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Daniel Boone Area School District School Reopening Health and Safety Plan

The Daniel Boone Area School District’s plan was developed in consultation with a stakeholder group consisting of administrators,

teachers, nurses, parents, transportation, and food contractors. This plan also incorporated guidance from the state and various

publications. Given the dynamic nature of the pandemic, the plan incorporates enough flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.

A school entity’s Health and Safety Plan must be approved by its governing body and posted on the school entity’s publicly available

website prior to the reopening of school.

The district will continue to monitor its Health and Safety Plan throughout the year and update as needed. All revisions will be

reviewed and approved by the board of directors.

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Table of Contents

Health and Safety Plan: Daniel Boone Area School District 4

Type of Reopening 5

Key Questions 5

Pandemic Coordinator/Team 6

Key Strategies, Policies, and Procedures 8

Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Ventilation 9

Key Questions 9

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols 14

Key Questions 14

Monitoring Student and Staff Health 29

Key Questions 29

Other Considerations for Students and Staff 35

Key Questions 35

Health and Safety Plan Professional Development 43

Health and Safety Plan Communications 45

Health and Safety Plan Summary: Daniel Boone Area School District 46

Facilities Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation 46

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols 48

Monitoring Student and Staff Health 55

Other Considerations for Students and Staff 58

Health and Safety Plan Governing Body Affirmation Statement 61

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This resource draws on a resource created by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) that is based on official guidance from multiple sources to include: the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention, the White House, American Academy of Pediatrics, Learning Policy Institute, American Enterprise Institute, Rutgers Graduate School of Education,

the World Health Organization, the Office of the Prime Minister of Norway as well as the departments of education/health and/or offices of the governor for Idaho, Montana, New York,

Texas and Washington, DC.

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Health and Safety Plan: Daniel Boone Area School District

All decision-makers should be mindful that as long as there are cases of COVID-19 in the community, there are no strategies that can completely

eliminate transmission risk within a school population. The goal is to keep transmission as low as possible to safely continue school activities. All

school activities must be informed by Governor Wolf’s Process to Reopen Pennsylvania. The administration has categorized reopening into three

broad phases: red, yellow, or green. These designations signal how counties and/or regions may begin easing some restrictions on school, work,

congregate settings, and social interactions:

● The Red Phase: Schools remain closed for in-person instruction and all instruction must be provided via remote learning, whether using

digital or non-digital platforms. Provisions for student services such as school meal programs should continue. Large gatherings are

prohibited.

● The Yellow Phase and Green Phase: Schools may provide in-person instruction after developing a written Health and Safety Plan, to be

approved by the local governing body (e.g. board of directors/trustees) and posted on the school entity’s publicly available website.

This plan documents the Daniel Boone Area School District’s plan to bring back students and staff, how we will communicate the type of

reopening with stakeholders in our community, and the process for continued monitoring of local health data to assess implications for school

operations and potential adjustments throughout the school year.

Depending upon the public health conditions in any county within the Commonwealth, there could be additional actions, orders, or guidance

provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) designating the county as

being in the red, yellow, or green phase. Some counties may not experience a straight path from a red designation, to a yellow, and then a green

designation. Instead, cycling back and forth between less restrictive to more restrictive designations may occur as public health indicators improve

or worsen. This plan accounts for changing conditions to ensure fluid transition from more to less restrictive conditions in each of the phase

requirements as needed.

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

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Type of Reopening

Key Questions

● How do you plan to bring students and staff back to physical school buildings, particularly if you still need social distancing in

place?

● How did you engage stakeholders in the type of re-opening your school entity selected?

● How will you communicate your plan to your local community?

● Once you reopen, what will the decision-making process look like to prompt a school closure or other significant modification

to operations?

Based on your county’s current designation and local community needs, which type of reopening has your school entity

selected?

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

concern).

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

grade levels in-person, other grade levels remote learning).

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

weeks).

☐ Total remote learning for all students. (Plan should reflect future action steps to be implemented and conditions that

would prompt the decision as to when schools will re-open for in-person learning).

Anticipated launch date for in-person learning (i.e., start of blended, scaffolded, or total reopening): August 27

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Pandemic Coordinator/Team

Each school entity is required to identify a pandemic coordinator and/or pandemic team with defined roles and responsibilities for

health and safety preparedness and response planning during the phased reopening of schools. The pandemic coordinator and team

will be responsible for facilitating the local planning process, monitoring implementation of your local Health and Safety Plan, and

continued monitoring of local health data to assess implications for school operations and potential adjustments to the Health and

Safety Plan throughout the school year. To ensure a comprehensive plan that reflects the considerations and needs of every

stakeholder in the local education community, LEAs are encouraged to establish a pandemic team to support the pandemic

coordinator. Inclusion of a diverse group of stakeholders is critical to the success of planning and implementation. LEAs are highly

encouraged to make extra effort to engage representatives from every stakeholder group (i.e., administrators, teachers, support staff,

students, families, community health official or other partners), with a special focus on ensuring that the voices of underrepresented

and historically marginalized stakeholder groups are prioritized. In the table below, identify the individual who will serve as the

pandemic coordinator and the stakeholder group they represent in the row marked “Pandemic Coordinator”. For each additional

pandemic team member, enter the individual’s name, stakeholder group they represent, and the specific role they will play in

planning and implementation of your local Health and Safety Plan by entering one of the following under “Pandemic Team Roles and

Responsibilities”:

● Health and Safety Plan Development: Individual will play a role in drafting the enclosed Health and Safety Plan;

● Pandemic Crisis Response Team: Individual will play a role in within-year decision making regarding response efforts in the

event of a confirmed positive case or exposure among staff and students; or

● Both (Plan Development and Response Team): Individual will play a role in drafting the plan and within-year decision

making regarding response efforts in the event of confirmed positive case.

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

(Options Above)

Brett Cooper Administration Both

Rob Hurley Administration Both

Steve Biggerstaff Administration Both

Shelly Mieczkowski Administration Plan Development

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Jenny Rexrode Administration Plan Development

Megan Weber Administration Plan Development

Greg Miller Pandemic Coordinator Both

Amy Hicks Teacher Plan Development

Bonnie Ebling Nurse Both

Michelle Maynard Teacher Plan Development

Carrie Berg Guidance Counselor Plan Development

Kelly Jones Teacher Plan Development

John Coakley Transportation Plan Development

Alonza Price Food Services Plan Development

Carolyn Fair Parent Plan Development

Shana Hoffman Parent Plan Development

Steve Rhoades Transportation Plan Development

Angela Owens Administrator Plan Development

Chris Becker Administrator Plan Development

Beth Haines Nurse Both

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Key Strategies, Policies, and Procedures

For each requirement within each domain, document the following:

● Action Steps under Yellow Phase: Identify the discrete action steps required to prepare for and implement the requirement

under the guidelines outlined for counties in yellow. List the discrete action steps for each requirement in sequential order.

● Action Steps under Green Phase: Identify the specific adjustments the LEA or school will make to the requirement during

the time period the county is designated as green. If implementation of the requirement will be the same regardless of county

designation, then type “same as Yellow” in this cell.

● Lead Individual and Position: List the person(s) responsible for ensuring the action steps are fully planned and the school

system is prepared for effective implementation.

● Materials, Resources, and/or Supports Needed: List any materials, resources, or support required to implement the

requirement.

● Professional Development (PD) Required: In order to implement this requirement effectively, will staff, students, families, or

other stakeholders require professional development?

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

extent possible.

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Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Ventilation

Key Questions

● How will you ensure the building is cleaned and ready to safely welcome staff and students?

● How will you procure adequate disinfection supplies meeting OSHA and CDC requirements for COVID-19?

● How often will you implement cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, and ventilation protocols/procedures to maintain staff and

student safety?

● Which stakeholders will be trained on cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilation protocols? When and how will the

training be provided? How will preparedness to implement as a result of the training be measured?

● What protocols will you put in place to clean and disinfect throughout an individual school day?

Summary of Responses to Key Questions:

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is one of the most important factors for the safety of all school buildings. IAQ at Daniel Boone Area

School District is controlled through our Trane Tracer Ensemble and Summit Control Systems for district buildings.

The State of Pennsylvania recommends Indoor Air Quality is checked daily to meet the American Society of Heating,

Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers IAQ recommendations as determined Building Officials Code International (BOCA) and

International Code Councils (ICC) recommendations and standards for building indoor air quality.

The Daniel Boone Area School District utilizes these standards in monitoring our air exchange rates, to assure the exchange

rate, temperatures, humidity, and other factors are controlled and meet or exceed the ASHRAE and ICC requirements for indoor air

quality.

Currently, the DBASD Facilities Department and our partners at Trane review our buildings settings daily to keep our air

exchange rate at .40 which means we are changing the air in our building spaces at about 3 to 4 times per hour in each of our

building spaces. The exchange rate along with proper building humidity and preventative maintenance procedures of our buildings

equipment ensure that the Indoor Air Quality meets or exceeds ASHRAE standard 62.2-2016.

The monitoring of our IAQ can be viewed at any time on our Trane Tracer Ensemble and Summit programs and is checked

daily to ensure all spaces are exceeding the International Code Council’s and BOCA recommendations.

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

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DBASD Facilities HVAC systems are being maintained according to manufacturer and Pennsylvania recommendations with

no area being neglected at any time and the building facilities maintenance team keeps safety and IAQ at the top of our priority list to

ensure safety for students, staff, and stakeholders

Over the summer, custodial staff has and will continue to disinfect all surfaces in each classroom. Prior to the start of school,

the custodial staff will use sanitizing fogging machines and/or electrostatic foggers. During the year disinfecting and sanitizing the

classroom and hallways will occur daily, methods will be in accordance with OSHA and CDC requirements. During the school day, in

each classroom, there will be hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes (or a spray bottle with disinfectant). At least one person in each

building will be designated to frequently clean high touch surfaces throughout the building. Bathroom cleaning will be a particular

area of focus. They will be wiped down at least 3 times a day. The district will be using Kelvic cleaners in the bathrooms once a day.

This machine uses steam and ionized water. Toilet lids will be installed throughout the district. Busses will be cleaned by Electrostatic

foggers daily.

Procurement of these cleaning related items is an ongoing process. We are purchasing some items directly through various

vendors. Depending of course on who has supplies. We are also using the BCIU cooperative to purchase items and, SSC, our

custodial contractor, will continue to assist.

Current food service sanitizing requirements are stringent but in addition to our current food safety standards we have added

addition standard operating procedures to include: Hand Washing, Personal Hygiene, Proper Wearing and Caring for Face Masks,

Congregated and Non-Congregated Feeding, Hygienic Zoning as it relates to food preparation, Procedures for Reporting a

Confirmed COVID-19 Test and on Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. In addition, we will have an 8-hour training

session with staff to review all procedures prior to school re-opening.

If a case of coronavirus or suspected occurs, the classroom will be closed immediately. People who were in the classroom,

will immediately be relocated to another instructional space. The room will be closed for 24 hours and then cleaned using CDC

recommended practices. Building closure will be considered by the district in conjunction with health authorities.

Since Daniel Boone contracts out many of these services all necessary training will be provided by our contracted service

providers and be monitored by our Director of Facilities and Contracted services.

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Requirements Action Steps

under Yellow Phase Action Steps

under Green Phase

Lead Individual

and Position

Materials, Resources, and or Supports

Needed

PD Required

(Y/N)

* Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilating learning spaces, surfaces, and any other areas used by students (i.e., restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways, and transportation)

KND 15 Fog machines, one designated per building for sanitization Disinfecting foggers will be used on buses daily. Hand sanitizers provided at strategic locations throughout the buildings. HVAC systems have been modernized and meet the needs of air quality as per CDC. It will be insured that ventilation system works properly, and outdoor air circulation will be increased by opening doors and windows when possible. Water fountains will be shut off, students should bring water. Building location(s) where these can be filled up will be identified by the building principal. Disinfectant wipes will available at these locations. At least 1 person in each building will be assigned each day to clean high touch surfaces multiple times per day. These surfaces include but not limed to door handles and sink handles.

KND 15 Fog machines, one designated per building to use daily in each classroom Disinfecting foggers will be used on buses daily. Hand sanitizers provided at strategic locations throughout the buildings. HVAC systems have been modernized and meet the needs of air quality as per CDC. It will be insured that ventilation system works properly, and outdoor air circulation will be increased by opening doors and windows when possible. Water fountains will be shut off, students should bring water. Building location(s) where these can be filled up will be identified by the building principal. Disinfectant wipes will available at these locations. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes or a spray bottle with disinfectant and towels will be provided for each classroom. They will be used by staff to clean surfaces like desks when they are

Steve Biggerstaff, Director of Facilities and Contracted Services

Electrostatic fogging machines, adequate staffing, if not additional staffing will be procured Enhanced PPE Plexiglass Desk Shields for small group Face shields on as needed basis

Y

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Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes or a spray bottle with disinfectant and towels will be provided for each classroom. They will be used by staff to clean surfaces like desks when they are using something that was previously used by another student or group of students. Kelvic cleaner to be used for bathroom surfaces using steam and ionized water to clean and sanitize bathrooms at the close of each day daily. Bathrooms will be wiped down for sanitization at least 3 times a day Bathroom use will be limited in capacity and monitored by staff Toilet covers will be placed on all toilets. Signs that encourage good bathroom hygiene will be posted. Where possible, buildings will eliminate high-touch surfaces (i.e., remove cabinet doors so that students and staff can easily access supplies without touching a door or handle.) Routine cleaning practices for indoor areas that have not been used for 7 or more days or outdoor equipment will continue.

using something that was previously used by another student or group of students. At least 1 person in each building will be assigned each day to clean high touch surfaces multiple times per day. These surfaces include but not limed to door handles and sink handles. Kelvic cleaner will be used for bathroom surfaces using steam and ionized water to clean and sanitize bathrooms at the close of each day daily. Bathrooms will be wiped down for sanitization at least 3 times a day Where possible, buildings will eliminate high-touch surfaces (i.e., remove cabinet doors so that students and staff can easily access supplies without touching a door or handle.) Routine cleaning practices for indoor areas that have not been used for 7 or more days or outdoor equipment will continue. Standard protocols will be used to clean surfaces that are not high touch, such as bookcases, cabinets, wall boards, or drapes, as well as floors

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Standard protocols will be used to clean surfaces that are not high touch, such as bookcases, cabinets, wall boards, or drapes, as well as floors Disinfectants registered by the EPA as effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 will be used. Only disinfectants registered by the EPA as effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 will be used. These products must be labeled safe for humans and the environment. Only products containing the active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, citric acid, should be selected from this list. Students will not be present nor participate in disinfecting. Number of open bathrooms may be limited depending on the building to streamline cleaning, monitoring of capacity limits

Toilet covers will be placed on all toilets. Signs that encourage good bathroom hygiene will be posted. Only disinfectants registered by the EPA as effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 will be used. These products must be labeled safe for humans and the environment. Only disinfectants registered by the EPA as effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 will be used. These products must be labeled safe for humans and the environment. Only products containing the active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, citric acid, should be selected from this list. Students will not be present nor participate in disinfecting.

Other cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilation practices

In the event of a positive COVID-19 case in a building the classroom area and the areas where the student or staff went will be left empty for 24 hours. It will then be thoroughly sanitized by

In the event of a positive COVID-19 case in a building the classroom area and the areas where the student or staff went will be left empty for 24 hours. It will then be thoroughly sanitized by

Director of Facilities and Contracted service

Fog Machine PPE N

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Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols

Key Questions

● How will classrooms/learning spaces be organized to mitigate spread?

● How will you group students with staff to limit the number of individuals who come into contact with each other throughout the

school day?

● What policies and procedures will govern use of other communal spaces within the school building?

● How will you utilize outdoor space to help meet social distancing needs?

contracted staff provided with enhanced PPE Clean spaces when used by different groups or cohorts of students, when feasible. Use of KND 15 Fog machines to sanitize the quarantine area. May require whole school closure for a period of 2-5 days. Decisions to close will be made in conjunction with recommendations from health authorities and consideration of CDC guidelines. In the event of a positive COVID-19 case on a bus, bus will be out of service for a period of 2-5 days and will be sanitized using electrostatic foggers

contracted staff provided with enhanced PPE. Clean spaces when used by different groups or cohorts of students, when feasible. Use of KND 15 Fog machines to sanitize the quarantine area. May require whole school closure for a period of 2-5 days. Decisions to close will be made in conjunction with recommendations from health authorities and consideration of CDC guidelines. In the event of a positive COVID-19 case on a bus, bus will be out of service for a period of 2-5 days and will be sanitized using electrostatic foggers

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● What hygiene routines will be implemented throughout the school day?

● How will you adjust student transportation to meet social distancing requirements?

● What visitor and volunteer policies will you implement to mitigate spread?

● Will any of these social distancing and other safety protocols differ based on age and/or grade ranges?

● Which stakeholders will be trained on social distancing and other safety protocols? When and how will the training be

provided? How will preparedness to implement as a result of the training be measured?


To mitigate spread the secondary buildings will operate on a block schedule. This will have the effect of minimizing the

number of transitions at middle school and high school. At the elementary level special/encore area teachers will go into the

classrooms to teach the students to the extent practicable.

If we are in the yellow each school’s students will be divided into two groups. The first group will participate in face to face

instruction in the school building for 4 days in a row while the second group participates in online instruction. Friday both groups will

participate in online instruction. The following week the second group will participate in face to face instruction in the school building

for four days in a row while the first group participates in online instruction. Friday both groups again will participate in online

instruction. The yellow plan will have the effect of lowering the number of students in the building. It will allow 10 days between each

time a student is in the building which may make it more likely that any potential outbreak would be identified before the group of

students returns. It will also allow for an extra deep cleaning of the buildings every Friday.

There are numerous other things the district will be doing to improve safety. At the secondary level students will be allowed to

transition between classes by walking outside. This will help promote distancing. Classroom desks will be spread apart as far as

possible recognizing that the 6-foot CDC and 3-foot WHO distancing guidelines will not be feasible in many of the standard

classrooms. Mitigation strategies such as masks and desk shields will be used when social distance cannot be maintained. Outdoor

space, large group instruction areas, auditoriums, cafeterias, gyms, and other locations will be used to try to distance students where

feasible. In the yellow there will be more space in the hallways and classrooms because the number of students in the building will be

dramatically reduced. If teachers are using outdoor space, doors will remain locked and teachers will use their keys for reentry.

Parents will be surveyed and given the opportunity to opt out of transportation. This will likely have the effect of decreasing

the ridership for some busses. Students will wear masks in accordance with orders from the state. Windows will be kept open,

weather permitting. The first row of every bus will be kept empty to give the bus driver the ability to social distance. There will be a

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maximum of two students per seat on the bus. If we are in the yellow, there will be better spacing because of the decreased number

of students. In the cafeteria, the maximum number of students will be 250. Students will need to be socially distanced. Other areas

such as outdoor space, LGI’s, classrooms and hallways may be used as necessary depending upon the building configuration and

age level of the students. Students will use desk shields if possible.

Hand hygiene will be taught and practiced frequently. All people will be expected to wash their hands at minimum when they

enter the building and before and after eating lunch and snacks. They will also be required to wash their hand before using common

equipment and recess and afterwards. Each classroom will have hand sanitizer and wipes (or a spray bottle with disinfectant). it will

be placed at strategic locations throughout the buildings.

Volunteers and visitors will be permitted in the Green. They will be required to complete the questionnaire every time they

enter the building. When parents need to bring a belonging that a child forgot, there will be a designated location for the item to be

placed so that unnecessary contact does not occur. Parents/guardians can show their ID via the doorbell cameras to pick up a child

for an early dismissal. At the elementary level and secondary level, it is important to note there will be no communal use of supplies

unless absolutely necessary and only then if they have been cleaned to the extent feasible after student use. Playground equipment

cannot be used at the elementary level.

Staff will be trained on social distancing protocol and procedures by administration.

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under Green Phase Lead Individual and

Position


Needed

PD Required

(Y/N)

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

Desks should be facing the same direction and provides for 6 feet social distancing when feasible. When this is not feasible the desks should be spread apart as far as possible. When desks or workstations cannot be moved have the students spaced apart and sitting on only one side of tables. Plastic Desk Shields will be provided to teachers, aides, and students. One Mask will be given to all students and staff. A face shield will be given to all staff as an additional measure. Unnecessary furniture will be removed from rooms Outdoor spaces, cafeterias, auditoriums, LGI’s will be used to

Desks should be facing the same direction and provides for 6 feet social distancing when feasible. When this is not feasible the desks should be spread apart as far as possible. When desks or workstations cannot be moved have the students spaced apart and sitting on only one side of tables. Plastic Desk Shields will be provided to teachers, aides, and students. One Mask will be given to all students and staff. A face shield will be given to all staff as an additional measure. Unnecessary furniture will be removed from rooms Outdoor spaces, cafeterias, auditoriums, LGI’s will be used to

Classroom teacher paraprofessional Building administrator

Desk Shields Face Masks or Shields

N

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the extent possible to promote social distancing. All special educations teachers and staff will be provided transparent masks and face shields A teacher-only area will be designated in each classroom Stairwells will be designated as one-direction where possible A one-way traffic pattern will be created in hallways wherever possible. Physical guides such as tape on floors will be used to help create one-way routes Stagger class time to limit the number of students in the hallways Lockers will be assigned by cohort or they will be eliminated all together Class times will be staggered to limit the number of students in the hallways

the extent possible to promote social distancing. All special educations teachers and staff will be provided transparent masks and face shields A teacher-only area will be designated in each classroom Stairwells will be designated as one-direction where possible A one-way traffic pattern will be created in hallways wherever possible. Physical guides such as tape on floors will be used to help create one-way routes Stagger class time to limit the number of students in the hallways Lockers will be assigned by cohort or they will be eliminated all together Class times will be staggered to limit the number of students in the hallways

* Restricting the use of cafeterias

Outside areas will be utilized when possible for eating. Buildings will

Outside areas will be utilized when possible for eating. Buildings will

Maintenance staff Additional trash cans for classroom

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and other congregate settings, and serving meals in alternate settings such as classrooms

also utilize additional spaces such as LGIs, gyms, classrooms, and hallways for lunches. If students are eating in the cafeteria, they must be 6 feet apart and wear their face coverings walking to and from the cafeteria as well as when they are getting their food. Students should sit in a staggered fashion to avoid across the table seating. Students will eat in cohorts and be served individually plated meals. Desk shields should be used when feasible. Food and snacks cannot be shared. Food utensils cannot be shared. The environment for eating should be made as safe as possible from exposure to food allergens and consistent with 504 plans. Students will not use keypads for entering in lunch number for purchase of meal Students will be separated in within common areas Cohort students and limit the size of the groups using the playground at one time

also utilize additional spaces such as LGIs, gyms, classrooms, and hallways for lunches. If students are eating in the cafeteria, they must be 6 feet apart and wear their face coverings walking to and from the cafeteria as well as when they are getting their food. Students should sit in a staggered fashion to avoid across the table seating. Students will eat in cohorts and be served individually plated meals. Desk shields should be used when feasible. Food and snacks cannot be shared. Food utensils cannot be shared. The environment for eating should be made as safe as possible from exposure to food allergens and consistent with 504 plans. Students will not use keypads for entering in lunch number for purchase of meal Students will be separated in within common areas

Building Administration

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Physical distancing will be reinforced on the playground and students and staff will need to wash their hands before and after being on the playground. Gatherings, events and extracurricular events shall be limited to those that can maintain good physical distancing. Field trips are cancelled until further notice. To the greatest extent feasible virtual events should be used. If an event can’t be virtual 6-foot distancing must be maintained. Outdoor events are limited to 250 people.

Cohort students and limit the size of the groups using the playground at one time Physical distancing will be reinforced on the playground and students and staff will need to wash their hands before and after being on the playground Gatherings, events, and extracurricular events shall be limited to those that can maintain good physical distancing. Field trips are cancelled until further notice. To the greatest extent feasible virtual events should be used. If an event can’t be virtual 6-foot distancing must be maintained. Outdoor events are limited to 250 people.

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

Handwashing routines include upon arrival in the morning, and before and after snacks, lunch, and recess Proper handwashing will be taught to staff and students. Proper covering of coughs and sneezes will be taught to all students and staff. We will attempt to locate resources from health

Handwashing routines include upon arrival in the morning, and before and after snacks, lunch, and recess Proper handwashing will be taught to staff and students. Proper covering of coughs and sneezes will be taught to all students and staff. We will attempt to locate resources from health

Nurses Teachers Principals

Hand Sanitizer Soap

N

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departments relating to hygiene and disinfection strategies at home. These will be linked to our website. Students will provide their own water bottles. Principals will designate locations within their building where they can be filled

departments relating to hygiene and disinfection strategies at home. These will be linked to our website. Students will provide their own water bottles. Principals will designate locations within their building where they can be filled.

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

Signs will be posted in every school’s classrooms, bathrooms, faculty rooms, and cafeteria. Posters encouraging hand washing and healthy practices will be posted throughout the buildings

Signs will be posted in every school’s classrooms, bathrooms, faculty rooms, and cafeteria. . Posters encouraging hand washing and healthy practices will be posted throughout the buildings

Principals Posters N

* Identifying and restricting non-essential visitors and volunteers

No volunteers will be permitted Items being brought to school will have a designated outside area for drop-off, visitors bringing these items will not come into the building

Essential volunteers will be permitted at the principal’s discretion as long as they follow all protocols and procedures Items being brought to school will have a designated outside area for drop-off, visitors bringing these items will not come into the building

Principals N/A N

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

No use of playground equipment or swings during recess No use of shared playground toys (jump ropes, balls, etc.…) No games of catch

No use of playground equipment or swings during recess No use of shared playground toys (jump ropes, balls, etc.…) No games of catch

Principals and PE Teachers

N/A N

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Considerations for Youth Sports

Students will not be permitted to change for Physical Education Class Physical Education Classes’ activities should be done in a way that minimizes contact and the sharing of handheld equipment.

Students will not be permitted to change for Physical Education Class Physical Education Classes’ activities should be done in a way that minimizes contact and the sharing of handheld equipment.

Limiting the sharing of materials among students

There will be no communal or shared school supplies. If an exception has to be made it will be disinfected. When library or classroom books are checked back in there will be a 3-day waiting period after books are wiped down until they are returned to the shelves. The use of digital materials will be encouraged. Wipes will be made available in every computer lab to clean keyboards Shared equipment such as computers, keyboards, art supplies, tools and play/gym equipment shall be disinfected frequently. Handwashing will be done before and after using such equipment.

There will be no communal or shared school supplies. If an exception has to be made it will be disinfected. When library or classroom books are checked back in there will be a 3-day waiting period after books are wiped down until they are returned to the shelves. The use of digital materials will be encouraged. Wipes will be made available in every computer lab to clean keyboards Shared equipment such as computers, keyboards, art supplies, tools and play/gym equipment shall be disinfected frequently. Handwashing will be done before and after using such equipment.

Teachers & Librarians

N/a N

Staggering the use of communal

Building schedules will be developed to lessen student transitions throughout the day.

Building schedules will be developed to lessen student transitions throughout the day.

Principals n/a N

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spaces and hallways

Arrival: Buildings will limit the number of buses that can disembark at one time. Dismissal: Stagger dismissal times if possible.

Arrival: Buildings will limit the number of buses that can disembark at one time. Dismissal: Stagger dismissal times if possible

Adjusting transportation schedules and practices to create social distance between students

There will be a limit of two students per seat on the bus in order to minimize the number of students on the bus. Students should spread out to the extent feasible. Seating Charts should be maintained to assist with contact tracing Students and bus drivers on buses will be required to wear coverings on buses, (unless they qualify for an exception). The students will report directly to the designated area upon arrival at the buildings. Students and parents/guardians/caregivers must perform a symptom screening prior to arriving at school or the bus stop each day. The Director of Facilities and Contracted Services will consider adding more bus stops to minimize the number of students waiting together.

There will be a limit of two students per seat on the bus in order to minimize the number of students on the bus. Students should spread out to the extent feasible. Seating Charts should be maintained to assist with contact tracing Students and bus drivers on buses will be required to wear coverings on buses, (unless they qualify for an exception). The students will report directly to the designated area upon arrival at the buildings. Students and parents/guardians/caregivers must perform a symptom screening prior to arriving at school or the bus stop each day. The Director of Facilities and Contracted Services will consider adding more bus stops to minimize the number of students waiting together.

Director of Facilities, Transportation and Contracted Service

Additional Buses N

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The bus will be loaded by filling seats from back to front to limit students walking past students to find a seat. Students will not be seated in the front row of the bus. This will promote social distancing from the bus driver. Seats will be assigned by cohort (same students sit together each day) or encourage students from the same family to sit together, or both. Use tape marks to show students where to sit. Do not allow individuals, including parents, guardians, and other caregivers, on the bus, unless absolutely necessary (i.e., to assist a student with a disability). Open windows, if weather allows, to improve ventilation. Buses will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily. Provide sanitizing options on the bus and promote use. All students wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before or immediately upon entering the school.

The bus will be loaded by filling seats from back to front to limit students walking past students to find a seat. Students will not be seated in the front row of the bus. This will promote social distancing from the bus driver. Seats will be assigned by cohort (same students sit together each day) or encourage students from the same family to sit together, or both. Use tape marks to show students where to sit. Do not allow individuals, including parents, guardians, and other caregivers, on the bus, unless absolutely necessary (i.e., to assist a student with a disability). Open windows, if weather allows, to improve ventilation. Buses will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily. Provide sanitizing options on the bus and promote use. All students wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before or immediately upon entering the school.

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Students will be sent directly to their assigned classroom/location upon entering the building. They will not be allowed to congregate in a lobby, hallway, or cafeteria before school starts. Parents/guardians will be told that individuals who are self-quarantining or have been diagnosed with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 may not drop off or pick up children from school. Bus drivers will disinfect high contact areas around the doors between each run. Routing, arrival, and dismissal procedures specific to each building will be coordinated between building administrators and the contractors and will promote social distancing Families will be allowed to opt out of transportation.

Students will be sent directly to their assigned classroom/location upon entering the building. They will not be allowed to congregate in a lobby, hallway, or cafeteria before school starts. Parents/guardians will be told that individuals who are self-quarantining or have been diagnosed with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 may not drop off or pick up children from school. Bus drivers will disinfect high contact areas around the doors between each run. Routing, arrival, and dismissal procedures specific to each building will be coordinated between building administrators and the contractors and will promote social distancing Families will be allowed to opt out of transportation.

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

Special/encore area classroom teachers will provide instruction in the regular education teacher’s classroom at the elementary level when appropriate

Special/encore area classroom teachers will provide instruction in the regular education teacher’s classroom at the elementary level when appropriate.

Administrators N/A N

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Block Scheduling will be implemented at the secondary level Staff meetings and PD will be delivered to groups of no more than 25. No assemblies or large group gatherings.

Block Scheduling will be implemented at the secondary level Staff meetings and PD will be delivered to groups of no more than 250. No assemblies or large group gatherings larger than 250 people.

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

Pre-K Counts will not utilize current site. Relocation will occur. The district will share any changes to transportation with local childcare providers.

Pre-K Counts will not utilize current site. Relocation will occur. The district will share any changes to transportation with local childcare providers.

Assistant to the Superintendent and The Director of Facilities, Transportation and Contracted Services

N/A N

Other social distancing and safety practices

A teacher only zone in each classroom will be created to promote social distancing. Continue to reassess procedures for all areas. Staff will report concerns coronavirus related concerns to the pandemic coordinator Desk Shields will be provided to all teachers and students Plexiglass Barriers will be installed at strategic locations

A teacher only zone in each classroom will be created to promote social distancing. Continue to reassess procedures for all areas. Staff will report concerns coronavirus related concerns to the pandemic coordinator Desk Shields will be provided to all teachers and students. Plexiglass Barriers will be installed at strategic locations

Assistant to the Superintendent and The Director of Facilities, Transportation and Contracted Services

Desk Shields Plexiglass Barriers 6 foot markers Tape

N

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6 Foot Markers will be placed at strategic locations

No one will be permitted to enter the buildings who has traveled to one of the states that the PA department of health has indicated a need for quarantining during the previous 14 days. Unless they provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result since their return from trip.

No one will be permitted in the buildings if they have been in close contact (within about 6-feet for about 10 minutes) with a person with a probable or confirmed case of COVID-19 within fourteen (14) days. A note from a Doctor or from an appropriate medical authority will be required for return.

No one will be permitted in the buildings if a member of their current household has a probable or confirmed case of Covid-19 within the past 14 days. A note from a Doctor or from an appropriate medical authority will be required for return.

Adult Staff Interaction:

6 Foot Markers will be placed at strategic locations



No one will be permitted in the buildings if a member of their current household has a probable or confirmed case of Covid-19 within the past 14 days. A note from a Doctor or from an appropriate medical authority will be required for return.

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Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other adults to the maximum extent feasible. Maintain at least 6 feet from students, whenever possible and when not disruptive to the educational process. Group meetings such as parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and curriculum planning will be done virtually. Implement strategies to increase adult-adult physical distance in time and space, such as staggered drop-offs and pickups, and outside drop-offs and pickups when weather allows. Parents will be discouraged from entering the school building. Physical barriers, such as plexiglass, in reception areas and employee workspaces where the environment does not accommodate physical distancing. Congregating in shared spaces such as staff lounge areas will be discouraged

Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other adults to the maximum extent feasible. Maintain at least 6 feet from students, whenever possible and when not disruptive to the educational process. Group meetings such as parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and curriculum planning will be done virtually. Implement strategies to increase adult-adult physical distance in time and space, such as staggered drop-offs and pickups, and outside drop-offs and pickups when weather allows. Parents will be discouraged from entering the school building. Physical barriers, such as plexiglass, in reception areas and employee workspaces where the environment does not accommodate physical distancing. Congregating in shared spaces such as staff lounge areas will be discouraged

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Monitoring Student and Staff Health

Key Questions

● How will you monitor students, staff, and others who interact with each other to ensure they are healthy and not exhibiting

signs of illness?

● Where, to whom, when, and how frequently will the monitoring take place (e.g. parent or child report from home or upon

arrival to school)?

● What is the policy for quarantine or isolation if a staff, student, or other member of the school community becomes ill or has

been exposed to an individual confirmed positive for COVID-19?

● Which staff will be responsible for making decisions regarding quarantine or isolation requirements of staff or students?

● What conditions will a staff or student confirmed to have COVID-19 need to meet to safely return to school? How will you

accommodate staff who are unable to uncomfortable to return?

● How will you determine which students are willing/able to return? How will you accommodate students who are unable or

uncomfortable to return?

● When and how will families be notified of confirmed staff or student illness or exposure and resulting changes to the local

Health and Safety Plan?

● Which stakeholders will be trained on protocols for monitoring student and staff health? When and how will the training be

provided? How will preparedness to implement as a result of the training be measured?

● Summary of Responses to Key Questions:

Parents will monitor their child for possible symptoms every morning before school. They will go through the related covid-19 questionnaire before

putting their child on the bus. Nurses will do a presentation to staff prior to student arrival reviewing COVID symptoms and action steps to take. No

one will be permitted to enter the buildings who has traveled to one of the states that the PA department of health has indicated a need for

quarantining during the previous 14 days unless they can provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test. No one will be permitted in the buildings if a

member of their current household has a probable or confirmed case of Covid 19 within the past 14 days. They will also not be permitted if they

have been in close contact (within about 6-feet for about 10 minutes) with a person with a probable or confirmed case of COVID-19 within fourteen

(14) days. The school nurse, in coordination with the pandemic coordinator will be responsible for the decision making for quarantine or isolation

requirements.

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Staff and students with fevers or symptoms associated with COVID-19 should seek medical attention for further evaluation and instructions before returning to school. Staff and students with fever or symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19 and no known direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 may return to school when they are asymptomatic and have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine or have confirmation of an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider that explains the COVID-19-like symptom(s).

Staff or students with symptoms who have had a direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 will be considered probable cases and should remain excluded from school/work until release from isolation criteria has been met (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patients.html). A note from a Physician, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner will be required to return. If a student or staff member has or presumed to have covid-19. Per CDC guidelines they must be Fever-free for at least 72 hours without

medication, and be at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared, if tested positive. If the individual had covid-19 or was thought to have Covid-

19 a note from a Physician, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner will be required to return.

A student or staff member who is quarantined following close contact with a case may not return to school until cleared to do so by DOH or the

appropriate CMHD. A note from a Physician, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner will be required to return.

Students who are unwilling or unable to return will be provided a cyber learning opportunity. If staff is unwilling or unable to return, we will explore the possibility of cyber instruction. The superintendent of schools or his designee will notify staff, parents, and students keeping in mind HIPAA related privacy concerns. The board of directors will be notified about any modifications of the plan.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patient

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patient

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under Green Phase

Lead Individual

and Position

Materials, Resources, and or Supports Needed

PD Requir

ed (Y/N)

* Monitoring students and staff for symptoms and history of exposure

● Parents/guardians will

be required to monitor

their child's symptoms

each morning including

taking their child's

temperature. If a parent

is unable to take their

child’s temperature

because they do not

have a thermometer the

must contact the school

nurse.

● Parents/Guardians of

their child will be

required to attest that

this was done daily by

answering questions

daily.

● Students with

symptoms will not be

put on the bus nor sent

to school.

● All staff, contractors and

visitors will be required

to self-monitor their

temperatures/symptoms

before coming to work.

● Parents/guardians will

be required to monitor

their child's symptoms

each morning including

taking their child's

temperature. If a parent

is unable to take their

child’s temperature

because they do not

have a thermometer the

must contact the school

nurse.

● Parents/Guardians with

their child will be

required to attest that

this was done daily by

answering questions

daily.

● Students with

symptoms will not be

put on the bus nor sent

to school.

● All staff, contractors,

and visitors will be

required to self-monitor

their

temperatures/symptoms

School Nurse

Plexiglass divider Installed where requested by the nurse Information to families and staff-use checklist shared by Health Department or other document to explain symptoms/preventative measures. (Potentially an app if available) Have a designated individual to call (nurse) to report exposure, or other Covid-19 related information Information provided to staff members: factual information and symptoms to look for

Y

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They will be required to

attest to this in an app

or on a paper checklist

they turn in.


visitors will stay home if

sick.

● Flexible attendance and

polices will be

developed to help

encourage those that

are ill to stay home

● Nurses will be provided

with the necessary

equipment to take

temperatures if

necessary

before coming to work.

They will be required to

attest to this in an app

or on a paper checklist

they turn in.


visitors will stay home if

sick.

● Flexible attendance and

polices will be

developed to help

encourage those that

are ill to stay home

● Nurses will be provided

with the necessary

equipment to take

temperatures if

necessary

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

● If a child develops

covid-19 symptoms

while at school, they will

be sent to the covid-19

related isolation room

for further evaluation. If

the evaluation

determines concern.

They will stay separated

● If a child develops

covid-19 symptoms

while at school, they will

be sent to the covid-19

related isolation room

for further evaluation. If

the evaluation

determines concern.

They will stay separated

School Nurse

Plexiglass Desk Shields or other room provided to isolate

No

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from other students,

they will be masked,

and a curtain/plexiglass

divider drawn where

available.

● The DOH or CMHD will

be contacted

immediately for further

guidance.

● Parents/Guardians will be called to ensure the student can get home safely.

● Staff, parent/guardian,

contractors, and all

visitors will be sent

home if becoming ill if

demonstrating

symptoms. The DOH or

CMHD will be contacted


guidance.

from other students,

they will be masked,

and a curtain/plexiglass

divider drawn where

available.

● The DOH or CMHD will

be contacted


guidance.

● Parents/Guardians will be called to ensure the student can get home safely.

● Staff, parent/guardian,

contractors, and all

visitors will be sent

home if becoming ill if

demonstrating

symptoms. The DOH

or CMHD will be

contacted immediately

for further guidance.

* Returning isolated or

Staff and students with fevers or symptoms associated with

Staff and students with fevers or symptoms associated with

Communicated to Nurse or another

N/A No

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quarantined staff, students, or visitors to school

COVID-19 should seek medical attention for further evaluation and instructions before returning to school. Staff and students with fever or symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19 and no known direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 may return to school when they are asymptomatic and have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine or have confirmation of an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider that explains the COVID-19-like symptom(s). Staff or students with symptoms who have had a direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 will be considered probable cases and should remain excluded from school/work until release from isolation criteria has been met (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patient s.html) A student or staff member who is quarantined following close contact with a case may not return to school until cleared to do so by DOH or the appropriate CMHD .

COVID-19 should seek medical attention for further evaluation and instructions before returning to school. Staff and students with fever or symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19 and no known direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 may return to school when they are asymptomatic and have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine or have confirmation of an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider that explains the COVID-19-like symptom(s). Staff or students with symptoms who have had a direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 will be considered probable cases and should remain excluded from school/work until release from isolation criteria has been met (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patient s.html) A student or staff member who is quarantined following close contact with a case may not return to school until cleared to do so by DOH or the appropriate CMHD

designated individual

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Other Considerations for Students and Staff

Key Questions

● What is the local policy/procedure regarding face coverings for staff? What is the policy/procedure for students?

● What special protocols will you implement to protect students and staff at higher risk for severe illness?

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

Superintendent or Designee will communicate any changes in safety practices, protocols, and procedures on the district website, district social media and through the district mass communication system.

Superintendent or Designee will communicate any changes in safety practices, protocols, and procedures on the district website, district social media and through the district mass communication system.

Superintendent

Connect-Ed system/email notification/website updates

No

Other monitoring and screening practices

Education to staff about limiting the number of students sent to the health room for non-emergencies, to protect them and reduce the demand on the nurse. If a student or staff member is aware of an exposure to a positive COVID-19 case, they are required to contact the Pennsylvania Health Department and their physician for treatment, isolation, and quarantine instructions. Communicating with staff members prior to start of school year if uncomfortable/unable to return for planning purposes

Education to staff about limiting the number of students sent to the health room for non-emergencies, to protect them and reduce the demand on the nurse. If a student or staff member is aware of an exposure to a positive COVID-19 case, they are required to contact the Pennsylvania Health Department and their physician for treatment, isolation, and quarantine instructions. Communicating with staff members prior to start of school year if uncomfortable/unable to return for planning purposes

School nurse, designated District individual, building principal

Education/support from staff No

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● How will you ensure enough substitute teachers are prepared in the event of staff illness?

● How will the LEA strategically deploy instructional and non-instructional staff to ensure all students have access to quality

learning opportunities, as well as supports for social emotional wellness at school and at home?


All individuals are required to wear a “face covering.” “Face covering” means a covering of the nose and mouth that is secured to the head with

ties, straps, or loops over the ears or is wrapped around the lower face. A “face covering” can be made of a variety of synthetic or natural fabrics,

including cotton, silk, or linen, and, for the purposes of the order, can include a plastic face shield that covers the nose and mouth. “Face

coverings” may be factory-made, sewn by hand, or improvised from household items, including but not limited to, scarves, bandanas, t-shirts,

sweatshirts, or towels.

Students are permitted to remove their face coverings in the following circumstances (e.g. masks and face shields)

1. Eating or drinking when spaced at least 6 feet apart.

2. Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6 feet apart; or

3. Engaged in any activity at least 6 feet apart (e.g. face covering breaks, recess, etc.).

Any student who cannot wear a mask or face shield due to a medical condition, including those with respiratory issues that impede breathing, a

mental health condition, or disability, and students who would be unable to remove a mask without assistance are not required to wear face

coverings. Individuals who are communicating or seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired or who has another disability,

where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication, are not required to wear a mask; however, individuals should consider using

another type of face covering such as a plastic face shield.

All staff and visitors and contractors will be required to wear face coverings in all common areas and/or shared spaces as well as in workspaces

where other employees, students, or members of the public are present. As per the Secretary's order, the following are exceptions to the face

covering requirement:

● Individuals who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition

● Individuals for who wearing a mask while working would create an unsafe condition

● Individuals who would be unable to remove a mask without assistance

● Individuals who are communicating with someone who is hearing-impaired or has a disability, where the ability to see the mouth is

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Students who are at high risk for severe illness will have the opportunity to attend our virtual school. Also, IEP or 504 Service Plans in

conjunction with medical plans may be modified to provide health and safety provisions for students with complex needs/vulnerable

individuals. Staff who are at high risk will benefit from a designated teacher’s area in each room. They also will be provided a shield and

mask and gloves at their request. Cyber teaching opportunities will be explored.

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under Green Phase Lead Individual

and Position

Materials, Resources, and or Supports Needed

PD Required

(Y/N)

* Protecting students and staff at higher risk for severe illness

Identify students and staff at higher risk For staff, provide flexible leave and work from home options may be explored. Staff at higher risk should avoid gathering in groups of any size and avoid common areas such as staff lounges. Medically Fragile and high-risk students and staff should have symptom screening done at school as well as prior to arriving at school. We will provide online educational opportunities for students. Homebound instruction would be done virtually

Identify students and staff at higher risk For staff, provide flexible leave and work from home options may be explored. Staff at higher risk should avoid gathering in groups of any size and avoid common areas such as staff lounges. Medically Fragile and high-risk students and staff should have symptom screening done at school as well as prior to arriving at school. For staff, provide flexible leave and work from home options may be explored. We will provide online educational opportunities for students. Homebound instruction would be done virtually

School nurse, designated District individual, Building administration, special education director

N/A Yes

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

Face coverings are to be worn by all non-students while on school property. This includes parents and guardians during student drop off and pickup. The is not required if the person qualifies for one of the

Face coverings are to be worn by all non-students while on school property. This includes parents and guardians during student drop off and pickup. The is not required if the person qualifies for one of the

Building principals Masks and shields provided

No

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Department of Health’s exemptions. Staff are not required to wear face coverings in situations where face where it creates an unsafe condition to operate equipment or execute a task Face coverings may be removed by staff to eat or drink during breaks or lunch periods but in those cases social distancing must be maintained Use of face coverings will be taught to all staff and reinforced Coaches are required to wear face coverings unless they are outdoors and consistently can maintain a distance of 6-feet. To help insure an adequate supply of face coverings and other PPE. inventory will be monitored. Face masks and face shields will be made available for staff.

Department of Health’s exemptions. Staff are not required to wear face coverings in situations where face where it creates an unsafe condition to operate equipment or execute a task Face coverings may be removed by staff to eat or drink during breaks or lunch periods but in those cases social distancing must be maintained Use of face coverings will be taught to all staff and reinforced Coaches are required to wear face coverings unless they are outdoors and consistently can maintain a distance of 6-feet. To help insure an adequate supply of face coverings and other PPE. inventory will be monitored. Face masks and face shields will be made available for staff.

* Use of face coverings by all students

All individuals are required to wear a “face covering.” “Face covering” means a

All individuals are required to wear a “face covering.” “Face covering” means a

Building principals Masks provided No

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covering of the nose and mouth that is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears or is wrapped around the lower face. A “face covering” can be made of a variety of synthetic or natural fabrics, including cotton, silk, or linen, and, for the purposes of the order, can include a plastic face shield that covers the nose and mouth. “Face coverings” may be factory-made, sewn by hand, or improvised from household items, including but not limited to, scarves, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or towels. Students are permitted to remove their face coverings in the following circumstances (e.g. masks and face shields) 1. Eating or drinking when spaced at least 6 feet apart 2. Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6 feet apart; or 3. Engaged in any activity at least 6 feet apart

covering of the nose and mouth that is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears or is wrapped around the lower face. A “face covering” can be made of a variety of synthetic or natural fabrics, including cotton, silk, or linen, and, for the purposes of the order, can include a plastic face shield that covers the nose and mouth. “Face coverings” may be factory-made, sewn by hand, or improvised from household items, including but not limited to, scarves, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or towels. Students are permitted to remove their face coverings in the following circumstances (e.g. masks and face shields) 1. Eating or drinking when spaced at least 6 feet apart 2. Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6 feet apart; or 3. Engaged in any activity at least 6 feet apart

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(e.g. face covering breaks, recess, etc.). Any student who cannot wear a mask or face shield due to a medical condition, including those with respiratory issues that impede breathing, a mental health condition, or disability, and students who would be unable to remove a mask without assistance are not required to wear face coverings. Individuals who are communicating or seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired or who has another disability, where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication, are not required to wear a mask; however, individuals should consider using another type of face covering such as a plastic face shield. Athletes are not required to wear face coverings while actively engaged in workouts and competition. They must wear them when on the sidelines, in the

(e.g. face covering breaks, recess, etc.). Any student who cannot wear a mask or face shield due to a medical condition, including those with respiratory issues that impede breathing, a mental health condition, or disability, and students who would be unable to remove a mask without assistance are not required to wear face coverings. Individuals who are communicating or seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired or who has another disability, where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication, are not required to wear a mask; however, individuals should consider using another type of face covering such as a plastic face shield. Athletes are not required to wear face coverings while actively engaged in workouts and competition. They must wear them when on the sidelines, in the

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dugout etc. and anytime 6-foot distancing is not possible.

dugout etc. and anytime 6-foot distancing is not possible.

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

IEP or 504 Service Plans in collaboration with medical plans to provide health and safety provisions for students with complex needs/vulnerable individuals.


IEP teacher, building principal

masks/face shields provided

Y

Strategic deployment of staff

Staff meetings more than 25 people will not occur in a face to face format Virtual meetings will be used for groups larger than 25. Staff will be assigned responsibilities in accordance with student needs

Staff meetings or gatherings of more than 250 will not be utilized Virtual meeting will still be used when feasible. Staff will be assigned responsibilities in accordance with student needs

Administration Zoom Accounts N

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Health and Safety Plan Professional Development

The success of your plan for a healthy and safe reopening requires all stakeholders to be prepared with the necessary knowledge

and skills to implement the plan as intended. For each item that requires professional development, document the following

components of your professional learning plan.

● Topic: List the content on which the professional development will focus.

● Audience: List the stakeholder group(s) who will participate in the professional learning activity.

● Lead Person and Position: List the person or organization that will provide the professional learning.

● Session Format: List the strategy/format that will be utilized to facilitate participant learning.

● Materials, Resources, and or Supports Needed: List any materials, resources, or support required to implement the

requirement.

● Start Date: Enter the date on which the first professional learning activity for the topic will be offered.

● Completion Date: Enter the date on which the last professional learning activity for the topic will be offered.

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Topic Audience Lead Person and

Position Session Format


Needed Start Date

Completion Date

Factual information about Covid-19/how to handle symptoms and students who exhibit them

all staff/administration

school nurses/administrator

Small group/virtual

Dept. of Health information, AAP information, other pertinent resources

August 8/26/2020 but also ongoing

Specific information pertaining to students who are of higher-risk.

Staff who are responsible for these students and administrators

School nurse Small group/virtual

Health care plans, 504 plans, IEP’s, information from Dept. of Health, etc.

August 8/26/2020 but also ongoing

Symptom Screening Parents and Staff

School Nurse or Administrator

video or weblink

Sample questionnaire video or weblink

7/13 8/27

Proper cleaning techniques

Custodial Staff SSC in-person Cleaning products machines and PPE

July 1 July 17 but ongoing

DBASD Health & Safety Plan

Administrators Rob Hurley In Person Plan Aug 1 August 4 updates as needed

DBASD Health & Safety Plan

Teachers & Staff Building Principals Zoom or in person meeting

Plan August 27 August 29 updates as needed

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Health and Safety Plan Communications

Timely and effective family and caregiver communication about health and safety protocols and schedules will be critical. Schools should be particularly mindful

that frequent communications are accessible in non-English languages and to all caregivers (this is particularly important for children residing with grandparents or

other kin or foster caregivers). Additionally, LEAs should establish and maintain ongoing communication with local and state authorities to determine current

mitigation levels in your community.

Topic Audience Lead Person and

Position Mode of Communications Start Date

Symptom Screening Guidance parents/students/staff

Dr. Cooper General information messaging via email, website, and social media

The date in which the board approves the Plan

Hygiene Protocols and guidelines students/staff Nurses General information messaging via email, website, and social media


High Risk Students Parents Nurses & Director of Special Education, Shelly Mieczkowski

E-mail


High Risk Staff Staff Mr. Hurley, Assistant to the Superintendent

E-mail


Procedures for quarantine/isolation of students and staff

Parents Dr. Cooper Superintendent

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Health and Safety Plan Summary: Daniel Boone Area School District

Anticipated Launch Date: 7/27/2021

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

Facilities Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation

Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures

* Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilating learning spaces, surfaces, and any other areas used by students (i.e., restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways, and transportation)

KND 15 Fog machines, one designated per building for sanitization Disinfecting foggers used on buses daily. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes or a spray bottle with disinfectant and towels will be provided for each classroom. They will be used by staff to clean surfaces like desks when they are using something that was previously used by another student or group of students. Routine cleaning practices for indoor areas that have not been used for 7 or more days or outdoor equipment will continue. Standard protocols will be used to clean surfaces that are not high touch, such as bookcases, cabinets, wall boards, or drapes, as well as floors Only disinfectants registered by the EPA as effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 will be used. These products must be labeled safe for humans and the environment. Only products containing the active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, citric acid, should be selected from the list Students will not be present nor participate in disinfecting.

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Where possible, buildings will eliminate high-touch surfaces (i.e., remove cabinet doors so that students and staff can easily access supplies without touching a door or handle.) Hand sanitizers provided at strategic locations throughout the buildings. HVAC systems have been modernized and meet the needs of air quality as per CDC. It will be insured that ventilation system works properly, and outdoor air circulation will be increased by opening doors and windows when possible. Water fountains will be shut off, students should bring water. Building location(s) where these can be filled up will be identified by the building principal. Disinfectant wipes will available at these locations. At least 1 person in each building will be assigned each day to clean high touch surfaces multiple times per day. These surfaces include but not limed to door handles and sink handles. Kelvic cleaner to be used for bathroom surfaces using steam and ionized water to clean and sanitize bathrooms at the close of each day daily. Clean spaces when used by different groups or cohorts of students, when feasible. Bathrooms will be wiped down for sanitization at least 3 times a day Bathroom use will be limited in capacity and monitored by staff Toilet covers will be placed on all toilets. Signs that encourage good bathroom hygiene will be posted. Number of open bathrooms may be limited depending on the building to streamline cleaning, monitoring of capacity limits

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In the event of a positive COVID-19 case:

The areas the student and adult were in will be left empty for 24

hours

It will then be thoroughly sanitized by contracted staff provided with

enhanced PPE.

Use of KND 15 Fog machines to sanitize the quarantine area.

School closure for a period of 2-5 days may be necessary, but the

district will contact the health officials and follow their guidance.

In the event of a positive COVID-19 case on a bus, bus will be out of

service for a period of 2-5 days and will be sanitized using

electrostatic foggers

Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols


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

Desks should be facing the same direction and provide for 6 feet social distancing when feasible. When this is not feasible the desks should be spread apart as far as possible. When desks or workstations cannot be moved have the students spaced apart and sitting on only one side of tables. Plastic Desk Shields will be provided to teachers, aides, and students. One Mask will be given to all students and staff. A face shield will be given to all staff teachers and aides as additional measure.

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* Restricting the use of cafeterias and other

congregate settings, and serving meals in alternate settings such as classrooms

Unnecessary furniture will be removed from rooms Outdoor spaces, cafeterias, auditoriums, LGI’s will be used to the extent possible to promote social distancing. All special education teachers will be provided transparent masks and face shields A teacher-only area will be designated in each classroom Stairwells will be designated as one-direction where possible A one-way traffic pattern will be created in hallways wherever possible. Physical guides such as tape on floors will be used to help create one-way routes Class times will be staggered to limit the number of students in the hallways Lockers will be assigned by cohort or they will be eliminated all together Students will be separated in within common areas Outside areas will be utilized when possible for eating. Buildings will also utilize additional spaces such as LGIs, gyms, classrooms, and hallways for lunches. If students are eating in the cafeteria, they must be 6 feet apart and wear their face coverings walking to and from the cafeteria as well as when they are getting their food. Students should sit in a staggered fashion to avoid across the table seating. Students will eat in cohorts and be served individually plated meals. Desk shields should be used when feasible. Food and snacks cannot be shared. Food utensils cannot be shared.

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* Hygiene practices for students and staff

including the manner and frequency of hand-washing and other best practices

* Posting signs, in highly visible locations, that

promote everyday protective measures, and how to stop the spread of germs

The environment for eating will be made as safe as possible from exposure to food allergens and consistent with 504 plans. Students will not use keypads for entering in lunch number for purchase of meal Cohort students and limit the size of the groups using the playground at one time Physical distancing will be reinforced on the playground and students and staff will need to wash their hands before and after being on the playground Gatherings, events, and extracurricular events shall be limited to those that can maintain good physical distancing. Field trips are cancelled until further notice. To the greatest extent feasible virtual events should be used. If an event can’t be virtual 6-foot distancing must be maintained. Outdoor events are limited to 250 people. Handwashing routines include upon arrival in the morning, before and after snacks, lunch, and recess Proper handwashing will be taught to staff and students. Proper covering of coughs and sneezes will be taught to all students and staff. We will attempt to locate resources from health departments relating to hygiene and disinfection strategies at home. These will be linked to our website. Students will provide their own water bottles. Principals will designate locations within their building where they can be filled. Wipes will be located at these locations Signs will be posted in every school’s classrooms, bathrooms, faculty rooms, and cafeteria.

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* Handling sporting activities consistent with

the CDC Considerations for Youth Sports for recess and physical education classes

Limiting the sharing of materials among students Staggering the use of communal spaces and hallways Adjusting transportation schedules and practices to create social distance between students

Posters encouraging hand washing and healthy practices will be posted throughout the buildings No use of playground equipment or swings during recess No use of shared playground toys (jump ropes, balls, etc.…) No games of catch Physical Education Classes’ activities should be done in a way that minimizes contact and the sharing of handheld equipment. Students will not change clothes for PE class. There will be no communal or shared school supplies. If an exception must be made it will be disinfected. When needed students will carry their own materials. When library or classroom books are checked back in there will be a 3-day waiting period after books are wiped down until they are returned to the shelves. The use of digital materials will be encouraged. Shared equipment such as computers, keyboards, art supplies, tools and gym equipment shall be disinfected frequently. Handwashing will be done before and after using such equipment. Building schedules will be developed to lessen student transitions throughout the day. Arrival: Buildings will limit the number of buses that can disembark at one time. Dismissal: Stagger dismissal times if possible.

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

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There will be a limit of two students per seat on the bus in order to minimize the number of students on the bus. Students should spread out to the extent feasible. Seating Charts should be maintained to assist with contact tracing Students and bus drivers on buses will be required to wear coverings on buses, (unless they qualify for an exception). The students will report directly to the designated area upon arrival at the buildings. Bus drivers will disinfect high contact areas around the doors between each run. Routing, arrival, and dismissal procedures specific to each building will be coordinated between building administrators and the contractors and will promote social distancing Students and parents/guardians/caregivers must perform a symptom screening prior to arriving at school or the bus stop each day The Director of Facilities and contracted services will consider adding more bus stops to minimize the number of students waiting together. The bus will be loaded by filling seats from back to front to limit students walking past students to find a seat. Students will not be seated in the front row of the bus. This will promote social distancing from the bus driver. Assign seats by cohort (same students sit together each day) or encourage students from the same family to sit together, or both. Use tape marks to show students where to sit. Do not allow individuals, including parents, guardians, and other caregivers, on the bus, unless absolutely necessary (i.e., to assist a student with a disability).

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Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between groups of students Coordinating with local childcare regarding on site care, transportation protocol changes and, when possible, revised hours of operation or modified school-year calendars Other social distancing and safety practices

Open windows, if weather allows, to improve ventilation. Buses will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily. Provide sanitizing options on the bus and promote use. All students wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before or immediately upon entering the school. Students will be sent directly to their assigned classroom/location upon entering the building. They will not be allowed to congregate in a lobby, hallway, or cafeteria before school starts. Parents/guardians will be told that individuals who are self-quarantining or have been diagnosed with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 may not drop off or pick up children from school. Families will be allowed to opt out of transportation. Special/Encore area classroom teachers will provide instruction in the regular education teacher’s classroom at the elementary level when appropriate. Block Scheduling will be implemented at the secondary level Technology should be used whenever feasible to minimize the meetings of large groups Pre-K Counts will not utilize current site. Relocation will occur. The district will share any changes to transportation with local childcare providers.

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A teacher only zone in each classroom will be created to promote social distancing. Continue to reassess procedures for all areas. Staff will report concerns coronavirus related concerns to the pandemic coordinator Desk Shields will be provided to all teachers and students Plexiglass Barriers will be installed at strategic locations 6 Foot Markers will be placed at strategic locations



No one will be permitted in the buildings if a member of their current household has a probable or confirmed case of Covid 19 within the past 14 days. A note from a Doctor or from an appropriate medical authority will be required for return.

Adult Staff Interaction: Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other adults to the maximum extent feasible. Maintain at least 6 feet from students, whenever possible and when not disruptive to the educational process. Group meetings such as parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and curriculum planning will be done virtually. Implement strategies to increase adult-adult physical distance in time and space, such as staggered drop-offs and pickups,

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and outside drop-offs and pickups when weather allows. Parents will be discouraged from entering the school building. Physical barriers, such as plexiglass, in reception areas and employee workspaces where the environment does not accommodate physical distancing. Congregating in shared spaces such as staff lounge areas will be discouraged

Monitoring Student and Staff Health


* Monitoring students and staff for symptoms and history of exposure

Parents/guardians will be required to monitor their child's

symptoms each morning including taking their child's

temperature.

Parents/Guardians with their child will be required to attest that

this was done daily by answering questions daily.

Students with symptoms will not be put on the bus nor sent to

school.

An area will be designated for these students in every building.

All staff, contractors and visitors will be required to self-monitor

their temperatures/symptoms before coming to work. They will be

required to attest to this in an app or on a paper checklist they

turn in.

All staff, contractors and visitors will stay home if sick.

Flexible attendance and polices will be developed to help

encourage those that are ill to stay home

Nurses will be provided with the necessary equipment to take

temperatures if necessary

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

become sick or demonstrate a history of exposure

* Returning isolated or quarantined staff, students, or

visitors to school

If a child develops covid-19 symptoms while at school, they will be

sent to the covid-19 related isolation room for further evaluation. If the

evaluation determines concern. They will stay separated from other

students, they will be masked, and a curtain/plexiglass divider drawn

where available.

Parents/Guardians will be called to ensure the student can get home

safely.

If an adult develops symptoms while on school grounds they will be

told to go home.

The DOH or CMHD will be contacted immediately for further guidance

on either situation.

Staff and students with fevers or symptoms associated with COVID-19 should seek medical attention for further evaluation and instructions before returning to school. Staff and students with fever or symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19 and no known direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 may return to school when they are asymptomatic and have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine or have confirmation of an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider that explains the COVID-19-like symptom(s). Staff or students with symptoms who have had a direct exposure to a person with COVID-19 will be considered probable cases and should remain excluded from school/work until release from isolation criteria has been met (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patients.html) A Dr. Note or a note from an appropriate medical professional will be required.

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

A student or staff member who is quarantined following close contact with a case may not return to school until cleared to do so by DOH or the appropriate CMHD. A Dr note or a note from an appropriate medical professional will be required.

Superintendent or designee will communicate any changes in safety practices, protocols, and procedures on the district website, district social media and through the district mass communication system. Education to staff about limiting the number of students sent to the health room for non-emergencies, to protect them and reduce the demand on the nurse. If a student or staff member is aware of an exposure to a positive COVID-19 case, they are required to contact the Pennsylvania Health Department and their physician for treatment, isolation, and quarantine instructions.

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Other Considerations for Students and Staff


* Protecting students and staff at higher risk for severe illness

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

Identify students and staff at higher risk For staff, provide flexible leave and work from home options may be explored. Staff at higher risk should avoid gathering in groups of any size and avoid common areas such as staff lounges. Medically Fragile and high-risk students and staff should have symptom screening done at school as well as prior to arriving at school. We will provide online educational opportunities for students. Nurses will promote childhood vaccinations Homebound instruction would be done virtually

Face masks or face shields must be worn by all staff unless they qualify for one of the exceptions. Staff are not required to wear face coverings in situations where face where it creates an unsafe condition to operate equipment or execute a task Face coverings may be removed by staff to eat or drink during breaks or lunch periods but in those cases social distancing must be maintained Use of face coverings will be taught to all staff and reinforced Face coverings are to be worn by all non-students while on school property. This includes parents and guardians during student drop off and pickup.

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

students (as appropriate)

Coaches are required to wear face coverings unless they are outdoors and consistently can maintain a distance of 6-feet. To help insure an adequate supply of face coverings and other PPE. inventory will be monitored.

All individuals are required to wear a “face covering.” “Face covering” means a covering of the nose and mouth that is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears or is wrapped around the lower face. A “face covering” can be made of a variety of synthetic or natural fabrics, including cotton, silk, or linen, and, for the purposes of the order, can include a plastic face shield that covers the nose and mouth. “Face coverings” may be factory-made, sewn by hand, or improvised from household items, including but not limited to, scarves, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or towels.

Students are permitted to remove their face coverings in the following circumstances (e.g. masks and face shields) 1. Eating or drinking when spaced at least 6 feet apart 2. Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6 feet apart; or 3. Engaged in any activity at least 6 feet apart (e.g. face covering breaks, recess, etc.). Any student who cannot wear a mask or face shield due to a medical condition, including those with respiratory issues that impede breathing, a mental health condition, or disability, and students who would be unable to remove a mask without assistance are not required to wear face coverings. Individuals who are communicating or seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired or who has another disability, where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication, are not required to wear a mask; however, individuals should consider using another type of face covering such as a plastic face shield. Athletes are not required to wear face coverings while actively engaged in workouts and competition. They must wear them when on

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

the sidelines, in the dugout etc. and anytime 6-foot distancing is not possible.


Staff meetings will be conducted in accordance with governors’ guidelines on gatherings Staff will be assigned responsibilities in accordance with student needs

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Health and Safety Plan Governing Body Affirmation Statement

The Board of Directors/Trustees for (INSERT NAME OF LEA) reviewed and approved the Phased School Reopening Health and

Safety Plan on (INSERT DATE: MONTH, DAY, YEAR).

The plan was approved by a vote of:

Yes

No

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

By:

(Signature* of Board President)

(Print Name of Board President)

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

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and then submitted.

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