Union-Scioto Local School District Back to School!

2020-21 School Year “Students, please remember to focus on a mindset of gratitude. There is so much to be thankful for...so much, and I challenge you to be intentional with your thoughts and actions to create a habit of gratitude. Start with it each morning! Complaining, focusing on the negatives and difficulties, and making excuses can easily become a part of who you are and who you become, and there is zero value in this approach. Zero. Be thankful as things can always be worse for you and actually are for so many others. Be thankful and focus on a mindset of gratitude!”

~Announcement to Students from Mr. Thornsberry, August 23, 2019~ Those comments to students a year ago are as true today, if not more so, than they were back then. As we are all aware, it's ridiculously easy to get caught up in and focus on the negatives, problems, and issues. It is so easy to do. I do it myself from time to time. An effective antidote to the difficulties, negativity, and suffering presented to us on a continual basis is to wake up each day with a mindset of gratitude because life can change in a second...your life can end in a second. I know that might sound harsh, but it is true. If we have learned anything from this pandemic, we have learned the value of having a mindset of gratitude and being thankful for all that we have. At a moment’s notice, things can change for the worse, and there is always someone out there that has it worse than you. The only certainty in life is uncertainty, and the only constant in life is change. I would ask our students, families, and staff to keep those sentiments fresh in your minds each and every day as we progress through this unique and challenging school year. I am very confident that as a school district we will pull together and do our best to safely educate our students. Safety is paramount - make no mistake about it. Educating our youth of today is also paramount. We never want to lose sight of the fact that our students need a high-quality education. We know this is best accomplished in person at Unioto with caring staff who dedicate their lives to helping our students reach their fullest potential. Not behind a computer screen!

We are very excited and looking forward to the reopening of our schools! We also recognize that members of our Unioto family will have a variety of thoughts, concerns, opinions, and fears, as well as feelings of excitement, relief, and optimism as we work toward our return to school. Know that our decisions were based on the Planning Guide for Ohio’s Schools and Districts developed by the Ohio Department of Education, COVID-19 Planning Considerations published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, COVID-19 Health and Prevention Guidance for Ohio K-12 Schools developed by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Health, guidance from Ross and Pike County Health Departments and input from parents, staff, and our Reopening Planning Team. Our expectation is for all students to return to school to learn, lead, and make a difference! We will be following the schedule listed in the next paragraph.

Our plan requires an adjustment to our school calendar to allow our staff to adequately prepare for the reopening of our schools. We will be utilizing a staggered start this year. The first day of school for students whose last name begins with A-K will be Thursday, August 27, 2020. These students will NOT attend school on Friday, August 28, 2020. Students whose last names begin with L-Z will start school on Friday, August 28, 2020, but will NOT attend school on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Latchkey will have a staggered start as well. See below. We will also provide a staff workday on Monday, September 14, 2020, with no school for students in order to evaluate and make any necessary adjustments to our reopening plans.

August 17-26 Staff preparation for reopening of school August 27 First day for students with last names A-K (do not attend Aug. 28)

First day for Latchkey with last names A-K (do not attend Latchkey Aug. 28)

August 28 First day for students with last names L-Z (do not attend Aug. 27) First day for Latchkey with last names L-Z

August 31 All students attend school (Latchkey for all students utilizing latchkey) September 7 No school for students and staff - Labor Day September 14 No school for students - Staff review of the reopening plan

Staff will be utilizing the days at the beginning of the year to prepare for a safe reopening of schools and for potential online instruction. Please know that our plan is subject to change at a moment's notice and will include measures to address partial school closures with a hybrid type of schedule for students and/or full school closures necessitating 100% online instruction. The method of delivery of instruction will be determined at the discretion of the superintendent while considering guidance from the governor, the Ohio Department of Health, Ross County Health Department, Ohio Public Health Advisory System (Alert Level Indicators), the health of staff and students, and virus outbreaks. Please note that the Health Advisory System will not be the only factor considered when determining our method of the delivery of instruction.

Our plan will include our actions, strategies, and expectations to meet the health goals established in the health and safety guidance for Ohio K-12 Schools to the highest degree possible. We encourage anyone with questions or concerns to contact us directly with the expectation of transparency, understanding, and cooperation. The following principles guided the development of our reopening plan:

● Plan aligns with the recommendations and requirements for reopening schools set by the governor and the Ross County Health Department. The school district will consult with the health department to support efforts to minimize community spread.

● COVID-19 safety precautions can minimize risk enabling school to remain open and maximize student learning. The district will minimize the spread of infection by promoting proper hygiene, increased cleaning, and additional safety procedures. However, please note that being in a public place has a certain level of risk that cannot be eliminated.

● We recognize the need for consistency in building operations; however, we acknowledge the individual differences in classroom sizes, school facilities, and building operations may lead to varied procedures in each building.

● Students, staff, and parents will need to understand that our plans are subject to change due to the unpredictable conditions of COVID-19.

General Overview of Safety Protocols at Unioto

Student/Staff Member with COVID-19 Positive Test Results School health officials will immediately contact the Ross County Health Department. The school district will cooperate with the health department in contact tracing to identify close contacts of the COVID-19 case. A fourteen (14) day quarantine will be required of any student or staff member who is determined to have close contact with the COVID-19 case by the health department. If a student is diagnosed as having COVID-19, he or she must meet the following criteria to return to school:

Ten (10) school days since symptoms first appeared and Three (3) days with no fever (without using fever-reducing medication) and Other symptoms improved.

Communication with the school community will be in conjunction with the health department. Any decision related to school closure, additional mitigating strategies, and return to school will be in coordination with the health department.

Daily Self-Monitoring

Student/staff wellness check, including temperature check, should be completed daily at home before coming to school. Students with temperatures above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit should stay home. Preschool staff/students will be given a temperature check daily upon arrival according to preschool guidelines.

Returning to School After Illness

Students that only have a fever and no other symptoms and have not had any contact with an individual that has had COVID-19 may return to school after they are fever-free for 24 hours without using any fever-reducing medications. Any other illnesses should be handled in the routine manner according to district policy.

Health Clinic

Each building will create a separate room for students who may exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 to prevent exposure to students with other health needs. Please ensure your emergency contacts are kept current throughout the school year in case your child needs to be picked up immediately. No student experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 can ride a bus home from school.

Face Mask Policy

All students and staff will be required to wear masks when on campus or while riding on a school bus. All visitors, parents, and guardians are required to wear a face mask when entering a school facility. The district will provide one reusable face mask and a breakaway lanyard for staff and students at the beginning of the school year. Please remind your child to bring his/her mask on the bus and/or school on a daily basis. Parents/guardians have the responsibility to supply masks for their child beyond the one time issue. Take some time before school starts to have your child practice wearing a mask. Exceptions for masks are permitted with appropriate documentation from a medical professional provided to the building principal. There will be an appeal process for mask exemptions. Face shields and other measures are to be approved through the appeals process. Appeal process information and forms will be available August 14, 2020, on our district webpage.

Free masks are available at the following locations:

Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library 740-702-4145 Ross County Community Action 740-702-7222 United Way of Ross County 740-773-3280

The following is the link to the Ross County Health Department: http://rosscountyhealth.org/

Transportation Masks are required for students while riding the bus. Bus drivers will wear a mask/shield while operating a district-owned vehicle. Seating charts will be utilized on all busses. We will attempt to seat siblings together and minimize students per seat as much as possible. Busses will be sanitized on all common areas and surfaces each time students are transported. Sanitizer dispensers have been installed on each bus. Bus windows will be opened for ventilation as weather permits. All field trips are on hold until further notice. Transportation by personal vehicle is encouraged. In the event that a confirmed COVID-19 case is determined and that person was on a bus, it will be taken out of service until disinfected.

Classrooms

All students and staff are expected to practice social distancing when possible. Each building will reinforce distancing with visual cues and/or signage. Students attending choir, band, theater, and other similar classes must do their best to social distance during class. Classroom furnishings and miscellaneous items will be minimized to allow for maximum social distancing. All classrooms and high-traffic areas will be provided with disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer. Classroom windows and doors will be open as much as possible to allow for increased ventilation. Face mask breaks will be offered throughout the school day.

Sanitation

All classrooms and high-traffic areas will have disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer. High-traffic areas and key locations will have hand sanitizer dispensers available for use. Signage will be visible to increase awareness of the proper procedures for maintaining good hygiene. Students, staff, and volunteers will practice frequent hand washing when hands are dirty, before and after eating, and after using the restroom. Opportunities for handwashing will be provided throughout the school day. Staff will have increased access to cleaning supplies for classrooms and offices.

Food Service/Cafeteria

All cafeteria staff will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize potential exposure. Barriers will be provided in all areas of payment transactions. Protective food barriers have already been installed. Lunches will be served on a single tray with limited options. Each building will have specific plans to address social distancing during lunch. Students will have assigned seating and sharing of food will not be permitted. Tables will be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Hand sanitizer will be available for students prior to entering the serving area and masks will be required except when eating and drinking.

Social Distancing

Each building will have a plan for practicing social distancing unique to its situation and reinforce with visual cues and/or signage. Congregating in hallways or common areas is prohibited when preventable. Each building will attempt to reduce the number of students eating lunch by utilizing other spaces within the building. Student desks in classrooms will be arranged to maximize social distancing and to avoid small group seating. A seating chart will be maintained for each class to facilitate contact tracing. Items to be shared by students will be limited. Each student should have his/her own designated supplies when possible. Students will go to recess in small groups and will avoid physical contact activities. Social distancing during recess will be encouraged and monitored as much as possible.

Water Fountains

Water fountains will be closed. Students should bring a water bottle to school. Visitors In the interest of student and staff safety, all buildings are closed to nonessential visitors. All visitors, parents, and guardians are required to wear a face mask when entering a school facility. Parents/guardians picking up a student may call the office upon arrival and receive assistance to minimize contact during this time. Visitors will be permitted into the school for authorized events and predetermined meetings arranged with school personnel.

Deliveries Buildings are closed to nonessential visitors and deliveries as determined by the principal. This includes personal deliveries such as flowers and outside food (DoorDash, fast food, catered food, special occasion food, etc).

Back-to-School Events/Extracurricular Activities

Plans for back-to-school events are still being evaluated. More information on these events will be coming at a later date. Latchkey We recognize the necessity for child care for our families and are thankful that at this time we will be able to provide latchkey services for families. Please understand all safety protocols for regular school applies to our latchkey program. Latchkey will have a staggered start as follows:

Thursday, August 27 First day of Latchkey with last names A-K (do not attend Latchkey Aug 28) Friday, August 28 First day of Latchkey with last names L-Z Monday, August 31 First day of Latchkey for all students utilizing latchkey

Patience, Understanding, and Positive Attitude Please ensure to take the recommended daily dose of patience and understanding, along with an extra dose of positive attitude. Research has shown this promotes empathy, happiness, and joy. Known side effects are helping others, being a positive force for good, reducing the suffering of others, and increasing chances for success and overall well-being for you and others. In closing, I would like to remind our school community given the nature of the pandemic, it will be important to recognize that even within our own district, buildings will face unique needs and challenges with regard to reopening. Please keep in mind that, once a plan is in place, procedures may continue to change given the fluidity of the situation and the possibility of resurgence. We cannot predict the future, nor can we plan for every possibility. We can’t protect everyone from everything, and we do not have all of the answers. There is an inherent risk in everything we do or don’t do. What we can do is in our circle of control, and I believe it is laid before us. It is the opportunity of choice...the choice to meet this challenge head-on together. Let’s be the Unioto community that recognizes not only the complexity of the problems but also the complexity of the solutions. Let’s be the Unioto community that welcomes what is before us knowing it is how we respond that will determine who we can become. Our students deserve our best, and we will deliver our best. Go Tanks! Regards,

Matt Thornsberry, Superintendent Union-Scioto Local School District

Union-Scioto Local Schools School Reopening Safety Guidelines & Expectations

(COVID-19 Edition) The following expectations and additional measures have been developed to provide better understanding of each stakeholder’s responsibilities based on the Planning Guide for Ohio’s Schools and Districts developed by the Ohio Department of Education, COVID-19 Planning Considerations published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, COVID-19 Health and Prevention Guidance for Ohio K-12 Schools developed by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Health, guidance from Ross and Pike County Health Departments and input from parents, staff, and our Reopening Planning Team. We are very excited and looking forward to the reopening of our schools for our students, staff, and community!

Face Masks

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Masks are required for all students. ● District will provide each student one reusable face mask and a

breakaway lanyard to secure a face mask when not in use. ● Failure to comply with face mask requirements will result in

disciplinary action. ● Free masks available:

http://rosscountyhealth.org/2020/07/free-masks/

Students ● Masks are required at all times. ● District will provide one face mask and a break-away lanyard to

secure a face mask when not in use. ● Failure to comply with face mask requirements will result in

disciplinary action. *There will be an appeal process for mask exemptions. Face shields and other measures are to be approved through this process. Exemption form will be available by August 14th on the district webpage and a link to the process will also be located here. https://tinyurl.com/uniotomaskexemption

Teachers/Staff ● Masks are required at all times.

Bus Driver

● Face mask/shield is required while operating a district-owned vehicle.

Cafeteria Staff

● Masks are required at all times. Custodians

● Masks are required at all times. Administration

● Masks are required at all times. ● Enforce discipline for those not wearing masks. ● Provide a face mask for each staff member.

Board of Education

● Adopt district face mask policy.

Health Clinic Expectations

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Students showing COVID-19 symptoms should remain at home.

Symptoms include fever (100.4° F or above), cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting, or diarrhea.

● Ensure that student’s contact information and medical information are up-to-date.

● Ensure that emergency contacts have been designated and pre-arranged methods of getting a student home from school should he/she become ill or exhibit symptoms.

● Pick up student immediately from school once you have been contacted.

● No student experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 can ride a bus home from school.

● Students who are sent home with symptoms of potential COVID-19 or other illness must remain out of school for 24 hours and be fever/symptom-free before returning to school or as directed by the child’s physician (physician documentation required).

● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques. Students

● Daily temperature check given to preschool students. ● If feeling ill, please tell the teacher. ● Wear your mask, practice social distancing, wash hands, cover

cough/sneeze with a tissue or elbow. ● Practice frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds when

hands are dirty, before and after eating, and after using the restroom.

Teachers/Staff ● Conduct a personal wellness check including temperature prior to

reporting for work. ● Preschool staff will conduct a daily temperature/wellness check

when they arrive at school. ● Call the school clinic to refer a student who is not feeling well. ● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques.

District School Nurse/Clinic Assistants

● Vigilant assessment of symptoms. ● Stagger schedule for daily visits or call students to the clinic to

limit the number of students in the clinic at a time. ● Request staff call/notify before sending students to the clinic. ● Decrease the amount of time students are in the clinic. ● Sanitize/clean health clinic and quarantine room between

students. ● Use appropriate PPE when working in the health clinic and

quarantine room based on risk of exposure. ● Provide parents/caregivers information regarding COVID-19

testing sites within the community. Cafeteria Staff

● Conduct a daily temperature/wellness check upon arrival at school.

● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques. Administration

● Provide a secondary location for COVID-19 symptom students. ● Assist with making sure parents/caregivers pick up quarantined

students before school is over as needed.

COVID-19 Positive Case

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Communication will be made with families, as appropriate, and

in accordance with all HIPAA regulations by the administration in collaboration with the local health department when there is a confirmed case.

● A 14-day quarantine will be required of any student that tests positive for COVID-19.

● Students determined to have “exposure” as determined by the health department will follow the 14-day quarantine requirements.

● Parents are required to transport the student to school when he/she completes the quarantine and is symptom-free. The student will be checked by the school nurse or health clinic staff to verify that he/she is not showing any COVID-19 symptoms.

Students

● Follow 14-day quarantine requirements as directed if diagnosed or “exposed”.

*Quarantine: 14-day period after exposure to a positive case to self quarantine and assess for symptoms of COVID. Isolation: for those who test positive and are confirmed cases. Length of time for isolation will vary as determined by the health department depending upon each case and severity of illness.

Teachers/Staff ● Follow 14-day quarantine requirements if diagnosed or

“exposed” as determined by the health department. ● Assist district nurse with determining “exposure risk” of students

as necessary for social contact tracing purposes as directed by the health department in accordance with all HIPAA regulations.

District School Nurse

● Provide information to the health department for contact tracing purposes.

● Notify the building principal and other necessary stakeholders. Administrators

● Ensure that 14-day quarantine requirements are adhered to. ● Communicate with families when a case of COVID-19 is

confirmed, as appropriate, and in accordance with all HIPAA regulations in collaboration with the local health department.

Transportation/Busses

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Conduct a student wellness check including temperature prior to

sending a student to school. Students with a temperature of 100.4° F or above should stay at home.

● Masks are required for all students. ● Encouraged to transport your child.

Students

● Maintain appropriate physical distancing while at the bus stop and while entering the building.

● Masks are required at all times. ● Required to sit in their assigned seat.

Driver ● Ensure the bus is disinfected following outlined safety protocols. ● Face mask/shield is required while operating a district-owned

vehicle. ● Seating charts are required. ● Seat students two per seat and in some instances, three per seat,

if the children are younger and smaller. Preference is given to siblings when possible.

● Refill sanitizer dispensers. ● Open windows for ventilation as weather permits.

Elementary Recess/Breaks

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parent/Caregivers ● Remind students to maintain physical distancing. ● Recognize that recess will be different. ● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques.

Students

● Sanitize hands after breaks. ● Practice physical distancing guidelines as much as possible. ● Recognize that recess will be different. ● Practice frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds when

hands are dirty, before and after eating, and after using the restroom.

Teachers ● Establish structured break activities such as nature walks that

limit students’ physical contact with others. ● Eliminate activities that are “high touch” and difficult to clean or

maintain social distancing. ● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques. ● Taking a class outside will be the responsibility of the individual

classroom teacher. The schedule will be organized with the building principal.

Arrival/Dismissal/Visitors

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Conduct a student wellness check including temperature prior to

sending a student to school. Students with temperatures of 100.4° F or above should stay home.

● Masks are required for students at all times. ● Pick up students at the assigned dismissal time. ● Visitors will conduct a personal health screening prior to coming

to a school building and will not enter the building if temperature is 100.4° F or above or have other symptoms.

● Masks are required for visitors at all times. ● Follow posted guidelines and read all signage when entering the

building. ● Buildings are closed to nonessential visitors as determined by

the principal. Students

● Masks are required for students at all times. ● Report directly to the designated location upon arrival to school. ● Maintain physical distancing from other students whenever

possible in hallways, common areas, offices, etc. ● Report directly to the dismissal location (bus, car, etc.) ● Practice frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds when

hands are dirty, before and after eating, and after using the restroom.

Teachers ● Supervise hallways and common areas to ensure students are

reporting immediately to students’ assigned areas and not congregating in hallways or common areas.

● Provide safety reminders and report repeated violators to the office.

● Buildings closed to nonessential visitors as determined by the principal. This includes personal deliveries such as flowers, food, etc.

● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques. Custodians

● Disinfect common areas based on the schedule provided by administration. This includes but not limited to door handles, windows, toilets, stalls, counters, and sinks.

● Ensure designated doors are propped open at arrival and dismissal times, weather permitting.

● Ensure designated doors are closed after arrival and dismissal. ● Buildings are closed to nonessential visitors as determined by

the principal. Administration

● Ensure adequate supervision is available on bus lots, parking lots, and in common areas.

● Ensure proper signage is installed in hallways and common areas.

● Buildings are closed to nonessential visitors as determined by the principal.

Classrooms

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Masks are required for all students at all times. ● Buildings are closed to nonessential visitors (as determined by

the principal). ● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques.

Students

● Masks are required for all students at all times. ● Maintain physical distancing from other students when possible. ● No sharing of supplies. ● Practice frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds when

hands are dirty, before and after eating, and after using the restroom.

Teacher ● Ensure classroom setup of desks in order to maximize physical

distancing for students. ● Ensure students maintain physical distancing whenever possible. ● Minimize shared classroom materials. ● Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers

and report repeated expectation violators to the office. ● Keep the door locked and open to maximize airflow and reduce

the number of touches to door handles when possible. ● Classroom furnishings and miscellaneous items will be

minimized. ● Reinforce physical distancing with visual cues and/or signage. ● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques.

Custodians

● Make sure teachers are provided all supplies needed daily including disinfectant, hand sanitizer, and paper towels.

● Disinfect classrooms daily. Administration

● Ensure classrooms are arranged to promote physical distancing, whenever possible.

● Ensure classrooms are disinfected before and after school. ● Ensure disinfectant supplies are readily available for custodians

and staff. ● Supply signage.

Hallways/Lockers/Commons Areas

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Masks are required for all students at all times. ● Provide your student with a water bottle (not glass) daily as

water fountains will not be available for use. Students

● Masks are required for all students at all times. ● When arriving at school and throughout the school day, report

immediately to your designated area, and do not congregate in hallways or common areas.

● Carry a water bottle as water fountains will not be available for use.

● Follow all signage in the hallways and common areas. ● Stay to the right when traveling down hallways when possible. ● Follow building locker use protocol. ● Maintain physical distancing when possible.

Teachers ● Supervise hallways and common areas to ensure students are

reporting immediately to assigned areas and not congregating in hallways or common areas.

● Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers and report repeated expectation violators to the office.

● Monitor locker use schedule to minimize congestion in hallways.

Custodians ● Disinfect common areas based on the schedule provided by

school administration. This includes but not limited to door handles, windows, toilets, stalls, and sinks.

Administration

● Ensure proper signage is installed in hallways and common areas.

● Make supplies readily available for custodians. ● Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers

and issue consequences to repeated expectation violators. ● Develop and implement locker use protocol for buildings where

lockers are issued to students.

Food Service/Cafeteria

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Masks are required for all students. ● No lunch visits or food deliveries.

Students

● Sit in assigned areas. ● Follow guidelines for restroom use during lunch periods. ● Practice physical distancing guidelines while in line and in the

serving area when possible. ● Must wear a face mask except when actively eating or drinking. ● If bringing lunch, report immediately to your assigned seating

area. ● No sharing of food. ● Minimize movement in the cafeteria. ● Practice frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds when

hands are dirty, before and after eating, and after using the restroom.

Teachers/Staff ● Supervise designated areas to ensure students are properly

physically distanced. ● Masks are required at all times. ● Use staggered dismissal to ensure physical distancing at the end

of lunch if applicable. ● Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers

and report repeated expectation violators to the office. ● Encourage and utilize proper handwashing techniques.

Custodians

● Disinfect all tabletops and seats before and after each lunch. ● Masks are required at all times. ● Refill hand sanitizer stations as needed.

Cafeteria Staff

● Masks are required at all times. ● Clean and disinfect serving areas between lunches. ● Serve on a single tray with limited options.

Administration

● Ensure proper signage is installed in designated areas. ● Provide barriers in all areas where needed. ● Ensure supplies are readily available for custodians. ● Implement staggered dismissal times if necessary, to maximize

physical distancing and student safety. ● Encourage all staff and students to utilize proper handwashing

techniques.

Remote Learning (100% online) Every effort will be made to continue the learning process during any interruption which may occur during the school year.

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Monitor student progress on coursework. ● Develop a “school schedule” to keep routines in place for

students while working from home. ● Communicate questions and concerns immediately to staff. ● Provide a quiet work area that is conducive to learning. ● Frequently check Google Classroom/Progress Book/email for

communication purposes. ● Provide updated parent contact information (phone, email, etc.)

as necessary. ● Provide an electronic learning device/internet access for your

student. Contact the building administrator if either is not possible.

● Daily (Monday-Friday) attendance online is mandatory. If this is not possible, please communicate with your student’s teacher.

Students

● Follow a regular “school schedule” to help keep routines in place while working from home.

● Communicate questions and concerns immediately to teachers. ● Complete assignments according to timelines. ● Attend online school daily (Monday-Friday). ● Check Google Classroom and gotanks email for daily

communication. ● Follow the district’s policy for internet usage. ● Communicate with your teacher if you do not have an acceptable

learning device (cell phone is not an acceptable device) or internet access.

● Recognize that online work will be graded.

Teachers ● Follow established online learning guidelines. ● Create lessons that are engaging for students using a variety of

strategies. ● Communicate with both students and parents about assignments,

class requirements, missing work, etc. ● Grade work in a timely manner and provide effective feedback to

students on assignments. ● Use Google Classroom as the platform to post assignments. ● Record lessons and/or online meetings to make available for

students for asynchronous learning. ● Report to the school building daily unless otherwise directed. ● Follow normal contractual hours. ● Collaborate with grade levels/departments weekly to maintain

consistency. ● Attend provided professional development. ● Post grades to Progress Book, if applicable.

Cafeteria Staff

● Provide meals under the direction of the supervisor.

Transportation Staff ● Deliver prepared meals to specified locations. (Remote only)

Technology Department

● Provide help desk assistance when technical issues occur. Administration

● Respond to requests for devices and internet access when needed. ● Monitor and assist teachers in the delivery of content for students. ● Implement appropriate grading procedures and work-from-home

guidelines for teachers. ● Provide guidance and direction in regard to expectations. ● Develop established criteria for online guidelines. ● Assign duties and responsibilities to staff not referenced.

Overview of Hybrid Learning Model: A hybrid approach to learning is a combination of traditional face-to-face learning that occurs alongside online learning. A hybrid approach would reduce the number of students who are physically present in the building by moving some of the instruction online. Students would receive instruction five days a week. Every student would be in school two days each week and work virtually three days a week.

Day: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Purple Tanks (Group A): Last Name Begins with A-K

Face-to-Face

Face-to-Face

Online

Online

Online

Gold Tanks (Group B): Last Name Begins with L-Z

Online

Online

Online

Face-to-Face

Face-to-Face

Students and Parents/Caregivers Expectations Staff Expectations

Parents/Caregivers ● Awareness of the hybrid learning model schedule. ● Students grouped by households (Will go by the oldest student’s last

name if household members have more than one last name). Students

● Divided into two groups, A and B, by households. ● Group A

○ Attends Face-to-Face (F2F) on Mondays and Tuesdays ○ Attends virtually on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

● Group B ○ Attends virtually on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays ○ Attends F2F on Thursdays and Fridays

● Students in athletics, band, or clubs/organizations that need to have practice or meetings, may return to school for practices after school on virtual learning days.

● Some students with intensive and complex special educational needs may attend school four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). A team meeting will be held to determine their placement.

Teachers ● On Wednesdays, staff will

○ AM Hours ■ Teacher Based Teams (TBT) Meetings ■ Professional Learning Opportunities ■ Planning Purposes ■ Provide feedback on virtual instructional tasks ■ Create instructional videos

○ PM Hours ■ Virtual instruction ■ Virtual office hours ■ Targeted virtual meetings with students on Google Meet

Administration

● Assist in communicating with students and parents when needed. ● Provide guidance and direction in regards to expectations. ● Respond to requests for devices and internet access when needed. ● Assign duties and responsibilities to staff not referenced.