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Hazleton Area School District 2020-2021 Reopening Plan

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Mission Statement

• Our mission is to enhance student learning by focusing

all aspects of the school environment on the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students.

Agenda

• Objective
• Initial Parent/Guardian Survey Results
• Safety Protocols
• Educational Options

Objective

• Our objective is to safely reopen school for everyone starting September 8,

2020 through a hybrid model

• The District will adhere to the recommendations from the Pennsylvania Department of

Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local health agencies

• Our phased reopening plan has been vetted by Johns Hopkins University and Lehigh

Valley Health Network

Hazleton Area School District Initial Parent/Guardian Survey

Initial Parent/Guardian Survey only yielded approximately 2,000 replies out of 12,000 students.

• Option 1: I would LIKELY BE WILLING to send my child to school with the

district taking appropriate precautions and limiting the number of students in school at any given time.

• 56.16%
• Option 2: I would LIKELY NOT BE WILLING to send my child to school

with other children and would prefer online instruction, even if the district were to take precautions and limit the number of students present.

• 21.41%
• Option 3: I am UNDECIDED as to what I would be willing to do if the

situation were to remain as it is now.

• 22.42%

Initial Parent/Guardian Survey (1st Choice)

• Option 1: Students alternate between attending school M, W, & F one week and T & Th the

following.

• 41.26%
• Option 2: Students are assigned days according to a rotating 6-day cycle and attend on

specific days in the cycle.

• 4.29%
• Option 3: Students alternate between a week of in-person instruction and a week of remote

instruction.

• 10.76%
• Option 4: Students attend school in-person 2 days per week (consistent every week) and

participate in remote instruction the rest of the week.

• 20.40%
• Option 5: Students in grades K-6 attend full-time dispersed through the district utilizing all

district schools; grades 7-12 participate in full-time virtual learning at home.

• 23.28%

Initial Parent/Guardian Survey (2nd Choice)

• Option 1: Students alternate between attending school M, W, & F one week and T & Th

the following.

• 28.38%
• Option 2: Students are assigned days according to a rotating 6-day cycle and attend on

specific days in the cycle.

• 16.06%
• Option 3: Students alternate between a week of in-person instruction and a week of remote

instruction.

• 18.84%
• Option 4: Students attend school in-person 2 days per week (consistent every week) and

participate in remote instruction the rest of the week.

• 21.67%
• Option 5: Students in grades K-6 attend full-time dispersed through the district utilizing

all district schools; grades 7-12 participate in full-time virtual learning at home.

• 15.05%

Hazleton Area School District Safety Protocols

Pandemic Page/Frequently Asked Questions

• A dedicated pandemic webpage has been established for up-to-

date guidance. It may be accessed here: https://www.hasdk12.org/domain/1769

• A dedicated webpage is currently under construction for

frequently asked questions concerning our phased reopening plan.

• The FAQ will be a subpage of the Pandemic Page

Cleaning/Sanitizing Safety Protocols

• All cleaning and sanitizing of our schools will follow CDC and manufacturer

guidelines

• All high-touch surfaces will be cleaned/sanitized several times per day (door

handles, light switches, desks, restrooms, etc.)

• Water fountains will not be used
• Sealed, one-time use water bottles will be permitted
• Hand sanitizer will be available in common areas and classrooms
• Appropriate hygiene must be followed with frequent hand washing
• School buses and other transportation vehicles will be sanitized between

each run

• Lunchrooms will be cleaned/sanitized between each use

Social Distancing Safety Protocols

• Classroom and learning spaces will allow for 6 feet of social distancing

among students and staff whenever possible

• Assigned seating will be utilized in each classroom, learning space, bus,
• ther vehicle whenever possible
• Faculty rooms and other common areas will function with limited capacity

levels

• Hallway traffic patterns will be adjusted to meet restriction of movement

capabilities

• Breakfast/lunch schedules will be adjusted to accommodate social distancing

recommendations whenever possible

• Recess or physical education classes will continue as long as activities limit

physical touch and contact whenever possible

• Transportation schedules will be adjusted accordingly

Student and Staff Health Safety Protocols

• The District will utilize signs throughout the schools that promote protective

measures

• The District will proactively restrict non-essential visitors and volunteers
• Hygiene education for all students and staff will be conducted frequently
• Reminders of appropriate hygiene practices will be provided frequently

Face Coverings Safety Protocols

• Masks or face shields will be used by all staff members whenever social

distancing is not possible (i.e. necessary movement through building, common areas, etc.)

• Masks or face shields will be used by all students whenever social distancing

is not possible (i.e. necessary movement through building, common areas, etc.)

• Mask breaks will be provided periodically throughout the day

Monitoring Safety Protocols

• COVID-19 Exclusion from and Return to School Guidelines provided on next

slide

• Daily symptom screenings will be conducted by parents before sending

children to school. A questionnaire will be provided to parents

• Daily symptom screenings will be conducted by staff members before leaving

for work. A questionnaire will be provided to staff

• Isolating staff and students should they become ill during the school day will

be mandatory

• Isolation areas will be thoroughly cleaned after every use
• Contact tracing will be conducted by local health agencies

Scenario Exclude from School Return to School After… #1 – No Symptoms No Not applicable #2 – COVID-19 Symptoms Yes Individual should be tested for COVID-19:

• If test result is negative, return to school 3 days after symptoms are no

longer present.

• If test result is positive, follow return to school guidance for scenario #3

#3 – Positive COVID-19 PCR Test with Symptoms Yes Individual must:

• Have 3 days with no fever and
• Improvement in symptoms and
• At least 10 days since symptoms appeared

#4 – Positive COVID-19 PCR Test without Symptoms Yes 10 days after the PCR test was collected:

• If symptoms develop during 10 days, follow return to school guidance for

scenario #3 #5 – Close Contact with Symptoms Yes Individual should be tested for COVID-19.

• If test result is negative, return to school 14 days after last exposure to the

person with COVID-19 and symptoms have resolved.

• If test result is positive, follow return to school guidance for scenario #3.

#6 – Close Contact of COVID-19 without Symptoms Yes 14 days after the date of last exposure to the person with COVID-19.

• If symptoms develop during 14 days, follow return to school guidance for

scenario #5.

COVID-19 Exclusion from and Return to School Guidelines

Classroom Safety Protocols

• Appropriate procedures for movement through the classroom will be developed by

each classroom teacher

• Remaining seated
• Walking through the room
• Remaining socially distanced
• Lining up
• Masks or face shields will be used in the classroom whenever possible
• Sharing of items (writing utensils, papers, personal items, etc.) will be prohibited
• Electronic delivery of materials will be strongly encouraged
• Proper hygiene reminders will be provided frequently
• Musical instruments will be sanitized according to instructor guidelines
• Recess or physical education classes will continue as long as activities limit physical

touch and contact whenever possible

Transportation Safety Protocols

• Students will be limited to two (2) students per seat
• Siblings will be required to sit together
• Students will be required to wear a mask or face shield while being

transported to and from school on any District sponsored vehicle

• Students will be required to face the front of the vehicle at all times
• No sitting backwards or sideways in the seat
• All drivers will be required to wear a mask or face shield while students are

entering or exiting the vehicle

• Windows will be open when weather permits
• All District sponsored vehicles will be sanitized after each run

Food Service Safety Protocols

• Breakfasts and lunches will be provided in the cafeteria or other open

spaces allowing for social distancing of, at least, 6 feet

• Whenever possible, meals will be pre-packaged to enhance contactless
• pportunities
• All areas will be thoroughly cleaned after every use
• Assigned seats will be utilized

Hazleton Area School District Educational Opportunities

Education

• Our goal is to have every student learning through in-person classroom

instruction; however, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, different

• ptions must be employed to deliver instruction
• Due to the number of students in the District, it is necessary to utilize a hybrid model or a

completely online model for learning

• The exact schedule and mode is still being determined since data changes daily
• Parents are being contacted regarding their preference for online or in-person instruction
• We do apologize that we cannot accommodate every situation as restrictions drive the

decisions necessary for safety of all students and all staff members

Hybrid Learning Model

• The District will utilize established curriculum
• HASD teachers will deliver the instruction
• The 2020-2021 School District Calendar will be followed
• Synchronous Learning through Microsoft Teams
• Students who are online will receive the same instruction as those who are in-person
• Attendance will be taken for each class regardless of in-person or online instruction
• Students unable to attend in-person or online for the day will be required to review the

materials provided from the class in Microsoft Teams

• HASD has been able to move to 1-to-1 computing (computers are still being received from

the companies due to back order issues)

100% Online Instruction Model

• Should any situation necessitate a move to 100% online instruction, HASD is

prepared to deliver.

• The District will utilize established curriculum
• HASD teachers will deliver the instruction
• The 2020-2021 School District Calendar will be followed
• Online Learning through Microsoft Teams
• All students will receive the same instruction for their grade level
• Attendance will be taken for each class
• A set schedule for instruction, following students’ class schedules, will be implemented

Hazleton Area Virtual Academy

• HAVA is designed for students who want to remain in an online environment and

have autonomy from a set schedule

• All necessary equipment (laptop and internet stipend) will be provided and

maintained by the HASD technology department

• All cyber classes are taught by highly qualified HASD teachers. Students can

schedule "face-to-face" meetings, if needed

• Students can participate in all HASD clubs, activities, and sports
• HAVA students have the opportunity to take classes at the Hazleton Career Center

and complete their academic requirements through the Virtual Academy

• The Hazleton Area Virtual Academy allows students the opportunity to earn a

Hazleton Area School District diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies

• Additional information can be found at: https://www.hasdk12.org/page/126

Special Education, Gifted, English Language Learners

• The District will continue to meet the needs of all students regardless of
• nline instruction or in-person instruction
• Related services offered
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings will be held in accordance with regulations
• Gifted Individualized Education Plan (GIEP) meetings will be held in accordance with

regulations

• English Language Learner (ELL) program will continue to provide learning opportunities

as in the past

• Safety protocols will be in place as in every other program offered
• Intervention supports

Programs

• The following programs will still be available regardless of what option is chosen

(online or in-person)

• All guidelines will be implemented at all levels for the safety and security of students and staff

members

• Counseling Services – virtually where feasible
• Building Level
• Agency Level
• Psychologist Services – virtually where feasible
• Extracurriculars
• Athletics – will follow LVHN and PIAA guidelines
• Band
• Chorus
• Choir
• The District will work closely with daycare providers to support student learning

~We are in this together and we will get through this together~

• Please continue to keep the lines of communication open
• Superintendent Uplinger will continue to communicate to everyone through School

Messenger and other modes to provide updates as situations change

• Please make sure email addresses and phone numbers are updated with schools regularly
• Please continue to visit our dedicated Pandemic Information page for updated

materials

• Thank you for your continued support