Valley View School District 365URecommendations for Returning to School this Fall 2020

Based on Guidance from Restore Illinois, ISBE, IDPH & CDC

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Ensure safe and secure learning and working conditions for staff and students in accordance with ISBE & IDPH Guidance

Develop and implement a plan that is responsive to changing conditions and flexibly meets the learning and support needs of every learner

OUTCOMES FOR TODAY:

➔ Provide a general overviewof recommendations for FallReopening

➔ Discuss questions/concerns

RETURN TOGETHER 365

Fall Reopening Plan Goals

Where are we now?

Phase 4 - Revitalization

● Up to 50 people in a space

● Face Coverings Required in Public

Spaces

● Social Distancing the Norm

● Schools and Child Care May Reopen

under Guidance from IDPH

ISBE Guidelines & Summary

● All persons in school buildings must wear face

coverings

● Limit of 50 persons gathering in one space

● Social distancing observed as much as possible

● Symptom screenings, temperature checks or self-

certification should be done

● Increase in cleaning and disinfection

● Districts must prepare for possibility of return to

remote instruction only

Ongoing Challenges

● Constantly evolving public health situation

● Changing guidance from state and federal level

● Need to balance priority for in-person

instruction with health and safety

● Time for families and staff to adapt and prepare

for new conditions

● Need to have fluidity in plans to transition

In-PersonLearning

Health & Safety

Our Goal

Remote Learning

On-SiteLearning

“We can’t change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails to reach the destination." - J I M M Y D E A N

On-Site Learning with a Remote Learning Option

May 21-29 VVSD Remote Learning Parent & Staff Survey

June 9 VVSD District-Wide Action Planning Begins

June 23 ISBE Issues Guidance to Schools

June 26 Illinois Enters Phase 4 of Restore Illinois

July 9 Family Return Check-in

July 10 Staff Question/Suggestion Collection

July 16 Staff Webinar

July 20 Presentation of VVSD Return Together Plan to BOE

Return Together Planning Timeline

Family FeedbackPositives:

● Students can work at own pace● Responsiveness of teachers● Technology tools

Negatives:● Social disconnect● Lack of motivation (grading)● Remote learning difficult for

advanced subjects

Spring Remote Learning: Family & Staff Survey Summary

Staff FeedbackPositives:

● Planning support● Students can work at own pace● Technology tools

Negatives:● Meeting SEL needs of students● Balancing professional &

personal demands● Replying to feedback in time

Fall Return Check-In Survey Results

If in-person instruction is offered, will your child attend school this fall under the required

parameters of use of face coverings, increased hygiene practices, and distancing as possible?

If options are available, what would be your preference for student instruction this fall?

Adjustments to 2020-21 District Calendar*

Institute Days*August 20-21, 24-25

First Day Student Attendance* August 26th (K-12)

September 2nd (EC) *pending Board approval

Why? Provide buffer for planning and transition for students and staff for on-site (and remote) instruction

Align more closely with start dates of nearby districts Allow additional time for solidifying health protocols & monitoring public health data

● Self-Certification Screening Process

● Implement Safety Measures & Protocols○ Masks - 1 Cloth and 1 Face Shield for additional

protective measures provided to building staff and students. Back-Up Disposable Masks for Transportation & In Buildings

○ Signage - Social Distancing, Hygiene, Mask Wearing, Directionality, Symptoms

○ Modular Plexiglass Barriers○ Other PPE - gloves, gowns (stock for health

office)

● Health Protocols for reporting, exclusion, contact tracing, office visits (ill and well spaces)

Health & Safety

Health & Safety (cont.)

● District Provided Sanitization Suppliesin Every Classroom

● Building & Transportation Cleaning on aDaily Basis

● HVAC- Increasing Fresh Air Intakes andFilter Changes

● Reduced Student Traffic, VisitorProtocols

VVSD RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY

EARLY CHILDHOODIn-person instruction daily with scheduled “out and remote Fridays”

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSIn-person instruction daily (A/B alternating) 2 in-person days and 3 remote days per week for the first quarter; Reassess to plan model for 2nd quarter

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLSA/B alternating daily schedule; 2 in-person days and 3 remote days

Daily early release to support remote learning

STEP CAMPUSAlternating schedule for in-person instructionModified plan for community based instructionDaily early release to support remote learning

In-person Instruction Daily with Scheduled “Out Fridays”

● Screening & Virtual Home & ClassroomVisits Aug. 26-Sept. 1

● First Day of School: September 2

● First Three Fridays will be “Out Fridays”

● Alternate Remote Fridays with “Out Fridays”

Early Childhood

In-person Instruction Daily (A/B alternating)

● First Day of School: August 26 (Bridge Day)

● Remote Learning Days on Wednesdays

● Reassess for ability to transition to full on-site learning (5 days per week)

Elementary Schools

● Allows students and staff to safely transition back to school to learn on-site.

● Allows students to learn online learning platforms and practice them on

Wednesdays with their class to prepare for future remote learning.

● Allows students to learn social distancing practices (wearing face coverings,

spacing in classrooms and throughout the school in the first few days).

● Allows time for additional cleaning and disinfecting midweek.

● Allows time for student supply toolkits to be created to eliminate community/

large group sharing of materials.

● Allows for creation of remote learning team for students who will not be on-site.

● Self-Contained Special Education Programs would be in attendance 4 days per

week.

Elementary School Considerations

A/B Alternating Daily Schedule; 2 In-person Days and 3 Remote Days

● First Day of School: August 26

● Daily Early Release to SupportRemote Learning (12:40pm/1:18pm)

● Lunch “Grab & Go”

Middle & High Schools

● Passing Period /Traffic Flow

○ No Assigned Lockers

○ Building entry and exit routines

○ One-way hallways for passing periods

○ Signage to guide socially distanced movement throughout

● Breakfast service available daily

● Grab-n-Go Lunch Service

● Physical Education- No Changing of Clothes, Student Must Wear

Clothing to School Allowing for Physical Activity

● Self-Contained Special Education Programs would be in attendance 4

days per week.

Middle & High School Considerations

Alternating Schedule for In-person Instruction Modified Plan for Community Based Instruction

● First Day of School: August 26

● Dismissal at 11am Daily

● Rotating Two-Week A/B/A/B/A and A/B/A/B/BSchedule

STEP Campus

SUPPORT OPERATIONS:Facility Operations

● Recommendation for additional cleaning staff ineach building to clean high touch surfaces, commonareas, and bathrooms throughout the school day

● Additional Signage and Floor Markings Required forDirections, Social Distancing, and Information

● Furniture and physical space audits for everyclassroom and workspace to maximize socialdistancing

● Capacity Limits Require RevisingTransportation Routes

● Implementation of New CleaningProcedures

● Social Distancing Not Possible ona School Bus; Masks Required

SUPPORT OPERATIONS:Transportation

● Grab-n-Go Breakfast & Lunch Kiosks at all Schools

● Meals will be Pre-Packaged

● Protocol for Eating in Classrooms at K-5

● Providing Timely Service while also Social Distancing

SUPPORT OPERATIONS:Nutrition Services

ACCESSIBILITY Student Support ● Focus on students having a functional device prior to school

starting. Internet assistance available as needed● Family Helpdesk support via phone, remote access, videos and

how to guides (English & Spanish)Staff Support - We are here for you!● Helpdesk support available now and focused efforts upon return

to work● Classroom Technology checks (SmartBoards, Projectors)

completed prior to return to work● Data availability and adaptability to meet changing needs

SUPPORT OPERATIONS:Technology

Resources - All available in person or remote

● Cloud based Elearning● Flexible Technology Tools &

Resources● Adaptable Tech support

Health & Safety Focus - Devices professionally sanitized prior to distribution

Technology (cont.)

Personnel Considerations & Staff Communications

● A general GCN module will be required of all staff prior to our official return

● Technology training is available for remote instructional delivery

● Safety planning is occurring in all areas● Sick Leave/FMLA procedures are in place and

forms are available on the HR webpage

● Accommodations under ADA may be requested

For More Information, Visit www.vvsd.org/HR

Personnel Considerations To Come

● Contractractual Obligations/RemoteWork Expectations

● Evaluations● Guest Teacher Coverage● Curriculum and Materials Adjustments

(manipulatives, library books, etc.furniture, retake protocols, etc.)

July 20 Presentation of VVSD Return Together Plan to BOE

July 23 Community Webinar

July 27-Aug. 14 Building Level Planning/Communication/Staff Meetings

July 28 Fall Family Return Input (deadline to select remote only)

Aug. 20 First Institute Day

Return Together Planning Timeline

Family Takeaways

● First Day of School is Wed. August 26

● Facial Coverings are Required

● Social Distancing as much as Possible

● Remote Learning is a Component (varying

amounts) at all grade levels

● Return to Remote Learning Only is a Possibility;

families will be given option to request this for

health or other concerns

Staff Takeaways

● First Day for Staff Thurs. August 20th

● Facial Coverings are Required

● Planning Must Include Possibility of a

Return to Remote Learning Only

● Flexibility and Willingness to Adapt are

Crucial to Success in Serving our Students

Family Engagement & Communication

● Update of Plans via Email, Websites & Social Media

● Family FAQ in Development ● Community Webinar on July 23rd● Family Fall Return Input by July

28th● Ongoing communication/updates

W E A R E I N T H I S

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