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Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan Template

Each school entity must create a Health and Safety Plan which will serve as the local guidelines for all instructional and non- instructional school reopening activities. As with all emergency plans, the Health and Safety Plan developed for each school entity should be tailored to the unique needs of each school and should be created in consultation with local health agencies. Given the dynamic nature of the pandemic, each plan should incorporate enough flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. The templates provided in this toolkit can be used to document a school entity’s Health and Safety Plan, with a focus on professional learning and communications, to ensure all stakeholders are fully informed and prepared for a local phased reopening of school facilities. A school entity’s Health and Safety Plan must be approved by its governing body and posted on the school entity’s publicly available website prior to the reopening of school. School entities should also consider whether the adoption of a new policy or the modification of an existing policy is necessary to effectively implement the Health and Safety Plan.

Each school entity should continue to monitor its Health and Safety Plan throughout the year and update as needed. All revisions should be reviewed and approved by the governing body prior to posting on the school entity’s public website.

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Table of Contents

Health and Safety Plan ........................................................................................................ 3

Type of Reopening ................................................................................................................. 4

Pandemic Coordinator/Team .................................................................................................. 5

Key Strategies, Policies, and Procedures ............................................................................... 7

Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation ................................................................ 9

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols ....................................................................11

Monitoring Student and Staff Health ...................................................................................22

Other Considerations for Students and Staff ......................................................................28

Health and Safety Plan Professional Development ................................................................33

Health and Safety Plan Communications ...............................................................................34

Health and Safety Plan Summary .....................................................................................36

Facilities Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation ....................................................36

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols ........................................................................36

Monitoring Student and Staff Health ......................................................................................37

Other Considerations for Students and Staff .........................................................................38

Health and Safety Plan Governing Body Affirmation Statement ...............................40

This resource draws on a resource created by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) that is based on official guidance from multiple sources to include: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House, American Academy of Pediatrics, Learning Policy Institute, American Enterprise Institute, Rutgers Graduate School of Education, the World Health Organization, the Office of the Prime Minister of Norway as well as the departments of education/health and/or offices of the governor for Idaho, Montana, New York, Texas and Washington, DC.

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Health and Safety Plan: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

All decision-makers should be mindful that as long as there are cases of COVID-19 in the community, there are no strategies that can completely eliminate transmission risk within a school population. The goal is to keep transmission as low as possible to safely continue school activities. All school activities must be informed by Governor Wolf’s Process to Reopen Pennsylvania. The administration has categorized reopening into three broad phases: red, yellow, or green. These designations signal how counties and/or regions may begin easing some restrictions on school, work, congregate settings, and social interactions:

• The Red Phase: Schools remain closed for in-person instruction and all instruction must be provided via remote learning, whether using digital or non-digital platforms. Provisions for student services such as school meal programs should continue. Large gatherings are prohibited.

• The Yellow Phase and Green Phase: Schools may provide in-person instruction after developing a written Health and Safety Plan, to be approved by the local governing body (e.g. board of directors/trustees) and posted on the school entity’s publicly available website.

Based on your county’s current designation (i.e., red, yellow, green) and the best interests of your local community, indicate which type of reopening your LEA has selected by checking the appropriate box in row three of the table below. Use the remainder of the template to document your LEA’s plan to bring back students and staff, how you will communicate the type of reopening with stakeholders in your community, and the process for continued monitoring of local health data to assess implications for school operations and potential adjustments throughout the school year.

Depending upon the public health conditions in any county within the Commonwealth, there could be additional actions, orders, or guidance provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) designating the county as being in the red, yellow, or green phase. Some counties may not experience a straight path from a red designation, to a yellow, and then a green designation. Instead, cycling back and forth between less restrictive to more restrictive designations may occur as public health indicators improve or worsen. This means that your school entity should account for changing conditions in your local Health and Safety Plan to ensure fluid transition from more to less restrictive conditions in each of the phase requirements as needed.

https://www.governor.pa.gov/process-to-reopen-pennsylvania/

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Type of Reopening

Key Questions

• How do you plan to bring students and staff back to physical school buildings, particularly if you still need social distancing in place? Revise procedures for student arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, hallway, and athletic/clubs/activities to align with CDC, WHO, and Bucks County Department of Health guidelines, where applicable; review and monitor policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance plans of all mechanicals in all facilities to ensure maximum performance.

• How did you engage stakeholders in the type of re-opening your school entity selected? Internal meetings were conducted by District officials for Transportation, Food Services, Nursing, Curriculum, and Athletics beginning in May until present. Communication to stakeholders was sent out via website, social media, email, education channel, and community Q & A with the Bucks County Department of Health Director.

• How will you communicate your plan to your local community? Communication will be conducted via public meetings, email, social media, and One Call.

• Once you reopen, what will the decision-making process look like to prompt a school closure or other significant modification to operations? We will monitor student/staff health and attendance rates and communicate with the Bucks County Department of Health, when necessary.

Based on your county’s current designation and local community needs, which type of reopening has your school entity selected? (SELECT ONE BOX BELOW)

☐ Total reopen for all students and staff (but some students/families opt for distance learning out of safety/health concern).

☐ Scaffolded reopening: Some students are engaged in in-person learning, while others are distance learning (i.e., some grade levels in-person, other grade levels remote learning).

☒ Blended reopening that balances in-person learning and remote learning for all students (i.e., alternating days or weeks).

☐ Total remote learning for all students. (Plan should reflect future action steps to be implemented and conditions that would prompt the decision as to when schools will re-open for in-person learning).

Anticipated launch date for in-person learning (i.e., start of blended, scaffolded, or total reopening): August 31, 2020

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Pandemic Coordinator/Team

Each school entity is required to identify a pandemic coordinator and/or pandemic team with defined roles and responsibilities for health and safety preparedness and response planning during the phased reopening of schools. The pandemic coordinator and team will be responsible for facilitating the local planning process, monitoring implementation of your local Health and Safety Plan, and continued monitoring of local health data to assess implications for school operations and potential adjustments to the Health and Safety Plan throughout the school year. To ensure a comprehensive plan that reflects the considerations and needs of every stakeholder in the local education community, LEAs are encouraged to establish a pandemic team to support the pandemic coordinator. Inclusion of a diverse group of stakeholders is critical to the success of planning and implementation. LEAs are highly encouraged to make extra effort to engage representatives from every stakeholder group (i.e., administrators, teachers, support staff, students, families, community health official or other partners), with a special focus on ensuring that the voices of underrepresented and historically marginalized stakeholder groups are prioritized. In the table below, identify the individual who will serve as the pandemic coordinator and the stakeholder group they represent in the row marked “Pandemic Coordinator”. For each additional pandemic team member, enter the individual’s name, stakeholder group they represent, and the specific role they will play in planning and implementation of your local Health and Safety Plan by entering one of the following under “Pandemic Team Roles and Responsibilities”:

• Health and Safety Plan Development: Individual will play a role in drafting the enclosed Health and Safety Plan; • Pandemic Crisis Response Team: Individual will play a role in within-year decision making regarding response efforts in the event of a

confirmed positive case or exposure among staff and students; or • Both (Plan Development and Response Team): Individual will play a role in drafting the plan and within-year decision making regarding

response efforts in the event of confirmed positive case.

Individual(s) Stakeholder Group Represented Pandemic Team Roles and Responsibilities (Options Above)

Dr. Samuel Lee Superintendent Both

Kathleen Leon Assistant to the Superintendent, District Pandemic Coordinator Both

Leza Raffel Communication Solutions Group, Consultant Health and Safety Plan Development

Jason Bowman Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction/K-12 STEM Both

Brian Cohen Director of Special Services Both

Felicity Hanks, Esq. Director of Human Resources Both

William Incollingo Director of IT/DW Communications Both

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John Steffy Director of Business Operations Both

Dr. Victoria Velazquez Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction/Federal Programs Coordinator

Both

Robin Fanini Coordinator of Facilities Both

Mark Fankhouser Coordinator of Custodial Services Both

Douglas Ferraro Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics & Data Assessment Coordinator Health and Safety Plan Development

Kathryn Hinshaw Supervisor of K-12 English/Lang Arts C&I & Instructional Technology Health and Safety Plan Development

John Mathieu Assistant Manager of Facilities Both

Susan Phy District Public Information Liaison Both

Valerie Ridge Safety and Security Coordinator Both

Veronica Walters Transportation Route Technician Both

Pauline Welch Food Service Coordinator Health and Safety Plan Development

Tammy Wood-Moghal Supervisor of Pupil Services Both

Dr. Thomas Evert Principal Both

William Ferrara Principal Both

Lana Judy Principal Both

Dr. Shawn Mark Principal Both

Kelly McGowan Principal Both

Joan Richey Principal Both

Jodie Sauers Principal Both

Michael Stock Principal Both

Brian Butler Assistant Principal Both

Aquellah Ellzy Assistant Principal Both

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Dr. Diana Garaitonandia Assistant Principal Both

Stephen Garstka Assistant Principal Both

Steven Louella Assistant Principal Both

Geoffrey Per Assistant Principal Both

Scott Pratt Assistant Principal Both

Jake Thierjung Assistant Principal Both

Nicole Blaszczyk Teacher Health and Safety Plan Development

George Daka Teacher Health and Safety Plan Development

Bethany Gale Teacher Health and Safety Plan Development

Lorraine Nolan Teacher Health and Safety Plan Development

Roxanne Perazza Teacher Health and Safety Plan Development

Christopher Sterman Teacher Health and Safety Plan Development

Tracey Edelman Nurse Both

Leslie Fleming Nurse Both

Kathleen McLaughlin Nurse Both

Bridget Plenn Nurse Both

Jamie Thim Nurse Both

Ann Bushek School Aide Health and Safety Plan Development

Judy Crawford School Aide Health and Safety Plan Development

Ashley Patton School Aide Health and Safety Plan Development

Key Strategies, Policies, and Procedures

Once your LEA has determined the type of reopening that is best for your local community and established a pandemic coordinator and/or pandemic team, use the action plan templates on the following pages to create a thorough plan for each of the requirements outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Preliminary Guidance for Phased Reopening of PreK-12 Schools.

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For each domain of the Health and Safety Plan, draft a detailed summary describing the key strategies, policies, and procedures your LEA will employ to satisfy the requirements of the domain. The domain summary will serve as the public-facing description of the efforts your LEA will take to ensure health and safety of every stakeholder in your local education community. Thus, the summary should be focused on the key information that staff, students, and families will require to clearly understand your local plan for the phased reopening of schools. You can use the key questions to guide your domain summary.

For each requirement within each domain, document the following:

• Action Steps under Yellow Phase: Identify the discrete action steps required to prepare for and implement the requirement under the guidelines outlined for counties in yellow. List the discrete action steps for each requirement in sequential order.

• Action Steps under Green Phase: Identify the specific adjustments the LEA or school will make to the requirement during the time period the county is designated as green. If implementation of the requirement will be the same regardless of county designation, then type “same as Yellow” in this cell.

• Lead Individual and Position: List the person(s) responsible for ensuring the action steps are fully planned and the school system is prepared for effective implementation.

• Materials, Resources, and/or Supports Needed: List any materials, resources, or support required to implement the requirement. • Professional Development (PD) Required: In order to implement this requirement effectively, will staff, students, families, or other

stakeholders require professional development?

In the following tables, an asterisk (*) denotes a mandatory element of the plan. All other requirements are highly encouraged to the extent possible.

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Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Ventilation

Key Questions

• How will you ensure the building is cleaned and ready to safely welcome staff and students? Custodial staff, to include both day and night-time shifts, working in concert each school day to ensure the building is cleaned and ready to safely welcome staff and students.

• How will you procure adequate disinfection supplies meeting OSHA and CDC requirements for COVID-19? Cleaning materials and procedures will align to MSDS, CDC and Bucks County Health Department guidelines and best practices.

• How often will you implement cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, and ventilation protocols/procedures to maintain staff and student safety? Custodial staff will implement daily procedures of cleaning, sanitation, and disinfecting of high-risk areas such as hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, cafeteria, gym, library, and main office.

• What protocols will you put in place to clean and disinfect throughout an individual school day? All areas will have access to hand sanitizer along with additional custodial workers to help with cleaning and disinfecting throughout the school day.

• Which stakeholders will be trained on cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilation protocols? When and how will the training be provided? How will preparedness to implement as a result of the training be measured? Custodial staff has been appropriately trained on cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilation protocols as per the Maintenance Department aligned to CDC and Bucks County Health Department guidelines and best practices.

Summary of Responses to Key Questions:

See above

Requirements Action Steps under Yellow Phase

Action Steps under Green Phase

Lead Individual and Position

Materials, Resources, and or Supports Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) *Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilating learning spaces, surfaces, and any other areas used by students

• Clean/disinfect all high-touch surfaces at least twice a day (door handles, light switches, etc.) following all regulatory guidelines.

• Same as Yellow John Steffy, Director of Business Operations John Mathieu, Assistant Manager of Facilities

Disinfectants Disposable wipes Hand sanitizer

Y - Review cleaning procedures with all custodians

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html

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PD Required

(Y/N) (i.e. restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways and transportation)

• Clean/disinfect all high-touch surfaces on buses at least twice a day.

• Clean desks on a frequent basis following regulatory guidelines, as feasible. Classrooms will have cleaning supplies available for use during the day between periods/classes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvnmZkNke2TF5zFA4-Ea9cwRHbRmmLAw/view?usp=sharing

• All individuals sanitize/wash hands on a frequent basis. Hand sanitizer will be available in common areas, hallways, and/or in classrooms where sinks for handwashing are not available.

• No water fountain usage

(fountains will be covered).

• Water bottles from home will be permitted by staff and students.

• Consider the unique needs of

music programming (i.e. band, orchestra, choir) to address hygiene and disinfection of equipment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Bkexufg8kY2AGyeLZIrd9wxj1JLWmyS/view?usp=sharing

Mark Fankhouser, Coordinator of Custodial Services Veronica Walters, Transportation Route Technician Stephen Mazzarella, Lead Mechanic Doug Ferraro, Supervisor

Hand soap Microfiber towels Spray bottles Signs (multi-lingual) Water bottles Additional day-time custodians Keep HVAC systems operational at all times with adjustments to maximize ventilation

Y - Training upon identification of individuals with oversight by Maintenance Department

Other cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilation practices

• Ventilate all classrooms, common areas and buses when available/possible using windows. Air circulation patterns that push inside air towards open windows will be utilized when possible.

• Nightly cleaning routine by

custodians

• Same as Yellow John Steffy, Director of Business Operations John Mathieu, Assistant Manager of Facilities Mark Fankhouser,

Wipes Disinfectants

N

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvnmZkNke2TF5zFA4-Ea9cwRHbRmmLAw/view?usp=sharing




https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Bkexufg8kY2AGyeLZIrd9wxj1JLWmyS/view?usp=sharing



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PD Required

(Y/N) Coordinator of Custodial Services Veronica Walters, Transportation Route Technician

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols

Key Questions

• How will classrooms/learning spaces be organized to mitigate spread? Student desk spacing will be set up at “three-foot social distancing” within each classroom as per the Bucks County Department of Health. Students are required to wear a facial covering during the school day.

• How will you group students with staff to limit the number of individuals who come into contact with each other throughout the school day? Schedules will be reviewed and considerations given to minimize student contact and movement.

• What policies and procedures will govern use of other communal spaces within the school building? Bathroom usage will be monitored, and students may carry water for hydration purposes with them instead of using water fountains. Students will have access to refillable water stations, where available.

• How will you utilize outdoor space to help meet social distancing needs? Outdoor spaces may be used for instruction, where appropriate.

• What hygiene routines will be implemented throughout the school day? Students will be encouraged to use good hygiene with reminders to frequently use hand soap/sanitizer.

• How will you adjust student transportation to meet social distancing requirements? Bus runs and rosters will be developed to maintain social distancing requirements. Additional bus runs may be added, as needed.

• What visitor and volunteer policies will you implement to mitigate spread? All visitors will only be granted access to our security entrance. Volunteers will be suspended until further notice.

• Will any of these social distancing and other safety protocols differ based on age and/or grade ranges? All safety protocols will be the same for all grade level students.

• Which stakeholders will be trained on social distancing and other safety protocols? When and how will the training be provided? How will preparedness to implement as a result of the training be measured? All staff (administrators, teachers, instructional support, and non-instructional support) will be provided in-service training on best practices for social distancing prior to re-opening of school.

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Social distancing will be ensured in all areas of the buildings including transportation and arrival and dismissal from school. Cafeteria spaces have been adjusted to ensure safe eating areas, and hygiene routines will occur before and after all recesses and lunches. Hygiene best practices will be taught to all students and staff, and new signage will be installed around the building to encourage these best practices and protocols. All of these established protocols and procedures are in compliance with the Bucks County Department of Health recommendations.




Materials, Resources,

and or Supports Needed

PD Required

(Y/N)

*Classroom/ learning space occupancy that allows for 6 feet of separation among students and staff throughout the day, to the maximum extent feasible

• Desks all facing the same direction, when possible.

• Social distancing of no less than 3 feet with limited face-to-face interaction. Note: 1 meter (approx. 3 feet) social distancing is recommended by the WHO. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

• Close communal areas, if needed. • Limit activities in the classroom that

do not support social distancing (i.e. music and art).

• Same as Yellow Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Desks Floor tape Dividers Face shields Masks Signs ((multi-lingual) Directional arrows Utilize additional available space

Y - Review expectations with all personnel at beginning of year and periodically throughout

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public



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PD Required

(Y/N)

*Restricting the use of cafeterias and other congregate settings and serving meals in alternate settings such as classrooms

• Limit the use of cafeterias and other congregate settings, such as the auditorium, gymnasium and library. Only use with face coverings or when social distancing guidelines are met.

• Seat individuals (students and staff) in staggered arrangement. No face-to-face seating.

• Assigned seating for students eating

in cafeterias and other congregate settings to help control for contact tracing.

• All individuals sanitize/wash hands before and after eating.

• The Bucks County Health Department will support Food Service Department with training in best practices for food service and food safety in schools.

• No food sharing. • Social distancing in offices and staff

lounges and during staff meetings. • No outside food, other than student

and staff lunches, should be brought into school (i.e. birthday treats).

• Allow for clocking in with phones or

outside of building to limit contact among employees, where possible.

• Same as Yellow Polly Welch, Food Service Coordinator Crystal DiGiacomo, Asst. Food Service Coordinator William Incollingo, Director of IT Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Disposable trays Packaged utensils Floor tape Signs (multi-lingual) Disinfectant wipes Hand sanitizer or hand sanitizer dispensers Additional aides for lunches and/or additional hours for the current lunch aides Additional custodial staff or adjustment of custodial assignments


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PD Required

(Y/N)

*Hygiene practices for students and staff including the manner and frequency of hand-washing and other best practices

• All individuals sanitize/wash hands before and after eating. Hand sanitizer will be made available in all common areas, hallways, and/or in classrooms where sinks for handwashing are unavailable.

• Same as Yellow John Mathieu, Assistant Manager of Facilities Mark Fankhouser, Coordinator of Custodial Services Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Hand sanitizer Hand sanitizer stations Videos/lessons on handwashing


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PD Required

(Y/N)

*Posting signs, in highly visible locations, that promote everyday protective measures, and how to stop the spread of germs

• Create signs • Post signs about everyday best

practices for hygiene and protective measures, such as by properly washing hands, proper face covering and social distancing, to limit spread of germs in schools and on buses.

• Same as Yellow John Mathieu, Assistant Manager of Facilities Ronnie Walters, Transportation Route Technician Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Signs (multi-lingual)

N

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PD Required

(Y/N)

*Identifying and restricting non-essential visitors and volunteers

• Limit non-essential visitors.

• Require all visitors to comply with all school/district screening and monitoring processes.

• Require a visitor log in the event contact tracing is required.

• Require visitors to wear a face

covering.

• Refrain from scheduling large group activities such as field trips and inter-group events.


Face masks for visitors that forget their own Letter to community Modification of visitor policy


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PD Required

(Y/N)

*Handling sporting activities for recess and physical education classes consistent with the CDC Considerations for Youth Sports

• Continue with recess and physical education activities as long as those activities limit physical contact and touching, when feasible.

• Sanitize materials and equipment used in recess and physical education class, when feasible.

• Wash hands or use hand sanitize

before and after recess and physical education class.

• Wear a face covering during recess

and physical education class.

• The decision to resume sports-related activities, including conditioning, practices and games, is the discretion of a school entity’s governing body. Each school entity must develop and adopt an Athletics Health and Safety Plan – see Pennsylvania Guidance. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTS6oLFS6sg43mhwXADbkKQXCsP0VvPo/view?usp=sharing

• Same as Yellow Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt Geoffrey Per, Athletic Director Ryan Engelhardt, Athletic Director Kate Liese, Athletic Director Taylor Tomlinson, Athletic Trainer

Disinfectant wipes Hand sanitizer Floor tape


https://www.governor.pa.gov/covid-19/sports-guidance/

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PD Required

(Y/N)

Limiting the sharing of materials among students

• Limit shared items to the maximum extent possible.

• Clean and disinfect shared items including technical devices between uses.

• Keep each students’ belongings

separated from others and in individually labeled containers, cubbies, lockers or other areas.

• Special attention will be given to

music classes/programs, art, and other classes with significant hands-on activities.

• Students will be asked to bring in

their own school supplies in a labeled bag.

• No community bins of school

supplies are permitted in the classrooms.

• At the elementary level, all class

sets of manipulatives will be divided and assigned to students.

• At the secondary level, shared

material will be limited and disinfected between each use, if feasible.


Disinfectants Plastic bins to prevent sharing of cubbies and closets

N

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PD Required

(Y/N)

Staggering the use of communal spaces and hallways

• Limit high-traffic, high-volume hallway use, when feasible, to increase social distancing.

• Create one-direction hallways and

stairways. • Adjust arrival and dismissal

procedures.

• Maintain social distancing requirements in bathrooms.


Floor tape Directional arrows Signs (multi-lingual)


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PD Required

(Y/N)

Adjusting transportation schedules and practices to create social distance between students

• Limit students on school buses and vans to two (2) students to a seat with the understanding that all individuals (students and bus drivers) wear a face covering while on the bus.

• Do not seat students in the front row

of bus per PA Department of Health and PDE guidelines.

• Encourage students and parents to

promote social distancing at bus stops.

• Educate students and drivers of the importance of passengers facing forward (not sideways or backwards).

• Increase ventilation on vehicles by opening windows, when feasible.

• Double trip elementary students to

limit 2 students per seat (unless from same family).

• Add buses for morning routes in order to limit 2 students per seat (unless from same family).

• Same as Yellow Ronnie Walters, Transportation Route Technician

Hand sanitizer Signs (multi-lingual) Provide coverage and supervision in the afternoon at schools while double tripping. Additional time for drivers or additional mileage

N

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PD Required

(Y/N)

Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between groups of students

• Arrange desks to all face the same direction, when feasible. If not feasible, stagger seats at shared tables to avoid “across the table” seating.

• No less than 3 feet of social distancing. Limit face-to-face interactions. Note: 1 meter (approx. 3-feet) social distancing is recommended by the WHO. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

• Assign seats in classrooms, congregate settings, and buses, when feasible, to facilitate contact tracing, when necessary.

• Ensure social distancing in offices

and staff lounges and during staff meetings.

• Hold virtual meetings, when

possible.

• Same as yellow Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Desks Dividers Signs (multi-lingual) Floor tape Additional lunch tables Picnic tables for outside courtyards


Coordinating with local childcare regarding on-site care, transportation protocol changes and, when possible, revised hours of operation or modified school-year calendars

• Require on-site before/after care providers to follow same standards as adopted by District.

• Communicate plan with local

childcare, private schools, and IU.

• Same as Yellow

Dr. Victoria Velazquez, Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction/Federal Programs Coordinator Veronica Walters, Transportation Route Technician John Mathieu, Asst. Manager of Facilities

N




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PD Required

(Y/N)

Other social distancing and safety practices

• Limit inter-group activities, community-based instruction, and work studies, following the social distancing and hygiene practices described throughout this guidance, including increased use or enforcement of face coverings, handwashing and distancing.

• Load and discharge students back

to front on buses, when feasible.

• No field trips for the 2020-21 school year until further notice.

• No assemblies more than one grade

level at a time, when feasible.

• Limit after-school activities to a specific number of students.

• Same as Yellow Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt Veronica Walters, Transportation Route Technician

N

Monitoring Student and Staff Health

Key Questions

• How will you monitor students, staff, and others who interact with each other to ensure they are healthy and not exhibiting signs of illness? School Nurse will monitor students and staff for COVID-19 symptoms throughout the school day in accordance with best practices and CDC guidelines.

• Where, to whom, when, and how frequently will the monitoring take place (e.g. parent or child report from home or upon arrival to school)? Self-monitoring for students and staff will begin upon arrival to school, and informal monitoring will take place throughout the day.

• What is the policy for quarantine or isolation if a staff, student, or other member of the school community becomes ill or has been exposed to an individual confirmed positive for COVID-19? Schools will create an isolation area within the Nursing Suite to restrict and confine any student/staff with COVID-19 symptoms.

• Which staff will be responsible for making decisions regarding quarantine or isolation requirements of staff or students? School nurse and building administrator will be guided by CDC and/or Bucks County Health Department best practices.

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• What conditions will a staff or student confirmed to have COVID-19 need to meet to safely return to school? How will you accommodate staff who are unable or uncomfortable to return? Students/staff members with COVID-19 symptoms will be required to follow CDC and/or Bucks County Health Department best practices in order to return to school. Staff will notify our Human Resources Department to fulfill all necessary federal/state or local mandates related to returning to work.

• How will you determine which students are willing/able to return? How will you accommodate students who are unable or uncomfortable to return? CDC and/or Bucks County Health Department best practices will determine students returning to school related to COVID-19. Students absent from school due to COVID-19 will be afforded school work and assignments.

• When and how will families be notified of confirmed staff or student illness or exposure and resulting changes to the local Health and Safety Plan? We will follow District policy/protocol and Bucks County Department of Health guidelines and utilize all available media to communicate when directed and appropriate.

• Which stakeholders will be trained on protocols for monitoring student and staff health? When and how will the training be provided? How will preparedness to implement as a result of the training be measured? Administration, Pupil Services, and District health officials will provide training to appropriate staff.


The nurse will teach and review best hygiene and health practices with all students and staff. This will include policies and procedures for what to do to support and isolate sick students and staff. All quarantine and isolation recommendations will be followed. Communication rendered when and where appropriate in collaboration with the Bucks County Department of Health.




Materials, Resources, and or Supports

Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) *Monitoring students and staff for symptoms and history of exposure

• Educate all stakeholders (students, staff, parents/guardians) on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at home before sending children to school and/or reporting to work.

• Same as Yellow Brian Cohen, Director of Special Services Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html Symptoms of Coronavirus and what to watch for.

Y – for parents and families on screening procedures Y – for nurses on

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Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) • Educate staff on the importance

of staying home if symptomatic.

• No student or staff with symptoms or temperature are allowed at school.

• Parents will use the checklist

previously shared by the Health Department to screen their children for symptoms.

• Nurse or designated school

employee will evaluate any individual who presents with symptoms.

• Parents/guardians will be

instructed to conduct symptom screening each morning prior to getting on the bus/coming to school for students. Staff will have the obligation to conduct symptom screening each morning and will understand that coming to work is an affirmation that they are not symptomatic or aware of exposure. No students or staff with symptoms or temperature are allowed on a bus or at school. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZxu2NI3ZbOhp-LqSM0mC0K7s8nAfDL8/view?usp=sharing

• Procedures will be in place for

how any individual can report symptoms to the school nurse. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNQ84oI4kHkqZUOFgAn4rIdk-QrRB_pE/view?usp=sharing

• Resources will be available for

teachers/staff members to use during homeroom/morning meeting/AM announcements to remind students of social

Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Nurse Coordinators will identify or create videos for staff and students – Can be shown in classrooms to students and can be added to Safe School portal for staff to view. Additional nurses or nurse assistants Thermometers Dividers for health room

protocols when a student becomes ill at school.

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Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) distancing, safety protocols, and the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 with reminders to go to the nurse immediately if feeling symptomatic.

• The nurse will evaluate any

individual who presents with symptoms consistent with the County Department of Health checklist and resources. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

• Temperature screenings will be

performed for only those individuals who present with symptoms. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10luNg2bcNiaQiIvoxniZBbT0jSwY3wus/view?usp=sharing

*Isolating or quarantining students, staff, or visitors if they become sick or demonstrate a history of exposure

• Require an individual (one who becomes sick in school or demonstrates a history of exposure) to wear a face covering, if feasible.

• Require such an individual (one who becomes sick in school or demonstrates a history of exposure) to report immediately to the Nurse’s Suite.

• Provide appropriate PPE to staff and students in the Nurse’s Suite and to those interacting directly with such an individual (one who becomes sick in school or demonstrates a history of exposure).

• Isolate individuals (those who become sick in school or demonstrate a history of exposure) within the Nurse’s Suite

• Same as Yellow Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Need isolation area to separate anyone who exhibits COVID-19-like symptoms through the use of room dividers/curtains, etc. District will maintain adequate PPE for use when individuals become ill (i.e. gowns, masks, eye protection, gloves). Additional building substitutes Dividers





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Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) until he/she is dismissed from school.

• Students who become sick in school will immediately be directed to the nurse.

• Staff members who become sick with COVID-19 symptoms during school may be seen by the nurse and can be released home by either the principal, supervisor or nurse.

• Students/staff sent home with

positive symptoms of COVID-19 will follow the Exclusion From/Return to School Guidelines, and the nurse will notify Bucks County Health Department of the student/staff. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E79VivC1I1CfMlr61Hem-3gg3yal-vBq/view?usp=sharing

• Students/staff members must meet the requirements outlined in the Exclusion/Return document to be eligible to return to school/work.

• Accommodations will be made to staff members on a case-by-case basis based on circumstances and position.

* Returning isolated or quarantined staff, students, or visitors to school

• Students/staff members must meet the requirements outlined in the Exclusion/Return document to be eligible to return to school/work. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E79VivC1I1CfMlr61Hem-3gg3yal-vBq/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiuTVUcIGTd_8oMY46_xh9NeCyQJOuaC/view?usp=sharing

• Same as Yellow Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey

Establish regular communication with the Bucks County Health Department.

Y – Review protocol related to removal from, and returning to, school

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Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) • The Bucks County Health

Department will support the District by determining the length of time an individual should be removed from school and when clearance should be provided for a full or modified return.

• The Bucks County Health Department will educate school nurses and designated points of contact on the process the Health Department will follow in issuing clearances to return from isolation or quarantine.

Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

Notifying staff, families, and the public of school closures and within-school-year changes in safety protocols

• Consult with the Bucks County Health Department on any decision related to the closure of classrooms, schools, or districts.

• Close a classroom, school, and/or District if the Bucks County Health Department indicates to the District the necessity or requirement to do so.

• The Administration will notify the general classroom and/or school community about cases of COVID-19 in the classroom or school building and will seek guidance from the Bucks County Health Department.

• Those with close contact with an

infected person will be notified by the Health Department as part of the contact tracing process.

• Same as Yellow Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Susan Phy, District Public Information Liaison

Letter to Community Y – Review protocol related to the closure of classrooms and schools

Other monitoring and screening practices

• Limit the public release of COVID-19-impacted student and staff names.

• Coordinate with the Bucks County Health Department specific to the public release of such protected

• Same as Yellow Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Susan Phy, District Public Information Liaison

Letter to Community N

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Needed

PD Required

(Y/N) information.

• The Bucks County Health Department will support districts and provide direction specific to contact tracing and any mandated isolations or quarantines in the event of a confirmed case.

• The District will not communicate publicly any confidential health information including staff or students’ names who test positive.

• District employees will follow the

processes specified by Human Resources for communicating positive cases and possible exposures to the virus that occur outside of school.

• The District will cooperate with the

Bucks County Health Department contact tracing process and any mandated isolations, quarantines or shutdowns of a school building.

Other Considerations for Students and Staff

Key Questions

• What is the local policy/procedure regarding face coverings for staff? What is the policy/procedure for students? We will follow recommendations from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for both students and staff.

• What special protocols will you implement to protect students and staff at higher risk for severe illness? Students and staff with high-risk conditions will be supported according to the plans established by the Director of Special Services and Supervisor of Pupil Services.

• How will you ensure enough substitute teachers are prepared in the event of staff illness? Recruitment of additional building substitutes and daily substitute teachers has commenced by ESS, which is the contractor through which the District staffs substitute teachers. ESS staff will comply with the procedures of the District related to COVID-19.

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• How will the LEA strategically deploy instructional and non-instructional staff to ensure all students have access to quality learning opportunities, as well as supports for social emotional wellness at school and at home? The District will be seeking flexibility from staff to work outside their typical job description in order to accommodate the needs of students, when needed.


All students and staff with high risk conditions will be supported according to the plans established by the Director of Special Services and Supervisor of Pupil Services. Principals will work with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with the established plans.

Requirements

Action Steps under Yellow Phase




PD Required

(Y/N) * Protecting students

and staff at higher risk for severe illness

• Limit movement in and out of classrooms with high-risk students.

• Teachers at higher risk should avoid gathering in groups of any size and avoid common areas such as staff lounges.

• Students/staff most vulnerable to

COVID-19 or with any co-morbidity, must wear facial and/or eye protection while at school/work.

• The District will communicate with

all stakeholders the recommended guidance from the CDC/Health Department for who might be at higher risk for illness.

• Students at higher risk will be

assessed for differential instruction through the IEP and/or 504 team.

• It is the expectation for all staff to

return to in-person work with health and safety precautions in place. Individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis whether existing medical conditions or circumstances justify reasonable accommodations.

• Same as Yellow Brian Cohen, Director of Special Services Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Felicity Hanks, Director of Human Resources

Will we offer alternative learning options

N

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Requirements





PD Required

(Y/N) Staff members who are at high risk are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

* Use of face coverings (masks or face shields) by all staff

• Effective July 2020, all individuals in Pennsylvania are required to wear a face covering at all times in school and while attending or participating in any school function, with limited exceptions for specific individuals in compliance with the Order of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Requiring Universal Face Coverings of July 1, 2020.

*The following steps will take effect only if the statewide requirement to wear face coverings is lifted:

• Recommend allowing any individual to elect to wear a clear face shield or face mask, if they so choose.

• Recommend requiring individuals

to possess a face covering at all times (and to carry it with them at all times) in the event that its use is required or enforced (for example: on a school vehicle, in the event an individual becomes symptomatic, in the event the minimum social distancing cannot be maintained).

• Recommend requiring individuals wear a face covering while in social situations with higher volume when social distancing is more difficult to maintain (for example: on school vehicles, in crowded hallways).

• Same as Yellow Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt Veronica Walters, Transportation Route Technician

Face masks Face shields


* Use of face coverings (masks or face shields) by older students (as appropriate)

• Effective July 2020, all Pennsylvania students are required to wear a face covering at all times in school and while attending or participating in any

• Same as Yellow Principals: William Ferrara Michael Stock Tom Evert Kelly McGowan

Face masks Y - Review expectations with all personnel at beginning of

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Requirements





PD Required

(Y/N) school function, with limited exceptions for specific individuals in compliance with the Order of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Requiring Universal Face Coverings of July 1, 2020.

*The following steps will take effect only if the statewide requirement to wear face coverings is lifted:

• Recommend allowing any individual to elect to wear a clear face shield or face mask, if they so choose.

• Recommend requiring individuals to possess a face covering at all times (and to carry it with them at all times) in the event that its use is required or enforced (for example: on a school vehicle, in the event an individual becomes symptomatic, in the event the minimum social distancing cannot be maintained).

• Recommend requiring individuals

wear a face covering while in social situations with higher volume when social distancing is more difficult to maintain (for example: on school vehicles, in crowded hallways).

Shawn Mark Jodie Sauers Joan Richey Lana Judy Assistant Principals: Brian Butler Diana Garaitonandia Steve Garstka Geoffrey Per Aqueelah Ellzy Steven Louella Jake Thierjung Scott Pratt

year and periodically throughout

Unique safety protocols for students with complex needs or other vulnerable individuals

• For students with complete needs or vulnerabilities, a student-specific plan that facilitates his/her safe return to school using increased social distancing strategies, where feasible, for the student and staff.

• Same as Yellow Brian Cohen, Director of Special Services Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services

N

Strategic deployment of staff

• Additional staffing needs are being considered in all areas to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Felicity Hanks, Director of Human Resources

N

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Requirements





PD Required

(Y/N) • Recruitment of additional building

substitute and daily substitute teachers has commenced by ESS, which is the contractor through which the District staffs substitute teachers. ESS staff will comply with the procedures of the District related to COVID-19.

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Health and Safety Plan Professional Development

The success of your plan for a healthy and safe reopening requires all stakeholders to be prepared with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement the plan as intended. For each item that requires professional development, document the following components of your professional learning plan.

• Topic: List the content on which the professional development will focus. • Audience: List the stakeholder group(s) who will participate in the professional learning activity. • Lead Person and Position: List the person or organization that will provide the professional learning. • Session Format: List the strategy/format that will be utilized to facilitate participant learning. • Materials, Resources, and or Supports Needed: List any materials, resources, or support required to implement the requirement. • Start Date: Enter the date on which the first professional learning activity for the topic will be offered. • Completion Date: Enter the date on which the last professional learning activity for the topic will be offered.

Topic Audience Lead Person and Position

Session Format


Start Date Completion Date

Review cleaning procedures with all custodians and bus personnel

Custodians; Transportation Personnel

Mark Fankhouser, Coordinator of Custodial Services

In-person and electronic communication

March 2020 Ongoing

Review expectations with all personnel at beginning of year and periodically throughout

All staff Felicity Hanks, Director of Human Resources


July 29, 2020 Ongoing

Health screening procedures for parents and families

Parents/Guardians Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services



Safety protocols for when a student/staff member becomes ill at school

Nurses Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services



Review protocol related to removal from, and returning to, school

Nurses

Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Felicity Hanks, Director of Human Resources



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Topic Audience Lead Person and Position

Session Format


Start Date Completion Date

Review protocol related to the closure of classrooms and schools

All staff

Dr. Samuel Lee, Superintendent Kathleen Leon, Assistant to the Superintendent Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Pupil Services Felicity Hanks, Director of Human Resources


PA Dept. of Health Bucks County Dept. of Health PDE communications and guidance


Health and Safety Plan Communications

Timely and effective family and caregiver communication about health and safety protocols and schedules will be critical. Schools should be particularly mindful that frequent communications are accessible in non-English languages and to all caregivers (this is particularly important for children residing with grandparents or other kin or foster caregivers). Additionally, LEAs should establish and maintain ongoing communication with local and state authorities to determine current mitigation levels in your community.

Health and Safety Plan development, additions, alterations, and implementation will be communicated as appropriate and required. Communication will be through all District media and multi-lingual. The Bensalem Township School District will maintain ongoing contact and communication with the Bucks County Department of Health, PDE, Bucks County Intermediate Unit, other county LEA’s, and Bensalem Township authorities regarding current COVID-19 mitigation efforts and levels.

Topic Audience Lead Person and Position Mode of Communications Start Date Completion

Date

Health and Safety Plan Bensalem community

Susan Phy, Public Information Liaison All District media July 29, 2020 Ongoing

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Topic Audience Lead Person and Position Mode of Communications Start Date Completion

Date

Health and Safety Plan District staff

Dr. Samuel Lee, Superintendent Susan Phy, Public Information Liaison

All District media and email July 29, 2020 Ongoing

Current local county mitigation

Bucks County Department of Health Bensalem community

Dr. Samuel Lee, Superintendent Tammy Wood-Moghal, Supervisor of Special Services

Telephone, data review, reports, alerts July 29, 2020 Ongoing

Health and Safety Plan status changes

Bensalem community District staff

Dr. Samuel Lee, Superintendent Susan Phy, Public Information Liaison

All District media July 29, 2020 Ongoing

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Health and Safety Plan Summary: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Anticipated Launch Date: August 31, 2020

Use these summary tables to provide your local education community with a detailed overview of your Health and Safety Plan. LEAs are required to post this summary on their website. To complete the summary, copy and paste the domain summaries from the Health and Safety Plan tables above.

Facilities Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation

Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures * Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilating learning

spaces, surfaces, and any other areas used by students (i.e., restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways, and transportation)

All surfaces will have thorough and frequent cleanings; special equipment will be secured to clean technology; drinking fountains will be shut down; and traffic control patterns will be implemented in hallways to encourage social distancing. Custodial staff to include both day and night-time shifts working on concert each school day to ensure the building is cleaned and ready to safely welcome staff and students. Cleaning materials and procedures will align to CDC and Bucks County Health Department guidelines and best practices.

Custodial staff will implement daily procedures of cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting of high-risk areas such as hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, cafeteria, gym, library, and main office. All areas will have access to hand sanitizer and wipes along with additional custodial worker to help with cleaning and disinfecting throughout the school day. Custodial staff will receive appropriate training on cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilation protocols as per Buildings and Maintenance Department aligned to CDC and Bucks County Health Department guidelines and best practices.

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols

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Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures * Classroom/learning space occupancy that allows for 6 feet of

separation among students and staff throughout the day, to the maximum extent feasible

* Restricting the use of cafeterias and other congregate settings,

and serving meals in alternate settings such as classrooms * Hygiene practices for students and staff including the manner

and frequency of hand-washing and other best practices * Posting signs, in highly visible locations, that promote everyday

protective measures, and how to stop the spread of germs * Handling sporting activities consistent with the CDC

Considerations for Youth Sports for recess and physical education classes

Limiting the sharing of materials among students Staggering the use of communal spaces and hallways Adjusting transportation schedules and practices to create social distance between students Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between groups of students Coordinating with local childcare regarding on site care, transportation protocol changes and, when possible, revised hours of operation or modified school-year calendars Other social distancing and safety practices

Social distancing will be ensured in all areas of the building including transportation and arrival and dismissal from school. Cafeteria spaces have been adjusted to ensure safe eating areas, and hygiene routines will occur before and after all recesses and lunches. Hygiene best practices will be taught to all students and staff and new signage will be installed around the building to encourage these best practices and protocols. All of these established protocols and procedures are in compliance with the Bucks County Department of Health recommendations.

Student desk spacing will be set up at “three-foot social distancing” within each classroom to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Students will be required to wear a facial covering during the school day.

Bathroom usage will be monitored and students may carry water for hydration purposes with them instead of using water fountains. Students will have access to refillable water stations, where available. Teachers can continue to share outdoor instructional areas for instruction while appropriately having students “social distancing” without overcrowding. Videos will be played to remind all staff/students to maintain best practices related to “washing your hands” and other CDC protocols. One-way (clockwise) hallways, where possible. Continue to communicate and work with our District Transportation Coordinator to enforce two students per bus seat in both AM and PM runs. All visitors will only be granted access to our security entrance. All safety protocols will be the same for all grade level students. Administrators, teachers, instructional support, and non-instructional support will be provided in-service training on best practices for “social distancing” prior to re-opening of school.

Monitoring Student and Staff Health

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html


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Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures * Monitoring students and staff for symptoms and history of

exposure * Isolating or quarantining students, staff, or visitors if they

become sick or demonstrate a history of exposure * Returning isolated or quarantined staff, students, or visitors to

school Notifying staff, families, and the public of school closures and within-school- year changes in safety protocols

The nurses will teach and review best hygiene and health practices with all students and staff. This will include policies and procedures for what to do to support and isolate sick students and staff. All quarantine and isolation recommendations will be followed. Proper communication protocols as established by the communication team will be followed. School nurse will monitor students and staff for COVID-19 symptoms throughout the school day in accordance with best practices aligned to CDC and Bucks County Health Department guidelines.

Informal monitoring will begin upon student interaction with bus driver(s) upon pickup, arrival at school, classroom teachers throughout school day, and parent communications. School will have an isolation area to restrict and confine any student/staff with COVID-19 symptoms.

Other Considerations for Students and Staff

Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures * Protecting students and staff at higher risk for severe illness * Use of face coverings (masks or face shields) by all staff * Use of face coverings (masks or face shields) by older students

(as appropriate) Unique safety protocols for students with complex needs or other vulnerable individuals Strategic deployment of staff

All students and staff with high risk conditions will be supported according to the plans established by the Director of Special Services and Supervisor of Pupil Services. Principals will work with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with the established plans. Follow recommendations from CDC, Bucks County Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) in regards to best practices of facial coverings for both students and staff. Students and staff with high-risk conditions will be supported according to the plans established by the Director of Special Services and Supervisor of Pupil Services. Human Resources Department will be proactive in communicating the need to start the school year with additional building substitutes. An internal subcommittee for academics comprised of administrators and teachers will focus on evaluating the previous March through June “Online Learning” that concluded as results of the COVID-19 outbreak,

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Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures making recommendations and developing a plan in case schools need to close again during the 2020-2021 school year.

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Health and Safety Plan Governing Body Affirmation Statement

The Board of Directors/Trustees for Bensalem Township School District reviewed and approved the Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan on (INSERT DATE: MONTH, DAY, YEAR).

The plan was approved by a vote of:

Yes

No

Affirmed on: (INSERT DATE: MONTH, DAY, YEAR)

By:

(Signature* of Board President)

(Print Name of Board President)

*Electronic signatures on this document are acceptable using one of the two methods detailed below.

Option A: The use of actual signatures is encouraged whenever possible. This method requires that the document be printed, signed, scanned, and then submitted.

Option B: If printing and scanning are not possible, add an electronic signature using the resident Microsoft Office product signature option, which is free to everyone, no installation or purchase needed.

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Resources: Process to Reopen Pennsylvania – Governor Tom Wolf https://www.governor.pa.gov/process-to-reopen-pennsylvania/ CDC – Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html BTSD Cleaning/Disinfecting Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zvnmZkNke2TF5zFA4-Ea9cwRHbRmmLAw/view?usp=sharing Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Bkexufg8kY2AGyeLZIrd9wxj1JLWmyS/view?usp=sharing World Health Organization Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public BTSD Athletics Health and Safety Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTS6oLFS6sg43mhwXADbkKQXCsP0VvPo/view?usp=sharing CDC Considerations for Youth Sports: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html

CDC COVID-19 Symptoms: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

BTSD COVID-19 Self Screening Questionnaire: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZxu2NI3ZbOhp-LqSM0mC0K7s8nAfDL8/view?usp=sharing Symptoms During School Day – Flowchart: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNQ84oI4kHkqZUOFgAn4rIdk-QrRB_pE/view?usp=sharing COVID-19 Screening Flow Chart: Health Office: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10luNg2bcNiaQiIvoxniZBbT0jSwY3wus/view?usp=sharing BTSD Exclusion From and Return to School Requirements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E79VivC1I1CfMlr61Hem-3gg3yal-vBq/view?usp=sharing Exclusion From/Return to School Requirements & Process (COVID-19) for BTSD Employees: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiuTVUcIGTd_8oMY46_xh9NeCyQJOuaC/view?usp=sharing Order of the PA Department of Health Requiring Universal Face Coverings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tFdh2WmwtZmEgPS4vO0j4khzscYmqeTu/view?usp=sharing Bucks County Department of Health Guidance for Bucks County School Reopenings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBPheI4J-rJLeiCaUsWrEyj01iliTdrx/view?usp=sharing

https://www.governor.pa.gov/process-to-reopen-pennsylvania/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html












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Bucks County Department of Health School Reopening Plan Frequently Asked Questions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uJzydQqfjaX-bN3iyZuwJlDf631lc54t/view?usp=sharing Bucks County Intermediate Unit Health and Safety Plans for Bucks County Schools Press Release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1opcLCkJ4-ap-vBCYOTObB-36GMDwh_wx/view?usp=sharing REL-Mid Atlantic Considerations for Reopening Pennsylvania Schools: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/pdf/ReopeningPASchools.pdf PDE Public Health Guidance Regarding COVID-19 for Phased Reopening of Pre-K to 12 Schools: https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/SchoolReopeningGuidance/ReopeningPreKto12/PublicHealthGuidance/Pages/default.aspx#screening Pennsylvania School Reopening Task Force Report https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xXjUYLoworFU66kwd8OJzLCFWKM3pItF/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uJzydQqfjaX-bN3iyZuwJlDf631lc54t/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1opcLCkJ4-ap-vBCYOTObB-36GMDwh_wx/view?usp=sharing

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/pdf/ReopeningPASchools.pdf

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/SchoolReopeningGuidance/ReopeningPreKto12/PublicHealthGuidance/Pages/default.aspx#screening



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