The Road Back 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan

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Winslow Township Board of Education

40 Cooper Folly Road, Atco, New Jersey 08004

The Road Back

2020-2021 School Reopening Plan

H. Major Poteat, Ed.D., Superintendent

Preparing Our Students for Tomorrow…..Today!

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Table of Contents

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 4

2020-2021 DISTRICT GOALS ..................................................................................................................................... 4

BOARD OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................... 5

ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

SCHOOL RESTART COMMITTEES .......................................................................................................................... 6-7

PANDEMIC COMMITTEES ........................................................................................................................................ 8-9

THE REOPENING PLAN: CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING SUMMARY .............................................................. 10

CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #1: GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES ............................... 11-12

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #2: CLASSROOMS, TESTING, AND THERAPY ROOMS ..................... 12-14

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #3: TRANSPORTATION..................................................................................14

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #4: STUDENT FLOW, ENTRY, EXIT, AND COMMON AREAS .......... 15-16

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #5: CONTACT TRACING .......................................................................... 16-17

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #6: FACILITIES CLEANING PRACTICES .............................................. 17-18

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #7: MEALS/FOOD SERVICE ..........................................................................18

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #8: RECESS/PHYSICAL EDUCATION ..........................................................19

CRITICAL AREA OF OPERATION #9: FIELD TRIPS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, USE OF

FACILITIES BY OUTSIDE GROUPS ..........................................................................................................................19

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) AND SCHOOL CULTURE AND CLIMATE................................. 20-21

MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS) ..................................................................................................22

WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS ................................................................................................................................. 22-23

FOOD SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION .....................................................................................................................23

QUALITY CHILD CARE ..............................................................................................................................................23

LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING

REQUIREMENTS TO RE-OPEN .................................................................................................................................24

SCHOOL-LEVEL PANDEMIC RESPONSE TEAMS .................................................................................................25

SCHEDULING ......................................................................................................................................................... 25-27

STAFFING ............................................................................................................................................................... 28-29

EDUCATOR RULES RELATED TO SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ................................................................30

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POLICY AND FUNDING

SCHOOL FUNDING......................................................................................................................................................31

CONTINUITY OF LEARNING

STUDENT GROWTH, SPECIAL POPULATIONS .....................................................................................................32

DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES ....................................................................32

TECHNOLOGY, CONNECTIVITY, PARTICIPATION, AND PLATFORMS .................................................... 32-33

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................... 33-35

APPENDIX

CLASSROOM, TESTING, AND THERAPY ROOMS ................................................................................ Appendix A

TRANSPORTATION PROTOCOLS/PROCEDURES ................................................................................. Appendix B

STUDENT FLOW, ENTRY, EXIT, AND COMMON AREAS ................................................................... Appendix C

SCREENING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND RESPONSE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF

PRESENTING WITH SYMPTOMS ...................................................................................................... Appendix D, D-1

COVID-19 WELLNESS PRE-SCREENING CHECKLIST.......................................................................... Appendix E

VISITOR’S SCREENING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................Appendix F

CONTACT TRACING/SCHOOL CLOSURE .............................................................................................. Appendix G

FACILITIES CLEANING PRACTICES ....................................................................................................... Appendix H

MEALS ............................................................................................................................................................ Appendix I

RECESS/PHYSICAL EDUCATION .............................................................................................................. Appendix J

FIELD TRIPS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND USE OF FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

HOURS ........................................................................................................................................................... Appendix K

TOTAL REMOTE LEARNING REQUEST...........................................................................................Appendix L, L-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUEST ......................................................................................................................... Appendix M

STAFFING ..................................................................................................................................................... Appendix N

NJSIAA (RETURN TO PLAY PLAN) .......................................................................................................... Appendix O

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Winslow Township School District, a large diverse and growing community, is to educate all students to

become independent, life-long learners, critical thinkers and caring and confident members of their community. The District,

in partnership with the community, and in a climate of cooperation and mutual respect, will provide an academic environment

which values excellence and diversity, encourages students to strive for personal excellence, and assists them in acquiring

the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world.

2020-2021 DISTRICT GOALS

1. Student Achievement – Continue to implement best practices for delivering instruction to students utilizing all available and appropriate instructional modes. This shall include:

a. Ensuring articulation at all grade levels throughout the district b. Focus on classroom instruction at all grade levels c. Ensuring all students have equal access to equipment and resources needed to facilitate and promote student

learning in any setting

d. Evaluation and updating all district programs

e. Accountability of all district staff

2. Continue to foster a positive school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning

a. Focus on building relationships among staff that will result in increased learning and more effective instruction b. Promote creative instruction (training and retraining) c. Emphasis on collaboration with all district stakeholders d. Promote cultural competence throughout district

1. Teacher to student relationships

2. Student to student relationships

3. Market our strengths and achievements to all stakeholders to increase capacity for greater parent/caregiver/community support.

a. Continue with our public relations/marketing plan b. Continue to work with the various advisory committees in the district

c. Examine communication methods utilized by district

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Winslow Township Board of Education

Ms. Cheryl Pitts, President Ms. Julie Peterson, Vice President Mr. Larry Blake Ms. Lorraine Dredden Ms. Rita Martin Ms. Abena McClendon Ms. LaVonyia B. Mitchell Mr. John Shaw, Jr. Ms. Kelly E. Thomas

District Administration

Dr. H. Major Poteat, Superintendent Dr. Dorothy Carcamo, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Tyra McCoy-Boyle, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Dion Davis, Director of Human Resources Dr. Robert Riccardi, Director of Special Services Mr. Jack Mills, Director of Special Projects Mr. John Gaskill, Director of Transportation Ms. Michelle Nisula, Supervisor of Language Arts Mr. John Innocenzo, Supervisor of Mathematics Mr. Michael Aponte, Supervisor of Technology Mr. Darryl Scott, Supervisor of Technology

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Winslow Township School District – School Restart Committees

Education Committee Policy Committee Operations Committee Julie Peterson, Chairperson Cheryl Pitts, Chairperson Lorraine Dredden, Chairperson

Rita Martin, Board Member Abena McClendon, Board Member Abigail Murphy

LaVonyia Mitchell, Board Member Abigail Trost Karima Robinson

Adriana Adler Allison Roskoski Latasha Allen

Becky Nieves Bernadette Russell Marci Tomasello

Adrienne Pritchett Dawn Moskalow Maxine Vanst

Anthony Carr Jill Burke Monique Farmer

Elisa Jones Jonelle Allen Nekishia Mangum

Jacquelyn Lee Nicole Butler-Teel Rachel Rose

Rosa Hill Neka Mitchell Susan Caromano

Sonia Inman Selena Williams Susan Smith

Stephanie Kelly Serrita Anderson Theresa Colligon

Tara Mozee Art Shaw, Teacher Nequia Speaks, Social Worker

Greg Martin, Teacher Stacy Diggs, Teacher Regina Chico, Asst. BA

Robert Nevitt, Teacher Sheresa Clement, Principal Ms. Tyra McCoy-Boyle, BA/BS

Nancy Hegeman, Teacher Stella Nwanguma, Principal Dr. H. Major Poteat, Superintendent

Lena Lemons, Teacher Dion Davis, Director of HR

William Shropshire, Asst. Principal Dr. Dorothy Carcamo, Asst. Supt.

Tamika Gilbert-Floyd, Principal Dr. H. Major Poteat, Superintendent

Glen Jackson, Principal

Kurtis Marella, Principal

Dr. Dorothy Carcamo, Asst. Supt. Dr. H. Major Poteat, Superintendent

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Winslow Township School District – School Restart Committees

Marketing Committee Athletic Committee John Shaw, Chairperson John Shaw, Chairperson

Larry Blake, Board Member Kenneth Simmons

Amanda Wells Angel Self

Cassandra Anderson Ian Moran

Cynthia Moore Robert Mangum

Danielle Hunter Chad Scott

Detra Hill Harold Smith

Joe Thomas Lauren Lee, Teacher

Malinda Ramsey Hughes David Parkhurst, Teacher

Christy Renzulli Shawnnika Brown, Coach

Stephanie Simmons Mary McKnight, Trainer

Tawana Dolphus Mark Whittaker, Athletic Director

Debbie Esposito Dr. H. Major Poteat, Superintendent

Jack Mills, Dir. of Special Projects

Dr. H. Major Poteat, Superintendent

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Winslow Township School District – Pandemic Committees

High School Middle School School No. 6 School No. 5 Mr. Kurtis Marella

Principal Ms. Stella Nwanguma

Principal Mr. Glen Jackson

Principal Dr. Nython Carter

Principal Mr. Mark Whittaker

Athletic Director Mr. Shane Rubin

Assistant Principal Ms. Cynthia Schiavo

Assistant Principal Ms. Christa McBride

Assistant Principal

Mr. William Shropshire Assistant Principal

Mr. Kent Edwards Assistant Principal

Ms. Amanda Badillo Grade 6/ELA

Ms. Casey McDonough Parent

Mr. Richard Dawkins Assistant Principal

Ms. Cheryl Schwartz Reading Specialist

Ms. Jessica Bridgeford Grade 4/Sp. Education

Ms. Marcelina Guzman Counselor

Ms. Lynette Brown Assistant Principal

Ms. Portia Kiett Science Teacher

Ms. Mindy Cutter Grade 5/ELA

Ms. Adeline Auguste Nurse

Mr. Christopher Chambers Assistant Principal

Mr. Greg Martin Math Teacher

Ms. Kristina Esposito CST/Psychologist

Ms. Stefanie McCarthy Social Worker

Mr. Andrew Adair English Dept. Chairperson

Ms. Tricia Deal Art Teacher

Ms. Kellie Francis CST/LDTC

Ms. Roberta Ripp Reading Specialist

Ms. Paige Boisvert Math Dept. Chairperson

Ms. Carol Donohue Teacher

Ms. Cheryl Gahm Grade 5/Mathematics

Ms. Dori Straub Teacher

Ms. Colleen Burghart School Nurse

Ms. Rachelle Kimbrough Counselor

Ms. Mia Gould Counselor

Ms. Carole Bellaver Teacher

Ms. Jena Clark Business Dept. Chairperson

Ms. Rena Panagos Psychologist

Ms. Crystal Hebbons Reading Specialist

Mr. Brian Dixon Teacher

Ms. Traci Connor History Teacher

Mr. Michael Weppler Math Teacher

Ms. Ashley Jankaitis Grade 5/Sp. Education

Ms. Kitty Douglas Teacher

Mr. Christopher Cuneo History Dept. Chairperson

Ms. Nicole Stallard Teacher

Ms. Fran Jones Nurse

Ms. Robin Whiteman Teacher

Ms. Tracy Feighery History Teacher

Ms. Lauren Lee Teacher

Ms. Lauren Lee Parent

Ms. Annmarie Dilullo Teacher

Ms. Michelle Gomez World Language Teacher

Ms. Christine Storako Librarian

Ms. Kimberly Prendergast Grade 4/Mathematics

Ms. Nancy Hegeman Science Dept. Chairperson

Ms. Theresa Rosenberg Mathematics Intervention

Ms. Maryetta McKnight Athletic Trainer

Ms. Jacqueline Schreyer Special Areas/Computers

Ms. Santina Panarello CST Psychologist

Ms. Michelle Shipley Grade 6/Mathematics

Ms. Kimberly Taylor Sp. Ed. Dept. Chairperson

Ms. Jennifer Whirledge Special Areas/Art

Mr. Greg Safko Tech. Dept. Chairperson

Mr. Art Shaw Psychology Teacher

Ms. Kathleen Smith, School Nurse Ms. Linda Vignola, Counselor

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Winslow Township School District – Pandemic Committees

School No. 4 School No. 3 School No. 2 School No. 1 Ms. Sheresa Clement

Principal Ms. Tamika Gilbert-Floyd

Principal Ms. Lori Kelly

Principal Ms. Sharon Thomas-Galloway Principal

Ms. Bobbi Lanzetta CST/Occupational Therapist

Ms. Cynthia Schiavo Assistant Principal

Ms. Christa McBride Assistant Principal

Ms. Siobhan Funches Counselor

Ms. Cindy Edgerly Reading Specialist

Ms. Mildred Johanson Medical Assistant

Ms. Bridget Bollendorf Grade 1 Teacher

Ms. Jennifer Trail Nurse

Ms. Jennifer Packer Special Education

Ms. Bethia Thomas Counselor

Mr. Kevin Collison Grade 3 Teacher

Ms. Stacy Shifren Special Education Teacher

Ms. Kim Wames Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Terri Ford Reading Specialist

Ms. Treya Cooper-Martin Art Teacher

Ms. Maggie Grubb Grade 1 Teacher

Ms. Erica McKechney Preschool Teacher

Ms. Lisa Mailley Reading Resource Teacher

Ms. Kathleen DeAngelis Preschool Teacher

Ms. Jennifer Arena Grade 2 Teacher

Ms. Ginny Chillari Physical Education Teacher

Ms. Shannara Baskerville Psychologist

Ms. Michele DeStefano Reading Dev. Teacher

Ms. Gina Magnotta Grade 3 Teacher

Ms. Amanda Familiare Special Education

Ms. Nequia Speaks Social Worker

Ms. Tyeisha Jefferies Reading Dev. Teacher

Ms. Joan MaGuire Reading Dev. Teacher

Ms. Gina Amato Grade 3 Teacher

Ms. Jennifer Degerolamo LDTC

Ms. Janelle Krier Grade 2 Teacher

Ms. Patricia Reese-Reeber Nurse

Ms. Yolanda White Speech Therapist

Ms. Krystle Loughery Preschool Disabled Tchr.

Ms. Crystal Froehlich Grade 1 Teacher

Ms. Tufeka Potts Preschool Teacher

Ms. Regina Mangano Nurse

Ms. Laura Duca Counselor

Ms. Colleen Vanzelst Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Xenia Perez Counselor

Mr. Wade Smith Parent

Ms. Jolene Saylor Grade 1 Teacher

Ms. Ashley Purcell ESL Teacher

Ms. Denise James Custodian

Ms. Sagine Voltaire Grade 2 Teacher

Ms. Marie Ragone Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Jacqueline Ceresini Grade 3 Teacher

Mr. Ken Brittain Parent

Ms. Sandra Kirshner Computer Teacher

Ms. Sahery Moreno Parent

Ms. Ashanti Kennedy Parent

Ms. Tawanda Montgomery Parent

Ms. Jessica Morris Parent

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The Reopening Plan – Conditions for Learning

Adapted from the New Jersey Department of Education School Reopening Plan: The Road Back.

At a minimum, school districts must adopt a policy for screening students and employees for symptoms of COVID- 19 and history of

exposure and must strive for social distancing within the classroom and on school buses. If schools are not able to maintain this

physical distance, additional modifications should be in place, including physical barriers between desks and turning desks to face

the same direction. Each school district must also adopt cleaning and disinfecting procedures.

School staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings unless doing so would inhibit the individual’s health or the individual is

under two years of age. Students are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings and are required to do so when social distancing

cannot be maintained, unless doing so would inhibit the student’s health. It is also necessary to acknowledge that enforcing the use

of face coverings may be impractical for young children or individuals with disabilities.

In addition to these minimum standards, the NJDOE has identified ten Critical Areas of Operation that schools must address in their

restart plans:

1. General Health and Safety Guidelines

2. Classrooms, Testing, and Therapy Rooms

3. Transportation

4. Student Flow, Entry, Exit, and Common Areas

5. Screening, PPE, and Response to Students and Staff Presenting Symptoms

6. Contact Tracing

7. Facilities Cleaning Practices

8. Meals

9. Recess/Physical Education

10. Extracurricular Activities and Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours

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Conditions for Learning

Health and Safety: Standards for Establishing Safe and Healthy Conditions for Learning

Critical Area Action Person(s) Responsible

General Health and Safety Guidelines

● Establishing and maintaining

communication with Health Dept.; track

local conditions

● Develop “high risk” criteria and share

with staff and families

● Reasonable accommodations for

students and staff at higher risk

● Promote behaviors that reduce spread

● The Superintendent will respond to any outreach from

the Camden County Health Department in order to

address positive cases of COVID-19 that impacts the

district/school community that may have been reported to

them to commence contact tracing and case investigation.

Should the district/school report to the health officer

about staff, students or any person with a close

relationship to the school that tested positive, that

information will be verified by the health department

before it commences contact tracing and case

investigation. All positive persons will undergo contact

tracing and case investigation whether the information

was first passed through the school or came automatically

through the health department communicable disease

surveillance system. The Camden County Health

Department will handle all contact tracing and have staff

available to perform contact tracing and case

investigations.

● Establish/share criteria w/staff and families

● Establish District Accommodations Plan: The district will

attempt to make reasonable accommodations for all staff

and students.

● The school district shall comply with all applicable

employment laws when making staffing and scheduling

requirements, including, but not limited to the American

Disabilities Act (ADA) the Health Insurance Portability

and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and all applicable State

laws.

● Superintendent

● District Directors,

School Nurses

● Principals

● Info: Director of Special

Serv. Principals, Nurses

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● Training

● Create signs and messages notifying students when to

stay home, the need for social distancing, hand washing

and respiratory etiquette, importance of face coverings

● Training for all staff will begin the first week of school

● Asst. Supt., Principals,

Nurses

Classrooms, Testing and Therapy Rooms

● Student desks, workspaces, and eating

spaces separated by 6’

● Physical barriers

● Face coverings when social distancing

not possible

● Visit every classroom, workspace, cafeteria, APR;

determine room capacity; develop a system for ensuring

all in-use seating is 6’ apart or partitioned; Remove

unused desks or manage w/desks in the room. Desks face

same direction. Each student requires 6 ft. of space

between each desk. (Appendix A)

● Assessment of spaces where 6’ is not possible; design

physical barrier options

● Face Coverings

▢ All staff and students must wear a face covering (a

covering of the nose and mouth)

▢ The district will provide both cloth and disposable

masks

▢ Approved face coverings (disposable masks, cloth

masks, neck gaiters, and face shields)

▢ The district will provide students with both cloth and

disposable masks. However, parents may purchase

their child a face covering of their choice, according

to the district’s guidelines. All masks should be a

solid color with no writing or designs.

▢ Staff members must wear a face covering at all times

Face Covering Requirements

▢ Students must wear a face covering at all times in

hallways, classroom, etc.

▢ Students may remove face coverings when:

o Eating or drinking if seated six feet apart from

others

o Seated a desk or assigned work space at least six

feet apart

o Engage in activities for which maintaining at least

six feet apart is assured (face covering break,

recess, outdoor, Physical Education)

● Principals, Supervisors,

and Directors

● Principals, Supervisors,

General Mgr. B&G

● Asst. Supt., BA/BS,

Principals, Nurses

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● Limit use of shared objects

● Ventilation

● Hand Sanitizer

● Hand-washing stations

● Early Childhood Considerations

● Medically Fragile Students

● Supplies

● Belongings from home

● Use of larger spaces (gyms, cafeteria,

auditorium)

● Scheduling/Movement

o When face coverings are removed, they must be

placed below the chin, in a pocket or on the lap

o Students will be instructed when they can remove

their face coverings

▢ Face covering breaks should be no longer than 10-15

minutes

● Establish classroom procedures that reinforce this

requirement

● Check ventilation systems to ensure fresh air exchange,

filters changed regularly (bi-monthly)

● Install permanent stations in hallways, entrances/exits,

lunch areas, restrooms; and in all classrooms PreK-6

● At the Middle School and High School three (3) hand

sanitizing stations will be placed in each hallway (one

at each end of the hallway and one in the middle).

Teachers will also have bottles of hand sanitizers in

each classroom. .

● Avoid close group learning activities; arrange cots head

to toe; establish conditions during which students wash

hands; sanitizer under supervision of teacher.

● Secure and maintain supply of PPE; additional

cleaning/disinfecting; heighted monitoring and

additional hand-washing.

● Limit use of supplies to one child at a time; disinfect

between uses; avoid sharing!

● Keep each child’s belongings separated in containers,

cubbies, or lockers.

● Use for social distancing, face coverings and physical

barriers.

● Principals, Teachers

● BA/BS, General Mgr.

B&G

● Principals, Gen. Mgr.

B&G, Nurses

● Gen. Mgr. B&G


Nurses

● Director & Supv. of

Special Services


● Principals, Teachers,

Coaches, AD


● Principals

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● Training

● Keep students in cohorts, when possible; add time to

lunch, recess to allow for hand washing; build in

handwashing during transition times.

● Training on all of these precautions. Signs will be

posted to determine the flow of traffic/student

movement.


Nurses

Transportation

● Social distancing on buses

● Cleaning

● Board buses

● Windows

● Drivers

● Aides

● Training

● Every student will be required to wear a face covering,

as well as the Driver and Bus Aides (this requirement

can be waived on a case-by-case basis for issues such

as students with special needs or medical conditions)

(Appendix B)

● Adopt best practices in cleaning buses; determined by

the Transportation Director; clean daily or between

routes.

● Fill back rows first then reverse upon exit; assigned

seating.

● Mounted hand sanitizers will be placed on each bus to

be used as students load the bus.

● Open windows, when possible, for air flow/ventilation

(weather permitting).

● Required to follow all safety protocols required for

other staff (hand hygiene, face coverings)

● When possible, an aide will accompany driver on all

routes

● Training on all of these precautions will be required of

all bus drivers/aides.

● BA/BS., Dir. of Transp.

● BA/BS, Dir. of Transp.

● Bus Driver, Aide

● Bus Driver, Aide

● Driver

● BA/BS, Dir. of Transp.

● BA/BS, Dir. of HR

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Student Flow, Entry, Exit, Common Areas

● Location and Process for student and

staff health screenings

● Procedures for symptomatic students or

staff

● Policy for when person tests positive

● Parent Education

● School Staff and Visitors

● Staff will have designated entrances at each school for

health screenings; COVID checklist and temp checks.

Conduct all checks safely and respectfully; document

results; accommodations for needs of students with

disabilities (Appendix C)

● An isolation room will be designated at each school for

staff/students who may have symptoms.

● Isolation; notification to Camden County Health Dept.,

staff, families (confidentially).

● Isolation space until pickup; report illness

(Communicable Disease Service guidance); PPE

provided for use; methods for contact tracing;

continuous monitoring of symptoms; re-admittance

policies consistent with Camden County Dept. of

Health; Written protocols for positive cases. (Appendix

D)

● Staff or student must quarantine for 14 days.

● Only those students who may have come in close

contact with the teacher or student will have to

quarantine for 14 days.

● Students and staff will be medically excused for days

missed at school.

● Educate parents on signs of illness and need to keep

children home when sick; when possible same adult

drops off and picks up student. (Appendix E)

● All parents and visitors must have a scheduled

appointment. (Appendix F)

● All visitors will be temperature screened and sign an

acknowledgement that they are COVID-19 symptom

free prior to entering the building.

● Principals, Nurses


● BOE, Superintendent,

Principals, Nurses

● Nurses

● Principals


● Asst. Supt., Principals


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● Students (above age 2)

● Visitors without masks

● Training

● Parents/visitors must wear a mask while in the

buildings

● There will be a three-person limit in school lobbies at

all times.

● Required to wear face coverings, required when social

distancing cannot be maintained, unless inhibits health;

may not be possible for students with disabilities

(exceptions: health, heat outdoors, water, medical

condition or IEP, under age 2)

● Mask must be worn or deny entry

● Training on all of these precautions

Contract Tracing

● Educate staff on the role of contact

tracing in keeping communities safe

● Educate the broader community on

importance of contact tracing

● Develop policies with Dept. of Health,

including triggers to activate and

notification protocols

● Identify how district can help w/contact

tracing

● Identify staff member who will be in

charge of notifications and carrying out

contact tracing policy, ensuring

compliance with FERPA and HIPAA

● The Superintendent and any designee(s) will work

closely with the Camden County Health Dept. to

support any efforts towards identifying students/staff

necessary to facilitate contact tracing for confirmed

COVID-19 cases that impact the district/school

community. (Appendix G)

● Develop materials to share with families online, school

website, and flyers.

● Develop policies in cooperation with Dept. of Health

● Identify district role w/Health Department

● Consult w/Camden Count Dept. of Health around best

practices

● Superintendent,

Principals, Nurses


● Superintendent, Dept. of

Health, BOE

● Superintendent, Dept. of

Health

● Superintendent, Asst.

Supt., Nurses, Dir. of

Human Resources

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● Communications system to allow staff

and families to self-report

symptoms/suspected exposure

● Develop communication system to allow for sharing of

information with school district


Supt., Nurses

Facilities Cleaning Practices

● Develop a procedures manual to

establish cleaning/disinfecting

schedules for routine and post-positive

case instances

● Increase cleaning high-touch surfaces

● Bathrooms

● Water fountains

● Hand Sanitizer

● Provide sanitizing wipes to staff,

cleaner and disinfectant to custodians

and staff

● Bus cleaning/sanitizing procedures

● Develop schedule and manual for routine cleaning and

disinfecting; After a confirmed case, wait 24 hours to

disinfect, bring in outside air, disinfect all areas the ill

person inhabited. (Appendix H)

● Include classroom desks/chairs, lunchroom

tables/chairs, Door handles/push bars, handrails,

bathrooms, light switches, handles on equipment,

vending buttons, shared phones, desktops, and

computers

● Sanitize bathrooms every ½ hour; limit number of

students in bathrooms at a time, designate staff to

enforce limited capacity, prop doors open

● Hallway water fountains will be turned off and students

will be provided small bottles of water

● Available at entrances and exits, common areas in

hallways, classrooms, and school buses.

● Every classroom will have hand sanitizers installed in

Schools No. 1-6, and in hallways in the Middle School

and High School

● Order sufficient supply of all materials; train staff on

proper use

● Bus drivers will have a list of cleaning protocols to

follow each day

● Buses will be cleaned between each run

● Mounted hand sanitizers will be placed on each bus to

be used as students enter the bus


B&G

● Principals, , General

Mgr. B&G

● Principals, General Mgr.

B&G, Custodians


B&G

● General Mgr. B&G


B&G

● Business Admin

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● Add physical barriers in schools, where

needed

● Training

● Check areas where 6’ distancing is not possible,

including between bathroom sinks, and classrooms, etc.

● Additional training for facilities staff and bus drivers

● General Mgr. B&G

● BA/BS, Dir. of Transp.,

General Mgr. B&G

Meals/Food Service

● Develop cafeteria schedule and

procedures for students

● Develop cafeteria procedures for food

service staff

● Types of meals to be served

● Students will receive breakfast and lunch while in

school (Appendix I)

● Stagger times to allow for social distancing, clean and

disinfect between groups; no buffet, self-service, or

family-style eating; space students at least 6’ apart

● Food will be served in classroom, cafeteria, or any

other designated place in the building

● Establish and enforce sanitation procedures for food

service staff, wash hands when removing gloves or

handling food service items

● Students will be served individually-plated or pre-

packaged meals; use disposable service items; hand-

washing

● All students will receive free Breakfast and Lunch.

Food can be picked up on Wednesdays, at School #3 or

the High School, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at School No. 3 only.

● All students who attend school two days per week, may

pick up food for 5 days and students who are full-

remote may pick up food for 7 days.

● National School Lunch Program guidelines will be

enforced


B&G, General Mgr.

Food Service


Food Service


Food Service

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Recess/Physical Education

● Groups: If groups are at recess

simultaneously create 6’ separation

● Hygiene

● Playground equipment

● Locker Rooms

● Equipment

● Mixing cohorts

● Use cones, flags, tape to create separation between

groups; no cross-groups (Appendix J)

● Wash hands after every recess period

● Stagger use; frequently disinfect; mark off spaces to

ensure 6’ distancing between students

● Keep closed during the day

● Limit or eliminate use of equipment; no sharing or

disinfect between sharing

● Do not mix groups; designate areas for each class

● Principals

● Teachers

● Principals

● Principals/AD

● Teacher


Field Trips, Extra-Curricular Activities, Use

of Facilities by Outside Groups

● Social distancing

● Field Trips

● Assemblies, Large Group Gathering

● Use of Facilities by Outside Groups

● In-Person Gatherings Outside School

Hours

● High School Sports

● Adhere to all then-current guidelines for distancing and

hygiene for every activity. (Appendix K)

● None, maximize virtual experiences

● None

● None

● None - interferes with cleaning protocols

● WTHS is a member of the NJSIAA and will follow the guidelines of this governing body for all athletic programs. WTMS will also follow the guidelines of the NJSIAA. (Appendix O)

● Principals, Class

Advisors, Club Advisors

● Superintendent, BOE




● Superintendent, AD, Principals, Coaches

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Culture and Climate

Educator Well-Being

● Support educator well-being so they

may best support students

● Staff Wellness Program

● Provide space for staff to reconnect, process traumatic

events, and receive support, prioritize educator well-

being, support access to mental health services, provide

space for educators to practice/reflect on S/E

competencies

● Investigate wellness program for staff members

● Directors, Principals

● Dir. of Human

Resources

Trauma-Informed SEL- Before September

● Staff and Student Trauma

● Importance of SEL to student success

● Staffing for SEL needs

● Deliberate Opportunities to Connect

● Professional Development

● Establish system of check-ins with

students and families

● Prepare/Review agreements with mental

health service providers

● Organize and prepare for start of school year

acknowledging potential trauma of staff and students

○ Routines will be new; clear, consistent

communication is critical

○ Prioritize relationships and well-being over

assignment and behavioral compliance

○ Support students and staff in feeling supported,

connected, and hopeful

● Share with staff, students, and families the district’s

emphasis on SEL

● Identify staff who could lead this emphasis; establish

training opportunities

● Establish opportunities for staff, then students and

families to connect, share SEL strategies that worked

● Tangible ways to integrate SEL into instruction;

reinforce trauma-informed practices training, protocol

for identifying students who may be experiencing

additional challenges

● Establish expectations, procedures for staff check-ins

with families and students

● Review process with after-school counseling services

● Asst. Supt., Dir. of HR,

Principals


Supt., Principals, Dir. of

Human Resources


Supt., Principals


● Asst. Supt., Dir. of

Special Services, Dir. of

Human Resources

● Superintendent,

Principals, Counselors

● Dir. of Human

Resources

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Trauma-Informed SEL- School Year

● Create opportunities for staff and

students to reflect on SEL competencies

● Careful Conversations around impacts

of COVID-19

● Training

● Build specific time into schedule to encourage

reflection on SEL competencies

● Conversations in safe space, topics include: Grief, loss,

mental health supports, bias, prejudice, stigma, hope,

resilience, fear, and anxiety

● Training staff members on CASEL/NJ SEL

Competencies and how to use them is critical

● Principals, Counselors

● Dir. of Human

Resources, Counselors


Human Resources,

Counselors

School Culture and Climate

● Positive School Culture

● Prioritize health and emotional well-being; assess

school culture to identify vulnerabilities, implement

research-based strategies, spend time on relationship-

building

● Principals, Teacher Lead

Teams

Utilizing the Strengths of Staff

● School Leaders

● Student Support Staff

● Teachers

● Reinforce importance of SEL among staff; evaluate

staff capacity and means to support; provide

opportunities for staff/families to connect, ensure every

student has one caring staff member; prioritize SEL

PD;

● Provide resources and strategies to leaders and

teachers; connect w/families to provide support;

provide PD to staff; support school leaders in

establishing protocols for identifying and supporting

students’ SEL needs

● Embed SEL skills into lessons, provide opportunities

for students to connect, monitor student behavior and

performance; continually promote development of

students’ SEl competencies; facilitate difficult

conversations w/students; apply school protocol for

identifying students who require additional support.

● Principals, School

Leaders, Teams

● Dir. of Special Services,

Counselors, CST

● Teachers

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Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

● Universal Screening

● Collaborative Problem-Solving Teams

● Family Engagement

● Data-based Decision Making

● Screening tools in ELA and Math, use data to inform

instruction

● Guide the use of data to inform instruction and

intervention decisions

● Include families and students in the decision-making

processes regarding interventions and supports;

consider family ability to provide supports

● Use data to measure student strengths, areas of need,

and effectiveness of interventions


Curriculum, Supervisors

● Dir. of Curriculum,

Supervisors, Principals,

Teams

● Principals


Principals,

Reading/Math Specialist

Wraparound Supports

● Mental Health Supports

● Primary Health and Dental Care

● T1 - Prevention and Universal Supports including

providing access to mental health resources, utilizing

trauma-sensitive approaches, SEL programming,

check-ins. Consider universal screener; T2 - using

existing staff to provide more intensive support,

provide information re: community providers; T3 -

Individualized and intensive support through school

staff or provider, connect w community providers

● Maintain lists of resources for families and coordinate

referrals to government agencies; include info on NJ

Family Care, NJSNAP, NJHelps, health clinics and

dental clinics; nurses coordinate services; adjust

screening processes to identify unaddressed needs

during COVID-19 pandemic; establish virtual school

health office.

● Dir. of Human

Resources, Counselors,

CST

● Dir. of Human

Resources, Principals,

Nurses

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● Family Engagement

● Academic Enrichment/Expanded After-

School Learning

● Connect families to wraparound services mentioned

above, involve families in reopening plans from start,

including:

○ Administering family survey

○ Including parents on planning teams

○ Communicating plans in multiple languages

through multiple platforms

○ Include community organizations and state

agencies (DCP&P)

○ Solicit feedback on plan from families

● Provide opportunities for after school support or

enrichment (usa Title money where possible)

● Superintendent,

Principals


Curriculum, Dir. of

Special Services

Food Service and Distribution

Making sure students are fed is one of the

district’s highest priorities

● Design method to feed students on alternating

schedules; and, arrange for food pickup at designated

schools

● BA/BS, Gen. Mgr. Food

Service

Quality Child Care

More families may need childcare ● Involve contracted childcare providers in planning

process

● Create a list of childcare providers in Winslow

Township and make available to parents

● BA/BS, Principals, Dir.

of Transportation

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Leadership and Planning

Requirements to Re-Open


What We Know

● Public Health Trends Support School

Re-Opening

● Schools Must Reopen for In-Person

Instruction Start of School Year

● Many Schools Will Operate on Reduced

Capacity

● Districts Need to Prepare to Pivot to

Remote Instruction

● Develop comprehensive plans to reopen

● Be prepared for September

● Develop hybrid schedule and full-time remote

schedule

● Continue to strengthen remote learning strategies and

address all needs from the first Health Related closure

● Reopening Committees

(Education) Sub

Committees:

○ Athletics

○ Facilities

○ Marketing

○ Policy

● Supt., Asst. Supt.,

Principals, Supv. of

Technology

Operational Requirements

● Prepare Buildings and Grounds

● Form Pandemic Response team at in

District

● Clear Communications Protocols

● Adopt Contingency Plans in Event

Schools Must Close

● Collect Feedback from Stakeholders

● Key Considerations re: Policy and

Practice Changes

● Cleaning and disinfection standards, revised access

and circulation patterns, and signage

● Form PRT in district to develop plans for reopening

● Determine protocol for information sharing school v

district

● Need clear protocol from Camden County Health

Dept. or the Governor’s Office on when we go remote

● Includes parents in planning, seek feedback from

wider group, use multiple messaging platforms, and

multiple languages

● Will encourage distancing, discourage cohort mixing,

improve hygiene practices; how will change impact

mental health?

● Principals, Gen. Mgr. of

B&G

● Building-level Teams

● Superintendent,

Principals


Supt.

● Superintendent,

Principals

● Board Policy Committee,

Asst. Supt.

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Implementation Strategies

● Communication

● Attendance

● Access to Technology


● Feedback Loops

● Contingency Planning

● School Personnel

● Access to Supports

● Class Schedules

● Accommodations

● Learning Management System

● Clear and consistent; single point of information

updated regularly. Consistency in messaging.

● A link will be created on the district’s website for all

“The Road Back” updates

● Use all accessible means possible to communicate with

parents; Robo Calls, Letters, Email, Text Messages,

District’s Website, and Facebook page

● Attendance will be taken daily by each teacher/each

class

● All students who request or need technology will be

provided a district owned Chromebook. The district

will also ensure that those families without internet

access, will be provided with service (hotspots)

(Appendix M)

● Provide accelerated PD re: online learning tailored to

technology used by district

● Staff will be trained and retrained on remote teaching

and learning

● Best Practices

● Remain flexible, pivot when necessary, abandon

what’s not working

● Special consideration to medically fragile students and

staff, PK-3 students, special needs and ELL students

● Establish contingencies to address staff shortages,

support virtual and in-person populations long term

● Establish roles for counselors, nurses, CST

● Create developmentally-appropriate schedules that

include hybrid models and full-time remote learning

● Use technology to address a variety of learning and

health needs

● Use as learning hub, consider k-12 implementation of

like system

● Superintendent,

Principals


● Principals, Supervisors of

Technology


Supt., Dir. of Spec. Serv.,

Supv. of Technology

● Principals

● Principals

● Asst. Superintendent,

Dir. of Curriculum,

Supervisors of Tech.

● Dir. of Sp. Services


Dir. of Curriculum


Dir. of Curriculum


Dir. of Curriculum

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Staffing

Guidance

● Mentoring

● Educator Evaluation

● Certification

● (Appendix N)

● https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresour

ces/mentguidance.shtml

● https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresour

ces/edevaluation.shtml

● EdTPA

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresour

ces/edtpaguidance.shtml

Certification

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresour

ces/eppcert.shtml

Dir. of Human

Resources

Instructional Staff

● School Operations

● Instructional Contributions

● Wellness

● Feedback and Assessment

● Materials

● Reinforce social distancing, support safety logistics, be

present in common areas

● Become familiar with online platforms, plan standards-

based lessons and establish predictable routines,

include digital citizenship

● Develop system for monitoring student wellness

● Provide regular feedback, assess progress early

● Develop instructional care-packages for students

● Teachers

● Teachers


● Teachers

● Teachers

Administrators





● Support staff to continuously improve in virtual

environment, working with staff directly to ensure

teaching and learning, assessment, and all services are

planned and implemented, provide examples of high

quality instruction for teachers to model

● Principals

● Principals, Dir. of

Curriculum, LA & Math

Supervisors

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/mentguidance.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/mentguidance.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/edevaluation.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/edevaluation.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/edtpaguidance.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/edtpaguidance.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/eppcert.shtml

https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/teacherresources/eppcert.shtml

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● Wellness

● Staff w/ Health Concerns

● Evaluation

● Scheduling

● Develop a system for assessing student and family

needs regularly, provide supports where possible

● Consider roles and coverage for these staff members

● Set clear expectations for teachers, evaluations will be

required

● Create student scheduling scenarios that work for

school and family schedules

● Principals

● Principals

● Principals

● Principals

Educational Services Staff


● Support Teaching

● Wellness



● Lead small group instruction or provide the

synchronous component of remote learning, work with

teachers to improve remote learning

● Assist teachers and admins in checking in and

providing updates to families, support embedded SEL

lessons, train teachers in SEL

● Principals


Principals, LA/Math

Supervisors

Support Staff



● Wellness



● Lead small groups

● Assist with check-ins with families to determine needs

● Support Staff

● Support Staff

● Support Staff

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Educator Roles Related to School Technology Needs

Preparation

● Support

● Access

● Devices

● Setup

● Training

● Teaching Assistants

● Designate staff to provide tech support to teachers,

students, families

● Survey staff and families re: access

● Provide 1:1 devices

● Ensure staff and families have access to all login

information, etc.

● Ensure training is available for online platforms, best

practices, and digital literacy expectations

● Will be used according to student’s IEP

● Supervisors of

Technology

● Principals

● Principals

● Supervisors of

Technology


Curriculum

● Dir. of Special Services.

Principals

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Policy and Funding

School Funding


ESSE Relief Fund (CARES)

● Allocation and Uses

● Rules

● Use on educational technology

(computers, hotspots), supplies for

cleaning and disinfecting, temperature

readers, and supplemental instructional

programs

● View as one-time, nonrecurring;

supplement not supplant does not apply

● Superintendent and BA/BS

● Superintendent and BA/BS

Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)

● Eligibility

● Uses

● FEMA will reimburse up to 75% of

eligible expenses that are the direct

result of declared emergency.

● PPE and disinfecting common areas,

payer of last resort

● BA/BS

State School Aid

● Accounting

● Districts will revise budgets to reflect

state aid amounts

● BA/BS

Purchasing

● Procedures

● State contract or cooperatives

● BA/BS

Reserve Accounts, Transfers, Cash Flow

● Unexpected Needs

● Emergency Accounts

● Transfers

● Cash Flow

● Use over budgeted accounts

● Use of money requires Commissioner’s

approval

● 10% applies

● DCA is allowed to extend date

municipality s required to transfer tax

revenue; watch cash flow closely

● BA/BS

● BA/BS

● BA/BS

● BA/BS

Costs and Contracting

● E-rate program

● Cooperative Contracts, Purchasing

Information, and resources for Districts

and Families

● Discounts for technology purchases and

services

● All included as resources

● BA/BS, Asst. Superintendent

● BA/BS, Asst. Superintendent

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Continuity of Learning

Student Growth, Special Populations


Student Growth 2019-2020

● Assumptions Student Growth

● Prioritizing Students Who Need In-

Person instruction Most

● How do we determine where students

are academically?

● How do we prioritize equity; additional

in-person instruction for SWD, ELL,

homeless, low-income


● Principals, Asst. Superintendent

Delivery of Special Education and Related Services

Students with Special Needs

● Medically Fragile Students

● Growth Students with Disabilities

● Evaluation Processes

● Postsecondary Plans

● Communication

● How do we bring them back safely?

● Review academic data and other IEP

goals; what services are required to

address regression?

● Address overdue/incomplete

evaluations

● Have plans been adversely affected?

● Clearly communicate procedures for

evaluation to families

● Asst. Supt., Director of Special Serv.,

Supervisor of Special Services, CSTs

Technology, Connectivity, Participation, and Platforms

Technology and Connectivity

● Devices

● Connectivity

● Setup/Training

● Secure device for every student K-12 at

parent’s request

● Survey every household; investigate

best option and order necessary

connectivity devices

● What setup/training do families need?

● Asst. Supt., BA/BS, Supervisors of

Technology

● Principals, BA/BS

Asst. Supt., Principals, Dir. of

Curriculum

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Technology Considerations

● Tracking Participation Rates

● Attendance

● Platforms

● Technical Assistance

● Method for tracking participation rates

in remote learning?

● Use online participation and assignment

completion

● Do we want a uniform platform or

grade-band specific platform?

● Use the same technical assistance

procedures deployed in the spring; start

early (summer) identifying defective

devices




● Supervisors of Technology

● Asst. Supt, Principals

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Delivering High-Quality Instruction in Hybrid

Environment

● Staff Training / Refinement

● Equitable Access

● Engagement

● Assessment

● Relationships

● Consistency

● Focus training on remote essentials as

well as planning for hybrid model

● Ensure every student has device, access,

and means of tracking use and personal

follow-up

● Identify and publish promising practices

to maximize engagement and

effectiveness

● Identify successful means of assessing

student progress

● Dedicate time to build relationships

● Ensure consistency across grades/

content areas through collaboration

● Asst. Supt., Dir. of Curriculum,

LA/Math Supervisors



● Principals, LA/Math Supervisors



Teachers

Virtual and Hybrid - Curriculum

● Loss of Learning and Learning Gaps

● Accelerated Learning

● Need to impress upon staff that there

will be gaps in learning from previous

year; determine what unfinished

learning needs to be addressed

● Providing students with grade level

materials along with appropriate

supports to fill in gaps

○ Prioritize most critical

prerequisite skills

○ Train teachers to evaluate

students unfinished learning

● Director of Curriculum, Principals,

LA/Math Supervisors

● Asst. Supt., Director of Curriculum,

LA/Math Supervisors

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● Prioritize Learning Goals

● Communication

● Consistency

○ Diagnose unfinished learning

○ Adapt curriculum to include areas

where teachers may need to

support gaps in skills

○ Monitor progress on grade-level

content and adjust support with

both current and prerequisite

skills

● Identify priority standards to help

identify priority learning goals (use

Instructional Units); teachers will not

cover everything; assignments should

be consistent with targeted standards

● Clear, consistent communication

about expectations for addressing

unfinished learning while teaching on

grade standards

● Ensure fidelity across grade levels and

content areas

● Asst. Supt., Principals, LA/Math

Supervisors


LA/Math Supervisors


LA/Math Supervisors

Virtual and Hybrid - Instruction

● Shared understanding

● Types of Learning

● Goal

● Clarity

● Creativity

● Develop a shared understanding about

expectations and “what works” with

remote and hybrid learning, recognize

that “what works” may be different

across different grade spans.

● Synchronous, asynchronous, small

group differentiated, feedback, etc. Is

livestream possible?

● Students taking ownership for their own

learning

● Clarity is critical re: expectations, how

students will demonstrate learning,

resources (students not in class to ask

questions)

● Use literacy to tackle social studies,

science, SEL issues, as well as literacy

skills

● Asst. Supt., Principals, Teachers,

LA/Math Supervisors

● Asst. Supt., Principals, Teachers,

Supervisors of Technology


● Dir. of Curriculum, Principals, LA/Math

Supervisors, Teachers

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Virtual and Hybrid - Assessment

● Types of Assessments

● Assessment Strategy


● Importance

● Pre-assessment, formative, interim,

summative assessments

● Develop a grade-span assessment

strategy aimed at identifying gaps while

moving students forward with grade

level standards

● Allocate time for assessment PD

● It is important that appropriate and

meaningful assessments are

incorporated


LA/Math Supervisors

● Principals, LA/Math Supervisors,

Teachers

● Asst. Supt., Dir. of Curriculum

● Principals, LA/Math Supervisors,

Teachers

Professional Learning

● Remote/Hybrid Learning

● Learning Loss/Gaps

● Planning Time

● Technology

● Ongoing Professional Learning

● Professional Development Plans

● Mentoring

● Evaluation

● Provisional Teachers, Non-tenured

Teachers, Corrective Action Plans

● Use Lead Teachers work to help

identify best practices

● Determine strategy and overall PD for

identifying gaps in learning, addressing

them “just-in-time,” and teaching grade

level curriculum

● Planning and collaboration time will be

more essential than ever. Must prioritize

this to maximize learning

● Identify consistent technology tools and

systems and provide PD for staff

● Develop professional learning

opportunities based on needs, including

how to reach SWD

● Must meet the needs of staff

● Required for new staff; consistent, but

remote is fine

● Will likely be required; modify to fit

hybrid model, use NJDOE for feedback

● Pay attention to updated guidance, be

prepared to follow current regulations

● Asst. Supt., LA/Math Supervisors,

Teachers


LA/Math Supervisors

● Asst. Superintendent, Principals

● Asst. Superintendent, Principals,

Supervisors of Technology

● Asst. Superintendent, Principals,

LA/Math Supervisors, Teachers

● Dir. of Special Services, Principals,

Supervisor of Special Services

● Asst. Supt., Dir. of Curriculum

● Asst. Supt., Dir. of Curriculum, Dir. of

Human Resources

● Asst. Supt., Dir. of Human Resources,

Principals

Classroom, Testing, and Therapy Rooms

A. Social distancing in Instructional and Non-Instructional Rooms

Social distancing of 6 feet away from students and staff will be implemented throughout

all district facilities to the greatest extent possible. Utilizing this approach of physical

distancing will potentially reduce the transmission of diseases or viruses to others. The

following protocols will be implemented:

Teacher’s desks will be placed at least six feet apart from student desks.

All student desks will face the same direction where possible.

The number of students in a classroom will be reduced, as best as possible, to adhere

to the six feet social distancing requirement.

Where possible and appropriate clear barriers will be used. This may also be

needed when the class size increases and six feet of social distancing cannot be

maintained.

B. Hand Sanitizing/Washing

Daily hygiene practices is paramount to good health, therefore, these protocols will be

implemented to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Upon entering the school bus, students and staff will be provided with hand

sanitizer and/or wipes.

Hand washing will take place, before eating, after bathroom use, returning from

outdoors and removing masks.

Soap will be available in the classrooms that have sinks and running water, and in

all bathrooms.

Each classroom will be provided with a sanitizer dispenser, sanitizing wipes, as

well as dispensers placed in hallways in the middle and high school.

Classrooms and building surfaces will be cleaned with disinfectant sanitizer daily.

Rugs, stuffed animals, and fabric materials will be removed from classrooms to

reduce/eliminate transmission of viruses.

Appendix A

Transportation Protocols/Procedures

Social distancing, and wearing a face covering (mask) will be required for students being

transported to and from school.

Each bus will be stocked with disposable masks and sanitizing wipes.

Students, bus drivers, and aides must wear a face covering before being permitted to enter the bus.

Accommodations will be made for students unable to wear a face covering due to health related

issues or other particular needs. These students will be distanced from other students on the bus.

In the event a student does not have a face covering, a disposable mask will be provided.

Social distancing will be implemented as best as possible, with one student per seat in a staggered

position (ex. student seated near window on one row, next student seated near aisle).

All windows will remain open where possible, weather permitting, to allow for airflow and

ventilation.

Students will be expected to use a sanitizing wipe upon entering the bus to clean their hands.

The seat directly behind the bus driver will not be occupied.

Students will be required to board the bus by filling in the back seats first. When exiting the bus,

students seated in front of the bus will exit first.

Appropriate signage will be displayed on the bus to reinforce social distancing and wearing a face

covering.

Each bus will be cleaned and disinfected daily before and after each bus route.

Appendix B

Operation #4: Student Flow, Entry, Exit and Common Areas

A. Location of Student and Staff Screening

Each building will be equipped with an electronic screening device to check for face

covering and temperature for adults. The screener will be placed inside the front entry

to the building. Screening will be monitored by the nurse and administrators.

Students will not be screened at school. Parents will be asked to conduct pre-screening

of their child prior to boarding the bus or entering the building. Upon arrival to school,

students will be visibly screened for obvious signs of illness and referred to the school

nurse.

Parents will also be asked to sign a COVID-19 pre-screening checklist to assist the

district with monitoring their child for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, their

commitment to keeping their child home when ill, seeking medical attention if needed,

and providing medical clearance to return to school.

B. Social Distancing in Entrances, Exits and Common Areas

Social distancing will be required through the building including arrival, dismissal,

and large common areas, the gym, lobby, library and cafeteria.

Visitors will be by appointment only and may be seated in the lobby area in

designated seats only.

All entering the building will be required to wear a mask.

Signage will be placed throughout the building to maintain social distancing (on

floors, walls). Where possible, some hallways may become one-way hallways.

Appendix C

Screening, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Response to Students and Staff Presenting with

Symptoms

Screening/PPE

Temperature screening is required upon entrance to the school for staff and visitors.

Visitors and staff will go through temperature checks, a health assessment, and face covering checks when

entering the building. No one will be permitted entry into the building who is not wearing a mask and does not

submit to a temperature check. The checks will be conducted in the lobby/reception area of the building.

If a visitor cannot wear a face mask, they must provide a doctor’s note. Six feet of social distancing will be

enforced when no mask is worn.

Parents will be responsible for conducting a preliminary health screening of their child before the student boards

the bus or enters the building, utilizing the CDC screening guidance below:

Students and employees may be asked to leave or not come into school if they test positive for COVID-

19 or exhibit one or more of the symptoms of COVID-19, based on CDC guidance, that is not otherwise

explained:

o A fever of 100.4 or greater

o Cough

o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

o Chills

o Repeated shaking with chills

o Muscle pain

o Sore throat

o New loss of taste or smell

o Fatigue

o Congestion or runny nose

o Nausea or vomiting

o Diarrhea

Symptoms

Staff will visually check students for noticeable symptoms upon arrival. Those students exhibiting symptoms

will be immediately seen by the school nurse and isolated from other students. The nurse will document all signs

and symptoms and notify the parent to pick the student up. If it is confirmed that a student has tested positive for

COVID-19, the district will immediately notify the Camden County Health Officer, staff, and families of a

confirmed case while maintaining confidentiality.

If the health department identifies a positive person with contacts in the school district which has not been reported

by the administrator, the health department will notify the school administration.

Students and staff who were quarantined or tested positive for COVID-19 must have medical clearance to return

back to school/work.

Appendix D

Confirmed Case First Degree of Separation Second Degree of Separation Third Degree of Separation or More Person has a case of COVID-19 Person is a close contact with someone who is

positive for COVID-19 or a household contact. Person has contact with person who has contact with a person positive for COVID-

19

Person has not had any contact with anyone who has COVID-19 or their

contacts.

Example: Patient A Confirmed case of the virus

Example: Person B Close contact (>10 minutes within 6 feet) with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (positive PCR test) Or Household contacts are individuals who live in the same house as a lab confirmed COVID-19 case. (Classmates or Co-Workers of Person A)

Example: Person C Contact with someone who has been a close contact to a person positive for COVID-19 (Classmates or Co-Workers of Person B)

Example: Has not had known contact with anyone positive for COVID-19

Attendance Status Attendance Status Attendance Status Attendance Status Exclude from school/work Exclude from school/work Continue with school/work

Continue wearing face covering and practice social distancing

Continue with school/work Continue wearing face covering and

practice social distancing

Return to school/work: Must isolate until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and at least ten days after onset of symptoms. Medical clearance needed for return to school/work

Return to school/work: Must quarantine for 14 days Self-monitor for symptoms Check temperature twice daily and follow up with medical provider/Department of Health. Household Contacts: Self-quarantine for individuals with household contacts who are COVID-19 positive begins AFTER the self-isolation of the household contact ends (fever free for 24 hours and at least ten days after onset of symptoms; minimally 24 days from onset of symptoms of COVID-19 positive person. Medical clearance needed to return to school/work.

Return to school/work: Continue with school/work Self-monitor for symptoms and discuss with a medical provider any concerns.

Return to school/work: Continue with school/work

Appendix D-1

COVID-19 WELLNESS PRE-SCREENING CHECKLIST

I agree to screen my child each day for the following symptoms of COVID-19:

Fever above 100.4° F.

Frequent dry cough (not due to a pre-existing illness)

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

Sore throat

Headache

Chills

New loss of taste or smell

New foot sores

I agree that if my child is experiencing any of the above symptoms, I will keep my child home,

consult my healthcare provider, and obtain medical clearance from a doctor before my child

returns to school.

Child’s Name: ___________________________ School: ______________________

Parent’s Name: ________________________________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ Date: ________________________

Appendix E

Visitor’s Screening Checklist

All visitors must complete this wellness pre-screen questionnaire prior to entering a district

facility.

Name: _____________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________

Within the past 24 hours, have you:

Experienced frequent shortness of breath or a frequent cough, unrelated to a pre-existing

medical condition?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Had two of the following symptoms unrelated to a pre-existing medical condition: chills,

sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, or muscle pain?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Experienced a fever of 100.4° or higher?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Been in close physical contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19

within the past 14 days?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Appendix F

Contact Tracing

The Superintendent or designee will make available to the building administrator, the school safety

specialist and nurses, guidance on contact tracing. The Superintendent or designee will serve as

the primary liaison to the Camden County Department of Health concerning notification of

confirmed staff, student and visitor’s cases of COVID-19.

If it becomes necessary to report to the community a confirmed case of COVID-19, the

Superintendent or designee will ensure compliance with federal and state requirements regarding

privacy and confidentiality protection.

School Closure

The decision to close school due to COVID-19 will be made in consultation with the Camden

County Department of Health. Parents and the community will be notified immediately.

Appendix G

Facilities Cleaning Practices

Maintaining a safe and healthy learning and working environment remains a top priority.

Conversations have been had with the Camden County Health officials, the school administrators

and the contracted maintenance provider (Aramark) for the Winslow Township School District.

In collaboration with these various groups, facilities cleaning protocols were developed aligned

with the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Therefore, the following practices will be implemented and enforced:

Custodial staff will be trained in effective cleaning practices, with increased emphasis on

disinfecting of common areas and bathrooms.

Special disinfecting equipment will be used for disinfecting classroom desks, chairs, the

lunchroom, handles, and switches.

Hand sanitizer dispensers and wipes will be placed inside classrooms, upon entry to the

building, and in the hallway of the middle and high schools.

The bathroom will be cleaned in 30-minute intervals.

Water fountains will be turned off and individual bottled water will be provided to

classrooms.

Selected bathroom sinks will be covered and designated unusable to allow for social

distancing.

In addition to daily cleaning, Wednesday will be a “deep cleaning” day.

School buses will be provided sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer.

Shared playground equipment will not be used.

After a confirmed case of COVID-19, the facility will be disinfected after 24 hours.

Appendix H

Operation #8 Meals

Meals will be served in various locations in the schools, cafeteria, classrooms, and gymnasium.

Lunch times will be staggered to allow for cleaning between lunches. Disposable paper will be

used as a table covering at elementary schools.

Students eating in the cafeteria and gymnasium will be seated no more than three students per

table.

Students eating in classrooms will remain six feet apart, desks will be cleaned after lunch, and Pre-

K students will no longer have family style meals.

Income eligible students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch through the National

Nutrition Program, even when not in school. During remote learning days, there will be two food

distribution sites, School 3 and Winslow High School. Students may receive meals for multiple

days. Food distribution will be every Wednesday.

Appendix I

Operation #9 Recess/Physical Education

Students will maintain social distancing (six feet) during recess and physical education.

The use of some playground equipment is to be restricted (swings, slides).

Materials such as balls, mats, and other play items will be sanitized after each class.

Appendix J

Field Trips, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours

Many activities will be reduced and eliminated to provide for a healthy school environment.

Therefore, field trips, assemblies, and other large group activities will be cancelled.

Extra-curricular activities that consist of small groups may continue with social distancing in place.

These activities may also be held virtually, if appropriate.

No outside organization will be granted use of district indoor facilities. Open areas such as the

track field, may be utilized with social distancing in place.

Appendix K

Total Remote Learning Request

I am requesting that my child be permitted to participate in the Total Remote School Model option

during the 2020-2021 school year. I understand that should I choose for my child to return to the

traditional school model (face to face), I must notify the school two weesk prior to the start of the

new marking period.

Marking Period End Date Must Notify By: Start Face to Face Instruction:

2nd marking period ends:

November 13, 2020

November 2, 2020 November 16, 2020

3rd marking period ends:

January 29, 2021

January 15, 2021 February 1, 2021

4th marking period ends:

April 14, 2021

March 29, 2021 April 15, 2021

Child’s Name: ______________________________ School: ______________________

Grade: ____________________________________

Parent’s Name: _____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

You must complete a request for each child.

Appendix L

Transitioning from Face to Face Learning to

Total Remote Learning Request

I am requesting that my child be permitted to participate in the Total Remote School Model option

during the 2020-2021 school year. I understand that should I choose for my child to go from the

traditional school model (face to face) to the total remote model, I must notify the school two

weeks prior to the start of the new marking period.

Marking Period End Date Must Notify By: Start Face to Face Instruction:

2nd marking period ends:

November 13, 2020

November 2, 2020 November 16, 2020

3rd marking period ends:

January 29, 2021

January 15, 2021 February 1, 2021

4th marking period ends:

April 14, 2021

March 29, 2021 April 15, 2021


Grade: ____________________________________

Parent’s Name: _____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________


Appendix L-1

Technology Request Form

I am requesting the following technology support, and understand that I am responsible for

returning the technology provided, in working condition.

☐ Chromebook ☐ Internet Connectivity


Grade: ____________________________________

Parent’s Name: _____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________


Appendix M

Staffing

The district will continue to employ appropriately certified staff to service all students and ensure

that all staff has adequate technology to support their teaching and learning.

Staffing assignments and scheduling will be made in a manner that best serves the students, and

keeps teachers in their area of content.

Staff will:

Become familiar with district approved online platforms and protocols.

Plan standard based lessons to meet the needs of students, ensuring versatility of lessons to

apply to both fully in-person and hybrid learning environments.

Develop routines and structures for learning through various instructional

strategies/modalities.

Set clear expectations for remote and in-person students.

Develop opportunities for real-time interaction with students (virtual meetings).

Provide materials and resources for at home activities at no cost to families.

Limit on-line activities for pre-school students.

Prioritize vulnerable student groups for face-to face instruction.

Work with all relevant parties to ensure that teaching and learning and all student services

are effectively and efficiently developed, planned, and delivered.

Create feedback loops with parents and families about students’ academic and social

emotional health and well-being through the use of remote learning conferences and/or

surveys.

Share a comprehensive account of academic interventions and social emotional and mental

health support services available within and outside of the district.

Create and communicate realistic student schedules to increase student engagement and

accountability for both hybrid and remote learning models.

Support families in navigating the virtual environment.

To ensure staff’s ability to support virtual learning:

Designated staff members will provide on-going support with technology to students, staff,

and families. Each school will have a technology point person by grade, content or

building, as appropriate.

Staff and families will be provided with appropriate technology.

Staff accommodations may be made for staff with health issues.

Appendix N

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To: NJSIAA Member Schools

From: NJSIAA Sports Advisory Task Force

Date: August 20, 2020

RE: Return-to-Play Plan

The NJSIAA Sports Advisory Task Force is pleased to announce the Return-to-Play Plan for the 2020 –

2021 school year. Please note that this plan is fluid and may be changed at any time based on either

guidance from the Department of Health or Governor-mandated changes to the school day.

As is detailed below, to accommodate Girls Volleyball and Gymnastics (the fall indoor sports), and any fall

outdoor sport that is rescheduled from its regular season as a result of changed circumstances, an additional

season has been added to the schedule this year.

Sports Advisory Task Force Guiding Principles

1. Ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.

2. Re-engage all student-athletes as soon as possible for their social, emotional and mental well-being.

3. Provide opportunities for participation in all sports.

4. Keep competition as local as possible for as long as possible.

5. Develop multiple return-to-play models to minimize the risk of a cancelled season.

6. Maintain the ability to pivot to back-up plans when deemed necessary.

7. Minimize potential impact on the spring season.

8. Minimize the importance of post-season, state-wide championships. The focus this year is on

participation, as opposed to championships.

Fall Sports – Season 1

All outdoor fall sports (Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, and Girls Tennis) will start practice

on Monday, September 14, 2020. Due to the current health concerns surrounding indoor competition, as

well as limitations on indoor capacity, Girls Volleyball and Gymnastics will move to Season 3.

From Saturday, August 29th, – Sunday, September 13, 2020, coaches may only have virtual contact with

their student-athletes. This will be in effect for all schools. It is important that all students, whether they

are attending class in-person or virtually, acclimate to their new school setting before beginning athletic

activities.

However, Heat Acclimatization for Field Hockey and Football may start on Friday, September 11, 2020–

this is an optional early start.

Appendix O

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The regular season and post-season dates for the fall season are as follows:

Sport

Regular

Season

Start

Regular

Season

Finish

Post-Season Dates

G Tennis Sep. 28th Oct. 23rd Oct. 24th – Oct. 31st

Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer Oct. 1st Nov. 12th Nov. 13th – Nov. 22nd

Football Oct. 2nd Nov. 7th Nov. 13th – Nov. 22nd

Please refer to each sport’s Modified COVID-19 Sports Regulations and Considerations for further

information on maximum games, weekly game limits and post-season competition dates. These documents

will be available on the NJSIAA website under each sport’s specific web page beginning Monday, Aug.

24, 2020.

Thanksgiving football games will be permissible after Sunday, November 22, 2020 at each school’s

discretion.

Scrimmages:

Schools will have the opportunity to participate in one pre-season scrimmage, preferably with a neighboring

school. The scrimmage may occur any time within seven days of the regular season start date for that sport.

However, football teams may begin scrimmaging on Thursday, September 24, 2020. When possible,

schools are encouraged to participate in intra-squad scrimmages and utilize officials to provide additional

preseason preparation.

Post-Season:

The NJSIAA will strive to open post-season participation to any school wishing to participate. Depending

on the sport, the post-season will be structured regionally based on counties or based on NJSIAA Sections.

The 2019 – 2020 classifications will be relied on if Sectional championships are hosted.

Seeding committees will be convened for each sport in order to reduce the reliance on power points and

other ranking systems. Objective data may be reviewed by the seeding committee, but it may also consider

school location and other criteria.

Out-of-State Competition:

Out-of-state competition is prohibited, unless a waiver is granted for exceptional circumstances.

Transfers:

Any student-athlete that is subject to a transfer sit-period will be eligible for participation on Thursday,

October 15, 2020. This eligibility date is applicable to every fall sport. As a reminder, those student-

athletes that transferred between March 16, 2020 and September 1, 2020 are not subject to the transfer sit-

period. If a student-athlete transfers after September 1, 2020, the student-athlete shall be ineligible to

participate for a period of 30 calendar days, or one half of the maximum number of games being played,

whichever is less.

Contingency Plans:

Season 3 will be used as a back-up should the fall season need to be suspended due to deteriorating health

circumstances. In the event of a suspension, NJSIAA will consider the percent of the season that has been

completed and will evaluate whether the season should be resumed during Season 3.

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Winter Sports – Season 2

Winter Sports will start practice on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Regular season competition will begin

Monday, December 21, 2020 and end on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. NJSIAA will host post-season

competition from Friday, February 5, 2021 through Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Scrimmages:



When possible, schools are encouraged to participate in intra-squad scrimmages and utilize officials to

provide additional preseason preparation.

Post-Season:







Out-of-State Competition:


Transfers:

Any student-athlete that is subject to a transfer sit-period will be eligible for participation on Monday,

January 11, 2021. This eligibility date is applicable to every winter sport. As a reminder, those student-

athletes that transferred between March 16, 2020 and November 1, 2020 are not subject to the transfer sit-

period. If a student-athlete transfers after November 1, 2020, the student-athlete shall be ineligible to

participate for a period of 30 calendar days, or one half of the maximum number of games being played,

whichever is less.

Girls Volleyball/Gymnastics – Season 3

Girls Volleyball and Gymnastics will start practice on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Regular season

competition will begin Wednesday, March 3, 2021 and end on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. NJSIAA will

host post-season competition from Thursday, April 15, 2021 through Saturday, April 24, 2021.

These same dates will apply to any fall sport that must be played during Season 3.

Scrimmages:



When possible, schools are encouraged to participate in intra-squad scrimmages and utilize officials to

provide additional preseason preparation.

Post-Season:




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Out of State Competition:


Transfers:

Any student-athlete that is subject to a transfer sit-period will be eligible for participation on Wednesday,

March 24, 2021. Those student-athletes that transferred between March 16, 2020 and September 1, 2020

are not subject to the transfer sit-period. If a student-athlete transfers after September 1, 2020, the student-

athlete shall be ineligible to participate for a period of 30 calendar days, or one half of the maximum number

of games being played, whichever is less.

Spring Sports – Season 4

The dates for the spring sports season will be announced a later date. There are many variables that will

affect the start of the spring season, including the status of the virus and how many sports, if any, have been

moved to Season 3. The practice start date and regular season start date will most likely be pushed back

for all spring sports. Also, the regular season and post-season will most likely end later than prior years for

those sports that have such flexibility. The task force is striving to get each sport started as timely as

possible; however, minimizing potential overlap and the risk of student-athletes having to choose between

seasons is a priority. Therefore, the spring start dates, regular season and post-season dates may be

staggered by sport; however, the task force recognizes the need to maximize the spring season due to the

loss of season last school year.

We appreciate your continued flexibility and understanding as we navigate the start of the fall sports season.

Sports Advisory Task Force Members:

Dave Frazier, Rutherford HS, Chair; and NFHS Board of Directors member

Tom Mullahey, Clifton HS, Executive Committee 1st Vice-President

Denis Nelson, River Dell HS

Kevin Murphy, Washington Township HS

Ryan Miller, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS

Todd Ricker, Parsippany Hills HS

Dan Uszaki, Northern Burlington Regional HS

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