Return to School Plan
COVID-19 Updates - July 2020 2020-2021 School Year Planning Dr. Brad Hunt - Superintendent Dr. Angie Applegate - Assist. Supt. for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Greg Axelson - Chief Operations Officer Diana Sircar - Chief Financial Officer Kristen Streeter - Assist. Supt. for Administrative Services
State and Federal Expectations April 17, 2020 Governor Greg Abbott closes school until the end of the 2019-2020 school year. June 18, 2020 Education Commissioner Mike Morath makes a statement “it will be safe for Texas public school students, teachers and staff to return to school campuses for in-person instruction this fall.” Flexibility for remote learning as an option. July 7, 2020 Education Commissioner Mike Morath gives guidance on return to school plans.
Return to School Plan Return to School Task Force The CISD Return to School Task Force is made up of staff members representing every department including district administrators, principals, teachers, nurses, counselors, and CISD support staff. Return to School Guide The district developed a guide providing detail about CISD’s Return to School plans including instructional options, health and safety guidelines and more. Currently it is still in a DRAFT format, but aligns with Texas Education Agency. Commitment Form The district is asking families to commit to Face-to-Face Learning or Distance Learning for the first nine-weeks of the year. This commitment will allow the district and campus to better plan for the upcoming school year.
Curriculum and Instruction Updates CISD Summer Learning and Processes Working with Families and Learners Throughout the Summer: ● Early Childhood (PK and SPED testing) (CMS West and Brock) ● Summer School and Extended School Year for SPED (Distance Learning) ● Referrals and Testing - School Year 2019-2020 (Brock) ● Language Testing for Other Grade Levels ● Credit By Exam Testing (CMS West) ● CISD Summer Choice Boards - Updated and Online Resources Available ● Instructional Materials/Resources Purchases (Face to Face and Virtual Needs) ● Planning with Curriculum Team and Principals
Curriculum and Instruction Updates CISD Staff Feedback Form - Checking on: Emotional Well-Being ● How concerned are you about the upcoming school year? ● Do you have someone at your school, or another educator outside your school, who you can count on to help you, no matter what? ● What specific fears or concerns do you have about returning to school? ● What supports and/or solutions could help alleviate your fears and concerns? Teaching and Learning ● How confident are you about designing learning that will be facilitated virtually? ● What information do you need in order to feel more confident in designing and delivering virtual and or face-to-face learning? ● What ideas or insight would you like to share with the Curriculum Team as we plan for your professional learning needs in the upcoming school year?
Curriculum and Instruction Updates CISD Prep Work Moving Ahead (Design Days in July) CISD Structures to Provide Support and Alignment (Face to Face and Asynchronous Instruction) ● Scope and Sequence for the 9 Weeks - Week by week Pacing Guides for Learning PK-12 (these will be for educators and posted for parents as well on our district website per TEA) ● Curriculum Documents and Planning Elements within Schoology - Ex: Exemplar lessons, Schoology Supports and Sandboxes for educators to collaborate and brainstorm lessons and activities ● CISD Schoology Guidelines - for instruction and tracking engagement of learners ● District Purchased Online Resources Guidance and Requirements - Embedded elements within content areas as well as required minutes for specific data tracking of learners and progress monitoring ● Guidance for Video Capabilities and Structures for When and How to Use within Instruction (virtual and face-to-face) - Video Chat for streaming instruction for whole group and small group instruction, recorded videos, screencasting tools and more ● Attendance Structures and Expectations for Tracking Engagement in Learning ● Clustering of Educators - Knowing which educators can support which grades, content areas, courses, etc. based on teacher certification ● Grading Structures and Supports for Assessment - Progress Monitoring of Learning
Curriculum and Instruction Updates How Can I Prepare Myself as an Educator for the start of 2020-2021? Prioritize Your Well-Being: ● Reflect on how you are feeling. Ensure that you are taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally. Coping with Stress. ● Know that we are here to support you and one another. If you need to talk to someone, reach out to a trusted colleague, campus leader, counselor or one of our CISD crisis counselors. ● CISD Employee Assistance Program is also available and provides 5 free visits with licensed professionals. Prepare Yourself to Deliver Virtual Instruction: ● Regardless of face-to-face or distance learning, you will need to be prepared and proficient to deliver instruction digitally moving forward for this school year. ● Learners may need to move back and forth during the school year from face-to-face or distance learning due to COVID or other reasons. ● The needs of our educators may change throughout the year
Curriculum and Instruction Updates How Can I Prepare Myself as an Educator for the start of 2020-2021? Preparing Yourself for the Classroom Environment: ● Review the CISD Return to School 2020-2021 Guide ● Think about ways you can help to ensure social distancing practices with your learners and other staff members ● Be creative in the physical layout of your classroom to support social distancing and safety precautions CISD Professional Learning Library within Schoology: ● #CISDLearns went completely virtual for our Summer Conference with sessions organized into two strands: Digital and Social Emotional Learning ● Encouraged to find sessions that align to areas of interest/need: CISD PL Library Schoology Course . TCU Training: Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training for educators
Transportation Updates Aligned with TEA’s Planning Guidance (July 7) Student safety Encouraging families to use parent drop-off or bike/walk options Masks for all riders Increased cleaning between routes Open windows Modified bus pass distribution process Driver safety Masks and gloves Hand sanitizer Route planning Strategic head start Adaptable as families commit to distance learning
Child Nutrition Updates Aligned with TEA’s Planning Guidance (July 7) Student safety Modified scheduling and seating arrangements Collaborating with elementary and secondary principals Streamlining service lines to expedite movement though lines Limiting contact with food items and currency Disposable food service items Staff safety Masks, shields, and gloves Safety protocols in kitchens and serving lines Meals for Distance Learners USDA announcement (July 8) Elementary only for CISD (National School Lunch Program)
Custodial Services Updates Aligned with TEA’s Planning Guidance (July 7) Aramark optimization study (complete) Maximization of staff, time, and resources No added staff - same level of service Prioritization of areas and high-touch surfaces Increased use of automated tools and decontamination electrostatic sprayers Disinfection procedures Nightly disinfection of desks and common high-touch surfaces Second round of disinfection in common areas Utilizing morning custodial staff as disinfection team
Budget Updates ● Currently running final salary projection ● Awaiting estimated certified values from the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) ● The Truth-in-Taxation notice will be published with the maximum M&O tax rate that can be adopted. The Board may choose to adopt a lower tax rate once all information is received from TEA and DCAD.
Human Resources Updates Staffing & Hiring ● Updated enrollment information from the demographer and from registrations indicate no significant spikes or declines in enrollment at this time, so holding to staffing information previously provided to campuses and departments. ● New hire technology distribution and badge pick-up taking place with safety protocols - masks, hand sanitizer, social distancing, disinfecting - in place. ● July 23rd - New Hire Welcome & Orientation via Zoom. Planning for Staff Returning to Work ● Coordination with Facilities & Maintenance Department and Aramark for environment modifications and sanitation protocols. ● Coordination between Coordinator of Health Services and CDC/DHHS for masks, hand-washing/hand sanitizer, social distancing, and self-quarantine requirements. ● HR communication and coordination of leave options and employee work accommodations. ● Work schedules that continue to meet legal requirements including a daily 30 minute duty free lunch and 450 minutes of planning time every 2 weeks.
School Calendar Planning for Staff Returning to Work - continued ● Instructional staff reports on August 5 ● Students return to school August 12 ● Calendar Committee and district leadership continually reviews ● If changes are made to the 20-21 calendar, then community and staff will be notified right away
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