Re-opening of WCASD Schools Agenda July 7 2020 A. Rules for Engagement B. Overview of Problem C. Essential Questions for task force members D. Latest guidelines on face coverings and taking temperatures E. Break out sessions
Rules for Engagement Stay on B.A.S.E. 1. B e respectful of each other’s comments 2. A llow air time for as many people as possible (e.g don’t dominate a group discussion) 3. S tay focused on task for the evening 4. E xpect non closure - Any questions not addressed, please email the facilitator - We will provide responses in follow up communication to task force members
Overview of Problem 1. Department of Education requires each school board to approve a health/safety plan – all guidance has been “considerations,” and uses terms like “when feasible” 2. Very little direct guidance from State Department of Education or Department of Health 3. Recommended that each district work with local department of health to develop plan – Only 6 counties have health departments – all with different interpretations of state guidelines 4. 6 feet of social distancing – not all students would fit in the schools at the same time; would require some for of a split schedule that could be extremely problematic for parents and staff who have young children. 5. Ultimate task – Our plan is to open for all students with plans to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Essential Questions specific to sub-committees Athletics/After School Activities – Review PIAA Guidelines – What activities can run with social distancing? Transportation – need to address bus drivers responsibilities, masks on school buses. Staff and parent committee – need to address recess, lunches, changing classes, hallways, social/emotional, and others All staff committees – need to address staff safety, wearing of masks, and online remote schedule if we are closed again (what is reasonable?) Staff Special Area committee – need to address social distancing in art, music, PE, library – What is reasonable? How to disinfect after use?
Taking Temperatures (Chester County Department of Health) All staff and students must be screened at home if not • able to screen at school. • Parents and staff sign commitment letter indicating they will monitor temperatures and stay home if sick. All visitors must make appointment and have • temperature checked prior to entering building. • Conduct periodic temperature checks for all “high - risk” students as well as staff responsible for working with high risk students.
Face Coverings (Chester County Department of Health) • July 1 – Pa Department of Heath ordered face coverings for all people over the age of two in all public places Chester County Department of Health issued guidance on • July 3 - In schools, masks (face coverings) are not required when: 1. Six feet of social distancing can be achieved. 2. Working alone in a work space. • Masks (Face coverings) are required when: 1. Three to six feet of social distancing can’t be achieved. 2. Bus drivers are operating a bus with students on board.
Face Coverings – WACSD As of July 7 at 4 pm All staff wear masks/face shields except: • 1. When working alone a work station 2. eating lunch 3. medical reason not to wear a mask/face shield • All secondary students wear masks/ face shields all the time unless: 1. eating lunch 2. more than six feet of social distancing can be achieved • All elementary students wear masks/ face shields unless: 1. eating lunch 2. more than six feet of social distancing can be achieved 3. mask breaks need to be scheduled
Remote Learning 2.0 Schedules (staff groups only to discuss this topic) • Must meet 180 day and 900/990 requirement • Online work by students will count toward the hours. • Needs to be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. • Different than the cyber program schedule – parents may chose this option over brick and mortar option because it is more asynchronous to allow for flexibility in a schedule.
Essential Questions for tonight July 7 – Temperature taking and wearing of masks • What are the challenges at each level with regard to face coverings and temperature taking? • How do we make face coverings work? • What considerations need to be in place for implementing the guidelines? • What can we do to make it easier for students? July 7 – Staff groups to also discuss remote learning schedules • What is reasonable amount of synchronous vs. asynchronous classes?
Break-out sessions Parents – 7:30 p.m. Staff - 5:30 p.m. Elementary Elementary School Middle School Middle School High School High School Pupil Services Pupil Services Transportation Special Area Teachers Athletics/ After School Activities (combined parents and staff)
Next Steps 1. Facilitators will provide summary notes of each committee meeting and they will be posted on our website. 2. We will continue to work to refine the overall plan and consider all feedback from the task force. 3. Need to inform parents of plan by August 1 so they can make decisions. 4. Public presentation of preliminary plan July 21 and Board will vote on plan July 27 (both can be viewed live via website)
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