Canyons School District Re-Opening Plan
The District Plan Recommendations are Based on the Input and Feedback From: u UTAH State Board of Education Re-Opening plans version 1.0 (updated June 28, 2020) u Governor’s Phased Guidelines for the General Public and Businesses Version 4.7 u Leavitt Partners - Framework for Mitigating Risks u Utah Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Contributing District Departments and Personnel u Superintendent u Student Advocacy u Principals/Teachers (Task Force) u Facilities u School Performance u Transportation u Responsive Services u Communications u Instructional Supports u External Relations u Special Education u Instructional Support u Research & Assessment u Business Administrator u Building Leadership Teams u School Community Councils u Human Resources u Nutrition Services u Surveys u Purchasing
Keep in Mind: u Requirements and Recommendations are subject to change based on State and USBE updates u It is recommended that school re-open with no split schedules unless mandated by the Health Department and based on recommendations from USBE and the American Academy of Pediatrics u Masks/shields are required by adults when physical distancing is not possible u Students will be trained on the value of wearing masks and will be encouraged to do so when physical distancing is not feasible u No disciplinary action will be taken for those who choose not to wear masks u Special considerations and accommodations will be made for students on health care plans and with other special needs u If students are within 6 feet of each other for more than 15 minutes, masks are advised in accordance to Leavitt Partners’ recommendations
Online Learning / In-Person Learning u Students who choose online learning options will be enrolled in CSD and will be supported by a licensed educator u Online instruction will not be in real time. It will be self-paced but supported by district personnel u Students enrolled in online learning will not be directly connected to their neighborhood school or teacher u Students receiving Special Education services will hold an IEP meeting to determine specific individual needs. Online learning for students receiving SPED services will require a licensed SPED teacher u Online instruction will require a commitment of at least one grading period in order to support staffing and facility needs
Temporary Re-closure (If Necessary) u Communication procedures are being put in place for students and faculty in the case there is a temporary re-closure u Our original “Continuity of Education Plans” that were implemented during the spring 2020 soft closure have been reviewed and updated u Many lessons learned including more training and support for teachers, students, and parents which includes technology supports and connectivity u We will follow all recommendations from UHSAA and County Health Departments to address all extracurriculars/in-person events u All other parent meetings and events may also need to be temporarily postponed/canceled or transitioned to virtual
Keep in Mind: u The Utah State Board of Education has noted the following: u Physical distancing is advised, however it must be acknowledged that physical distancing of six feet or more apart IS NOT FEASIBLE in many instances. Please remember that schools will have to do their best to mitigate not eliminate risks (USBE Reopening Guidelines and Leavitt Partners’ document - updated 6/28) u All State requirements and recommendations are supported by Canyons District. Departments are prepared to support implementation at the school levels when needed and feasible u The district plan is not intended to answer all questions but guide attempts to mitigate risk
Recommended Protocols & Supports Schools, with district support, will work with their teachers, staff, SCC, and other u parent stakeholders to address these recommendations and requirements as each school and classroom is unique Establish protocols for drop-off/pick-up at each school. Schools will u communicate updates and expectations to families Schools will designate entry/exit flow paths to minimize congestion u Each staff member will be provided two cloth masks. Adult and child sized u disposable masks will also be available in the schools for those who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer, face shields, disinfecting wipes, soap and water, or similar u disinfectant cleaners and microfiber cloths will be readily available to staff/students/visitors in controlled environments to ensure safe use u (All chemical agents utilized for sanitizing and disinfecting are approved and maintained through CSD material data sheets)
Classrooms & Transitions u Classrooms u Mitigating risks not eliminating risks u Physical distancing as much as possible u Masks/Face shields worn by teachers when physical distancing is not feasible u Students encouraged to wear masks when engaged in contact longer than 15 minutes and physical distancing is not feasible u Cleaning between classes u Transitions u Floor markings and/or signs to encourage flow of traffic u Encourage masks during transitions u Stagger transitions schedules
Cafeterias, Playgrounds, & Restrooms u Cafeterias u Spaced lines will be marked u Removing self serving bars and limiting options u Scheduling addressed by schools u Increase cleaning of high touch areas u Playgrounds u Follow the health department’s guidelines u Scheduling addressed by schools u Increase cleaning and sanitation u Restrooms u Education and signage u Schedules to address cleaning/sanitizing high touch areas u Drinking Fountains u Schedules to address cleaning/sanitizing high touch areas u Water bottles
Volunteers, Visitors, and Large Group Gatherings u Limit nonessential visitors and volunteers to campuses and programs. Each school, with district support, is to determine essential versus nonessential u Establishing protocols for any visitors and non-regular staff, including at a minimum, temperature checking and the wearing of face coverings u Contact tracing measures will need to be in place u Visitors will be required to sign in u Thermometers and PPE provided by District Office u Responsive Services Department will train front office on visitor protocol including temperature checks and tracking location for contact tracing
Transportation Protocol u Face coverings for students, staff, other passengers u Confined space, distancing difficult, poor circulation u LEAs may make exceptions for unique student circumstances u Develop protocols for minimizing mixing of students from different households and regularly cleaning and disinfecting seats and other high- touch surfaces u The goal is to maximize physical distancing of all passengers on our buses; however, we acknowledge that physical distancing of 6 feet or greater is not always feasible in many instances. u Precautions will be taken to ensure both the safety of our school bus drivers and passengers u Space Available Permits? Adding aide support on bus?
Health Care Plans, 504 plans, & Special Education u All Health Care Plans have been reviewed by the District Nurses and parents are currently being notified u 750 Health Care Plans District-Wide u Responsive Services Department are reviewing all 504 plans with schools to ensure accommodations are in place u 850 District-Wide 504 Plans u Medical conditions that impact a student’s ability to access their education are noted in the “Present Level Statement” on the student IEP and will be reviewed and supported u Parents who may be concerned about their child’s individual health needs may contact their school
Communication, Training and Resources (State guidelines, CDC, Health Department, Leavitt Partners, Academy of Pediatrics) u Trainings for Administrators - SPD and other departments u Critical Policy for all staff - Human Resources Department u Curriculum for Students – Instructional Supports Department u Guidelines & Engagement for Parents - Communications, Responsive Services, Student Advocacy, Instructional Supports Department, PTA & School Community Council Training u Support for all staff - Responsive Services Department u Communications u Podcast u Website
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