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2020-2021 Return to School Plan Hybrid AB with Remote Option

Cary Community Consolidated School District 26

Return to School Task Force

Administration: Staff:

Brian Coleman -Superintendent (Chair) Annette Bear - CEA Co-President

Valerie McCall -Director of Curriculum & Instruction Lori Charbonneau -CEA Co-President

Jennifer Thomas - Director of Special Services Terri O’Connell -CESPA President

Dawn Barrett-Curriculum Program Coordinator Denise Waddell - CESPA Officer

Ryan Zak -EL Program Coordinator Lauren Tatman – ECE Teacher

Andy Fitzsimons-Technology Coordinator Amy Marturano – 2nd Grade Teacher

Lynn Williams - Instructional Tech Coordinator Kim Curran – 4th Grade Teacher

Steve Fields - Operations Coordinator Jon Diersen – 8th Grade Teacher

Jenny Aherne - Pre-K Principal Kathy DeRaedt – Learning Center Teacher

Thom Gippert - Elementary Principal Christine Badgerow – Dual Language Teacher

Andy Gibbs – Elementary Principal Bridget Hills-Yoder - School Social Worker

Chad Nass – Elementary Principal Suzanne Blohm – Certified Nurse

Kim Qualls - Junior High Principal Ann Aiello – Certified Nurse

Deej Grap - Transportation Coordinator Sue Sweinberg – Registered Nurse

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Goal: Develop a return to school plan based on state and local guidance that

maintains the safety of our students and staff while providing some form of in-person

instruction.

Timeline

July 27 Board Approved Hybrid Plan with Remote Learning Option

July 28-31 Concerns Regarding Rise in Pandemic

August 3 Board Approved Fully Remote Learning Plan for All Students

August 17 Week of Training and Preparation

August 24 First Day of Fully Remote Learning

September 28 Hybrid with Remote Option Recommendation

October 2, 2020 Six Week Re-evaluation of Current Model and Next Steps

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State Guidance

Face coverings required

Limit of 50 individuals in one space

Social distancing to greatest extent possible

Symptom screenings and temperature checks

Increase schoolwide cleaning/disinfection

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McHenry County Health Department School Metrics

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McHenry County Health Department School Metrics

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Metric Virtual Hybrid In-Person

All learning is remote

for all learners

Some learning can

occur in-person based

on prioritized risk

All learning can occur

in person

Incidence Rate > 14 per 100,000

Population per day

7 – 14 per 100,000

Population per day

< 7 per 100,000

Population per day

Test Positivity > 8% 5 – 8% < 5%

COVID-19-Like Illness

Hospital Admissions

Virtual to Hybrid:

Stable/Decreasing4

Hybrid to In-Person:

Stable/Decreasing4;

Hybrid to Virtual:

Increasing5

In-Person to Hybrid:

Increasing5

Weekly Count of New

Cases Increase3

Virtual to Hybrid:

Stable/Decreasing6

Hybrid to In-Person:

Stable/Decreasing6;

Hybrid to Virtual:

Increasing7

In-Person to Hybrid:

Increasing7

McHenry County Health Department School Metrics

Schools are advised to first transition to hybrid learning from virtual learning before transitioning to full in-person learning

Schools are advised to be in the previous phase for at least fourteen days before transitioning to the next.

Schools are advised to meet all four measures before transitioning to the next phase.

Schools are advised to transition to the previous learning phase if any two measures meet the threshold criteria for the previous phase

MCDH will advise on potential mitigation strategies if any one measure meets the threshold criteria for the previous phase

MCDH will work closely with schools to monitor absenteeism, disease activity, and other indicators to inform the transition between learning models.

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McHenry County Health Department School Metrics

Schools may consider switching to hybrid, or partial remote and partial in-person, instruction when:

Incidence rate is between 7 and 14 per 100,000 population per day (YES)

Test positivity is between 5 and 8% (YES)

COVID-19 like illness is stable or decreasing (YES)

Weekly case count is stable or decreasing (YES)

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McHenry County Positivity Rate

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Local Metrics – Rolling Average Positivity Rate Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove

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9/23/20

Pos. Rate

3.41%

Three Learning Models 11

Fully in-Person Hybrid A/B Fully Remote

Traditional face-to-

face

100% students

present

School every day

Mostly synchronous

Highest safety risk

Combines in-

person/remote

50% students present

50% class sizes

Synchronous &

asynchronous

Some safety risk

Learning at home

0% students present

Synchronous and

asynchronous

Lowest safety risk

Models Chosen Two Options – Family Choice

Hybrid A/B Model

Fully Remote

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D26 Hybrid A/B Model

A and B student groups

Group A In-person Tuesday/Thursday & alternate Mondays. Group A Remote Learning Wednesday/Friday & alternate Mondays

Group B In-person Wednesday/Friday & alternate Mondays. Group B Remote Learning Tuesday/Thursday & alternate Mondays.

Aligns with CGHS school days

Families commit to Winter Break, December 17th

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Calendar Changes

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Green = Remote Learning Days

Yellow = Staff Training Days/Holidays

Red= Group A Days

Blue=Group B Days

Sep-20

S M T W T F S

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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27 28 S 30

Nov-20

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 1TRI 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 1R 21

22 23 24 25 26 27

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Dec-20

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Oct-20

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

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Special Considerations

Attend every day due to low class size and high needs

Early Childhood Self-contained

Kindergarten – Half Day Every Day

Transitional Kindergarten

Teaching Life Skills and Communication (TLC)

Bridge Program

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In-Person Days Remote Learning Days

Regular school day schedule

Targeted instruction on standards/essential skills

Students complete assignments/work during remote day

Traditional grading practice

Daily attendance taken

Social-emotional learning incorporated

Assigned independent and online work

Access tools and links through SeeSaw/Schoology

No live instruction by teacher, may occur with targeted groups

Traditional grading practice

Daily attendance taken

Social-emotional learning incorporated

Hybrid A/B Expectations

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Self-Paced Learning Programs Available

ALEKS (Grades 4-8)

Freckle (Grades K-8)

MobyMax (Prek-8)

Others

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Technology

Grades 1-8 district iPad

K iPads have arrived and will be available

Assess internet access needs and provide hotspots

Technology resources /workshops made available

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Fully Remote Option Expectations

Increased rigor, contact time, and accountability.

5 hrs. instruction/engagement daily.

Zoom lessons by the teacher & independent work time

Same standards, strategies, & curriculum

Consistent daily schedule

Social emotional learning incorporated

Communication SeeSaw/Schoology

Traditional grading system

Attendance expected & recorded

Priority to staff with D26 teachers

May need partnership with a remote learning provider

Commitment through to Winter Break.

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Social Distancing and Student Movement

Face masks worn at all times

Desk 6 feet apart to the greatest extent possible

Designate entry and exit routes

Staggered release of students from busses/cars

Staggered passing times

Rotate staff to classroom when possible

Limit persons entering bathroom

Hallways marked one-way/lined two-way paths

6-foot distancing decals at student line up areas

No school and PE lockers used

Social distancing/safety precautions signs posted

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Procedure Symptoms

COVID-19 symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

If students or staff describe or display any of the symptoms below, staff should call the Health Office to refer the student for further assessment.

People with symptoms may have COVID-19 and will be isolated and sent home with a recommendation to see their health care provider

Fever of 100.4 F or greater or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache (not due to a chronic condition)

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose (not due to known allergies)

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

Students/Staff Illness at School 21

Checking for Signs and Symptoms

Students self-certify daily by parents before entering

No entry without self-certification form

Temperature check each student before entering

All staff will self-certify and take temperature before entering

Anyone with fever over 100.4 F will be isolated and sent home

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Cleaning and Disinfecting

Students/staff regularly wash hands/sanitize

Hand sanitizer widely available

Increased daily cleaning of high-touch/traffic areas

Increased nightly cleaning & sanitation of all surfaces/high-touch areas

EPA-approved disinfectant used

Disinfectant provided to all staff

Drinking fountains will be shut off

Touchless water bottle fillers available

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Ventilation

Complete HVAC outdoor air flushing prior to start

Operate HVAC under normal schedule prior to start

HVAC schedules expanded to start an hour earlier

Increase outdoor air ventilation rates

Increase filtration efficiencies.

Change filters and clean coils, drains, and air handling units

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Lunch/Recess

Grab and go lunch system

Students remove masks maintaining social distancing at all times

Lunch locations stay under the 50-person limit

A designated allergy-free area provided

Eating surfaces washed/sanitized between groups

Playground equipment will be closed

No personal equipment brought to school

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Bussing

Face masks worn at all times

Hand sanitizer available on each bus

50 person limit on each bus

Social distance to the greatest extent possible

Students sit with siblings in assigned seats

Fill bus from the back to the front

Exit bus from the front to the back

Buses sanitized after every route

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Transitioning to AB Hybrid Model

Fully remote learning will continue through October 14th.

Some teacher assignments will need to be changed to meet the needs of both a fully remote program and an AB hybrid program. A student’s teacher may change.

Some remote learning classes may need to be combined with students from another school.

One additional Blended Learning Planning Day will be added to the calendar on October 15th (No School).

Teacher Institute Day on October 9th will be moved to October 16th (No School).

AB Hybrid/Remote Learning will begin on Monday, October 19th.

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Financial Impact

Current Expenses:

$100,000 for remote instruction expenses (CARE )

$33,000 PPE and Sanitation Supplies (FEMA)

$20,000 Resource Delivery Stations

Anticipated Expenses

$100,000 for additional remote instruction expenses (CARE)

Ongoing PPE/Sanitation costs to be approximately $2,500 to $3,000 per month for the AB instructional model

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Communication

Weekly Superintendent Updates

A Return to School Task Force Web Page

Additional communication from building principals

Ongoing communication from the district and schools

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Next Steps

Continue to monitor changes in state and local guidelines.

Send out Parent Commitment Form Tuesday, September 29th.

Complete AB daily schedule for the district calendar and distribute.

Complete A/B groupings for each school and notify parents by October 9th.

Determine staffing for the full remote learning program and hybrid program.

Continue to prepare schools for social distancing.

Finalize daily master schedules for each school.

Provide training for all employee groups regarding expectations for AB Hybrid Model.

Ensure all PPE and cleaning supplies have been ordered and delivered.

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Recommendation

The District 26 Administration is recommending to the Board of Education the approval of it revised Return to School Plan that includes two options for parents: (1) Hybrid A/B Model and (2) Fully Remote Learning Option.

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Questions

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