Hazleton Area School District 2020-2021 Reopening Plan De dic a te d T o E xc e lle nc e I n E duc a tio n T hro ug h Stude nt-Ce nte re d L e a rning
Mission Statement • Our mission is to enhance student learning by focusing all aspects of the school environment on the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students.
Agenda • Objective • Initial Parent/Guardian Survey Results • Safety Protocols • Educational Options
Objective • Our objective is to safely reopen school for everyone starting September 8, 2020 through a hybrid model • The District will adhere to the recommendations from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local health agencies • Our phased reopening plan has been vetted by Johns Hopkins University and Lehigh Valley Health Network
Hazleton Area School District Initial Parent/Guardian Survey
Initial Parent/Guardian Survey only yielded approximately 2,000 replies out of 12,000 students. • Option 1: I would LIKELY BE WILLING to send my child to school with the district taking appropriate precautions and limiting the number of students in school at any given time. • 56.16% • Option 2: I would LIKELY NOT BE WILLING to send my child to school with other children and would prefer online instruction, even if the district were to take precautions and limit the number of students present. • 21.41% • Option 3: I am UNDECIDED as to what I would be willing to do if the situation were to remain as it is now. • 22.42%
Initial Parent/Guardian Survey (1 st Choice) • Option 1: Students alternate between attending school M, W, & F one week and T & Th the following. • 41.26% • Option 2: Students are assigned days according to a rotating 6-day cycle and attend on specific days in the cycle. • 4.29% • Option 3: Students alternate between a week of in-person instruction and a week of remote instruction. • 10.76% • Option 4: Students attend school in-person 2 days per week (consistent every week) and participate in remote instruction the rest of the week. • 20.40% • Option 5: Students in grades K-6 attend full-time dispersed through the district utilizing all district schools; grades 7-12 participate in full-time virtual learning at home. • 23.28%
Initial Parent/Guardian Survey (2 nd Choice) • Option 1: Students alternate between attending school M, W, & F one week and T & Th the following. • 28.38% • Option 2: Students are assigned days according to a rotating 6-day cycle and attend on specific days in the cycle. • 16.06% • Option 3: Students alternate between a week of in-person instruction and a week of remote instruction. • 18.84% • Option 4: Students attend school in-person 2 days per week (consistent every week) and participate in remote instruction the rest of the week. • 21.67% • Option 5: Students in grades K-6 attend full-time dispersed through the district utilizing all district schools; grades 7-12 participate in full-time virtual learning at home. • 15.05%
Hazleton Area School District Safety Protocols
Pandemic Page/Frequently Asked Questions • A dedicated pandemic webpage has been established for up-to- date guidance. It may be accessed here: https://www.hasdk12.org/domain/1769 • A dedicated webpage is currently under construction for frequently asked questions concerning our phased reopening plan. • The FAQ will be a subpage of the Pandemic Page
Cleaning/Sanitizing Safety Protocols • All cleaning and sanitizing of our schools will follow CDC and manufacturer guidelines • All high-touch surfaces will be cleaned/sanitized several times per day (door handles, light switches, desks, restrooms, etc.) • Water fountains will not be used • Sealed, one-time use water bottles will be permitted • Hand sanitizer will be available in common areas and classrooms • Appropriate hygiene must be followed with frequent hand washing • School buses and other transportation vehicles will be sanitized between each run • Lunchrooms will be cleaned/sanitized between each use
Social Distancing Safety Protocols • Classroom and learning spaces will allow for 6 feet of social distancing among students and staff whenever possible • Assigned seating will be utilized in each classroom, learning space, bus, other vehicle whenever possible • Faculty rooms and other common areas will function with limited capacity levels • Hallway traffic patterns will be adjusted to meet restriction of movement capabilities • Breakfast/lunch schedules will be adjusted to accommodate social distancing recommendations whenever possible • Recess or physical education classes will continue as long as activities limit physical touch and contact whenever possible • Transportation schedules will be adjusted accordingly
Student and Staff Health Safety Protocols • The District will utilize signs throughout the schools that promote protective measures • The District will proactively restrict non-essential visitors and volunteers • Hygiene education for all students and staff will be conducted frequently • Reminders of appropriate hygiene practices will be provided frequently
Face Coverings Safety Protocols • Masks or face shields will be used by all staff members whenever social distancing is not possible (i.e. necessary movement through building, common areas, etc.) • Masks or face shields will be used by all students whenever social distancing is not possible (i.e. necessary movement through building, common areas, etc.) • Mask breaks will be provided periodically throughout the day
Monitoring Safety Protocols • COVID-19 Exclusion from and Return to School Guidelines provided on next slide • Daily symptom screenings will be conducted by parents before sending children to school. A questionnaire will be provided to parents • Daily symptom screenings will be conducted by staff members before leaving for work. A questionnaire will be provided to staff • Isolating staff and students should they become ill during the school day will be mandatory • Isolation areas will be thoroughly cleaned after every use • Contact tracing will be conducted by local health agencies
COVID-19 Exclusion from and Return to School Guidelines Scenario Exclude from School Return to School After… #1 – No Symptoms No Not applicable Individual should be tested for COVID-19: • If test result is negative, return to school 3 days after symptoms are no #2 – COVID-19 Symptoms Yes longer present. • If test result is positive, follow return to school guidance for scenario #3 Individual must: • Have 3 days with no fever and #3 – Positive COVID-19 PCR Test with Symptoms Yes • Improvement in symptoms and • At least 10 days since symptoms appeared 10 days after the PCR test was collected: #4 – Positive COVID-19 PCR Test without • Yes If symptoms develop during 10 days, follow return to school guidance for Symptoms scenario #3 Individual should be tested for COVID-19. • If test result is negative, return to school 14 days after last exposure to the #5 – Close Contact with Symptoms Yes person with COVID-19 and symptoms have resolved. • If test result is positive, follow return to school guidance for scenario #3. 14 days after the date of last exposure to the person with COVID-19. • #6 – Close Contact of COVID-19 without Symptoms Yes If symptoms develop during 14 days, follow return to school guidance for scenario #5.
Classroom Safety Protocols • Appropriate procedures for movement through the classroom will be developed by each classroom teacher • Remaining seated • Walking through the room • Remaining socially distanced • Lining up • Masks or face shields will be used in the classroom whenever possible • Sharing of items (writing utensils, papers, personal items, etc.) will be prohibited • Electronic delivery of materials will be strongly encouraged • Proper hygiene reminders will be provided frequently • Musical instruments will be sanitized according to instructor guidelines • Recess or physical education classes will continue as long as activities limit physical touch and contact whenever possible
Transportation Safety Protocols • Students will be limited to two (2) students per seat • Siblings will be required to sit together • Students will be required to wear a mask or face shield while being transported to and from school on any District sponsored vehicle • Students will be required to face the front of the vehicle at all times • No sitting backwards or sideways in the seat • All drivers will be required to wear a mask or face shield while students are entering or exiting the vehicle • Windows will be open when weather permits • All District sponsored vehicles will be sanitized after each run
Food Service Safety Protocols • Breakfasts and lunches will be provided in the cafeteria or other open spaces allowing for social distancing of, at least, 6 feet • Whenever possible, meals will be pre-packaged to enhance contactless opportunities • All areas will be thoroughly cleaned after every use • Assigned seats will be utilized
Hazleton Area School District Educational Opportunities
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