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School Dis istrict of Holmen:

20 20-21 Return to Schools

Guid idin ing Prin incip iples

▪ Belong.Serve.Succeed ▪ Preparing students for tomorrow through an engaging and inclusive educational community today. ▪ Empowerment Equity Excellence Integrity Safety

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Pla lannin ing Essentia ials

Saf Safety

The School District is committed to develop plans reflecting guidance from the La Crosse County Health Department, DHS/DPI, and the CDC. The safety

• f students, staff, and

the community remains a priority.

Lea Learnin ing

The School District recognizes the importance of academic and social emotional

• learning. Plans are being

developed to support students in their return to school. Instructional models include virtual, distance, in-person, and hybrid learning.

Fle lexibil ility

Instructional models may change throughout the year based on conditions around the

• pandemic. The School

District is preparing for a variety of different scenarios to be best prepared if a change is needed during the school year.

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Today’s Objectives

Share 20-21 Return to Schools Planning Pieces ▪ School Environment Updates ▪ Operations Updates ▪ Learning Models ▪ Day to Day Procedural Considerations ▪ Communication Considerations

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Ph Physic ical Bar Barrier ers Plexiglass or acrylic in office spaces. Dis Distancin ing Mar arkers Physical distancing reminders on floor. Saf Safet ety Si Signage Cloth Face Covering Recommendations. How to Wash Hands. Symptom Screening.

Build ilding Envir ironment

Wat Water Fou Fountains Not active, bottle filling only. Lock Locker Usage Evaluating rotation of usage to maintain distance or using backpacks. Mod

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ified Buil Building g Traf affic Encouraging less student travel. One-way traffic or staggered departure times to alleviate congestion.

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Cle Cleaning an and Dis isin infecting Securing materials for increased classroom cleaning during the day. Increasing daily and weekly protocols, including deep cleaning. Ve Ventil ilatio ion Increasing air circulation of outside air into buildings. San Sanit itation Stat Stations Evaluating availability and purchasing process. Increasing soap and paper towel

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Creating Healt lthy Envir ironments

Hygi giene Staff and student training at beginning

• f school year.

CDC, DHS, and LCHD provides sign templates for strategic placement. Is Isol

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Spaces identified and securing PPE.

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Dis Distancin ing of

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Classrooms 36-square feet per student. Reconfiguring desks and removing furniture. Sha Shared ed Ob Obje jects Individual supplies. Sanitation process for shared supplies. Coh Cohorts As much as feasible, students kept with same group of classmates.

Lea earnin ing Environment

Cla Classroom Loc Locations Utilize larger spaces for distancing. Removal of furniture and reconfiguring

• f student and teacher workspaces

may be necessary. Pro rocedures fo for La Large ge Grou roup Sp Spac aces Materials delivered to classes instead

• f using space.

If using space, clean materials and space between classes.

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Vis Visitors Access limited to essential visitors. Lar Large ge Grou roup Even vents Coulee COVID Compass provides recommended amounts for group gatherings. Ass Assemblies Larger celebrations are held virtually. Field Trip rips Limit and monitor conditions before final approval.

COVID ID-19 Day-to to-Day Operatio ions

CO COVID-19 Poin int of

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Contact School: Principal Students: Jill Mason Staff: Melissa Kaatz Pro rofessional Development Professional development is conducted virtually. Travel for PD is currently on hold. Communication Plan lan Frequent and systematic.

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Take-home mobile technology devices are currently provided to all students in grades 6 and up. The District will begin offering take-home technology devices at the 1:1 ratio (1 device per student) to additional grade levels in a phased approach. Take-home technology devices will be provided to all fifth grade students this fall. Devices may be provided to lower grade levels of students in the future.

Mobil ile Tec ech Dev evic ices fo for Stu tudents

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Movin ing Between In Instructional Models

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Online Learning Traditional Learning

PreK-5 Learning

Retu eturn to to the the Cla Classroom Students return under traditional daily school model with increased safety protocols. St Staffing Staff will fulfill all responsibilities with increased safety protocols. This includes cleaning small group spaces after students are present and/or washing hands and wearing a cloth face covering. Reso esources Additional materials may be needed to support student learning within a safe environment.

PreK-5 5 Traditio ional Cla lassroom Learning

Soc Socia ial Emotional l Classroom communities will be established while following safe, social distancing and free play will continue with supervision. Mov

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Instruction will be continuous. Staff will prepare to move between traditional and online learning based

• n local and state orders.

Alte Alternatives Students and families who are not comfortable will be able to attend

• ur Coulee Region Virtual Academy.

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Onlin ine Le Lear arning Students will be in school for face to face learning as much as possible. Technology will be embedded into daily instruction to engage learners and prepare them for online learning. Devic ices an and Ac Access Devices will be issued to families as needed in order for learning to continue from home. Reso sources Additional materials may be needed to support student learning within a safe environment.

PreK-5 5 Onli line Learning

Soc Socia ial Emotional l Staff and administration will closely monitor the well-being of children and be prepared to support and intervene. Mov

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Instruction will be continuous. Staff will prepare to move between traditional and online learning based

• n local and state orders.

Alte Alternatives Students and families who are not comfortable will be able to attend

• ur Coulee Region Virtual Academy.

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The he fol following sch chedule le opt

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as pos possible le instructio ional mod models to to sta tart the the 20 2020 - 20 2021 sch school ye year ar. . ▪ The schedule that the Middle School and/or High School implement may not be the same and will be based upon needs of each building and the ability to safely and effectively educate students. Sc Sche hedule Opt ptio ions Traditional Learning Blended Learning Online Learning

6-12 Learning Optio tions

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Retu turn to to th the Cla Classroom Students return under traditional daily school model with increased safety protocols. Sc Schedules Students resume daily scheduled classes and kept with same cohort of students, as feasible. Limits on capacity in common areas including hallways, cafeteria, LMC.

6-12 Tradit itional Learning

In In-Person Read adin iness to to Le Lear arn Preparing universal strategies for all students and individualized plans for additional supports. Grad rading Traditional grades will be used when assessing student work and assigning grades.

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Retu turn to to th the Cla lassroom When maintaining cohort student group is not feasible, students return under alternate day school model with continued increased safety protocols. Sc Schedules Example: ▪ Group A: Monday/Wednesday ▪ Group B: Tuesday/Thursday ▪ Friday: Academy (student/teacher appointments, intervention, enrichment). Limits on capacity in common areas including hallways, cafeteria, LMC.

6-12 Ble lended Learnin ing

In In-Person Read adin iness to to Le Lear arn Preparing universal strategies for all students and individualized plans for additional supports. Increased ability to meet with prioritized groups. Grad rading Traditional grades will be used when assessing student work and assigning grades.

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Retu turn to to Onlin ine Le Lear arning May be used for short or long term needs as determined by local health department orders. Le Lear arning Pla latform Content delivered through existing Canvas courses. Devic ice an and Ac Access Students use District supported device, through household internet access or District provided hotspot. Sc Schedules Monday-Thursday: Online Learning Friday: Flex Learning (enrichment, interventions, and targeted support)

6-12 Onlin line Learning

Onlin ine Read adiness to to Le Learn Teachers and schools identify and provide support for those who are unable to engage. Increased ability to meet with prioritized groups. Grad rading Traditional grades will be used when assessing student work and assigning grades.

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Movin ing Between In Instructional Models

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6-12 Learning

Online Learning Traditional Learning Blended Learning

Sc Schedule ▪ 4 days of E-Learning ▪ 1 day of Teacher Prep Day, Student Support/Catch-up Day, Professional Development Devic ices an and Access Students will be issued district devices. Home internet access is vital for all students. Ear arly ly Ide Identif ific ication Teachers and schools will quickly identify students struggling to engage and will work with administration and student support services to address barriers.

Coule lee Regio ion Vir irtu tual Academy

Reso sources Curriculum and software resources come from partnership with the Wisconsin eSchool Network. Grad rading Standards Based for Elementary Traditional Grading for Secondary (A-F) Co Communication Ongoing and systematic communication between staff and families. Mov

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This option will provide full-time online environment with no need to move between models.

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En Environments Access to education will be reconfigured to meet social distancing guidance while meeting the needs of individual students. Case Lo Loads Staff or schedules may be redesigned to provide access to individualized learning to meet Individual Education Plans (IEP), Section 504 plans and Individual Learning Plans (ILP). Travel Schedules will be configured to limit travel between classes as much as possible while providing services to students.

Special Educatio ion, Sectio ion 504 & English as a Second Language

Res esources Schools may require additional resources to support work and systems. Com

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tion Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families. Movi

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As instructional models change in response to school or community needs, accommodations will be made for safe delivery of services utilizing the student IEP, 504 and ILP teams.

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Cl Clear Ex Expectations Provide clear expectations for student learning and behavior in all of the instructional models. Share expectations with staff and caregivers. Res esources Create and share resources with caregivers to help prepare their students to return to learning in the fall. Uni Universal Pos Positi tive Behavior Ins nstruct ction Revise school PBIS plans to teach students new expectations, routines or procedures so they can be safe in all learning environments. Su Support Soci Social Emo Emoti tional Le Learning (SE SEL) Provide teachers with resources to support students’ emotional regulation, social skill development, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills.

Positive Behavior & Socia ial Emotional Learning

Atte Attendance and and En Engagement Monitor student attendance and engagement and intervene early to help support learning. Int nterventions and Sup Supports ts Have supports available to respond quickly if students are struggling in any of the instructional models. Movi

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As instructional models change in response to school or community conditions, maintain supports and adjust strategies for staff and students to address specific needs. Com

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tion Ongoing communication to staff, students, families and community.

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Mental Healt lth Supports

Climate and Culture Ensure virtual learning, classroom and school spaces are safe, positive, welcoming and supportive learning environments. Caregiver Res esources Share resources with caregivers so they can help support their student’s mental wellness. Ea Early Ou Outreach Provide caregivers a confidential way to let schools know about concerns they have about their student returning to learning. Mon

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toring Stu Student t Needs Help school staff monitor and recognize early warning signs in students or identify students who may need support. Sch School

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Based Stu Student Se Services Ensure school counselors, social workers, school psychologists and behavior interventionists are able to respond to emerging student needs at school. Stu Student Teleservices Ensure school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, behavior interventionists are available to support the mental health needs of students learning in a virtual format or who prefer teleservices. Stu Student Teletherapy Work with caregivers and students so they can access their mental health therapy services through outside agencies, via teletherapy. Sta Staff Wel Wellness Provide flexibility and promote staff wellness practices and Employee Assistance Program options.

Reso sources WIAA & La Crosse County Health Department Guidance. Guidance Based on County Compass Information. Cle Clear Expectations Creating program guidance for advisors and coaches to be proactive with what activity opportunities can be accomplished with each color measure of the County Compass.

Co Co-Curricular Acti tivit ities

Co Communication Bi-weekly meetings with Head Coaches throughout the summer to keep leaders informed. Bi-weekly emails to families to help keep them informed of summer

• pportunities and preparing for fall

activities.

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Meal als Currently working on several different menus to meet the varying schedule potential. Evaluating spaces conducive to students eating with distance and with cohort. Developing new Grab N Go salads and sandwiches to speed up service time. Developing ways to deliver Ala Carte

• ptions, Salad and Fruit Bars while

maintaining safety. Mov

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Developing plans for online learning to provide meals for students.

School Nutr trit ition

Nutr utrition Se Serv rvic ices Pay ayments Researching contactless payment

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Considering eliminating online service fee for deposits. Cle Cleaning an and Dis isin infecting Developing SOPs for the cleaning and sanitizing of cafeteria space. Val Values We are committed to providing the same level of quality and service to our customers that they expect from Nutrition Services.

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Stud Student Ca Capacit ity

Capacity could be limited for physical distancing. Seating charts implemented with families and students in same daycare sitting together.

Driv iver

Barrier behind driver, employee self monitor health, substitute driver shortage, limit co curriculars to after route times.

Cle Cleaning Pro rocedure

Spray all touch points after each route, wipe down seats with disinfectant, sanitizer or wipes available for students.

Fac ace Co Coverings

Reviewing health official guidance for use of cloth face coverings.

Transportation

Stud Students with Sp Specia ial l Needs

Limit capacity and seating chart.

Dro rop Off ff/Pick Up Zon

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Bus and parent drop off and pick up zones may need to be modified to accommodate an increase in self- transporated students.

Se Self lf-Transport

Parents and/or students planning to self- transport are encouraged to contact transportation to increase accuracy of routes and staffing requirements. 24 24

Regu gular Updates Emails will be sent to families providing updates on district reopening plans along with any other relevant information. Websit ite Will be continually updated with current information on the COVID-19 webpage. Soc Socia ial Media ia Posts will occur with Compass color change and other updated information.

Communication Pla lan

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ificatio ion fo for COVID Exposure The staff and families of students exposed to a positive case of COVID- 19 will be notified as quickly as

• possible. All families of students in a

building will be notified of positive cases of COVID-19 in a building. No personally identifiable information will be shared about students or staff.

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NEXT STEPS

July 13 Update to School Board on reopening plans status July 27 Reopening plans brought to School Board for approval July 28 Plans sent to La Crosse County Health Department for review September 1 Reopening of schools for 2020-21 school year School Reopening Plan shared with staff, parents and community with

• ngoing communication of preparedness plans and needs.

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