Waterford Union High School
Transcript of Waterford Union High School
Waterford Union
High School 2020-2021
Re-entering Education Plan
Revised 7/16/2020
COMMITMENTS● SAFETY
○ The district will apply appropriate safety measures in cooperation with the Central Racine County Health Department.
● STUDENT SUCCESS○ Traditional, in-person learning and teaching with
appropriate safety measures is the preferred form of instruction. Educational plans will include a blended and online format in the event that in-person learning with recommended safety measures cannot occur.
● RESPONSIVENESS○ Educators, families, and the community must be
prepared to respond to evolving conditions of the educational setting while meeting students’ needs.
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CRCHD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHOOLS
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CRCHD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHOOLS
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PHYSICAL SPACE● Physical Barriers
○ Plexiglass in public offices and points of service● Posters Reminding All Individuals of...
○ Physical Distancing○ Personal Hygiene○ Symptoms
● Stations○ Increased sanitation stations○ Increased water bottle filling stations○ Thermal screening
● Isolation Room○ Creation of space for containment
● Communal Spaces○ Reduce the use and/or increase physical spacing
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SANITATION● Increased educational signage about personal hygiene● Use of time-extended hand sanitizer● Increased frequency of cleaning (use of detergent and water)
high-contact areas - desks, doors, counters, bathrooms, lunch tables, etc. Cleaning surfaces would occur nightly throughout the building.
● Increased frequency of disinfecting (use of formulas to kill germs) high-contact surfaces - desks, doors, bathroom handles, shared surfaces, etc. Disinfecting would occur multiple times throughout the day.
● Frequent atomizer use during closed school hours.● Install more “touch-free” devices in bathrooms and the
building such as soap dispenser, door closers, etc.
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DAILY OPERATIONS● Limit visitors to essential individuals● Regulate directional flow of entrances and passageways ● Field trips and gatherings will be limited and monitored
before approval is granted● Points of Contact for COVID-19 Procedures:
○ School Related Topic: Dr. Luke Francois○ Student Related Topic: Mr. Brian Belot○ Staff Related Topic: Mr. Dan Foster
● Regular communications with updates and modifications● High-risk students and staff will be provided alternative
approaches● Use of face coverings will be determined in cooperating
with the CDC and Central Racine County Health Department
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TRANSPORTATION● Ongoing communications with Dousman Transportation● 32.3% of survey respondents indicate their children will
ride the bus at either full or limited capacity● Encouraging self transport● Staff to monitor for symptoms and enforce good hygiene
habits. ● Staff and students expected to wear face masks on all bus
routes. ● Provide hand sanitizing stations on each bus. Wipe down
buses after every route. Disinfect buses after morning and evening routes.
● Open windows during bus routes.● All self transport students report to door 1 (new west end
entrance) ● Enter/Exit bus and building procedures.● Assigned seating.
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STUDENT MEALS - Taher Food Service● Prepare individually-wrapped meals for
breakfast and lunch. ● Serve meals in classrooms and/or
locations that promote social distancing until further notice.
● In the instance that schools are closed, meals continue to be offered to families in need.
THREE INSTRUCTIONAL MODELSThe district has created instructional models for multiple situations it may face as a result of local data regarding COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, or surges within the school and community. The district’s preference is traditional classroom learning in a safe and healthy environment with an emphasis on hygiene and self care.
● In-Person Instruction reflects a “traditional” learning platform with in-school, face-to-face instruction. The district’s goal is to maintain in-person instruction.
● Blended Instruction reflects a platform that may be implemented to reduce the number of persons in the building by providing partial in-person learning and partial online learning.
● Online Instruction reflects a platform that may be implemented during either a temporary or a sustained mandated closure of the building.
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IN-PERSON INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL● Daily Schedule
○ Five days a week○ Eight-drop-Two Model Link to Information○ Full-student and staff with safety precaution
implementation (see slides 3-6)● Increased Technology Resources
○ Creates seamless transition to blended/online if required
○ Enhances the student learning experience○ Implement single platform for family access through
HAPARA● Flexibility
○ Establish an environment that enables smooth transitions to either a blended or virtual environment on short notice
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BLENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL● Students will alternate days of in-person instruction in order to
reduce the number of people in the building at one time.● Instruction will follow a full-day schedule either four or five
days a week● Students A-L would attend in-person on Day 1 while students
M-Z work virtually● Students M-Z would attend in-person on Day 2 while students
A-L work virtually○ Defining “work virtually” may include:
■ Watching the live lesson remotely and simultaneously
■ Completing assignments from the live lesson instruction the previous day (complete labs, practice instrument, design plans, write a draft, complete Edgenuity modules, or JEDI courses)
■ Working on ACP portfolios, preparing for AP exams, conducting career research, etc.
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ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL● Daily Schedule
○ Synchronous, daily rotation of classes○ 7:45 A.M - 12:00 P.M.
■ Hour 1 7:45 - 8:45■ Hour 2 8:50 - 9:50■ Hour 3 9:55 - 10:55■ Hour 4 11:00 - 12:00■ Intervention and Office Hours during the afternoon
○ Days alternate to allow thorough and consistent flow of learning■ Day 1 = Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4■ Day 2 = Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8■ Day 3 = Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4■ Day 4 = Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8■ Day 5 = Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4■ Pattern continues until school can resume in person
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ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL● Grading
○ WUHS will maintain consistent grading practices to retain accountability
● Attendance○ Daily attendance will be recorded to retain accountability. A
consistent format will be implemented to take accurate attendance. ○ In-person instruction requires student sign in and participation for
lessons.● Access
○ The district will work with families to maintain robust internet access for Google Meet class sessions.
● Early Intervention○ Teachers and administration will actively identify struggling
students
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EQUITYThe district is committed to provide services to all learners.
● The Waterford Special Education Consortium will coordinate with families to meet the individual needs of students.
○ Possible solutions may include, home visits, small group instruction, individualized instruction and/or modified programming
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SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING● Organize School SEL committee to regularly
meet and review data● Student Surveys to assess student needs
○ Using surveys the Student Services Team will create or invite students to join the following
● Student Assistance Groups - including staff, parent and/or self referral
● Memorandum of Understanding for services with mental health providers
● Individual Counseling in person or virtual if needed
● Implementation of PREPaRE 2 programming
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EXTRACURRICULAR-ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
Athletic and Activities Department will remain flexible as new COVID-19 information presents itself. ● Goals:
○ Return to safe play in supervised and organized activities.○ Coordinate with established guidelines from Central Racine
County Health Department, the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS), the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Health Services (DHS).
● Participation in athletics and activities is voluntary. ○ Families should make decisions about student participation
based on their individual health and safety needs.○ Participants should communicate their needs to their
coaches and advisors.
EXTRACURRICULAR - ATHLETICSSafety Measures● Athletes and staff will not participate if they exhibit symptoms
associated with COVID-19. There is no penalty for medical-related non-participation.
● All personal clothing and equipment must be taken home daily for cleaning and disinfecting.
● Student-athletes will provide their own water for hydration. Communal water stations will not be available.
● Handwashing prior to, during, and after practices is strongly encouraged.
● Face masks or face shields may be required in certain settings● Thermal screening prior to practices and contests● Purchase of consumable equipment.● Encouraging no hand shakes, high-fives, fist-bumps and similar
contacts.● Reteaching habits such as spitting, nose clearing, etc.
Contests● Limited spectators - Two per athlete. Away contests rules may
vary. Some games/contests may be live-streamed.● Self-transportation to reduce bus capacity.
EXTRACURRICULAR - ACTIVITIESSafety Measures● Face masks or face shields may be required for advisors and
participants.● Thermal screening prior to practices and contests.● Lunch and Learn time only to reduce after school gatherings
Competitions● Limited spectators - Spectators will be determined based
on the venue and host school/organization.● Self-transportation to reduce bus capacity.
EVENTSThe district believes in creating experiences for families that increase a connection with WUHS.
● SOAR - Freshman orientation is an important experience for students entering the building the first time, so a guided virtual platform will be provided to incoming 9th graders and transfer students.
● Parents’ Day - Parents will have the opportunity to log into their children’s classes remotely on September 14 and 17. A presentation from the administration will be broadcast for those interested.
● SPARK Day - Administration is looking to replace the event for this year.● Veterans’ Day - A virtual event will be held to honor our veterans.● Concerts (Band/Choir) will allow for two parent guests to watch live and
other guests watch streamed or recorded.● Theater Productions will allow for two parent guests to watch live and other
guests watch streamed or recorded.
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SURVEY RESULTS - FAMILIES563 RespondentsOperational Precautions: 98.2% - Hand washing/sanitizing prior to entering the building96.1% - Reduced visitors, guests, and volunteers95.5% - Water bottle refill stations only94.9% - Thermal screening implementation91.4% - Staggered class release times to reduce mass passing90% - Creating physically distanced spaces (may be < six feet)89.7% - Limited before and after school access87% - Reduction of communal lunches and mass gatherings75.5% - Face coverings required by students and employeesPercentages based on individuals indicating the practice was acceptable or agreeable.
The first option for families educating their children in fall 202080% - “I plan to send my child to school.”3.7% - “I plan NOT to send my child to school.”8.5% - “I plan to investigate learning options within the district.”0.0% “I plan to investigate learning options outside the district.”7.8% - “I am undecided at this time.”
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SURVEY RESULTS - STAFF
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1= Extremely Uncomfortable 5= Extremely ComfortableTwo respondents indicated they would not return to school in the fall
73 RespondentsOperational Precautions: 87.7% - Nightly deep cleaning/sanitation79.5% - Hand sanitation stations74.3% - Limiting outside visitors to the greatest extent possible68.9% - Disinfecting common contact surfaces in between classes 64.9% - Temperature checks before entering the building58.1% - Wearing masks at school56.8% - Teaching with classroom doors open to increase air circulation
Percentages based on individuals indicating the precaution was acceptable if implemented or required in order to return to work in the school.
COVID-19 TESTING - EMPLOYEES● Testing can be performed on work time
(you will get paid for your time) ● Employees that test positive are allowed to
quarantine as required by a health professional
● Employees can use paid sick leave for quarantine and are eligible for Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
● Employees will not lose their job if they have to be quarantined.
RETURN TO WORK IF POSITIVE - GUIDELINES● Self-isolated for 14 days from last contact
with a sick person and have had no symptoms ● If develop symptoms during self-isolation
period, employees must stay home and avoid others until they have been: ○ 72 hours without a fever (without fever-reducing
medicine), o their symptoms improve, ○ AND it has been 10 days since their first symptoms.
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NEXT MEASURES● Finalize safety precautions● Solidify hybrid approach● Continue Waterford Area Schools dialogue● Establish “Town Hall” meetings in August
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