2020-21 School Reopening Plans Board Workshop July 20, 2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Preparing students for tomorrow through an engaging and inclusive educational community today. Belong. Serve. Succeed. 2020-21 School Reopening Plans Board Workshop July 20, 2020 District Leadership Team Wisconsin Superintendents La
July 20, 2020
District Leadership Team
La Crosse County School Districts
La Crosse County School Districts
Wisconsin Superintendents
School District Superintendents meet together to discuss school state mandated closure due to COVID- 19.
with La Crosse County Health Department and DPI to discuss process for closure
conversation with area superintendents on the potential for a collaborative, fully
March - June June - Present
Superintendents work with DPI and LCHD to discuss COVID Compass and ongoing school needs.
weekly.
■ Symptomatic Employee Student/Staff Procedures (local
Student Services Directors and HR Supervisors)
■ Elementary Workgroup (Elementary Principals) ■ Secondary Workgroup (MS/HS principals) ■ Districtwide Workgroup ■ Transportation ■ Nutrition Services ■ PPE for Students Workgroup
(Representative group of Principals, Directors of Student Services, Nurses)
Area Directors of Instruction meet frequently to plan for virtual
superintendents weekly on progress.
interest in fully online option and solicit feedback from families was emailed to all district families.
Board of collaborative project to provide online option for families.
agreement and presentation on CRVA survey results brought to school board.
CRVA opens.
administrators and school nurses take place in weekly calls facilitated by LCHD.
nurses meet as Coulee Region Nurses, CESA 4 nurses, and with state nursing consultant throughout summer
◼ Use guidelines as published CDC, DHS, DPI, and The La Crosse
◼ Deliver excellent instructional programs to meet the educational
◼ Enhance our capability to provide engaging remote learning ◼ Provide support for students and families to assist with their
◼ Consider issues from an equity lens as part of the decision
Face Coverings Required Limited Group Gatherings Limited Sharing of Materials Monitoring of Daily Health Increased Cleaning and Disinfecting Increase Hand Washing Social Distance (maintain 6 ft.)
◼ Signage ◼ Markings throughout offices and buildings to maintain distancing ◼ Wash Hands Frequently and Adequately ◼ Face Coverings Required
◼ Cloth face coverings preferred, disposable masks
◼ Specialized equipment for those providing direct care or
◼ Equipment for school nursing staff and health
◼ Additional Disinfecting in Spray Bottles ◼ Increased Hand Sanitizing Stations (some portable)
◼ Plexiglass barriers in high traffic areas or to provide
◼ We will follow the CDC, DPI, and La Crosse County Health
Department protocols for the cleaning and disinfecting of our facilities.
◼ We are working with the building administrators to identify
frequencies for disinfecting throughout the day.
◼ We are looking at staff and schedules to address the
recommendations and guidelines by the State and County to keep our facilities as safe as possible.
◼ We are making mechanical changes that can help with the
disinfecting and air exchanging in our facilities.
◼ We are planning custodial staff development and training
specific to the COVID-19 virus.
◼ Increasing handling of outside air. ◼ Training for staff and students on general virus information, new
procedures, mitigation strategies, and reinforcing new expectations through PBIS.
◼ As feasible, outdoor education is preferred when combined with
◼ Limiting visitors to only essential. All visitors must wear a mask. ◼ An “isolation room” will be designated at all school buildings and
symptoms or feels unwell, can be isolated from others while additional steps are taken to seek care.
◼ Rearranging seating in classrooms and offices to allow for 6 feet
◼ Regular cleaning and disinfecting in classrooms, following public
health guidance in cleaning after exposure.
◼ Increased cleaning of high touch areas
◼ County-wide focus: Limit the potential of spread by carefully
weighing all decisions regarding developmentally appropriate social-emotional and academic learning and physical activity
◼ Classroom Configurations ◼ Entering & Exiting the Building ◼ Plans assist in contact tracing ◼ Active & passive monitoring ◼ Recess & Socialization ◼ Cohort focus ◼ County recommendations for equipment use and group size ◼ Breakfast & Lunch ◼ Academics ◼ Specials & Guidance ◼ Interventions ◼ Special Education ◼ EC/4K following similar guidelines as childcare centers/preschools
Meals Currently working on several different menus to meet the varying schedule potential. Breakfasts will be bagged with pick up points TBD and eaten in the classroom Evaluating spaces conducive to students eating with distance and with cohort. Developing new Grab N Go salads and sandwiches to speed up service time. Developing ways to deliver Ala Carte options, Salad and Fruit Bars while maintaining safety. Moving Between Models Developing plans for online learning to provide meals for students. Nutrition Services Payments Researching contactless payment options. Barcode scanners replace number pads for student pins Cleaning and Disinfecting Developing SOPs for the cleaning and sanitizing of cafeteria space. Values We are committed to providing the same level of quality and service to our customers that they expect from Nutrition Services.
Student Capacity
Capacity could be limited for physical distancing. Seating charts implemented with families and students in same daycare sitting together.
Driver
Barrier possible behind driver, employee self monitor health, substitute driver shortage, limit co curriculars to after route times.
Cleaning Procedure
Spray all touch points after each route, wipe down seats with disinfectant, sanitizer or wipes available for students.
Face Coverings
Reviewing health official guidance for use of cloth face coverings.
Students with Special Needs
Limit capacity and seating chart.
Drop Off/Pick Up Zones
Bus and parent drop off and pick up zones may need to be modified to accommodate an increase in self-transporated students.
Self-Transport
Parents and/or students planning to self-transport are encouraged to contact transportation to increase accuracy of routes and staffing requirements.
◼ Countywide focus: Limit the potential of spread by carefully
weighing all decisions regarding developmentally appropriate social-emotional and academic learning and physical activity
◼ Cohort and Classroom Configurations ◼ A/B Schedule M/H and T/F - W being an intervention and planning day ◼ Focus on 36 sq ft of social distance, masks, and 15 minutes of sustained contact ◼ Entering & Exiting the Building ◼ Multiple entries/exits for specific grades ◼ Entry to classrooms to avoid large groups ◼ Active & passive monitoring ◼ Breakfast & Lunch ◼ Breakfast grab and go at entries ◼ Lunch staggered and utilization of multiple spaces if possible ◼ Academics ◼ Core - Encores - Interventions - Special Education
◼ Health & Safety ◼ Countywide focus: Same as ES & MS ◼ Require Masks for Staff and Students ◼ Cleaning Practices ◼ Focus on 36 sq ft of social distance & 15 minutes of sustained contact ◼ Entering & Exiting the Building ◼ Multiple entries/exits utilized ◼ Active & Passive monitoring ◼ Customer Stakeholder Engagement ◼ Surveys
◼ Student Learning (Cohort and Classroom Configurations) ◼ A/B Schedule M/TH and T/F - W being an intervention and planning day
◼ Whole Child: Academics: Utilize all courses / Social Emotional ◼ Workforce ◼ Surveys/Listening Sessions ◼ Whole Adult: Cohort Model / Social Emotional ◼ Breakfast & Lunch ◼ Breakfast grab and go at entries ◼ Lunch staggered and utilization of multiple spaces if possible
Schedule ▪4 days of E-Learning ▪1 day of Teacher Prep Day, Student Support/Catch-up Day, Professional Development Devices and Access Students will be issued district devices. Home internet access is vital for all students. Early Identification Teachers and schools will quickly identify students struggling to engage and will work with administration and student support services to address barriers. Resources Curriculum and software resources come from partnership with the Wisconsin eSchool Network. Grading Standards Based for Elementary Traditional Grading for Secondary (A-F) Communication Ongoing and systematic communication between staff and families. Moving Between Models This option will provide full-time online environment with no need to move between models.
◼ Co-curricular Activities are an important piece of the educational opportunities
we offer our students in the School District of Holmen.
◼ A WIAA report (2,500+ student athletes) ◼ approximately 65% of athletes surveyed suffered anxiety or depression due to missing their spring sports.
◼ The La Crosse County Health Department has issued a
◼ The La Crosse County Health Department has also
◼ The COVID-19 Compass has four color measures of the
◼ FFCRA Leave Benefits - COVID Specific options ◼ District Allocated Leave Time ◼ FMLA ◼ Unpaid Leave of Absence
◼ District Allocated Leave Benefits ◼ Paid Leave (sick) ◼ Year round staff - 12 days ◼ School year staff - 8 days ◼ Personal days ◼ All staff receive 2 days ◼ Vacation ◼ available to year round staff
◼ FMLA ◼ 12 weeks of leave for various reasons ◼ Unpaid, but all benefits are maintained ◼ E-FMLA counted towards 12 total weeks
◼ Unpaid Leave of Absence (LOA) ◼ Current Employee Handbook language ◼ May request up to 1 year of leave ◼ Leave time is unpaid ◼ Would not earn year of service for retirement, longevity, seniority, salary advancement, etc. ◼ Eligible to maintain health & dental benefits by paying 100% of the premium. ◼ Upon return from LOA, employee will have a position - may not necessarily be the same as prior year. ◼ “Within the request the employee must state the reason for the leave and his/her intention to return to the school system including the date of return.”
“We must use the tools we have available to minimize the spread of the virus…” -Jen Rombalski La Crosse County Health Department Call to Action (5/14) This is a time for Unity, as a School District we want our kids in school. We urge our community to:
◼ Stay home when you are sick. ◼ Minimize close physical contact with those outside of your
household.
◼ Minimize travel, especially to viral hotspots. ◼ Wear a fabric face covering when in public. ◼ Maintain 6-foot distances whenever possible. ◼ Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. ◼ Avoid touching your face.