Gibraltar Area Schools

Reopening Handbook

2021-2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESIGN FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING 3

CORE COMMITMENTS 4

PHYSICAL SPACES 5

GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEES 6

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS 7

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS 8

FOOD SERVICE 9

DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS 10

TRANSPORTATION 11

STUDENT ENTRY/EXIT 12

CLEANING PROTOCOL 13

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & GRADE 6 14-16

SECONDARY EDUCATION - GRADES 7-12 17-19

CAMPUS MAP FOR STUDENTTRANSPORTATION/DROP-OFF/PICK UP

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THE GIBRALTAR AREA SCHOOLS DESIGN FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

In-school teaching and in-school learning is the best and preferred design for a Gibraltar education.Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Gibraltar Area School District will transition back toin-school teaching and learning for all students. Due to the continued COVID-19 health pandemic, theDistrict will continue to provide access to in-school teaching for students who are in quarantine orhave other fragile medical conditions. The administration will continue to review the guidance of DoorCounty Health Services and the Door County Medical Center in determining the necessity and scopeof student and staff quarantining at home.

The Gibraltar Schools assure that all children are taught their 2021-2022 grade level or subjectcourse curricula by providing in-school teaching and in-school student learning. Students inquarantine will also be provided with access to in-school teaching when they are restricted to at-homelearning. All children will receive the same curricular instruction regardless of their learning location.

In-School Teaching andin-School Learning

In-School Teaching andIn-School and At-Home

Learning (Student Quarantine)

Instruction will be presented in-school using all available classroom and school resources. Theadministration will shift instruction from in-school to at-home for students in quarantine.

The administration will monitor the availability of school personnel to provide daily instruction,instructional support, transportation, food services, and/or school cleaning and will move all studentsfrom in-school learning to at-home learning if there are not enough essential personnel.

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CORE COMMITMENTS

INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE:● Gibraltar Area School District remains committed to

maximizing educational opportunities during the pandemiccrisis. Plans include in-person and pre-authorized remotelearning opportunities for all children that maximize educationaloutcomes.

SAFETY:● Student and Staff Safety is our top priority.● All plans balance guidance from Federal, State, County, and

Local recommendations with access to quality instruction.

PRAGMATISM:● All planning is subject to change as the COVID-19 pandemic

evolves in our community. Gibraltar Area School District willmonitor all available information (both external and internal) toensure that we are minimizing risk and maximizing instructionat all times.

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PHYSICAL SPACES

Physical Barriers● Plastic barriers

in publicspaces

Sanitation Stations● Placement

throughout thebuilding withencouraged use

Floor Markers● 3-foot distancing

and directionalarrows inside andout

Student Item Storage● Personal bins in

the K-6classrooms.

● Locker storagefor 7-12students.

Safety Signage● Hand Hygiene● Social Distancing● Symptoms

Creating Space forDistancing

● Removal ofpersonal furniture

● Reconfiguringand/moving ofteaching and workspaces

Drinking Water● Bottle Filling

Only● Water bottles

provided to allstudents andemployees

● Disposablecups availablein all classrooms

Symptom Isolation Room● Central Location

Food Service● Provided in the

cafeteria.● Assigned seats by

classroom cohorts inK-6 classrooms.

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GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEES

Symptom Monitoring● Symptom monitoring at

home and at school forsigns of COVID-19

● Cannot enter school ifdisplaying symptoms ofCOVID-19 ortemperature is above100*F.

Monitor Temperature● Before entering the

building, take yourtemperature. If yourtemperature isabove 100*F, do notenter the buildingand contact yourdirect supervisor.

Social Distancing● Follow directional

arrows in hallways● Maintain 3-foot social

distancing.● Wear a facemask

according to schooldistrict requirementslisted below.

● Do not congregate onschool grounds.

Personal Hygiene● Wash hands or use

hand sanitizer often.● Wash cloth facemasks

frequently.

ClassroomConfiguration

● Maintain 3-foot socialdistancing fromstudents inclassrooms.

● Keep personal itemsin a separate area.

● Follow cleaningprotocols for anyshared surfaces.

Creating Space forDistancing

● Remove all personalfurniture includingrefrigerators, lamps,aerosol diffusers.

Drinking Water● Bottle filling stations are

available.● Water fountains will be

shut off.● Water bottles will be

provided to all studentsand employees.

Physical Barriers● Plastic barriers are

provided for teacherdesks/tables.

Food Service● Socially distanced

eating is requiredwhen students inGrades K-6 arepresent.

EMPLOYEES WORKING IN AREAS WHERE STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6 ARE PRESENT AREREQUIRED TO WEAR A FACEMASK, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.

UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 AREENCOURAGED TO WEAR A FACEMASK.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACEMASK WHILE RIDING A SCHOOL BUSAND/OR WORKING WITH MEDICALLY FRAGILE STUDENTS.

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS

Symptom Monitoring● Symptom monitoring

at home and atschool for signs ofCOVID-19 is expected.

● Do not enter school ifdisplaying symptomsof COVID-19 ortemperature is above100*F.

Personal Hygiene● Wash hands or use

hand sanitizer often.

● Wash cloth facemasks frequently.

Social Distancing● Follow directional

arrows in hallways.● Maintain 3-foot social

distancing.● Wear a facemask

according to schooldistrict requirementslisted below.

Classroom Configuration● Desks have been

arranged for socialdistancing. Do notmove unlessauthorized.

● Personal items must bekept in a storage binor secondary locker.

Drinking Water● Bottle filling stations

are available. Waterfountains are shut off.

● Water bottles will beprovided to allstudents andemployees.

Physical Barriers● Plastic barriers are

available for teacherdesks/tables andwhere interaction withother students andteachers takes place.

Food Service● Eat lunch in the

cafeteria.● Socially Distanced

Extra-CurricularActivities and Sports

● Follow specific safetyprotocols establishedby hosting school.

● Follow all WIAArequirements.

Fire, Tornado, and OtherDrills

● Follow specificprotocols adapted toCOVID-19 riskmeasures.

STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6 ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACEMASK.

STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR A FACEMASK. FACEMASKS AREOPTIONAL FOR STUDENTS IN THESE GRADE LEVELS.

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACEMASK WHILE RIDING A SCHOOL BUS.

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HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS

Ventilation● Increased circulation

of outside air into ourHVAC system

● UV Scrubbers in HVACsystem

● Improved filtersdesigned specificallyfor COVID-19 in boilerHVAC units

Communal Spaces● Increased

cleaningprotocols

Cleaning andDisinfecting

● Daily and weeklyprotocols

Hand Hygiene● Teach and reinforce● Strategic signage

Shared Objects● Individual supplies● Sanitization

requirements● No birthday or

other “treats”may be broughtto school forsharing.

Modified BuildingLayouts

● Adjusted studentpedestrianpatterns

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FOOD SERVICE

Hand Hygiene● Teaching and

reinforcing properhandwashingtechniques

● Strategic signageplaced aroundbuilding

● Students will washhands/use handsanitizer before andafter eating.

Shared Objects● Individual supplies

will be utilized byeach student.

● Sanitizationrequirements forwashing of tablesand equipment

● No birthday orother “treats”may be broughtto school forsharing.

Cleaning andDisinfecting

● Support Staff willclean tablesbetween lunchperiods.

Distribution● K-6 students will

remain masked whilein the service line.Masks may only beremoved whenseated at the tableand eating/drinking.

Modified LunchroomLayouts

● K-6 students willeat at assignedtables byclassroomcohorts.

● 7-12 students areencouraged tosocially distancewhen eating.

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DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONSVisitors/Volunteers

● Visitors/Volunteersmust be masked atall times while in thebuilding during theschool day whenstudents are present.

● No volunteers areallowed in thelunchroom.

Entrances and Exits● Regulated access

and flow● Self-screening

protocols● Hand Sanitizing● Masking as

required

Face Masks● Face masks are

encouraged for 7-12students and staff workingin areas where students ingrades 7-12 are present.

● Face masks arerequired for K-6 studentsand employees workingin areas where studentsin grades K-6 arepresent.

Cohorts (Elementary)● One-room school

concept● Cohort grouping with

limited interactionwhenever possible

Field Trips andGatherings

● Permitted withmasking and socialdistancing for K-6students

● Permitted withoptional masking for7-12 students

Staffing● Reassignment as

needed to prioritizestudent learning andsafety

● Additional staff asneeded

High Risk Staff andStudents

● Limit exposure andprovide alternatives

● Employee masking isrequired when workingwith medically fragilestudents.

COVID-19 Point ofContact

● Direct supervisorsfor staff

● School nurse forstudents

Communication● Frequent and

Systematic○ Facebook○ School

Messenger○ School Website

Extra-CurricularActivities and Sports

● Permitted with maskingfor K-6 students

● Permitted with optionalmasking for 7-12students

● Follow safetyprotocols.

Facility/Campus● No outside rental of

school facilities

● School campus isclosed for communityand public use whenstudents in grades K-6are present.

Parent Meetings● Must be scheduled in

advance● In-person meetings with

social distancing for adultvisitors

● Adult masking is requiredwhen students in GradesK-6 are present.

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TRANSPORTATIONGibraltar Schools recognize that transportation to and from school is an educational right given to allstudents. However, bus transportation is a higher-risk activity during the COVID-19 pandemic forunvaccinated students. The District is committed to its responsibility to transport students, and will doso in the safest manner possible. The District encourages parents/guardians who wish to reduce riskto transport unvaccinated students to and from school.

Physical changes to the bus:1. PPE and cleaning supplies will be stocked on the bus for the use of school employees.2. A hand sanitizer station will be installed near the drivers cabin on the bus.3. When practical, windows will be lowered when the bus is in transit to increase air flow throughout the

bus.4. Students will be provided with assigned seats. Family members will be assigned to sit together.5. Pod seating will be used whenever possible. (students in classroom cohorts)

Cleaning protocols:1. After each route is completed, the bus driver will sanitize the bus using materials provided by the

district.2. During this cleaning process all windows on the bus will be opened and the door will be opened.3. The bus driver will be provided SDS sheets for materials used to clean the bus- these sheets will

remain on the bus.4. The bus driver will wear appropriate PPE when cleaning the bus.

a. Glovesb. Facemaskc. Protective eyewear

5. The bus driver will document the date and time of cleaning.

Additional Transportation Services:1. Late bus route to support after-school study and approved extra-curricular activities.

Expectations for passengers:1. All individuals riding a school bus are required to wear a facemask.2. Upon entering and exiting the bus, passengers will use hand sanitizer.3. All passengers will social distance as much as possible.4. Passengers will not change seats.5. Passengers will not eat or drink on the bus.6. Passengers will not share any materials or items on the bus.7. Passengers will exit the bus one at a time with others remaining in seats to avoid congestion at the exit.8. Passengers will be assigned seats.

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STUDENT ENTRY / EXITEntry procedures:

1. School doors will open at 8:00.2. Staff will be in classrooms with the door open at 8:00.3. Students will enter the building and proceed to their classrooms.4. School busses will drop off students in the back of the building.5. Elementary parents will use the bus lane for dropping off students.6. Secondary parents will drop off students in front of the secondary school.7. Parents and/or visitors will not exit vehicles.8. All students are required to wear masks while on the bus.9. K-6 students will wear masks while entering/exiting the school and while in the building.

Exit Procedures1. Parents/guardians must stay in vehicles when picking up students.2. Elementary students will be walked to the bus by the classroom teacher or aide.3. Secondary students riding the bus will exit through the back of the building.4. Parents/guardians will utilize the bus lane in front of school to pick up elementary students.5. Secondary parents/guardians will pick up students in front of the Secondary Entrance.6. Parents and/or visitors will not exit vehicles.7. All students are required to wear masks while on the bus.8. K-6 students will wear masks while entering/exiting the school and while in the

building.

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CLEANING PROTOCOL

The school will engage in heightened cleaning protocols and documentation of completion ofcleaning.

Daily/General Cleaning:1. Maintenance Staff will accomplish the following on a daily basis:

a. Provide and stock sanitation materials approved by administration in instructionalsettings.

b. Provide and stock hand sanitation stations in the school building.c. Provide and stock cleaning supplies on busses.d. Clean every bathroom in the building two times a day. (Document using template)e. Clean every classroom daily. (Document using template)f. Clean door handles, railings, and other high traffic areas.g. Prepare for a deep clean of the entire school if school closes.h. The maintenance staff will collect documentation templates on a weekly basis and turn

these items into the superintendent.i. The administration will conduct periodic reviews and inspections of cleaning practices.

2. Teachers will accomplish the following on an as needed basis:a. Each student will be assigned a desk for personal use.b. If students will be utilizing shared seating, the teacher is responsible to clean the area

with disinfectant between students.c. Any classroom shared material (playground equipment, instructional supplies) must be

cleaned after each use.

Deep Cleaning:1. In the case that deep cleaning of an area is warranted, Maintenance will accomplish the

following:a. Disinfect all surfaces. Including but not limited to: desks, tables, countertops, sinks,

chairs.b. Disinfect all highly touched areas including but not limited to: railings, handles, pulls,

knobs, push plates, light switches.c. Staff conducting this cleaning will wear the following PPE:

i. Glovesii. Facemask (Following District Requirements)iii. Lab safety goggles if using a battery or pump operated sprayer

d. Staff will utilize a tag out procedure using painters tape to document cleaning and areasthat have been occupied since last cleaning.

e. The maintenance supervisor will email the superintendent listing the date and timewhen the deep cleaning process has been completed and in what areas of the building.

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & GRADE 6

This section outlines the procedures in place to maximize both safety and learning under all points ofthe Gibraltar Continuum of Education under COVID-19 for Grades K-6

ConceptGibraltar Elementary School will implement a “one-room schoolhouse” concept.

● Each classroom teacher will have the same students throughout the day.○ Exceptions include:

■ Co-Teaching Environments/Specials Classrooms where strict cleaningprocedures will be in place to prevent and limit exposure betweenstudents

ExpectationsViking Way

Student Profile: Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe AttendanceExpectations

In-Person Follow all cleaningand safetyprocedures set bythe school

Maintain 3 feet ofdistance betweenclassmates andteachers

Respectful ofteachers, staff, andother students

Maintain socialdistancing in allareas

Maintain 3 feet ofdistance betweenclassmates andteachers

Follow all safetyprocedures set bythe school:

● Wash handson a regularbasis

● Use handsanitizer

● Wear a facemask

Be on time and readyto learn each day.

At-Home withInternetConnection(StudentQuarantine)

Be on time forscheduled classactivities

Make sure yourcomputer is chargedand/or plugged in.

Gather all necessarymaterials for classahead of time

Speak and write in akind way

Raise your hand tobe called on by theteacher

Turn off microphoneexcept when calledon by the teacher

Use school issueddevices

Use schooltechnology only forschool purposes

Do not recordinformation withoutpermission from theteacher.

Turn on the videocamera and bevisible to yourteacher for the entireclass.

At-Home withoutInternet Connection(StudentQuarantine)

Completeassignments andcommunicate withteachers on a regularbasis

Engage in self care Daily completion ofwork andcommunication withteachers

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Safety● Masking is required for all students in Grades K-6 during the school day.● Hallways include directional arrows to limit congestion.● Distance markers will be placed on the floors and line up areas to maintain social distancing.

Lunch● Lunches will be delivered in the lunchroom and students will eat at assigned tables by

classroom cohorts.● Students may bring their own lunch to school.● Students must follow all peanut and nut free classroom procedures as appropriate.● Tables will be sanitized by staff before and after each lunch period.● Students will wear masks at all times, unless seated at the table and eating/drinking.

Specials● Specials teachers (Music, Art, School Counseling, Spanish) will provide instruction in the

specials classrooms.● Specials teachers will maintain social distancing, masking and safety protocols in

classrooms.● Social-Emotional Curriculum will be provided by the school counselor.

Recess● Every student in K-2 will receive a morning supervised recess by the classroom teacher OR

brain and body break in the classroom.● Every student K-5 will receive a supervised outside “lunch” recess. (weather permitting)● Large recess equipment (playground) will be cleaned regularly.● Recess equipment will be assigned to each individual student. Students will not be allowed to

share equipment during recess time. Equipment will be cleaned after each use.● Students do not need to wear masks during outdoor recess.

Remote Learning● Quarantined students in remote learning may access course instruction through live,

synchronous video of the teacher.● During in-school teaching and in-school learning, quarantined students will follow the same

daily schedule as in-school learners.● Standards and expectations for teaching and learning remain the same whether teachers and

students are in-school or at-home.

Curriculum● All subjects will be taught including literacy (reading and writing), phonics, math, science, and

social studies using district approved curriculums, materials, and standards.● Adaptations for specific curricula will be made that include factors such as:

○ Safety○ Sharing of Materials○ General accommodations for at-home or in-person learning

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Assessment● Grading will follow a standard procedure which includes a numerical score (1, 2, 3, or 4) for

each student in the following areas: reading, writing, math, science, social studies and allspecials areas.

● A special assessment calendar and schedule will be developed for each required screener andassessment.

● Mandatory state testing updates are forthcoming. (Wisconsin Forward Exam)

Students● Classroom protocols and procedures will be introduced and practiced on a routine basis:

○ Review new schedule○ Review safety protocols○ Review access to school counselor and principal services

Staff● Social-Emotional resources and professional development● Structured environment to reduce exposure to other staff

○ Structured access to building and District offices.

Technology● Students in quarantine will be issued appropriate technology to participate in at-home learning

activities.

Attendance● At-home and in-school attendance will be recorded in Skyward daily. (noted in person, by

log-in, or by homework backpack) Classroom teachers will prepare homework backpacks forparent pick-up when a student is in quarantine.

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SECONDARY EDUCATION - GRADES 7-12Viking Way

Student Profile: Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe AttendanceExpectations

In-Person Follow all cleaningand safetyprocedures set bythe school

Maintain 3 feet ofdistance betweenclassmates andteachers

Respectful ofteachers, staff, andother students

Maintain socialdistancing in allareas

Maintain 3 feet ofdistance betweenclassmates andteachers ifunvaccinated

Follow all safetyprocedures set bythe school

Wash hands on aregular basis

Use hand sanitizer

Wear a face maskwhen riding theschool bus.

Be on time andready to learn eachday.

At-Home withInternet Connection(StudentQuarantine)

Be on time forscheduled classactivities

Make sure yourcomputer is chargedand/or plugged in.

Gather all necessarymaterials for classahead of time

Speak and write in akind way

Raise your hand tobe called on by theteacher

Turn off microphoneexcept when calledon by the teacher

Use school issueddevices

Use schooltechnology only forschool purposes

Do not recordinformation withoutpermission from theteacher.

Turn on the videocamera and bevisible to yourteacher for the entireclass.

At-Home withoutInternet Connection(StudentQuarantine)

Completeassignments andcommunicate withteachers on a regularbasis

Use kind language toeveryone you are incontact with. Expressyour frustration in apositive way by usingyour words, taking abreak, taking deepbreaths, etc.

Engage in self care Daily completion ofwork andcommunication withteachers

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● Socially distanced desks will be available in each individual classroom.● Follow masking requirements established by the school district.● Hallways include directional arrows to limit congestion.

Lunch● Students will eat lunch each day in the lunchroom.● Students may bring their own lunch.● Students must follow all peanut and nut free classroom procedures as appropriate.● Tables will be sanitized by staff before and after each lunch/snack period.● Students are encouraged (not required) to wear masks, unless seated at a table and

eating/drinking.● Students are encouraged to eat socially distanced.

At-Home Learning (Student Quarantine)● Students in at-home learning may access course instruction through live, synchronous video of

the teacher.● During in-school teaching and in-school learning, students in quarantine will learn at-home

following the same daily schedule as in-school learners.● Standards and expectations for teaching and learning remain the same whether teachers and

students are in-school or at-home.● Quarantined students who remain at-home but do not have reliable internet will be provided

with and may submit analog materials through our homework backpacks. Classroom teacherswill prepare homework backpacks for parent drop-off and pick-up.

Assessment● Traditional grading system for all students.● All students in Grades 6-10 will be given the ACT Interim Assessment during the first month of

the 2020-2021 school year.● All Juniors will take the PreACT Assessment.● Subsequent screener assessments will also be given during the winter and spring.● A special assessment calendar will be developed for each required screener assessment.● Mandatory state testing (ACT/Wisconsin Forward) updates are forthcoming.

Students● Class meetings will be held for all students on the first day of instruction.

○ Review new schedule○ Review safety protocols○ Review access to school counselor and principal services

● Social-Emotional Curriculum will be provided by the school counselor.

Staff● Social-Emotional resources and professional development● Structured environment to reduce exposure to other staff

○ Structured access to building and District offices

Technology● Students and teachers will be issued appropriate technology to participate in both in-school

and at-home learning activities.Attendance

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● At-home and in-school attendance will be recorded in Skyward. (noted in person, by log-in, orhomework backpacks)

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CAMPUS MAP FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION/DROP OFF/PICK UP

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