Canyons School District Re-Opening Plan The District Plan - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Canyons School District Re-Opening Plan The District Plan Recommendations are Based on the Input and Feedback From: u UTAH State Board of Education Re-Opening plans version 1.0 (updated June 28, 2020) u Governors Phased Guidelines for the
u UTAH State Board of Education Re-Opening
u Governor’s Phased Guidelines for the General
u Leavitt Partners - Framework for Mitigating
u Utah Chapter of the American Academy of
u Superintendent u Principals/Teachers (Task Force) u School Performance u Responsive Services u Instructional Supports u Special Education u Research & Assessment u Building Leadership Teams u Human Resources u Surveys u Student Advocacy u Facilities u Transportation u Communications u External Relations u Instructional Support u Business Administrator u School Community Councils u Nutrition Services u Purchasing
u Requirements and Recommendations are subject to change based on
State and USBE updates
u It is recommended that school re-open with no split schedules unless
mandated by the Health Department and based on recommendations from USBE and the American Academy of Pediatrics
u Masks/shields are required by adults when physical distancing is not
possible
u Students will be trained on the value of wearing masks and will be
encouraged to do so when physical distancing is not feasible
u No disciplinary action will be taken for those who choose not to wear
masks
u Special considerations and accommodations will be made for students on
health care plans and with other special needs
u If students are within 6 feet of each other for more than 15 minutes, masks
are advised in accordance to Leavitt Partners’ recommendations
u Students who choose online learning options will be enrolled
in CSD and will be supported by a licensed educator
u Online instruction will not be in real time. It will be self-paced
but supported by district personnel
u Students enrolled in online learning will not be directly
connected to their neighborhood school or teacher
u Students receiving Special Education services will hold an
IEP meeting to determine specific individual needs. Online learning for students receiving SPED services will require a licensed SPED teacher
u Online instruction will require a commitment of at least one
grading period in order to support staffing and facility needs
u Communication procedures are being put in place for students
and faculty in the case there is a temporary re-closure
u Our original “Continuity of Education Plans” that were
implemented during the spring 2020 soft closure have been reviewed and updated
u Many lessons learned including more training and support for
teachers, students, and parents which includes technology supports and connectivity
u We will follow all recommendations from UHSAA and County
Health Departments to address all extracurriculars/in-person events
u All other parent meetings and events may also need to be
temporarily postponed/canceled or transitioned to virtual
u The Utah State Board of Education has noted the following:
u Physical distancing is advised, however it must be acknowledged that
physical distancing of six feet or more apart IS NOT FEASIBLE in many
mitigate not eliminate risks (USBE Reopening Guidelines and Leavitt Partners’ document - updated 6/28)
u All State requirements and recommendations are supported by
Canyons District. Departments are prepared to support implementation at the school levels when needed and feasible
u The district plan is not intended to answer all questions but
guide attempts to mitigate risk
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Schools, with district support, will work with their teachers, staff, SCC, and other parent stakeholders to address these recommendations and requirements as each school and classroom is unique
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Establish protocols for drop-off/pick-up at each school. Schools will communicate updates and expectations to families
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Schools will designate entry/exit flow paths to minimize congestion
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Each staff member will be provided two cloth masks. Adult and child sized disposable masks will also be available in the schools for those who do not bring their own.
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Hand sanitizer, face shields, disinfecting wipes, soap and water, or similar disinfectant cleaners and microfiber cloths will be readily available to staff/students/visitors in controlled environments to ensure safe use
u (All chemical agents utilized for sanitizing and disinfecting are approved and
maintained through CSD material data sheets)
u Classrooms
u Mitigating risks not eliminating risks u Physical distancing as much as possible u Masks/Face shields worn by teachers when physical distancing is not feasible u Students encouraged to wear masks when engaged in contact longer than 15
minutes and physical distancing is not feasible
u Cleaning between classes
u Transitions
u Floor markings and/or signs to encourage flow of traffic u Encourage masks during transitions u Stagger transitions schedules
u Cafeterias
u Spaced lines will be marked u Removing self serving bars and limiting options u Scheduling addressed by schools u Increase cleaning of high touch areas
u Playgrounds
u Follow the health department’s guidelines u Scheduling addressed by schools u Increase cleaning and sanitation
u Restrooms
u Education and signage u Schedules to address cleaning/sanitizing high touch areas
u Drinking Fountains
u Schedules to address cleaning/sanitizing high touch areas u Water bottles
u Limit nonessential visitors and volunteers to campuses and
essential versus nonessential
u Establishing protocols for any visitors and non-regular staff,
including at a minimum, temperature checking and the wearing
u Contact tracing measures will need to be in place u Visitors will be required to sign in u Thermometers and PPE provided by District Office u Responsive Services Department will train front office on
visitor protocol including temperature checks and tracking location for contact tracing
u Face coverings for students, staff, other passengers u Confined space, distancing difficult, poor circulation u LEAs may make exceptions for unique student circumstances u Develop protocols for minimizing mixing of students from different
households and regularly cleaning and disinfecting seats and other high- touch surfaces
u The goal is to maximize physical distancing of all passengers on our
buses; however, we acknowledge that physical distancing of 6 feet or greater is not always feasible in many instances.
u Precautions will be taken to ensure both the safety of our school bus
drivers and passengers
u Space Available Permits? Adding aide support on bus?
u All Health Care Plans have been reviewed by the District
Nurses and parents are currently being notified
u750 Health Care Plans District-Wide u Responsive Services Department are reviewing all 504
plans with schools to ensure accommodations are in place
u850 District-Wide 504 Plans u Medical conditions that impact a student’s ability to access
their education are noted in the “Present Level Statement”
u Parents who may be concerned about their child’s
individual health needs may contact their school
(State guidelines, CDC, Health Department, Leavitt Partners, Academy of Pediatrics)
u Trainings for Administrators - SPD and other departments u Critical Policy for all staff - Human Resources Department u Curriculum for Students – Instructional Supports Department u Guidelines & Engagement for Parents - Communications,
Responsive Services, Student Advocacy, Instructional Supports Department, PTA & School Community Council Training
u Support for all staff - Responsive Services Department u Communications
u Podcast u Website