Pleasantville Public Schools Restart and Recovery Plan 2020-2021 - - PDF document

Pleasantville Public Schools

Restart and Recovery Plan 2020-2021 School Year

• Dr. Chestnut-Lee, Superintendent

CONTACT INFORMATION COUNTY: ATLANTIC NAME OF DISTRICT: PLEASANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR:

• DR. NATAKIE

CHESTNUT-LEE PHONE NUMBER: 609-383-6800 EXT. 2275

DEMOGRAPHICS Pleasantville School District is a primarily minority district with all residents of Pleasantville eligible for state funded pre-school, and with approximately 79% of students qualifying as low economic status (LSE); approximately 22% designated English Language Learners (ELLS); approximately 2% designated as homeless; and 17% designated at students with disabilities.

Planning Details Key Subject Area 1- Conditions of Learning Key Subject Area 2 - Leadership and Planning Key Subject Area 3 - Policy and Funding Key Subject Area 4 - Continuity of Learning ➔ Health and Wellness ➔ Contact Tracing ➔ Teaching and Learning ➔ Operations ➔ Facilities Cleaning Practices ➔ Food Service ➔ Human Resources - Staffing ➔ Mentor and Induction ➔ Communication ➔ School Funding ➔ Transportation

Restart and Recovery Plan to Reopen Schools

On June 26, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Education released “ The Road Back-Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” (NJDOE Guidance) for schools to reopen in September 2020. This plan was developed in collaboration with community and school

• stakeholders. The input was solicited from 10

subcommittees via Google Meet, including transportation, food service, virtual teaching and learning, elementary scheduling, secondary scheduling, instructional technology, athletics/student activities, academic supports, mental health, special education and ELL, and health and safety.

Guiding Principles to School Reopening

CDC Considerations for K-12 Schools: Readiness and Planning Tool

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/School-Admin-K12-readiness-and-planning-too l.pdf

NJDOE Road Back Restart and Recovery Plan for Education

https://www.nj.gov/education/reopening/NJDOETheRoadBack.pdf

American Academy of Pediatrics Covid-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry

https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/covid-19-planning- considerations-return-to-in-person-education-in-schools/

New Jersey Department of Health Covid-19 Child Care and Youth Summer Camp Standards Guidelines

https://nj.gov/health/legal/covid19/6-30-20_ExecutiveDirectiveNo20-021_ChildCare_SummerCamps.pdf

Goals

➢ Ensure the safety and well-being of all students and employees ➢ Promote equity and accessibility to learning for all students ➢

Create guidance documents for school re-entry that foster the overall health of children, adolescents, staff, and communities

➢ Provide high quality instructional delivery systems to meet the needs of all students ➢ Foster positive relationships and interactions

Operations - Transportation

• To limit possible physical interaction among students, require students to

board the school bus by filling the back rows first, and then progressing

• forward. When leaving the bus, students should exit in the opposite order.

Assigned seating for students may assist in ensuring that such practices are followed consistently.

• To maintain social distancing, a face covering must be worn by all students

who can do so upon entering the bus.

• Open windows, if possible.
• Drivers and Aides should practice all safety protocols indicated for other staff

(e.g., hand hygiene, face coverings).

• Deep clean and disinfect all school buses and other vehicles used to transport

students twice daily. The vehicles in the fleet will be sanitized after each route assigned.

• Hang signs to reinforce social distancing and hygiene rules.

Health and Wellness

• Educate students, parents/guardians, and staff about health promotion and

illness prevention practices through Virtual Parent Workshops/Meetings before the school year. Workshops are designed to explain the options to an informed decision for their families.

• Provide a clean, safe, and healthy educational environment for students and

staff.

• Implement social distancing measures, frequent hand washing requirements,

and constant hand sanitizing.

• There will be testing and screening(temperature) of all occupants and visitors

to the buildings.

• Symptom screening if a staff member or student becomes ill or shows

symptoms of illness.

• Desks will be placed 6 ft apart within classrooms.
• Floor markings 6 feet apart in the classroom for desk placement, hallways,

and common areas

• Require cloth face coverings worn by students, staff, and visitors.
• Note: Cloth face coverings will not be worn by students younger than two

years old, anyone with trouble breathing or is unconscious, and/or anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cloth face-covering without assistance.

Health and Wellness (Continued)

• Additional sanitizing procedures performed throughout the day to all common

areas, including classrooms, hallways, offices, and bathrooms.

• We are limiting unnecessary visitors to the building and access to only

designated areas.

• The use of approved cleaners and disinfectants throughout the building will

help maintain health and wellness.

• We are establishing a strict protocol for after occupancy has been determined

daily for routine cleaning practices.

• There will be closing off of common drinking fountains throughout the district

to prevent the frequent touching and possible transfer that may result from its usage.

• We are providing emotional and health support to students and staff through

school district counselors, social workers, EAP, and referral services.

Health and Wellness (Continued)

• Parents/guardians will check students at home to rule out fever and/or signs or

symptoms of illness before departure from home.

• Students will have temperature checks as they enter the school building.
• At arrival to the building, students will follow all instructions related to personal

preventive measures, including wearing a cloth face covering, sanitizing hands as they enter the classroom.

• Social distancing will be observed at all times as students enter and move

throughout the building.

• Masks must be worn when social distancing is not possible (lines for entering and

exiting buildings, bathroom breaks, moving from their desk to other areas in the classroom (the pencil sharpener, teacher’s desk, etc.)

• Coats, bookbags must remain on the back of the student’s chairs during the school

day to eliminate the sharing of cubbies, coat closets, coat hooks, etc. This will ensure social distancing guidelines are being followed during all transition times, such as entering the school building and dismissal times.

• Students will utilize hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the classroom.
• Staff will refer any student with apparent signs or symptoms of illness to the

Health\Office.

• Hand sanitizer dispensers are needed in each classroom.

Operations - Facilities Cleaning Protocols

• Routine deep cleaning and disinfecting are essential to maintaining a safe

environment for faculty, staff, and students.

• Constant cleaning procedures would be implemented daily (or more

frequently, depending on the use patterns) frequently touched surfaces and

• bjects including but not limited to:

○ Countertops, doorknobs and handles, handrails, classroom desks and chairs, lunchroom tables, stair rails, light switches, face shields, handles

• n equipment (e.g., athletic equipment and areas), push-buttons on

vending machines and elevators, shared telephones, bathrooms and common areas, gyms, and locker-rooms, shared telephones, shared computers, and all entry areas.

• The use of proper PPE equipment and cleaners will be evident in all cleaning

procedures.

• There will be daily cleaning and disinfecting of all rooms and used spaces with

the use of foggers to ensure the treatment of aerosol and surface contaminants.

• Proper ventilation of all areas after cleaning to keep areas safe from the

contamination of cleaned areas will be maintained.

Wraparound Supports

Mental Health Supports

• Every school counselor and social worker will carry a caseload of

students to check weekly to determine if an individual or small group sessions are needed.

• Teachers may also request school counselors and or social workers

to make class presentations.

• Weekly case notes will be submitted to the Director of Specialized

Services and building Principals.

• The district will work closely with families to determine if an

assessment is needed.

• The office of Special Services will provide families with additional

resources as needed.

• Staff members will be provided the number to EAP as requested.

Contact Tracing

• Upon notification that a resident has tested positive for

COVID-19, the health department will call the school to determine who has come in contact with the infected individual.

• A staff liaison ( Director of Special Services) shall be responsible

for notifications and assisting the health department.

• The district will allow staff, students, and families to self-report

symptoms and/or suspected exposure.

What was evaluated:

• Half-Day Sessions
• Certain Days of In-person Instruction
• Blended Learning

○ (A/B/C Cohorts a combination of in-person and remote learning)

• All In-person Instruction
• All Remote Learning

Why we recommend - Blended Learning Student Cohorts A, B, C

• Grouping students in cohorts allows for the reduction in class size during in-person

instruction and classroom capacity to implement NJEO for indoor capacity, CDC, NJDOE guidelines.

• Cohorts A and B will attend school for face-to-face instruction two consecutive days in

person and three days of remote instruction.

• Cohort C will participate remotely for five consecutive days.
• Cohort C option allows for complete remote learning for families that request this option.
• Wednesdays all students will participate online either in small group instruction or

completing assignments through Google Classroom or district instructional software programs.

• Wednesday’s teachers will utilize their time virtually to meet with Small Groups or One to

One Instruction in the AM and Professional Development, Staff Meetings, and/or planning preparation in the PM.

• The blended model is a combination of face-to-face and remote instruction.
• During the students’ remote learning days, participating in the live classroom lessons

remotely in real-time allows for interaction with other classmates and the teacher.

• Parent Survey was completed to determine the Cohort Choices A, B, or C.

Benefits and Challenges to Blended Learning

Benefits ★ Student and Staff Health and Safety ★ Regular Face-to-Face Instruction 2 days a week in Core Content Areas ★ Regular Peer and Adult Connections ★ Reduction in Class Sizes to implement social distancing guidelines ★ Flexible ★ Family and Student Choice ★

Schools are fundamental to child and adolescent development and well-being.

Challenges ★ Three Days for Child Care/ Supervision for families ★ Advance planning and organizing Cohort Choice for families (A, B, or C) students within the same families may need their children attending in-person instruction on the same days ★ Cohort C - All online instruction students will be in Cohort A and B for online instruction ★ Teachers need video, and audio access (Chromebooks/webcams) conduct remote learning for live lessons for students

Benefits and Challenges to Blended Learning Continued

Benefits ★

Provide our students with academic instruction, social and emotional skills, safety, reliable nutrition

★

Provide critical services such as physical/speech and mental health therapy

★

Allow opportunities for physical activity ★ Provides regular connections with peers and teachers to keep students from feeling isolated

Challenges ★ Virtual Staff Meetings ★ Virtual Assemblies ★ Classrooms with tables will need to be modified to ensure social distancing ★ Students during remote learning days may get fatigued and will require frequent breaks and should be to be built into their instructional day ★ Additional Technology Training for Teachers ★ AUP’s may need to be changed/modified

Blended Learning Schedule Monda y Tuesda y Wedne sday Thursd ay Friday

Studen t Cohort A Studen t Cohort B Studen t Cohort C

*Wednesday: Remote learning for ALL students

Early Childhood

• The digital platform will be Class Dojo-multiple usage; Teachers will Only

use the Message platform to send messages to parents - Not for instructional use.

• Focus Areas: Social-Emotional, Literacy & Math and specific indicators

aligned to Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Standards and Teaching Strategy Gold's performance-based assessment during the two days that Groups A and B attend school

• Weekly lesson plans will include the following:

■ Subject/content; Standards; & Assessments used by the teachers; Modifications for students with IEP and DLL(Dual Language Learners)

• Rotate classroom books:

■ Group A and allow them to air out on Wednesday through the week. ■ Group B will receive new books and will air out over the weekend.

• Rotate classroom toys and manipulatives and cleaned at the end of each

day by the teacher and aide.

Early Childhood (Continued)

• Purchase trash bags for teachers who will use them to store sheets

and blankets on students' cots.

• Students will not play on the school's playground equipment. The

alternative gross motor activities are age-appropriate games and exercises.

• Purchase Infrared thermometers: one per district Pre-K teacher
• The teacher will meet non-bus students in the morning and take

students' temperature.

• The aide will take the student off the bus in the morning and take the

students' temperature.

• Teachers will send hard copies of content-specific work packets of

literacy/math and curricular skills for the student to complete at home and return to the teacher on the assigned day.

• Computer: daily classroom use for (1) hour

Elementary Blended Learning

★ Students in all Cohorts A, B, or C will remain with their classroom and homeroom teachers for all core subjects all-day ★ Homeroom Teachers will take attendance daily for all Cohorts A, B, and C and document on Oncourse by 9:00 am for all learners (in-person and remote) ★ Inclusion Classrooms ★ ESL Teachers push into classes according to ESL Schedules ★ Resource Room Pull-Out ★ Specials ★ Note: Special education students should be Face to Face for Resource, Pull-Out, and Self-Contained (special education administration recommendation)

Sample Schedule - Kindergarten 8:10 am - 8:45 am (35 minute s) Teacher Prep 8:45 am - 9:00 am (15 minute s) Arrival/Attendance/B reakfast/Sanitizing 9:00 am - 9:35 am (35 minute s) Specials 9:35 am - 11:05 am (90 minute s) Reading/Language Arts 11:05 am - 11:35 am (30 minute s) Lunch 11:35 am - 11:50 am (15 minute s) Structured Recess 11:50 am - 12:05 pm (15 minute s) Bathroom Break/Sanitizing 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm (30 minute s) Reading/Language Arts (Fundations) 12:35 pm - 1:50 pm (75 minute s) Mathematics 1:50 pm - 2:25 pm (35 minute s) Science 2:25 pm - 3:00 pm (35 minute s) Social Studies 3:00pm - 3:05 pm (5 minute s) Preparation for Dismissal/Sanitizing

Sample Schedule - 3rd Grade 8:10 am - 8:45 am (35 minute s) Teacher Prep 8:45 am - 9:00 am (15 minute s) Homeroom Arrival/Attendance/Br eakfast/Sanitizing 9:00 am - 11:00 am (120 minute s) Reading/Language Arts/Fundations 11:00 am

• 12:20

pm (80 minute s) Mathematics 12:20 pm

• 12:50

pm (30 minute s) Lunch 12:50 pm

• 1:05 pm

(15 minute s) Structured Recess 1:05 pm - 1:15 pm (10 minute s) Bathroom Break/Sanitizing 1:15pm - 1:50 pm (35 minute s) Specials 1:50 pm - 2:25 pm (35 minute s) Science 2:25 pm

• 3:00 pm

(35 minute s) Social Studies 3:00pm - 3:05 pm (5 minute s) Preparation for Dismissal/Sanitizing

Middle School Blended Learning

★ Homeroom Teachers will take attendance daily for all Cohorts A, B, and C ★ Attendance document on Oncourse by 8:20 am ★ Inclusion Classrooms ★ ESL Teachers push into classes according to ESL Schedule ★ Resource Room Pull-Out ★ Specials ★ School Hours: 8:05 am – 2:31 p.m. ★ Note: Special education students should be Face to Face for Resource, Pull-Out, and Self-Contained (special education administration recommendation). If not possible, virtual groups will be created for the students, as mentioned earlier, students, as mentioned earlier.

High School Block Schedule Blended Learning

• Homeroom Teachers will take attendance daily for all Cohorts A, B, and C

and document on Oncourse by 7:45 am

• Inclusion Classrooms
• Resource Room Pull-Out
• Specials
• School Hours: 7:20 am – 2:10 p.m.

★ Note: Special educations students should be Face to Face for Resource, Pull-Out, and Self-Contained (special education administration recommendation)

Monday Tuesda y Wednes day Thursd ay Friday

ELA /Social Studies PE/Music/J ROTC/ TV Production BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce/Busines s Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

Flex Day For All Subjects To be used at the discretion

• f the

teacher. Can be used for tutoring, make up work, class meetings, etc.

ELA /Social Studies PE/Music/J ROTC/ TV Production BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scie nce/Busin ess Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce/Busines s Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scie nce Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce/Busines s Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scie nce Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce/Busines s Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scie nce Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

Pleasantville High School Learning Schedule

Tim e Monda y Tuesday Wedn esday Thursd ay Friday

9:00- 9:45

ELA /Social Studies PE/Music/ JROTC/ TV Production BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scienc e/Business Dance/Thea ter/Art BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

Flex Day For All Subject s To be used at the discretio n of the teacher. Can be used for tutoring, make up work, class meeting s, etc.

ELA /Social Studies PE/Music/J ROTC/ TV Production BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce/Business Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 1 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

10:00

• 10:4

5

ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scienc e/Business Dance/Thea ter/Art BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 2 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

11:00

• 11:4

5

ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scienc e/Business Dance/Thea ter/Art BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 3 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

12:00

• 1:00

ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scienc e/Business Dance/Thea ter/Art BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet ELA /Social Studies PE/ Music/JRO TC/ TV Production BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet Math/Scien ce Dance/The ater/Art BLOCK 4 Virtual Learning Via Google Meet

Pleasantville High School Virtual Learning Schedule

Pleasantville High School Virtual Learning Schedule

• Operating on an A Day Schedule from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Math/Science/Business/Dance/Theater/Art: Monday and Wednesday

instruction, including interacting with students, Google Classroom assignments, Time in Google Hangouts, etc.

• ELA /Social Studies/PE/Music/JROTC/TV Production: Tuesday and

Thursday instruction, including interacting with students, Google Classroom assignments, Time in Google Hangouts, etc.

• *All students must receive virtual instruction at least twice per week.
• *Invite Administration including Superintendent and Assistant

Superintendent to all Virtual Instruction Google Meetings. Also, invite Administration and academic coaches as Co-Teachers for Google Classrooms.

• * Principals will develop an observation schedule which will be

forwarded to both the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum.

TYPICAL SQUARE FOOT CLASSROOM LAYOUT

Room Square Feet Code Capacity Covid Reduced Capacity

PLEASANTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL +/- 875 SQ. FT. 20 NET FT SQ/OCCUPA NT 40 NET FT SQ/ OCCUPANT MIDDLE SCHOOL of PLEASANTVILLE +/- 884 SQ. FT. 20 NET FT SQ/OCCUPA NT 40 NET FT SQ/OCCUPAN T LEEDS AVE SCHOOL +/- 744 SQ. FT. 20 NET FT SQ/OCCUPA NT 40 NET FT SQ/OCCUPAN T NORTH MAIN STREET +/- 1152 SQ. FT. 20 NET FT SQ/OCCUPA NT 40 NET FT SQ/OCCUPAN T WASHINGTON AVE SCHOOL +/- 1240 SQ. FT. 20 NET FT SQ/OCCUPA NT 40 NET FT SQ/OCCUPAN T SOUTH MAIN STREET +/- 1080 SQ. FT. 20 NET FT SQ/OCCUPA NT 40 NET FT SQ/OCCUPAN T

Operations - Human Resources

• Staff will be asked to return to work. Specific staff will work a combination of

in-person and remotely.

• There will be daily health screening procedures for all staff upon entering the

school building.

• Staff will wear a mask throughout the school day, wash and/or sanitize their

hands frequently.

• Staggered approaches will be utilized to maintain social distancing

requirements.

• All staff must continue to monitor their health and stay home when sick.
• The needs of our vulnerable population will continue to be managed to utilize

leave options or ADA accommodations as well as Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

• Substitute staff may be used to replace staff who are unable or unwilling to

return to work.

• Continued partnership with bargaining units regarding employee matters

arising from COVID-19 and return to work procedures.

• Establish a task force to continuously monitor external and internal COVID-19

data to implement appropriate protocols.

School Funding Purchasing Use of Reserves Accounts, Transfers, Cash Flow Cost, and Contracting

• The district will comply with the provisions of the “Public School

Contracts Law”, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.

• The school district will apply for approval from the Commissioner
• f Education, prior to performing certain budget actions such as

withdrawing from an emergency reserve, making transfers that exceed ten percent of the amount budgeted.

• The district will follow all NJ laws and regulations which apply to

procure devices and connectivity or any technology-related item.

Teaching and Learning (Instruction)

• All certified staff have prepared online plans for instruction based upon

current instructional points in curricula for grades PreK-12. All lessons taught will confirm to NJ state standards.

• “Google Classroom” and “Google Meet” serve as the primary means of

communication between students and teachers on the subject matter and learning assignments. Other platforms will be used were developmentally appropriate, compatible with current technology devices, and approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

• All students in grades 1-12 have access to technology (Chromebooks or

Ipads).

• Each grade level will utilize virtual and remote learning to maximize

student growth and learn to the greatest extent possible. Remediation of any learning loss/gaps will be addressed by adjusting the pacing.

Teaching and Learning

• Health and Safety Processes and Procedures - new

norms/procedures and protocols for students (based on Health and Wellness Guidelines)

• Blended Learning Schedules for Cohorts A, B, C
• Instructional Tools - Google Classroom, Google Meets,

Attendance, Extensions

• Student Licenses for online platforms and print material

distribution

• Daily Schedules - In-person days and Virtual Days

Teaching and Learning (Addressing the Needs of Special Education and Related Services to Students with Disabilities)

• Special education teachers have developed Google Meet, Seesaw,

Remind, Class Dojo to assist students in their instructional needs. Lessons are modified based upon the students’ IEP, 504 plan, and instructional aides join the virtual learning environment to help students.

• All communications, including students in out-of-district schools and

contracted providers, are ongoing and are being provided in English and Spanish by robocalls and email modifications.

• Classified students and students receiving related services will

receive tasks and assignments with accommodation as required in their IEPs or 504 Plan.

Teaching and Learning (Addressing the Needs of ESL)

• Students enrolled in bilingual and dual programs will

continue to be instructed by certified teachers.

• ESL services will continue to be provided.
• Communication between students and parents will be

done in both English and Spanish.

• Newcomers will receive additional ESL instruction.
• Newcomers at the High School will receive additional

tutoring in their native language to support all content areas.

• Students will be given training on Google so that they can

continue instruction virtually.

Professional Learning

• The district will grow every teacher's capacity to deliver

high-quality NJ standard-based virtual instruction.

• The district will provide training to teaching that will assist with

meeting the academic, mental, social, and health of all our students.

2020-2021 District Calendar and September Professional Development for Teachers

★ Tuesday, September 1st Staff Only - Administrator/Staff Meetings and Professional Development (Cohort A & B students pick up Chromebooks) ★ Wednesday, September 2nd Staff Only Administrator/Staff Meetings and Professional Development (Cohort B & C students pick up Chromebooks) ★ Thursday, September 3rd - First Day of School ½ Day Cohort A attends in-person instruction (Cohort B & C - attends online instruction) ★ Friday, September 4th - Cohort B attends in-person instruction (Cohort A & C attend online instruction)

District Professional Development for Teachers and Staff - September 1st - 4th

• Health and Safety Protocols and Procedures
• Google Classroom, Meets, Attendance, Extensions
• Envisions Math K-12
• Go Guardian - Content Filtering
• Achieve3000 K-12
• edConnect Online Platform
• Development of comprehensive training and education

among staff and departments as it relates to COVID-19

• Consistent enforcement/encouragement of safety

procedures and guidelines.

Mentoring

• The district will ensure all novice provisional teachers new

to the district will be provided induction.

• One-to-one mentoring will be provided to novice

provisional teachers by qualified mentors according to NJ DOE.

• Mentors will be provided in both hybrid and full virtual

environments.

• Through the use of online collaborative tools, new

teachers and mentors will feel a sense of communal support.

Evaluation

• The district has considered the requirements and best practices

to be used with provisional status teachers, non-tenured educators, non-tenured educations, and those on corrective action plans.

• Building administrative team will develop an observation

schedule, which will be submitted weekly to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

Operations - Technology

• 1:1 deployment of Chromebook devices and hotspots
• GoGuardian content filtering for all students
• School infrastructure to support 1:1 WiFi

Operations - Food Service

• Breakfast and lunch will be served in classrooms to help eliminate traffic

in hallways and maintain social distancing. Mealtimes for in-person instruction will be staggered. Food items will include hot meals and/or grab and go. All food service items will be disposable.

• The Food Service Department will use volunteers from school staff to

help deliver food to classrooms.

• Surfaces to be cleaned and items disposed of after each meal.
• Breakfast and lunch pickup at each school location will continue to be
• ffered to students who are participating in virtual learning. Rosters will

be utilized to track participation for audit purposes and to help determine families who are not participating.

• Community volunteers will be sought (e.g., Churches (Mt. Zion),

Farmer’s market, parents, sororities, fraternities, retired education association) to help provide distribution via drop off/pick up sites of

• meals. This strategy will ensure students are receiving health and

balanced meals throughout the district during virtual learning.

Operations - Communication

• The final Restart and Recovery Plan will be posted on the district

website and social media pages.

• A robocall will go out to all parents and staff in both English and

Spanish, alerting them on where to find pertinent Covid-19 information.

• A bulletin that summarizes the restart and recovery plan will be

developed in English and Spanish and mailed to every household.

• A help desk number and email will be provided to families who

are experiencing technical difficulty.

• A staff email directory will be listed on the district website for

parents to contact staff at their child’s schools.