possible ◼ Academics ◼ Core - Encores - Interventions - Special Education

In Person Learning (High School) ◼ Health & Safety ◼ Countywide focus: Same as ES & MS ◼ Require Masks for Staff and Students ◼ Cleaning Practices ◼ Focus on 36 sq ft of social distance & 15 minutes of sustained contact ◼ Entering & Exiting the Building ◼ Multiple entries/exits utilized ◼ Active & Passive monitoring ◼ Customer Stakeholder Engagement ◼ Surveys ◼ Student Learning ( Cohort and Classroom Configurations) ◼ A/B Schedule M/TH and T/F - W being an intervention and planning day ◼ Whole Child: Academics: Utilize all courses / Social Emotional ◼ Workforce ◼ Surveys/Listening Sessions ◼ Whole Adult: Cohort Model / Social Emotional ◼ Breakfast & Lunch ◼ Breakfast grab and go at entries ◼ Lunch staggered and utilization of multiple spaces if possible