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North Palos School District 117’s Reopening Plan for 2020-2021

Board of Education Meeting July 2020

NPD117 Reopening Team

Andy Anderson Dorita McCabe Carla Braun Eileen McCaffrey James Bunn Diane Padilla Kevin Buscemi Adrienne Pavek Christine Droba Natalie Profita Dan Ford Shadia Salem Jim Hook Jeannie Stachowiak Stephanie Johnson Carrie Stacy Sean Joyce Jenn Stefan Shelly Marr Lisa Whitcomb

Executive Summary of the ISBE Guidance - Health and Safety Considerations

Executive Summary of the ISBE Guidance - Academic Considerations

• If the school is able to comply with capacity limits and implement social distancing, ISBE is strongly

recommending a return to in-person instruction.

• A return to in-person instruction does not signify a return to pre-pandemic operations.
• 5 clock hours of instruction are required

○ Direct live instruction ○ Recorded instruction ○ Independent work

• Appropriate staff planning and collaboration time (team & vertical articulation)
• Consider professional development needs
• “A high priority should be placed on providing in-person instruction for students who have

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, and/or who receive English Language supports. These students should be in attendance in-person daily,” (ISBE, 2020, p.15).

Community Survey

If we hold face-to-face instruction in the fall and your child has to follow Phase 4 guidelines, will you send your child to school?

Elementary Schools

• A typical classroom can safely fit 18-20 students with social distancing.
• To limit transitions and keep students seated in one space throughout the day, we will

require teachers to switch classrooms and explore the implementation of self-contained classrooms in some grade levels.

• Student arrival times will be delayed 45 minutes to allow for staff collaboration and

planning time. Student dismissal times will not be delayed.

• With these adjustments, all students can safely attend in-person instruction daily.

○ Preschool guidance was released on July 21. Additional time is needed to discuss the new guidance.

Elementary Students - A Day in the Life (In-Person)

Students enter the building and walk directly to their homeroom class. Students will receive all instruction in this room (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Specials).

Each teacher will have a scheduled time during the day for recess. Students will go outside, remain six feet apart, and remove their masks (weather permitting).

Most students will eat lunch in the classroom. To increase social distancing measures, some students may travel to the lunchroom at this time.

Middle School

• A typical Conrady classroom can safely fit 16 -18 students with social distancing.
• Due to scheduling and teacher certification constraints, students are unable to remain in
• ne seat throughout the day.
• Because of these factors, we are unable to safely maintain social distancing guidelines if

all students attended class on a daily basis. Therefore, we are recommending that the majority of our students participate in ½ day of in-person instruction and ½ day of remote instruction. ○ AM students will attend from 7:50 until 10:30 ○ PM students will attend from 11:35 until 2:15

Middle School Students - A Day in the Life (In-Person)

Students enter the building and walk directly to the appropriate

• classroom. Students will

attend four class periods each day.

Students will go home and remotely complete assignments for the

• ther four class

periods.

Students may take a lunch for the same day and a breakfast for the next day before leaving the building. Students begin the day by working remotely on assignments for four class

• periods. Students should

eat lunch before they leave for school. Students enter the building and walk directly to the appropriate

• classroom. Students will

attend four class periods each day.

Students may take a breakfast and a lunch for the next day before leaving the building. AM Student PM Student

Remote Learning Option

• To accommodate students that are unable to attend in-person instruction, we will be offering a remote learning
• ption for families.
• Students have access to an online platform that will be used to deliver instruction. A Chromebook will be

provided for students to use at home.

• The following ISBE requirements must be met:

○ Students are engaged in 5 clock hours of instruction; ○ Teachers are implementing traditional grading policies; and ○ Teachers are utilizing formal attendance procedures.

• We are exploring how teachers will use Google Meet to livestream classroom instruction. This will allow remote

students to participate in synchronous learning.

Remote Learning Option

Remote learning will not be the same as it was in the spring.

Spring 2020 Fall 2020 Completely asynchronous learning Combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning Meets/Incomplete grading Traditional grading Tiered instructional timeframes by grade level 5 clock hours of instruction Modified attendance procedures Traditional attendance procedures

Elementary Students - A Sample Day in the Life

(Remote)

Live Instruction Google Meet

Lunch & Recess Break

Practice Activities

• Digital or Print
• Independent,

Partner, Small Group

Live Instruction Google Meet

Practice Activities

• Digital or Print
• Independent,

Partner, Small Group

Middle School Students - A Sample Day in the Life (Remote AM Student)

Live Instruction Google Meet Four Class Periods Per Day

Lunch Break

Practice Activities Digital or Print Four Class Periods Per Day

Middle School Students - A Sample Day in the Life (Remote PM Student)

Live Instruction Google Meet Four Class Periods Per Day

Lunch Break

Practice Activities Digital or Print Four Class Periods Per Day

Illinois State Board of Education Guidance

From ISBE: Schools and districts should also prepare for a return to remote instruction in the event of a resurgence of the virus or a second wave of it in the fall. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Elementary School Remote Learning Remote Learning Remote Learning In-Person Daily In-Person Daily

Health & Safety

Health and Safety: Face Masks

• Face masks are masks/cloth covering nose and mouth
• Face shields may not be used in place of face masks
• Required to be worn by all District staff, students, and visitors at all times

– Exceptions (when social distancing is maintained):

• Meals
• Outdoors / Outdoor PE
• Persons with disabilities may be exempt only with submission of medically verified “Face Mask

Accommodation Form”

• Non-compliance results in discipline & possible exclusion

Health and Safety: Social Distancing Effforts

• Spacing out classroom seating to adhere to social distancing guidelines
• Rearrange seating to all face same direction
• Markings for floor and hallways for line-ups and travel
• Modifi

fication of Schedules to reduce number of students in classes and common areas

• Posting room capacity labels for common areas such as restrooms, lounges, gyms, dining areas

Health and Safety: Symptom Screenings

• Self-certification is required for

all students, staff, and visitors

• Verification prior to boarding

buses and entering buildings

• On-site screening for students

who appear without certification form

Health and Safety: Symptoms

WHEN INDIVIDUALS SHOULD NOT REPORT TO SCHOOL

• Failed Health Screening: Stay home, consult with healthcare provider; keep staff informed; follow Return to

School protocol WHEN SYMPTOMS DEVELOP DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

• Persons report to designated Quarantine Area for health screening of COVID-19 symptoms
• Staff: Send home
• Students: Wait in quarantine area (separate from Health Office) prior to being sent home

RETURN TO SCHOOL/WORK PROTOCOL A symptomatic student or staff member cannot return to school until:

• At least 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms AND they have been fever free

(without medication) for 24 hours AND the respiratory symptoms have improved; OR

• They have had two negative COVID-19 tests taken at least 24 hours apart; AND they are

fever free (without medication) for 24 hours AND the respiratory symptoms have improved.

Health and Safety: Diagnosis of COVID-19

WHEN TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

• Students and staff members who test positive for COVID-19 must be excluded from school and

all school activities until they have met the requirements for returning to school.

• Students and staff who were in close contact (within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes) with the

individual who tested positive during the two days preceding the positive test or onset of symptoms must also be excluded from school to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of exposure and monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and should be directed to contact a health care

• Provider. (If not ill, may engage in Remote Learning or Work from Home if possible)
• District to employ contact tracking mechanism should the close contact occur at school.

Procedures for School’s Response to a Confi firmed Case of COVID-19 on School Grounds

• The school district will immediately contact the local health department and collaboratively determine next steps
• The district will initiate thorough disinfection procedures
• The district may need to implement a short-term building closure and move to remote learning
• The individual who tested positive will not be identifi

fied in communications to the school community at large but may need to be selectively identified for contact tracing by the local health department

Operations

Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting

• The regular cleaning schedule has been increased.
• Custodians and cleaning staff will perform daily/nightly cleaning, sanitizing, and

disinfecting of high-touch areas such as door handles, desktops, handrails, drinking fountains/bottle fillers, etc.

• Bathrooms will be cleaned minimum three times a day.
• The sanitizing and disinfecting products used are EPA approved.
• Hand sanitizer is available in every classroom.
• Disinfectant wipes are available in every classroom to use to clean shared items and

during transitions.

HVAC

• Adjustments will be made to the HVAC equipment to increase the amount of outside

air entering the schools. Outdoor air intakes and exhaust fans will be adjusted to ensure increased ventilation.

• HVAC filters will be replaced more frequently.
• Windows may be opened as needed to introduce additional outside air.

Transportation

• All individuals on a bus must wear a face mask
• All individuals will be required to Self Certify
• An adult should accompany students to the bus stop to ensure the above guidelines are met

prior to boarding.

• At all bus stops, individuals are required to follow social distancing guidelines
• No more than 50 individuals should be on a bus at one time

– Students will have an assigned seat – Siblings will be required to sit together

• Buses will be equipped with hand sanitizer
• Buses will be sanitized after each route
• Families are encouraged to transport their children to school to reduce the number of students
• n a bus.

Food Service

• Meals will not be free to all students as was over the summer. Free and reduced price meals are

available to students that qualify.

• Students attending school remotely may pick-up meals via drive through at Conrady Junior High and

will need their student ID.

• Students attending in-person at Conrady Junior High will not eat at school. Students in the AM session

may purchase lunch to take home with them and also a breakfast to go home with them for the next

• morning. Students in the PM session may purchase both a lunch and a breakfast to eat the next day at

home.

• Students attending in-person at Dorn, Sorrick, Glen Oaks, and Oak Ridge will eat lunch at school.

Students may purchase a breakfast meal to go home for the next morning. Students may eat lunch in their classrooms or cafeteria in order to meet the current social distancing guidelines. The spaces where students eat lunch will be sanitized after each group is finished with lunch.

Visitors

• Minimize visitors to the greatest extent possible
• Request visitors make appointments prior to visit
• Require self-certification symptom screener
• Require visitors to wear a mask
• Hand sanitizer will be available at each building’s main entrance

Training and Signage

• All staff are required to complete COVID-19 computer-based training modules
• Invitations will be extended to substitute teachers during the opening Institute/Blended Learning

Planning Days to participate in safety and technology training sessions with staff

• Additional follow-up training will be available during Institute Day meetings on a host of topics

including cleaning protocols, recognizing symptoms, procedures for social distancing (transitions, restrooms, classroom setup, sharing materials, arrival/dismissal procedures and health procedures)

• Training on health protocols, attendance-taking process for both face-to-face and remote

instruction

• Signage provided by Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health

displayed throughout buildings – Floor and wall markings will be used to provide visual guidance for social distancing – Room Capacity signage – Quarantine Area signage – Self-Certified Entrance signage

July 16th

SchoolMessenger

A message was sent thanking parents for completing the survey that showed two-thirds

• f the responders favored in-person

instruction while one-third favored remote

• learning. That message was also placed on
• ur website.

July 1st

Stafff Update

A message was shared with the staff that included Illinois State Board of Education guidance for reopening schools. Staff was encouraged to contact Jeannie directly with any questions or ideas so she could share these with the NPD117 Planning Team.

July 7th

Stafff Update

A message was sent thanking staff for their responses and continued feedback.

Stakeholder Communication

June 23rd

ISBE releases Reopening School Guidance.

July 18th

Stafff Update

An email was sent outlining procedures to reopen the district

• ffice on July 20. It also included

information about tonight’s special board meeting. Jeannie has continually asked for input from our stakeholders throughout the process. These communications were all efforts to help develop a reopening plan that best meets the needs of a majority of our stakeholders.

July 10th

SchoolMessenger

Parents were asked to complete a survey that assisted our team in creating a reopening plan that accommodated the needs of students, staff and parents while adhering to public health norms. Our goal is

• and always has been - to hold in-person

instruction to the greatest extent possible. That message was posted to our district website.

Teaching and Learning

Classroom Guidelines

District 117 will be implementing the following classroom guidelines:

• Provide assigned seating for students;
• Require students to remain in their assigned seats to

the greatest extent possible;

• Remove unnecessary furniture from the classroom;
• Rearrange desks to maximize the space between

students;

• Turn desks to face in the same direction; and
• Provide direct instruction and frequent reminders on

proper use of PPE and appropriate hygiene.

Shared Materials & Personal Items

The CDC recommends that electronic devices, toys, books and other games or learning aids not be shared.

• To the greatest extent possible, each student will use his/her own supplies and materials in order

to minimize sharing.

• Locker use in the hallway and PE locker rooms will be suspended.
• Students’ personal items should be stored in a separate bag or bin to ensure they remain

separate from the belongings of other students.

• Conrady students should use a backpack to travel with their personal items. Elementary

students can store their personal items in their desk or in a bin located near their desk.

Attendance and Absences

• Daily attendance and engagement of students should be expected whether students are

participating in classes in-person or remotely.

• Student attendance will need to be recorded throughout the day in order to accurately account

for remote learners.

• Attendance will be taken simultaneously for students that are present in the classroom and

students that are present virtually.

• Practices or rewards that encourage perfect attendance or would discourage individuals from

staying at home when they are ill will be prohibited.

Assessing and Addressing Learning Loss

iReady Diagnostic Assessment District Assessments (Formative and Summative) District 117 will be assessing and addressing learning loss through the use of two types of assessment.

Grading Practices

• ISBE recommends school districts return to traditional grading policies and make modifications

as necessary. Additionally, ISBE strongly recommends that any return to traditional grading policies ensures that students have all of the necessary tools, including: – Technology – Teacher supports at school and at home to complete all assignments, take assessments and complete projects in a timely manner.

• In North Palos, traditional grading practices will be implemented. Elementary students will

receive standards-based grades, while Conrady students will receive letter grades.

Physical Education

• Students are required to wear mask during indoor physical education classes.
• At this time, we are envisioning that physical education courses will consist of the following:

– Health lessons – Outdoor exercise (weather-permitting) – Lessons on social and emotional well-being

Technology

• All students (in-person & remote) in Kindergarten - 8th grade will have a Chromebook assigned to

them for daily use.

• All students in 3rd - 8th grade will take their Chromebooks back and forth to school on a daily

basis to support learning.

• Students will use a consistent platform for digital learning management.
• In-person learning will rely heavily on digital learning in order to provide consistency and flexibility

if learning needs to become remote at any time.

• Instructional technology resources and training will be a priority in order to provide teachers and

students with the most appropriate instructional practices due to the current learning environment.

Technology

• The Remote Learning option would require students to take part in daily instruction through

video conferencing with Google Meet.

• Student cameras and microphones will need to be enabled in order to properly monitor and

interact with remote students.

• Internet access will be necessary in order to participate in remote instruction.

Social Emotional Learning

STUDENTS

• Educate students on where and how to seek support and guidance
• Tier I social workers to lead the charge of developing out SEL groups/opportunities for Remote Learners
• Provide guidance for all students through all-school campaigns; infused with work of PBIS teams
• Seize the moment to seek a partnership with physical education teachers to integrate SEL lessons due to

the impact of limitations on their curriculum implementation STAFF

• Messaging to acknowledge and be respectful of individual concerns regarding the pandemic unique to

each employee

• Provide resources for mindfulness and coping strategies for stress
• Develop district-wide nutrition and exercise challenge for staff participation
• Utilization of an SEL toolbox for educating staff on quality SEL programming
• Fusing together the normal phase of SEL growth with immediate response to COVID-19

Special Education & Related Services

• As per the Illinois State Board of Education, students with IEPs must be given high priority for in-person
• instruction. ISBE has outlined planning considerations for prioritizing in person instruction for students receiving

special education services. The guidelines as well as the student’s unique circumstances will be used when making individual determinations.

• Since Conrady students are attending half day , students receiving special education services that attend

Conrady may be considered for full day attendance depending on decisions made by the IEP team and the review of planning considerations outlined by ISBE.

• For students who receive special education services and are participating in the Remote Learning option, IEP

teams will work collaboratively with families to create a Remote Learning Service Plan.

• Related services will be delivered either in person or through google meet live video conference depending on

whether the student is attending in person or remotely.

In-Person Major Implications

Extracurricular Activities At this time, all extracurricular activities are suspended. Field Trips All field trips will be suspended until state and local health

• fficials determine that it is safe to resume.

Specials (K-5) Elementary specials will be held in the classroom. Recess When weather permits, students will go outside and remove their masks while remaining 6-feet apart. Parent Orientation Parent Orientation will be held virtually on Thursday, August 20.

K - 8 Calendar Revisions

BLENDED LEARNING PLANNING DAYS*: Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 (staff only) – *ISBE allows 5; another in October prior to Quarter 2; Two left as needed VIRTUAL PARENT ORIENTATION: Thursday, August 20 (evening; details currently being developed) NEW RECOMMENDED FIRST STUDENT DAY K-8: Friday, August 21 (originally was August 19) HALF DAYS: Friday, September 4 and Friday, February 12 (remote learning for all students) TEAM DAYS: Remote learning for Conrady only ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3 (No School) NEW RECOMMENDED LAST STUDENT DAY: Thursday, June 3 (originally was June 2)

Next Steps

❏ Parent selection of In-Person or Remote Learning ❏ Parent communication with classroom assignments (In-Person and Remote) and other school information ❏ Staff meetings to assess curriculum, assessment, and planning needs ❏ Staff professional development, training, and collaboration through Institute Days, Blended Remote Planning Days, and TEAM Days ❏ Survey and provide professional development to NPD117 substitute staff

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