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EDUCATION FORWARD:

REOPENING ASHWAUBENON SCHOOLS 2020-21 DRAFT

Draft Revised 7/24/20

The Ashwaubenon School District is working with the Brown County Health Department, local medical providers and area school districts as we make decisions about reopening. “As a health care organization, there is nothing more important to us than the health and safety of our communities during this challenging time. But at Prevea, our care for the safety of children and staff returning to school this year, goes beyond the medical expertise we are able to provide. We too are moms, dads, sons, daughters and caregivers who want to be sure our own loved ones are safe upon their return to school. Our guidance to school districts such as Ashwaubenon during this time is not

• nly backed by science and medical expertise, but by

heart as well. We want everyone to feel the same sense of comfort and security that we would want for

• ur own families.”

– Dr. Ashok Rai, President and CEO, Prevea Health “Nothing is more important than safeguarding the health of our children, educators and staff, and it will take a true community approach to ensure we get it right when school is back in session this fall. The key to these efforts is a genuine spirit of cooperation among schools, health systems, public health and others coming together to share knowledge and elevate our collective understanding of how to safely move forward. Bellin Health is proud to work with the Ashwaubenon School District to chart a safe path for learning for the 2020 school year.”

• Chris Woleske, Bellin Health President & CEO

REOPENING SCHOOL FALL 2020-21

➢ The Ashwaubenon School District has every intent to bring all students back safely for in-person instruction following the school calendar. ➢ The current guidelines for safety and social distancing are driving the need for In-Person learning with precautions at grades 4K-5, and a Physically Distanced Learning approach for students in grades 6-12 for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year. In the event these guidelines are adjusted, WE WILL CHANGE THE PLAN with the goal of having ALL students in classes five days a week. ➢ The following is the Ashwaubenon School District plan as of July 22, 2020. We will continue to keep you updated as new information becomes available or the plan changes. ➢ Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to keep our students and staff safe. DRAFT

GOAL OF RETURNING TO SCHOOL

➢ SAFETY: Student and staff safety is important. Mitigating risk is our focus as we realize there is no way to totally eliminate risk to staff and students. ○ Our plan will reflect guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Brown County Health Department, local medical providers, and Department of Public Instruction (DPI). ➢ SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Planning for and caring for the social, emotional and mental health needs of students and staff. ➢ FLEXIBILITY: Our plan will allow for a fluid response keeping in mind staff, students’, and parents’ capacity as well as ASD financial resources and available space. ➢ INSTRUCTION: Our Plan currently reflects an in-person learning environment for 4K-5 students, a physically-distanced learning approach for students in grades 6-12, and a K-12 virtual learning model in the event that students and families are not comfortable returning to school or schools can not remain open. This plan is subject to change as guidelines are adjusted. DRAFT

PARENT SURVEY FEEDBACK

➢ In May we had 1,476 parents respond to our survey. Participation was evenly distributed across grade levels and schools within the district. ➢ 82.4% were comfortable or very comfortable sending students to school in fall. ➢ In regards to styles of learning, 72% were comfortable with in-person schooling, 51% were comfortable with a physically distanced learning model (some in-person, some remote), and 23% were comfortable with Remote Learning.

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PLAN TO REOPEN SCHOOLS SAFELY

➢ 4K-Grade 5: All Students will return to school on September 1, 2020, five days a week in-person with safety precautions and physical distancing. Online/virtual learning would go into effect due to the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the community or individual schools. Click here for the more detailed 4K-5 ASD Jaguar Jump Back Plan ➢ Grades 6-12: Currently, students will return to a physically distanced learning model of instruction

• n September 1,2020. ASD is unable to provide instruction safely to all secondary students at one time

due to space limitations. Students will be divided into two cohort groups and will attend school every

• ther day. Click here for the more detailed 6-12 ASD Jaguar Jump Back Plan

➢ K-12: Students and families uncomfortable coming to school as planned above, can choose a virtual learning option. Participating in this option will require a strong student and family commitment to the process. For greater detail, click below to view our Virtual Learning Expectations. DRAFT

SAFETY MEASURES

WALK-THROUGHS We have conducted school walk-throughs with local health care providers to determine social distancing and safety recommendations in classrooms and shared spaces. HEALTH ROOMS We have created isolation and wellness rooms at each building to separate children with symptoms to be monitored by a school nurse or assistant until the parent or guardian arrives. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Face coverings for staff and students, plexiglass dividers, water bottle filling stations, and hand sanitation stations have been acquired by the district. SIGNAGE Signs promoting physical distancing, proper hand hygiene, and mask wearing will be appropriately placed throughout the district. DRAFT

PHYSICAL SPACES

PHYSICAL BARRIERS Plexiglass barriers will be used in spaces where social distancing isn’t possible. SAFETY SIGNAGE Hand hygiene, social distancing, and symptoms signage will be placed in buildings. DRINKING WATER Bottle Filling Only. SANITATION STATIONS Increased sanitation stations will be placed in buildings with signage encouraging their use. LOCKERS Each student will be assigned an individual locker or space to put belongings. CREATING SPACE FOR DISTANCING Removal of furniture and reconfiguring or moving of work spaces to increase safe distancing will take place. DRAFT

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS

CLEANING & DISINFECTING Increased daily and weekly cleaning/disinfecting protocols will be in place. SHARED OBJECTS Every student will have their own materials, manipulatives, and supplies. School-provided materials need to be cleaned after use. HAND HYGIENE Teaching and reinforcing of proper hand hygiene with strategic signage placed throughout buildings. FACE COVERINGS All students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks. We understand that it will be necessary to be patient as we begin this new requirement and especially at the elementary level. We also understand that wearing a mask for seven hours is not reasonable so “mask breaks” will be provided throughout the course of the day in various forms. Accommodations will be made for students with IEPs and/or documented health requirements. DRAFT

DAY-TO-DAY

VISITORS Visitors will be restricted to student support services. Parent meetings will be held remotely. This includes IEP meetings. FIELD TRIPS No student field trips until further notice. We will reevaluate this in the future. For-credit work study with proper physical distancing and safety protocols will be allowed. PHYSICALLY DISTANCED LEARNING GROUPS 6th-12th grade students will be divided into two groups, Green (front half of the alphabet) and Yellow (back half). Group assignments will be communicated at a later date. COHORTS 4K-5th classrooms will stay as static groups, limiting interaction outside of classroom environment. SPECIAL EDUCATION Every child and adolescent with a disability is entitled to special education services based on their individualized education program (IEP). It may not be feasible, depending

• n the needs of the individual child and adolescent, to adhere

both to distancing guidelines and the criteria outlined in a specific IEP. Attempts to meet physical distancing guidelines should meet the needs of the individual child and may require creative solutions, often on a case-by-case basis. IEP teams will meet to revise IEP's as needed. For additional Information, see our Special Education FAQ.

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TRANSPORTATION

• All students will wear masks on the bus.
• All students will use hand sanitizer when entering the bus.
• Students will be assigned seats by family and/or homeroom.
• Bus drivers will clean their bus after each run - spraying all

seats and wiping high touch areas.

• Students will be encouraged to keep their materials in their

backpack.

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INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL: IN-PERSON

The vast majority of students attend in-person. Some students may participate virtually on an as-needed

• basis. Students and staff will practice safety procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This is the model

we are currently planning to start the year at for 4K through grade 5. STAFFING We may assign staff to support physical distancing. SCHEDULING Lunches and recess times may be modified. The start and end time of school will remain the same. COMMUNICATION There will be ongoing and systematic communication to participants and advisors. MOVING BETWEEN MODELS We may need to be move between learning options based on positive COVID-19 cases within the community or individual schools with a preference for in person learning in a safe and healthy environment. DRAFT

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL: PHYSICALLY DISTANCED LEARNING

Learning will occur both in-person and remote. This is the model we are currently planning to start the year at for grades 6th through 12th. TECHNOLOGY Students in grades 6th-12th will use a district provided device, with the option of “Bring Your Own Device” in grades 9th-12th. Home internet access becomes vital for all students. GRADING Traditional grading practices will be used, following the same format as In-Person. COMMUNICATION There will be ongoing and systematic communication to participants and advisors. EARLY IDENTIFICATION Teachers and schools will work to quickly identify students struggling to engage. MOVING BETWEEN MODELS We may need to be move between learning options based on positive COVID-19 cases within the community or individual schools with a preference for in person learning in a safe and healthy environment. SCHEDULING Information on next slide. DRAFT

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL: PHYSICALLY DISTANCED LEARNING

SCHEDULING Students in grades 6th-12th will attend every other day, alternating Green Cohort (front of the alphabet) & the Yellow Cohort (back of the alphabet) on week one, the Green Cohort will attend MWF, and the Yellow Cohort will attend TTh; on week two, the opposite schedule will happen. DRAFT

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week 1 In School Green Yellow Green Yellow Green At Home Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow Week 2 In School Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow At Home Green Yellow Green Yellow Green

Two-week Scheduling Example:

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL: REMOTE LEARNING

Teachers and schools to quickly identify students struggling to engage. Not currently being planned 4K-12, but could be an option if in-person or physically distanced learning isn’t a safe and healthy environment. SCHEDULING Students attend school remotely utilizing technology

• n Monday and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On

Wednesday small group and individual instruction and teachers collaborate. TECHNOLOGY Students will use a district device or BYOD (9-12), home internet access becomes vital for all students. COMMUNICATION There will be ongoing and systematic communication to participants and advisors. EARLY IDENTIFICATION Teachers and schools will work to quickly identify students struggling to engage. GRADING Traditional grading practices will be used, following the same format as In-Person. MOVING BETWEEN MODELS We may need to be move between learning options based on positive COVID-19 cases within the community or individual schools with a preference for in person learning in a safe and healthy environment. DRAFT

MOVING BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

IN-PERSON LEARNING*

4K-5

REMOTE LEARNING

*Starting the 20-21 school year in this model

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MOVING BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

IN-PERSON LEARNING

6-12

REMOTE LEARNING PHYSICALLY DISTANCED LEARNING*

*Starting the 20-21 year in this model

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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

REBOARDING Staff will have additional resources/training

• ptions related to trauma, grief, relationship

building and how this may have impacted each of them and others. Staff will work with students to discuss how they have been impacted by COVID-19. Staff will work with students to build positive connections with each other while building student capacity to manage their thoughts, feelings and behavior positively. DRAFT CLIMATE & CULTURE Work to introduce students to the new look of school and classrooms before school starts creating welcoming environments for learning. CALMING & SENSORY ROOMS Students must be accompanied by an adult. Students must wash hands/sanitize when entering/leaving the

• room. Students will bring their individual supplies

with them to the room. Students will have access to select gross motor items. Adults will follow cleaning protocol when leaving the room.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

Breakfast and Lunch will be available to all students daily, following the school calendar. DRAFT IN-PERSON LEARNING The food service department has worked hard to ensure safe delivery of food to all students. PHYSICALLY DISTANCED LEARNING Even if students are not attending in-person classes, meals may be ordered and picked up from school. Students will be charged based on their Free, Reduced or Full Pay status. REMOTE LEARNING If students are learning remotely, meals will be available for pick up 2 times/week, for 5 days worth of breakfast and

• lunch. Students will be charged based on their Free,

Reduced or Full Pay status. Click here for more information regarding our detailed Food Service plan. If you feel you may qualify for free or reduced meals, visit www.LunchApp.com to complete an application. For questions regarding your child’s meal account, contact Rebecca at 920.492.2905 x1006

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

WIAA GUIDANCE Rely on and implement guidance from WIAA to safely hold athletic practices, competitions and events. COMMUNICATION Ongoing and systematic communication to participants and advisors. PARKVIEW & AHS WIAA, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Grade 6-12 Teams, clubs, and activities will follow WIAA & FRCC recommendations and decisions. 4K-5th CLUBS & ACTIVITIES All 4k-5th grade clubs and activities are cancelled. Assuming school is able to resume in a traditional classroom learning environment, clubs and activities will take place with social distancing and safety measures in place. FACILITY USE If school facilities are closed to school co-curricular activities, facilities will also be closed to non-school related requests to use facilities. Valley View, Pioneer, and Cormier gyms are closed to outside activities until further notice. MOVING BETWEEN MODELS Activities and events may be postponed or adjusted to meet guidelines and/or current conditions in schools or the community.

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2020-2021 Calendar Information and Annual Notices

In lieu of our print district wall calendar, all of our calendar information and Annual Notices are being shared digitally for you to access via the links below. Our hope is that a digital calendar will provide you with the most up to date information we have available. ➢ All School Interactive Calendar ➢ District Calendar ➢ Annual Notices