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School Board Meeting

July 28, 2020

District FocusOur Vision, Mission and Goals provide the guidance for all decisions we make as an administrative team.

The first two goals frame the primary underpinnings of our scaffolded re-opening plan:

To ensure responsible and data-informed use of resources

To provide a positive, safe, and healthy learning environment

BASD Pandemic Coordinator and Team

Approximately 20 people (Response Team, Plan Development, or Both)

Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Directors (Human Resources, Facilities, Transportation, Technology, Special Education, Food Services, Safety and Security, Principals, etc.), Board Member (Human Resource, Policy, Community Engagement Committee Chair), Curriculum Supervisors, Nurse, Physician, BAEA Rep (consultation), Parent Representative

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.

BASD chose to not only have a team but also designate a Pandemic Coordinator

RACI Matrix

The Pandemic Team has a similar design to the RACI matrix which describes the participation by various roles in completing tasks or deliverables for a project or business process. RACI is an acronym derived from the four key responsibilities most typically used: responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed. It is used for clarifying and defining roles and responsibilities in cross-functional or departmental projects and processes

Responsible/Recommender (R) = Those who do the work to complete the task. There is at least one role with a participation type of responsible, although others can be delegated to assist in the work.

Accountable (A) = The one ultimately answerable for the correct and thorough completion of the deliverable or task, the one who ensures the prerequisites of the task are met and who delegates the work to those responsible. In other words, an accountable must sign off (approve) work that responsible provides. There must be only one accountable specified for each task or deliverable.

Consulted (C) = Those whose opinions are sought, typically subject-matter experts; and with whom there is two-way communication.

Informed (I) = Those who are kept up-to-date on progress, often only on completion of the task or deliverable; and with whom there is just one-way communication.

Boyertown Area School District

"Each school entity must create a Health and Safety Planwhich 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."

On July 28th, the BASD School Board has been asked to approve

our Health and Safety Plan.

UPDATES AND REMINDERS

Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsReturning to school in Fall 2020 poses new challenges for schools, including implementing mitigation measures (e.g. social distancing, cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, use of cloth face coverings),addressing social, emotional, and mental health needs of students, addressing potential learning loss, and preparing for the probability of COVID-19 cases within the broader school community. Schools are an important part of the community:

CDC Updates and Reminders

• Schools play a critical role in the wellbeing of communities. Schools are a fundamental part of the infrastructure of communities.

• Schools provide critical instruction and academic support that benefit students and communities in both the short- and long-term.

• Social and emotional health of students can be enhanced through schools. Social interaction among children in grades K-12 is important not only for emotional wellbeing, but also for children’s language, communication, social, and interpersonal skills.

• Mental health of students can be fostered through school supports and services. Schools are an important venue for students to receive emotional and psychological support from friends, teachers, and other staff members.

• Continuity of other special services is important for student success. Students who rely on key services, such as school food programs, special education and related services (e.g., speech and social work services, occupational therapy), and after school programs are put at greater risk for poor health and educational outcomes when school buildings are closed and they are unable to access such school health programs and services.

Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsThe more people a student or staff member interacts with, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk

of COVID-19 spread. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in school settings as follows:

Lowest Risk: Students and teachers engage in virtual-only classes, activities, and events.

More Risk: Small, in-person classes, activities, and events. Groups of students stay together and with the same teacher throughout/across school days and groups do not mix. Students remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects (e.g., hybrid virtual and in-person class structures, or staggered/rotated scheduling to accommodate smaller class sizes).

• CDC Considerations for Schools Readiness and Planning Kit: Ensure small groups maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet to avoid mixing between groups, if possible.

Highest Risk: Full sized, in-person classes, activities, and events. Students are not spaced apart, share classroom materials or supplies, and mix between classes and activities.

COVID-19 is mostly spread by respiratory droplets released when people talk, cough, or sneeze. It is thought that the virus may spread to hands from a contaminated surface and then to the nose or mouth, causing infection. Therefore, personal prevention practices (such as handwashing, staying home when sick) and environmental cleaning and disinfection are important principles that are covered in this document.


https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html

Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsAs some communities in the United States open K-12 schools, CDC offers the following considerations for ways in which schools can help protect students, teachers, administrators, and staff and slow the spread of COVID 19.

Schools can determine, in collaboration with state and local health officials to the extent possible, whether and how to implement these considerations while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community. Implementation should be guided by what is feasible, practical, acceptable, and tailored to the needs of each community. School-based health facilities may refer to CDC’s Guidance for U.S. Healthcare Facilities and may find it helpful to reference the Ten Ways Healthcare Systems Can Operate Effectively During the COVID-19 Pandemic. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which schools must comply.


Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning Options

Infectious Disease Society of AmericaJuly 16, 2020 Presentation

Unresolved questions: Is 3 feet vs. 6 feet better for physical distancing?

CDC: students spaced 6 feet apart when feasible (recent guidance)

AAP: spacing as close as 3 feet may approach the benefits of 6 feet of space, esp. with face coverings and no symptoms

Lancet, June 1: review of 172 studies across 16 countries and six continents found risk of infection by keeping a distance of 3 feet or more was 3% versus 13% with distance less than 3 feet.

What should schools do?

Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext

PresenterPresentation NotesSimple Terms: What they found was evidence of moderate certainty that current policies of at least 1 m physical distancing are probably associated with a large reduction in infection, and that distances of 2 m might be more effective.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext


Infectious Disease Society of AmericaJuly 16, 2020 PresentationReducing Transmission

Reducing transmission throughout the community = Safer schools Masks/face coverings Physical distancing Hand hygiene Ventilation

Evidence-based policies and protocols that are flexible and change as our understanding matures Include opening and closing protocols –what happens when cases are detected

Access to public health expertise


Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsMonitoring Community Spread – 7/28 Data

Date PA

Cases

New PA

Cases

% increase PA Cases

PA Deaths

New PA

Deaths

Deaths % of

Cases Berks Cases

New Berks Cases

% increase Berks Cases

Previous 14 Day Total

Berks Deaths

New Berks

Deaths

Deaths % of

Cases

Key Observations:

• Over 210 target for opening• Last date under target 7/16• Berks County’s seven-day

average of new cases remained steady at 28

• The 14-day total is rising

7/16/2020 98,446 781 1% 6,973 16 7.08% 4,763 19 0% 200 360 1 7.56%7/17/2020 99,478 1,032 1% 6,992 19 7.03% 4,781 18 0% 212 360 - 7.53%7/18/2020 100,241 763 1% 7,007 15 6.99% 4,798 17 0% 227 360 - 7.50%7/19/2020 101,027 786 1% 7,015 8 6.94% 4,821 23 0% 243 360 - 7.47%7/20/2020 101,738 711 1% 7,018 3 6.90% 4,845 24 0% 264 360 - 7.43%7/21/2020 102,765 1,027 1% 7,038 20 6.85% 4,865 20 0% 259 361 1 7.42%7/22/2020 103,396 631 1% 7,063 25 6.83% 4,889 24 0% 266 362 1 7.40%7/23/2020 104,358 962 1% 7,079 16 6.78% 4,919 30 1% 272 362 - 7.36%7/24/2020 105,571 1,213 1% 7,101 22 6.73% 4,977 58 1% 314 362 - 7.27%7/25/2020 106,625 1,054 1% 7,114 13 6.67% 5,008 31 1% 328 362 - 7.23%7/26/2020 107,425 800 1% 7,118 4 6.63% 5,017 9 0% 325 362 - 7.22%7/27/2020 108,264 839 1% 7,122 4 6.58% 5,044 27 1% 344 362 - 7.18%7/28/2020 109,384 1,120 1% 7,146 24 6.53% 5,080 36 1% 370 364 2 7.17%

Berks Population 420,152 2019 estimateDivided by 100,000 4.20

X 50Target for opening 210 New cases over 14 days

370 Berks new cases last 14 days

Sheet1

DatePA CasesNew PA Cases% increase PA CasesPA DeathsNew PA DeathsDeaths % of CasesBerks Cases New Berks Cases% increase Berks CasesPrevious 14 Day TotalBerks DeathsNew Berks DeathsDeaths % of Cases

3/6/202

3/7/2042100%

3/8/206250%

3/9/2010467%

3/10/2012220%

3/11/2016433%

3/12/2021531%

3/13/2028733%

3/14/20451761%

3/15/20631840%

3/16/20761321%

3/17/20962026%

3/18/201333739%11

3/19/201855239%110.54%1- 00%

3/20/202688345%1- 00.37%54400%5

3/21/2037110338%1- 00.27%7240%7

3/22/2047910829%210.42%13686%13

3/23/2064416534%310.47%1418%14

3/24/2085120732%740.82%16214%16

3/25/201,12727632%1140.98%20425%20

3/26/201,68756050%1650.95%361680%36

3/27/202,21853131%2260.99%652981%65

3/28/202,75153324%34121.24%65- 00%65

3/29/203,39464323%3841.12%6835%68

3/30/204,08769320%48101.17%821421%821

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Comment: As reported local news, not DOH11.22%

3/31/204,84375618%63151.30%1102834%1101- 00.91%

4/1/205,80596220%74111.27%1514137%1501- 00.66%

4/2/207,0161,21121%90161.28%1681711%1671

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Comment: As reported by DOH- 00.60%

4/3/208,4201,40420%102121.21%2013320%1961- 00.50%

4/4/2010,0171,59719%136341.36%2353417%228210.85%

4/5/2011,5101,49315%150141.30%2764117%263311.09%

4/6/2012,9801,47013%162121.25%3265018%3123- 00.92%

4/7/2014,5591,57912%240781.65%3694313%353411.08%

4/8/2016,2391,68012%310701.91%4164713%396731.68%

4/9/2018,2281,98912%338281.85%61620048%580811.30%

4/10/2019,9791,75110%416782.08%72010417%6551241.67%

4/11/2021,6551,6768%494782.28%93021029%8651972.04%

4/12/2022,8331,1785%507132.22%1,03510511%9672011.93%

4/13/2024,1991,3666%524172.17%1,15011511%1,0682111.83%

4/14/2025,3451,1465%584602.30%1,247978%1,1372762.17%

4/15/2026,4901,1455%647632.44%1,335887%1,1842812.10%

4/16/2027,7351,2455%707602.55%1,419846%1,2513132.18%

4/17/2029,4411,7066%756492.57%1,5371188%1,3363432.21%

4/18/2031,0691,6286%836802.69%1,74821114%1,5134062.29%

4/19/2032,2841,2154%1,112276

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Comment: Includes Probable cases

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Comment: As reported local news, not DOH3.44%1,8981509%1,62265253.42%

4/20/2033,2329483%1,204923.62%1,945472%1,6197493.80%

4/21/2034,5281,2964%1,5643604.53%1,988432%1,6198284.12%

4/22/2035,6841,1563%1,622584.55%2,069814%1,6538534.11%

4/23/2037,0531,3694%1,421(201)

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Comment: Removes Probable Cases

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Comment: As reported by DOH3.84%2,2121437%1,5968613.89%

4/24/2038,6521,5994%1,492713.86%2,3391276%1,6198713.72%

4/25/2040,0491,3974%1,537453.84%2,406673%1,4768813.66%

4/26/2041,1651,1163%1,550133.77%2,491854%1,45688- 03.53%

4/27/2042,0508852%1,597473.80%2,526351%1,3768913.52%

4/28/2043,2641,2143%1,7161193.97%2,605793%1,3589123.49%

4/29/2044,3661,1023%2,1954794.95%2,637321%1,302116254.40%

4/30/2045,7631,3973%2,292975.01%2,698612%1,27911714.34%

5/1/2046,9711,2083%2,354625.01%2,748502%1,211117- 04.26%

5/2/2048,3051,3343%2,418645.01%2,810622%1,06211814.20%

5/3/2049,2679622%2,444264.96%2,886763%988118- 04.09%

5/4/2050,0928252%2,458144.91%2,948622%1,003118- 04.00%

5/5/2050,9578652%3,0125545.91%3,004562%1,016147294.89%

5/6/2051,8458882%3,106945.99%3,048441%97914814.86%

5/7/2052,9151,0702%3,4163106.46%3,095472%883168205.43%

5/8/2054,2381,3233%3,6162006.67%3,190953%851168- 05.27%

5/9/2055,3161,0782%3,688726.67%3,257672%85116915.19%

5/10/2056,6111,2952%3,707196.55%3,3711144%88017015.04%

5/11/2057,1545431%3,731246.53%3,417461%89117115.00%

5/12/2057,9918371%3,806756.56%3,453361%84817214.98%

5/13/2058,6987071%3,9431376.72%3,485321%84817975.14%

5/14/2059,6369382%4,2182757.07%3,530451%832196175.55%

5/15/2060,6229862%4,3421247.16%3,593632%845207115.76%

5/16/2061,6119892%4,403617.15%3,643501%83320815.71%

5/17/2062,2346231%4,418157.10%3,677341%791208- 05.66%

5/18/2063,0568221%4,505877.14%3,719421%771248406.67%

5/19/2063,6666101%4,6241197.26%3,735160%731262147.01%

5/20/2064,4127461%4,7671437.40%3,763281%715273117.25%

5/21/2065,3929802%4,8691027.45%3,784211%68927967.37%

5/22/2066,2588661%4,9841157.52%3,838541%64828347.37%

5/23/2066,9837251%5,0961127.61%3,84570%58829297.59%

5/24/2067,7137301%5,124287.57%3,885401%51429647.62%

5/25/2068,1864731%5,139157.54%3,903180%486296- 07.58%

5/26/2068,6374511%5,152137.51%3,919160%466296- 07.55%

5/27/2069,4177801%5,2651137.58%3,952331%46730157.62%

5/28/2070,0426251%5,3731087.67%3,973211%44330877.75%

5/29/2070,7356931%5,464917.72%3,988150%39531137.80%

5/30/2071,4156801%5,537737.75%4,002140%35931657.90%

5/31/2071,9265111%5,555187.72%4,061591%38431717.81%

6/1/2072,2823560%5,567127.70%4,074130%355317- 07.78%

6/2/2072,8946121%5,6671007.77%4,107331%37232147.82%

6/3/2073,4055111%5,742757.82%4,132251%36932217.79%

6/4/2073,9425371%5,817757.87%4,152200%36832317.78%

6/5/2074,3854431%5,886697.91%4,167150%32932967.90%

6/6/2075,0867011%5,931457.90%4,184170%33933347.96%

6/7/2075,5925061%5,943127.86%4,201170%316333- 07.93%

6/8/2075,9433510%5,953107.84%4,218170%31533417.92%

6/9/2076,4364931%6,014617.87%4,236180%317334- 07.88%

6/10/2076,8464101%6,062487.89%4,251150%299334- 07.86%

6/11/2077,3134671%6,113517.91%4,262110%28933627.88%

6/12/2077,9996861%6,162497.90%4,281190%29333827.90%

6/13/2078,4624631%6,211497.92%4,303221%301338- 07.85%

6/14/2078,7983360%6,21547.89%4,319160%258338- 07.83%

6/15/2079,1213230%6,243287.89%4,32450%250338- 07.82%

6/16/2079,4833620%6,277347.90%4,341170%234338- 07.79%

6/17/2079,8183350%6,319427.92%4,35090%21834027.82%

6/18/2080,2364181%6,361427.93%4,35990%20734227.85%

6/19/2080,7625261%6,399387.92%4,374150%20734317.84%

6/20/2081,2665041%6,419207.90%4,388140%204343- 07.82%

6/21/2081,7304641%6,42347.86%4,407190%206343- 07.78%

6/22/2082,1684381%6,42637.82%4,419120%20134527.81%

6/23/2082,6965281%6,464387.82%4,444251%208345- 07.76%

6/24/2083,1914951%6,518547.83%4,45390%20234727.79%

6/25/2083,7705791%6,557397.83%4,46180%19934817.80%

6/26/2084,3706001%6,579227.80%4,474130%193348- 07.78%

6/27/2084,9916211%6,603247.77%4,487130%18435027.80%

6/28/2085,4965051%6,60637.73%4,498110%179350- 07.78%

6/29/2085,9884921%6,61487.69%4,521231%197350- 07.74%

6/30/2086,6066181%6,649357.68%4,52760%186350- 07.73%

7/1/2087,2426361%6,687387.66%4,559321%20935117.70%

7/2/2088,0748321%6,712257.62%4,56340%204351- 07.69%

7/3/2088,7416671%6,746347.60%4,56960%19535217.70%

7/4/2089,3756341%6,74937.55%4,57120%183352- 07.70%

7/5/2089,8544791%6,75347.52%4,57870%171352- 07.69%

7/6/2090,3044501%6,75417.48%4,58130%162352- 07.68%

7/7/2091,2999951%6,787337.43%4,606251%16235317.66%

7/8/2092,1488491%6,812257.39%4,623170%17035527.68%

7/9/2092,8677191%6,848367.37%4,647241%18635617.66%

7/10/2093,8761,0091%6,880327.33%4,663160%18935717.66%

7/11/2094,6898131%6,897177.28%4,680170%19335817.65%

7/12/2095,4147251%6,90477.24%4,692120%194358- 07.63%

7/13/2095,7423280%6,91177.22%4,70080%179358- 07.62%

7/14/2096,6719291%6,931207.17%4,710100%183358- 07.60%

7/15/2097,6659941%6,957267.12%4,744341%18535917.57%Berks Population420,1522019 estimate

7/16/2098,4467811%6,973167.08%4,763190%20036017.56%Divided by 100,0004.20

7/17/2099,4781,0321%6,992197.03%4,781180%212360- 07.53%X 50

7/18/20100,2417631%7,007156.99%4,798170%227360- 07.50%Target for opening210New cases over 14 days

7/19/20101,0277861%7,01586.94%4,821230%243360- 07.47%

7/20/20101,7387111%7,01836.90%4,845240%264360- 07.43%272Berks new cases last 14 days

7/21/20102,7651,0271%7,038206.85%4,865200%25936117.42%

7/22/20103,3966311%7,063256.83%4,889240%26636217.40%

7/23/20104,3589621%7,079166.78%4,919301%272362- 07.36%

New PA Cases 4389643897438984389943900439014390243903439044390543906439074390843909439104391143912439134391443915439164391743918439194392043921439224392343924439254392643927439284392943930439314393243933439344393543936439374393843939439404394143942439434394443945439464394743948439494395043951439524395343954439554395643957439584395943960439614396243963439644396543966439674396843969439704397143972439734397443975439764397743978439794398043981439824398343984439854398643987439884398943990439914399243993439944399543996439974399843999440004400144002440034400444005440064400744008440094401044011440124401344014440154401644017440184401944020440214402244023440244402544026440274402844029440304403144032440334403444035224245717181320375283103108165207276560531533643693756962121114041597149314701579168019891751167611781366114611451245170616281215948129611561369159913971116885121411021397120813349628258658881070132310781295543837707938986989623822610746980866725730473451780625693680511356612511537443701506351493410467686463336323362335418526504464438528495579600621505492618636832667634479450995849719100981372532892999478110327637867111027631962

New Berks Cases 43896438974389843899439004390143902439034390443905439064390743908439094391043911439124391343914439154391643917439184391943920439214392243923439244392543926439274392843929439304393143932439334393443935439364393743938439394394043941439424394343944439454394643947439484394943950439514395243953439544395543956439574395843959439604396143962439634396443965439664396743968439694397043971439724397343974439754397643977439784397943980439814398243983439844398543986439874398843989439904399143992439934399443995439964399743998439994400044001440024400344004440054400644007440084400944010440114401244013440144401544016440174401844019440204402144022440234402444025440264402744028440294403044031440324403344034440351042612416290314284117333441504347200104210105115978884118211150474381143127678535793261506276625644479567114463632456350344216282154740181633211514591333252015171717181511192216517991514191225981313112363246273251724161712810341918172324202430

Previous 14 Day Total 4389643897438984389943900439014390243903439044390543906439074390843909439104391143912439134391443915439164391743918439194392043921439224392343924439254392643927439284392943930439314393243933439344393543936439374393843939439404394143942439434394443945439464394743948439494395043951439524395343954439554395643957439584395943960439614396243963439644396543966439674396843969439704397143972439734397443975439764397743978439794398043981439824398343984439854398643987439884398943990439914399243993439944399543996439974399843999440004400144002440034400444005440064400744008440094401044011440124401344014440154401644017440184401944020440214402244023440244402544026440274402844029440304403144032440334403444035571314162036656568821101501671962282633123533965806558659671068113711841251133615131622161916191653159616191476145613761358130212791211106298810031016979883851851880891848848832845833791771731715689648588514486466467443395359384355372369368329339316315317299289293301258250234218207207204206201208202199193184179197186209204195183171162162170186189193194179183185200212227243264259266272

Sheet2

DateSchuylkill Cases New Schuylkill Cases% increase Schuylkill CasesPrevious 14 Day TotalSchuylkill DeathsNew Schuylkill DeathsDeaths % of Cases

3/6/20

3/7/20

3/8/20

3/9/20

3/10/20

3/11/20

3/12/20

3/13/20

3/14/20

3/15/20

3/16/20

3/17/20

3/18/20

3/19/20

3/20/20

3/21/20- 0

3/22/20111

3/23/2032200%3

3/24/205267%5

3/25/206120%6

3/26/209350%9

3/27/2013444%13

3/28/2016323%16

3/29/2021531%21

3/30/2030943%30

3/31/2038827%38

4/1/2047924%47

4/2/2054715%54

4/3/2063917%63

4/4/20771422%77

4/5/20901317%89

4/6/201031314%100

4/7/201191616%114

4/8/201361714%130

4/9/201491310%140110.67%

4/10/201641510%1511- 00.61%

4/11/20179159%163211.12%

4/12/2018895%1672- 01.06%

4/13/2019242%1622- 01.04%

4/14/2020084%1622- 01.00%

4/15/20212126%165311.42%

4/16/202362411%182411.69%

4/17/2024483%1814- 01.64%

4/18/20254104%177511.97%

4/19/2026173%1715- 01.92%

4/20/2026762%1645- 01.87%

4/21/20277104%158722.53%

4/22/2028362%1477- 02.47%

4/23/2029072%1415(2)1.72%

4/24/20300103%1365- 01.67%

4/25/20311114%1325- 01.61%

4/26/20321103%1335- 01.56%

4/27/2032431%1325- 01.54%

4/28/2033062%1305- 01.52%

4/29/20343134%1315- 01.46%

4/30/20368257%132611.63%

5/1/2037572%1316- 01.60%

5/2/2038492%130711.82%

5/3/20395113%1347- 01.77%

5/4/2039831%1317- 01.76%

5/5/2040572%1287- 01.73%

5/6/20419143%136922.15%

5/7/2042231%1321012.37%

5/8/2043082%1301333.02%

5/9/2043772%12613- 02.97%

5/10/20451143%13013- 02.88%

5/11/2045320%12913- 02.87%

5/12/2045961%1291413.05%

5/13/20478194%13514- 02.93%

5/14/20490123%12214- 02.86%

5/15/20506163%1311512.96%

5/16/2051261%12815- 02.93%

5/17/20525133%13015- 02.86%

5/18/2052941%1312053.78%

5/19/2053451%1292113.93%

5/20/2054171%12221- 03.88%

5/21/2054871%1262544.56%

5/22/20560122%1302614.64%

5/23/20576163%13926- 04.51%

5/24/2058592%1342714.62%

5/25/2059271%13927- 04.56%

5/26/2060081%14127- 04.50%

5/27/2060110%1232814.66%

5/28/2060651%1163135.12%

5/29/20616102%1103215.19%

5/30/2062371%1113425.46%

5/31/2063181%10634- 05.39%

6/1/20631- 00%10234- 05.39%

6/2/20643122%1093625.60%

6/3/2064630%10536- 05.57%

6/4/2065151%1033715.68%

6/5/2065320%933815.82%

6/6/2065630%8038- 05.79%

6/7/20656- 00%713915.95%

6/8/2065710%6539- 05.94%

6/9/2065920%594126.22%

6/10/2066451%634216.33%

6/11/2066841%6242- 06.29%

6/12/2067791%614316.35%

6/13/2068141%5843- 06.31%

6/14/2068541%5443- 06.28%

6/15/2069161%6043- 06.22%

6/16/2069651%5343- 06.18%

6/17/2069820%5243- 06.16%

6/18/2070241%5143- 06.13%

6/19/2070310%5043- 06.12%

6/20/20713101%5743- 06.03%

6/21/2071410%5843- 06.02%

6/22/2071510%5843- 06.01%

6/23/2071941%6043- 05.98%

6/24/2072120%5743- 05.96%

6/25/2073091%6243- 05.89%

6/26/2073661%594415.98%

6/27/2073930%5844- 05.95%

6/28/2074010%5544- 05.95%

6/29/2074110%5044- 05.94%

6/30/20741- 00%4544- 05.94%

7/1/2074761%4944- 05.89%

7/2/2075030%4844- 05.87%

7/3/2075330%5044- 05.84%

7/4/2075410%4144- 05.84%

7/5/20754- 00%4044- 05.84%

7/6/2075510%4044- 05.83%

7/7/2075941%404626.06%

7/8/2076120%404716.18%

7/9/2076541%3547- 06.14%

7/10/2076941%3347- 06.11%

7/11/2077341%3447- 06.08%

7/12/2077630%3647- 06.06%

7/13/20776- 00%3547- 06.06%Population142,0672019 estimate

7/14/2077930%384816.16%Divided by 100,0001.42

7/15/2078230%3548- 06.14%X 50

7/16/20792101%4248- 06.06%Target for opening71New cases over 14 days

7/17/2079530%4248- 06.04%

7/18/20813182%5948- 05.90%65Schuylkill new cases last 14 days

7/19/2081851%6448- 05.87%

7/20/2082461%6948- 05.83%

7/21/2082620%6748- 05.81%

7/22/2082820%674915.92%

7/23/2083020%6549- 05.90%

New schuylkill

Cases

New Schuylkill Cases 438964389743898438994390043901439024390343904439054390643907439084390943910439114391243913439144391543916439174391843919439204392143922439234392443925439264392743928439294393043931439324393343934439354393643937439384393943940439414394243943439444394543946439474394843949439504395143952439534395443955439564395743958439594396043961439624396343964439654396643967439684396943970439714397243973439744397543976439774397843979439804398143982439834398443985439864398743988439894399043991439924399343994439954399643997439984399944000440014400244003440044400544006440074400844009440104401144012440134401444015440164401744018440194402044021440224402344024440254402644027440284402944030440314403244033440344403512213435989791413131617131515948122481076106710111036132579113714387142619121661345771216978151078012352301254944652411011429631106331014244430331031856222


Georgia Tech Covid-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool

PresenterPresentation NotesAction needed

Boyertown Area School DistrictCOVID-19 Exclusion From and Return to School Requirements

COVID-19 Symptoms Recommend the individual should be tested for COVID-19.

If test result is negative, return to school 3 days after symptoms are no longer present.

If test result is positive, may return to school after: 3 days with no fever and Improvement in symptoms and 10 days since symptoms first appeared

Positive COVID-19 PCR Test with Symptoms

May return to school after:

3 days with no fever and Improvement in symptoms and 10 days since symptoms first appeared

Positive COVID-19 PCR Test without Symptoms

May return to school after: 10 days after PCR test was collected

If symptoms develop during the 10 days, follow return to school guidance for positive PCR with symptoms

Close Contact with Symptoms

Individual should be tested for COVID-19.

If test result is negative, return to school 14 days after last exposure to the person with COVID-19 and symptoms have resolved If test result is positive, follow return to school guidance for positive PCR with symptoms

Close Contact of COVID-19 withoutSymptoms

Excluded 14 days after last date of exposure to the person with COVID-19

If symptoms develop during the 14 days, follow return to school guidance for Close Contact with symptoms

• Fever or chills• Cough• Shortness of breath

or difficulty breathing• Fatigue• Muscle or body aches• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat• Congestion or runny

nose• Nausea or vomiting• Diarrhea

CHOP Policy Lab, Policy Review, Evidence and Considerations for School Reopenings

Individual should complete a District Certification Acknowledgement Formor provide a doctor’s note.



https://policylab.chop.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/publications/PolicyLab-Policy-Review-School-Reopenings_0.pdf

Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsFAQ - Should a positive case appear… Department of Health (DOH) or county and municipal health departments (CMHDs) staff are supposed to notify

the school entity immediately upon learning that a person with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 was present at the school or a school event while infectious. DOH or CMHD staff will assist the school with risk assessment, isolation and quarantine recommendations, and other infection control recommendations. Schoolsshould take every measure to maintain the confidentiality of the affected individual.

It is the responsibility of DOH or CMHD staff to contact a student or staff person with COVID-19, inform close contacts of their possible exposure, and give instructions to those involved, including siblings and other household members, regarding self-quarantine and exclusions. The individual who tested positive will not be identified in communications from DOH or the CMHD to the school community at large but may need to be selectively identified for contact tracing by the DOH or CMHD staff.

If the district is informed of the positive case, we contact local DOH or CMHD staff before acting in response to a known or suspected communicable disease. DOH and CMHDs will provide guidance to schools regarding disease information, appropriate letters and communications, identification of high-risk individuals, appropriate action and treatment, and on-going support and assistance.

If the person is present on school property, the person will be immediately, but discreetly, be taken to the COVID-19 related isolation space for pick up (if student) or asked to return home (if staff). Please note one of the challenges with full-reopen is limited space in schools to provide an isolation room.


FAQ - Should a positive case appear…

Per DOH:

The entire building does not need to be evacuated (unless they direct otherwise).

Wait at least 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting. If not feasible, wait as long as possible. If seven days have passed since the sick individual was in the affected area, cleaning is not needed.

Close off areas used by the sick person and do not use again before cleaning and disinfecting. Follow CDC Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting.

We have created a communication system for staff to self-report symptoms and for BASD to notify staff and families of exposures and closures. Schools are expected however to take every measure to maintain the confidentiality of the affected individual.


2020-21 BASD Instructional Updates

The Office of Teaching and Learning

“The safety and the well-being of our students and staff should be the cornerstone of every decision we make.”

Key Components of Scaffolded

Plan:In-Person Hybrid

Reconfiguration of grade levels in buildings

supports social distancing:

Buildings are at approximately 75%

capacity

K-4 Elementary Schools Gr. 5-6 in MS

Gr. 7-9 in HS T, W, F Gr. 10-12 in HS M, Th

Volume of students on busses also decreased

Instructional practices embedding technology

will be prioritized across all grades – appropriate

for all phases (red, yellow, green)

IEP teams will work collaboratively to determine the most appropriate plan for students who receive special education services.

The district will collaborate with BCTC to support students who participate in these programs.

Based on additional feedback that has been accumulated from numerous stakeholder groups including parents and teachers as well as evolving COVID-19 data, we are considering an adjustment to the scaffolded instructional model for the PreK-6 grade levels.

This schedule would include four days of in-person (face-to-face) and one day of virtual instruction rather than five days in-person. All models would include of a combination of synchronous/asynchronous learning.

• Reduces exposure at school by 20% each week• Allows time for deeper cleaning of buildings over extended weekend timeframe (Monday or Friday)• Provides additional time for teacher collaboration, virtual learning preparation, and differentiated

student support

Social Distancing between students:

Scaffolded ReturnIn-Person

ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS EAT S H E R E A R E 4 F E E T A PA RT W I T H T H E D ES K S 3 F E E T A PA RT

PresenterPresentation NotesPhoto of a classroom in one of our elementary schools.


Scaffolded ReturnIn-Person

SECONDARY CLASSROOM

D ES K H E R E A R E 4 F E E T A PA RT

PresenterPresentation NotesPhoto of a classroom in one of our middle schools. (MSW)


In-PersonCAFETERIA

6 F E E T S O C I A L D I S TA N C I N G ( N O M A S K S I N O R D E R TO EAT )

3 S EAT S P E R 1 2 F E E T LO N G TA B L E

( P I N K S Q UA R ES )

M O R E S T U D E N T S I N C R EA S E S U P E RV I S I O N I S S U ES

PresenterPresentation NotesGreatly diminishes ability to utilize cafeteria spaces

In-Person Instruction:Other Safety/Mitigation Options Being Considered To

Address Classroom Furniture Limitations and Space Issues

K-12 Virtual Learning Planning TeamTEAM MEMBERSHIP:• 42 teacher representatives across all grades/departments

• Elem, MS, HS, Spec Ed, Special Areas, Electives, Related Services, etc.

• Teams supported by instructional coaches and administrators

GOALS:• Research and identify best practices of online instruction

to support student learning• Articulate key online lesson components and practices as

well as teacher planning supports• Develop student supports (consistent structure for grade

level/department)• Development of BASD exemplar online lessons• Sharing resources with grade levels/departments

Spring 2020

Fall 2020

We were given 2.5 hours notice that our schools are closing. Our teachers, students,

staff, and parents did not have access to anything in the building.

All teachers, students, staff, and parents will have access to all resources. Professional learning will

be able to be prioritized and embedded. Study the past, to understand the present, to plan

for the future.

Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning

Coordinated Online Teaching and Learning

Fall 2020

Online and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsStudents attending either district cyber opportunity listed below will have access to all of the services available to students attending in person. These include athletics, award-winning music programs, extra-curricular activities, and student academic and counseling supports.

All parent inquiries are now being handled by Mrs. Rabecca Hester - Instructional Coach/Interim Online Learning Coordinator

BASD Virtual Learning Option: (NEW) We are partnering proactively with BAEA as we develop this virtual learning option Will include a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous learning opportunities Instructed by our highly-qualified BASD teachers and consistent with our curriculum Schedule/timing of instruction will be aligned with the brick-and-mortar schedule

(throughout our typical school day)

Berks Online Learning (BOL): Partnership with BCIU Asynchronous Model Instructed by BOL teachers Flexible schedule

District Cyber Opportunities

BASD Virtual Learning

© 2020

DISTRICT CYBER OPPORTUNITIESBASD VIRTUAL LEARNING BERKS ONLINE LEARNING (BOL)

Supported By Boyertown Area School District Berks County Intermediate Unit (district pays BCIU to provide this option)

Instructors Boyertown Teachers Berks Online Learning (BOL) teacher

Format Synchronous (live) and Asynchronous (instructional activities accessible within online platform)

Asynchronous

Schedule Fixed; Follows regular school day schedule

Flexible; Any time of day or night

Curriculum Standards-aligned; BASD District Curriculum

Standards-aligned; selected by BOL –Edgenuity, Odysseyware, etc.

Extra-Curricular and Student Supports

Access to BASD clubs and activities; academic and counseling supports

Access to BASD clubs and activities;academic and counseling supports

Diploma Boyertown Area School District Boyertown Area School District

BASD Virtual Learning Option

Instructional Tool Needs

Student Supports:

Teacher Supports:

PresenterPresentation NotesHow – The instructional process will be delivered using numerous electronic devices such as a laptop, a Chromebook, a webcam, a tablet, Smart Board, and all of the curricular resources that our teachers and students have access to.

School Calendar Adjustment: Change start of school from August 24 to August 31

BASD Virtual Learning Option:• Build teacher capacity with new technology• Need for additional equipment/funding (time-sensitive priority)

PD Teaching and Learning/Safety & Mitigation Strategies:• Dedicated days already scheduled for Teaching and Learning• To allow time for building teacher capacity Safety and Mitigation

Strategies

Hanover Survey Feedback on Changes to School Calendar:• 41% Strongly Oppose or Somewhat Oppose (25% Strongly)• 59% Neither Support nor Oppose, Somewhat Support, Strongly Support

Proposed School TimesElementary School Buildings (Gr. K-4):Student arrival time between 8:20 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.Teacher - 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Middle School Buildings (Gr. 5-6):Student arrival time between 7:20 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.Teacher arrival 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

High School Building (Gr. 7-12):Student arrival time between 7:20 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.Teacher - 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Modified school start times intended to allow students to report to a classroom versus large group congregation.

Funding BASD Online Virtual

Option vs. Potential Impact

of Student Enrollment

Decline(Cyber-Charter)

14 cyber charter schools currently operating in Pennsylvania; operate as separate and individual public schools

Cyber curriculum will not align to individual school district curriculum

Primarily funded by school districts; district of residence pays tuition Average regular education cyber charter tuition rate

approximately $12,500 per student Average special education cyber charter tuition rate

approximately $27,000 per student

School districts receive no state or federal reimbursement related to their cyber charter tuition costs, so these costs—and the annual increases—are borne entirely by local taxpayers, mostly through property taxes.

Charter school costs for districts often increase on an annual basis even if school enrollment remains flat

For most school districts, when a student enrolls in a cyber charter school, there is often no reduction in cost equal to what they pay in cyber charter tuition. Can (often) result in the need to raise taxes or cut programs.

Cyber Charters - combination of synchronous (varies)/asynchronous.

PresenterPresentation NotesCurrently, there are 14 cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania, some providing online education programs for students in all grades K-12Cyber charter schools are separate and individual public schools, so their curriculum will not align to the curriculum in any individual school district. Cyber charter schools are primarily funded by school districts. When a student decides to enroll in a cyber charter school, the school district of residence pays tuition for that student.The average regular education cyber charter tuition rate was about $12,500 per student.The average special education cyber charter tuition rate was about $27,000 per student. School districts receive no state or federal reimbursement related to their cyber charter tuition costs, so these costs—and the annual increases—are borne entirely by local taxpayers, mostly through property taxes. In many school districts, their charter school costs increase on an annual basis even if their charter school enrollment remains flat.

School Year Survey – Input needed from families(complete for each child enrolled in BASD)

Survey will be sent to ALL families to provide information regarding:• Choice of instructional model • Transportation needs

We realize that family needs may change throughout the year and your choice may be impacted. BASD will work with all families that need to make alterations to this choice on a case by case basis.

Additional survey questions centered on technology needs will be included.• Will help us prepare for instructional model preferences this fall as well as any mandated school closures that we may

encounter this year.

Instructional Model Preference

Transportation Needs

Technology Needs

PresenterPresentation NotesAction needed

Instructional Model PreferencesINSTRUCTIONAL OPTIONS:The following are options for the return to school this fall.

Option 1- My child will attend a BASD school in person for the 2020-2021 school year. I understand that the scaffolded BASD plan may include social distancing between 3 feet and 6 feet (goal 4ft – 6ft), the wearing of masks or face shields, and the implementation of other safety measures that could transform everyday practices within schools. I understand that the BASD plan may change based on any new guidance from PDE or the CDC.

• Grades PreK - 4: 4 days per week in assigned elementary school; 1 day virtual instruction• Grade 5 - 6: 4 days per week in assigned middle school; 1 day virtual instruction• Grades 7, 8, 9: T, W, F at BASH; M, Th virtual instruction• Grades 10, 11, 12: M, Th at BASH; T, W, F virtual instruction

Option 2- My child will attend a BASD school virtually for the 2020-2021 school year. I understand that the BASD Virtual Learning opportunity is a blend of synchronous (live) instruction and asynchronous work/instruction. Students will be required to follow a regular school day schedule, connect with teachers at specific times, and complete assigned work independently. Daily attendance will be required and monitored.

Instructional Model Preferences (continued)

Option 3 - My child will be switching from BASD in-person instruction to enroll in the Berks Online Learning (BOL is a collaboration between Boyertown and the BCIU) for the 2020-2021 school year.

Option 4- My child will be withdrawing from BASD in-person instruction to be homeschooled for the 2020-2021 school year.

Option 5- At this point, I am unable to determine which option is the best fit for my child.

NOTE: • Any parent electing option 2 , 3 or 4 will need to continue the process for enrolling in BASD

Virtual Learning, Berks Online Learning, or homeschooling. • This survey only serves as a general indication of your choice for the fall. Once the survey is

closed, we will send more information regarding next steps for enrolling in BASD Virtual Learning, BOL or homeschooling.

Transportation Options

TRANSPORTATION NEEDS: Transportation to and from school poses a challenge for the 2020-2021 school year due to social distancing needs and the number of students who are scheduled on the buses. The following are options regarding student transportation. (Please note that all students will be required to wear a face covering while using school transportation.)

Option 1- My child requires and will use BASD transportation both TO and FROM school each day.

Option 2- My child requires and will use BASD transportation TO school each day, but we are able to provide transportation from school in the afternoon. (Your student will not be rostered for an afternoon bus.)

Option 3- My child requires and will use BASD transportation FROM school to home every day, but we are able to provide transportation to school in the morning each day. (Your student will not be rostered for a morning bus.)

Transportation Options (continued)

Option 4- We choose to DECLINE BASD transportation at this time. My child can be removed from the bus roster for the 2020-2021 school year.

Option 5- My child requires and will use BASD transportation TO and FROM school to be picked up and dropped off at a daycare facility (per BASD guidelines).

Option 6- My child is a WALKER and is not offered BASD transportation.

Technology Needs

If you have expressed an interest in Option 2 (BASD Virtual) or if schools are faced with a sudden closure due to changes in the spread of Covid-19, the district will need to know if our elementary students have access to technology.

BASD does not currently assign a device to each elementary student. In addition, while we are trying to grow the number of devices available to our elementary students, we have not yet reached a 1:1 status in all grades.

With this in mind, we need to prioritize families that do not have access to any devices at home. We ask that all families consider the possibility of students sharing devices at home as they respond to the technology questions below.

Please indicate your families’ needs related to technology:

Option 1- My child will be enrolled in grades K-5 and will needto utilize a BASD device.

Option 2- My child will be enrolled in grades K-5 but does not need to utilize a BASD device.

Option 3- My child will be enrolled in grades 6-12 and receive a BASD issued device.

Technology Needs

Additional Technology Input:

In addition to devices, students will need reliable internet access to make virtual learning a success. Please indicate below if you currently have the dependable internet access needed to support virtual learning.

Option 1-YES

Option 2- NO

Next Steps for Families• July 29th - Watch for communication with instructions for completing the

School Year Survey.

• July 29th – August 5th – Complete one School Year Survey for each school age child in your family currently enrolled in BASD.

• After August 5th – Look for information regarding enrollment process for BASD Virtual Learning, BOL, or homeschooling.

• Students new to the district must first enroll with BASD before selecting an instructional option (face to face, BASD Virtual learning, or BOL).

This is and will continue to be an everchanging process.

We must continue to keep the safety and well-being of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision-making.

All will be well.

Questions?

Thank You

School Board MeetingDistrict FocusSlide Number 3Slide Number 4Slide Number 5UPDATES AND �REMINDERSOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsBoyertown Area School DistrictOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsSlide Number 162020-21 BASD Instructional Updates“The safety and the well-being of our students and staff should be the cornerstone of every decision we make.”Key Components of Scaffolded Plan:�In-Person HybridSlide Number 20Social Distancing between students:��Scaffolded Return�In-PersonSocial Distancing between students:��Scaffolded Return�In-PersonSlide Number 23Slide Number 24K-12 Virtual Learning Planning TeamEmergency Remote Teaching and LearningOnline and Virtual Learning Current Planning OptionsDISTRICT CYBER OPPORTUNITIESSlide Number 29School Calendar Adjustment: �Change start of school from August 24 to August 31 Proposed School TimesFunding BASD Online Virtual Option vs. Potential Impact of Student Enrollment Decline�(Cyber-Charter)Slide Number 33Slide Number 34Slide Number 35Slide Number 36Slide Number 37Slide Number 38Slide Number 39Slide Number 40Next Steps for FamiliesThis is and will continue to be an everchanging process.��We must continue to keep the safety and well-being of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision-making.��All will be well.Questions?Thank You

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