Reopening of Schools Cleveland County Schools
Cleveland County Schools’ mission is to provide Exceptional Educational Experiences every day to every student. 2
What We Know Reopening of Schools 3
Reopening of Schools - What We Know. COVID-19 has changed the way we look at everything. This global pandemic has pushed us into unchartered territory in every aspect of our lives. Education and the practice of school will be dramatically different for the 2020-2021 school year. With these challenges, Cleveland County Schools remains committed to providing the best educational experience possible for our students. Our school community is committed to providing this exceptional education while providing a safe teaching and learning environment for our students and staff. Together, TEAM CCS will partner with parents, families and community stakeholders to embrace all of the challenges and opportunities presented to best serve our students, schools and community. 4
Reopening of Schools - What We Know ● The 2020-2021 School Year will be dramatically different. ● The health and safety of our students and staff will be our top priority. ● We have received guidance from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the North Carolina State Board of Education to lead our reopening process. 5
Reopening of Schools - BOE Leadership The Cleveland County Board of Education is focused on: ● Developing a “Reopening of Schools” plan that best meets the needs of our students, staff, schools and community. ● Providing a healthy and safe environment for students and staff. ● Ensuring high quality in-person (face-to-face) and/or remote instruction. ● Facilitating community communication, public engagement and positive outreach. ● Providing stability and support for our students and staff. 6
Reopening of Schools - District Leadership Over the past several weeks, our school and district leaders have been hard at work preparing for the reopening process. During this time, TEAM CCS has been: ● Strategically aligning resources (financial, personnel, operational) to prepare for reopening. ● Establishing work groups to address the multiple components of reopening. ● Collaborating with community partners through organized efforts such as our Re-Entry Task Force. ● Communicating with peers across our region and state for planning purposes. ● Participating in state and local guidance and information sessions on reopening planning. 7
Timeline Reopening of Schools 8
Reopening of Schools : Timeline June 8th - Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12) released. June 24th - NCDHHS updated its public health guidance July 1st - Governor updated school reopening information and delayed decision of reopening until later in July but directed schools to plan for all three scenarios. July 14th - The Governor’s Office determined that schools could reopen using Scenario B. Options given to local LEAs to open with Scenario C if that was best for their district. Encouraged LEAs to offer fully remote options for students. 9
Reopening of Schools – Public Health Information Plan Public Health Information Back to School Information Minimal social distancing required. All students State COVID metrics are A attend school every day. In-person instruction for all stable or improving students. State COVID metrics have Social distancing required. Schools are limited to B not stabilized and additional 50% capacity. Blended method of in-person (face-to- restrictions are necessary face) and remote instruction. Remote Learning only. No students will be able to State COVID metrics worsen access school facilities or transportation. Per SL C significantly and in-person 2020-3, district instruction provided remotely as instruction is not an option. stated in the district's Remote Learning Plan. 10
Daily Operation of School – Scenario B ● Scheduling will become more challenging. In-person attendance will be limited to approximately 50% capacity each day. ● Instruction will be a blended mix of in-person (face-to-face) and remote. Social Distancing will be required to the extent possible. ● Face coverings will be required for ALL students. ● Face coverings will be required for staff. ● Health assessments will be conducted when students arrive at school in the morning. ● Schools will establish an isolation/sick room and a process for dismissing students that become symptomatic at school. 11
Daily Operation of School – Scenario B Maximum Bus Capacity is one (1) student per seat. Students living in Transportation the same house may sit together in the same seat. Social Social distancing is required. Social distancing needed in hallways, Distancing classrooms, cafeterias, etc. School occupancy at 50%. In-person meals for students attending school using modified serving School Nutrition options and drive-thru meals for those that are receiving remote instruction that day. Health and Focus on health assessments and temperature checks before school. Safety Isolate students that exhibit symptoms during the school day. 12
Daily Operation of School – Scenario B Day of the Week Cohort A Cohort B Monday F2F Remote Tuesday F2F Remote Wednesday Remote Remote Thursday Remote F2F Friday Remote F2F 13
Reopening of Schools - Feedback Cleveland County Schools is aware of the importance of stakeholder feedback. Several feedback options have been created in order to enhance the decisions made by school and district leaders. ● Return to School Intent Form for Students and Parents ● Return to School Intent Form for Staff ● Remote Learning Survey Data 14
Reopening of Schools - Student Learning & The School Experience Essential Questions for Student Learning that must be answered: ● What is the best educational experience for all students? ● What will that experience be like for students? ● How do we (TEAM CCS) provide the best learning experience for all students? ● How do we combine the best experience for students with the optimal environment for teachers and staff? ● What training and professional development opportunities are needed for staff? ● What are expected outcomes, guidelines and measures of success? 15
Reopening of Schools - Student Learning & the School Experience ● What are the best practices for remote learning? Blended learning? Mixed- methods instruction? ● How do we increase access to instructional content for all students? ● How do we promote diverse course offerings including Advanced Placement (AP), Career College Promise (CCP) and Career-Technical Education (CTE) in multiple settings? ● In what ways and in what areas must we expand our focus to best meet the physical and social-emotional needs of students and staff? 16
Daily Operation Reopening of Schools 17
Reopening of School - Daily Operation ● Create procedures for the arrival and dismissal of students to ensure social distancing. ● Plan for student movement within the school to ensure social distancing. ● Revisit scheduling of essential school functions, such as special area classes and classes that require student movement and interaction. ● Conduct emergency planning related to school safety and inclement weather. ● Configure classrooms and instructional space for social distancing. ● Plan and consider use of common areas for students and staff. 18
Reopening of School - Daily Operation Visitors on Campus Access to schools will be limited for non-essential visitors, volunteers and external ● stakeholders Water Fountains Water fountains will not be available for use while in Phase A, B or C. Bottle fillers will be ● available for use. Custodians should mark water fountains as “do not use.” Schools can determine how this ● marking will best occur at their site. Consider use of a trash bag covering, tape or signage. Maintenance plans to disconnect water fountains if possible. 19
Reopening of School - Daily Operation Sanitizing Classrooms All staff will need to help with sanitizing classrooms once students return. Principals will ● need to determine specific expectations of their custodians and teachers. In general, custodians will need to be accountable for school wide areas and other staff will need to assist in classroom sanitizing. Spray bottles with disinfectant and cloths will be provided by maintenance. Lead ● custodians will need to make sure that staff have needed supplies. We are working on a short video to use with staff in August explaining safe use and appropriate storage of chemicals. 20
Reopening of School - Daily Operation Hand Sanitizer Hand sanitizer in pump bottles will be provided by maintenance for every teacher and ● classroom. Hand sanitizer dispensers for large, high traffic areas like cafeteria, media center and ● gym will be provided by maintenance. Custodians will handle the refilling of these dispensers. Maintenance is planning to mount these dispensers in the areas noted above at all ● secondary schools. Elementary schools will be mounted as requested by the principal and lead custodian. In conversations with elementary principals up to this point, it seems that hand sanitizer in pump bottles in each classroom is more appropriate that wall mounts, but will be a school based decision. 21
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