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REOPENING PLAN 2020-2021

OUR COMMITMENT

SAFETY

Student and staff safety is our top priority. Plans will reflect guidance from DPI, CDC, Department

• f Health Services, American Academy
• f Pediatrics, and the Dodge County

Health Department.

INSTRUCTION

Plans will reflect a preference for a daily face-to-face classroom experience for our 4K-12 students with a focus on measures which will allow the district to safely open

• schools. We will also offer a full virtual

school experience for families who choose not to send their students in person.

FLEXIBILITY

Continuity of Learning plans will be developed and kept fluid to ensure our district can easily transition to at-home learning in the event that we cannot safely provide full-day face-to-face classroom learning for a period of time. This will be done with staff, student and parent capacity in mind, coupled with acknowledgement of the financial resources available within the district.

OUR GOAL

Getting Back to the Classroom Safely:

2020-21 Plan to Reopen Schools with Traditional Classroom Learning

• Operations
• Instructional Models
• Special Education Services
• Social Emotional Health
• Health Screenings & Exclusions
• Stakeholder Input
• Next Steps

Possible Action: Consideration of recommendation to approve the MSD Reopening Plan as presented

REOPENING PLAN CONTENT

• General Health & Hygiene Practices
• School Specific Guidelines for COVID-19
• Guidelines for Face Masks & Cloth Face Covers
• Facilities Guidelines (Gym/Fitness Center/Locker Rooms/Bathrooms)
• Food Service
• Transportation
• Mayville Virtual Learning Community Option
• School Exclusion Guidelines
• School Health Screening Guidelines
• Becoming Sick at School (Staff & Students)
• Guidelines for Cleaning & Disinfecting
• Guidelines for Travel
• Guidelines for Closing School Programs
• Resources

OPERATIONS: COMMUNICATION

HEALTH & HYGIENE EXPECTATIONS

• Heightened focus on good hygiene

practices built in to daily routines

• Reinforcement through education for

students, staff and families

• Minimize sharing of school materials,

devices, books or other games or learning aids

• Introduction of daily health screening

protocols and practices appropriate by age-level

HOME & SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

• Timely resource sharing via district

newsletters, email, website and social media

• Open and consistent family-school

communication

• Discourage students from bringing in

non-essential belongings from home

• Provide guidance to help

parents/guardians reinforce importance of following safety protocols both at home and in our schools

QUESTIONS?

• Building Principals

○ Parkview - Becky LeBouton ○ Middle School - Bob Clark ○ High School - Lee Zarnott

OPERATIONS: TRANSPORTATION

STUDENT CAPACITY

• One student per seat (students from the

same household may sit together)

• Sit at window to provide 6 feet of

separation

FACE COVERINGS

• Masks will be required on the bus at all

times

• Consequence of mask removal will result

in suspension from district transportation

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Buses will be disinfected following each

route

SELF-TRANSPORT

• Families are encouraged to self-transport

when possible

• Parents and/or students planning to

self-transport are encouraged to contact transportation to increase accuracy of route and staff planning

DROP OFF/PICK UP ZONES

• Bus and parent drop off and pick up zones

may need to be modified to accommodate

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

• IEP driven accommodations in review with

a commitment to finding solutions for all families

OPERATIONS: FOOD SERVICE

HYGIENE PRACTICES

• Routines for handwashing and sanitizing

before and after food handling/consumption

• No sharing of food items

LUNCH & BREAKFAST

• Lunch and breakfast will be delivered to

classrooms or other areas designated for food service

• Students will be kept in cohorts whenever

possible, maintaining physical distancing guidelines

• Common spaces/gyms/auditoriums may be

designated for eating to support physical distancing

ALLERGEN AWARENESS

• Additional staff awareness will be

required for student allergies or aversions

• Mayville Food and Nutrition Services are

exploring the option of serving nut-free food items during the 2020-21 school year

OPERATIONS: OUR BUILDINGS

BUILDING HYGIENE

• Sanitation Stations throughout with routines

built around using them

• Drinking fountains limited to bottle-filling only
• Supplies or equipment used by multiple

students will be cleaned and disinfected between each use

• Enhanced ventilation to improve air quality
• Increased daily and weekly cleaning and

disinfecting protocols

PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS

• 3-6’ separation goal in all classrooms/learning

spaces (6’ wherever possible)

• Adjusted class sizes
• Removal of excess furniture
• Protective barriers
• Best practice signage on walls and floors

FACE MASKS/COVERINGS

• Masks or face coverings will be required for

staff and students outside of assigned cohorts/classes on school property

• Specifically, masks will be required in areas in

which social distancing may be challenging - hallways, arriving at school, and being dismissed from school

• Two (2) masks will be provided to each

student at the start of the school year with additional masks available for purchase

VISITORS

• Limit non-essential visits and visitors
• Face masks and screening mandatory for all

visitors prior to allowing entry

OPERATIONS: BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY

TRAININGS/MEETINGS

• Whenever possible and practical,

trainings and meetings will be held virtually

• In-person meetings will be conducted

with 6 feet of physical distancing maintained and if distancing is not able to be maintained, face coverings will be required

TRAVEL

• MSD will not impose any exclusion

restrictions on travel within the United States unless the location is designated as a hotspot by the CDC and/or DHS.

• All students and staff are required to

stay home for 14 days upon returning from international, cruise ship, and/or riverboat travel.

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

• WIAA guidance will be relied upon

to safely hold athletic practices, competitions and events

• As long as school is in-session in a

traditional classroom learning environment, clubs and activities may take place when possible with physical distancing and safety measures in place

• WIAA Board of Controls is meeting
• n Thursday, July 23 to review the

results of a statewide fall sport survey - a decision re:fall sports will be released following the meeting.

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS: LANDSCAPE

THE LEARNING LANDSCAPE

The 2020-21 school year will look different, and we are proactively planning for multiple scenarios for teaching and learning:

• Our plans will be flexible and include shifts between an in-person physically-distanced

learning model, a hybrid blended learning model and a full virtual learning model throughout the school year.

• Health and safety protocols will impact many aspects of school operations, including

teaching and learning. Health and safety recommendations may change during the school year as new best practices develop.

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS: FACE-TO-FACE

FULL DAY FACE-TO-FACE CLASSROOM MODEL

Return to Classroom - Students and staff practice operational safety procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

• Staffing - May be reassigned to support distancing and safety procedures enabling students to return to the

classroom with smaller class sizes. Teachers will rotate rooms and students will stay in one room with their cohort.

• Schedules - Daily schedule modification (ex. lunch, recess) as necessary, with start and end of day potential

staggers, and classes staying together as a cohort. MHS will transition to a 4 period A day/B day block schedule to limit daily transition times.

• Social Emotional - On-boarding students and staff safely to develop a welcoming environment based on new

guidelines.

• Resources - Will require additional resources to support work and systems. All students will require access to a

personal mobile device and supporting curriculum, use of a Google Classroom online platform and Class Dojo at grades K-2.

• Alternatives - Students and families who are not comfortable or have health concerns will be provided with an
• nline/virtual option through the district.
• Communication - Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families.
• Moving Among Models - May need to move among instructional models based on positive COVID-19 cases within

the community or individual schools with a preference for traditional classroom learning in a safe and healthy environment.

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS: BLENDED

HYBRID BLENDED LEARNING

Temporary Virtual Experience - Students in face-to-face instruction may need to temporarily quarantine at home for a period of time. This will guarantee the continuation of learning. Flexible virtual experiences may be built into the calendar as needed to support the health and safety of all.

• Staffing - Classroom teacher would provide temporary virtual learning experience.
• Schedules - Students will be provided with virtual learning schedule options, which will include a number of

instructional methods including live streaming and recorded lessons. Face to face times may be adjusted to enhance physical distancing aligned with Dodge County Phase status.

• Social Emotional - There will be a continuation of student/teacher interaction through virtual methods and

students will continue to have access to social emotional services

• Resources - All students will require access to a personal mobile device, internet connection and supporting

curriculum.

• Alternatives - Educational leaders and teachers will collaborate with families to best meet the emotional and

academic needs of all students.

• Communication - Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families
• Moving Among Models - May need to move among instructional models based on positive COVID-19 cases within

the community or individual schools with a preference for traditional classroom learning in a safe and healthy environment

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS: VIRTUAL

MAYVILLE VIRTUAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

Full Virtual Learning: Families may choose a full virtual learning option for their children and will be offered a district provided virtual learning experience.

• Staffing - Students will have access to an online curriculum to support their learning. An online teacher will be

assigned to monitor student progress and communicate with the student and family.

• Schedule - Students will be able to engage in synchronous or asynchronous learning opportunities. At the

elementary students will be engaged in curriculum approximately 4 hours/day; middle school 5 hours/day; high school 6 hours/day. Teachers will be available daily for direct communications with families, and individual appointments will be able to be scheduled virtually.

• Devices and Access - Students will be assigned a personal district mobile device and supporting curriculum, home

internet access becomes vital for all students.

• Early Identification - Teachers will monitor for students struggling to engage with virtual learning experiences.
• Resources - Will require additional resources to support work and systems – all students will need to have access to

a personal mobile device and supporting curriculum.

• Grading - Traditional grading and assessments will be utilized.
• Communication - Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families
• Moving Among Models - Students may move back to a face-to-face instructional learning model at the end of a

grading period.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTS

• Access to education will be reconfigured

to meet social distancing guidance whenever possible while still ensuring student needs are met

CASELOADS

• Staff or schedules may be redesigned to

provide access to individualized learning to meet IEP and 504 plan requirements

TRAVEL

• Schedules will be configured to limit

travel as much as possible while providing services to students

RESOURCES

• May require additional resources to support

work and systems

COMMUNICATION

• Ongoing communication to staff and families

FLUIDITY IN LEARNING

• If there is a need to go back to at-home

learning, accommodations will be made to the maximum extent possible for safe delivery of services utilizing student IEP and 504 teams

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH

REBOARDING

• Focus on social and emotional health during

the first week back for students and staff focusing on inclusion and anxiety reduction

CLIMATE & CULTURE

• Work to introduce students to new look of

school and classrooms before school starts, creating welcoming environments for learning

UNIVERSAL INSTRUCTION

• Use curricular components of Second Step,

Character Strong, and Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (Cardinal Way)

WELLNESS

• Focus on student and staff wellness

activities, Vitality, Amwell, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) options

COMMUNICATION

• Ongoing and systemic wellness-focused

communication to staff and families

MOVING BETWEEN MODELS

• Needs will likely change if/as instructional

models change in response to school or community conditions. At these points, additional SEL resources and strategies will be implemented for staff and students.

HEALTH SCREENINGS & EXCLUSION

GETTING SICK AT SCHOOL

• An isolation room will be near the health
• ffice in every building to separate anyone

who exhibits above illness symptoms. The isolation room will be cleaned and disinfected between each use.

• Children will be provided masks to wear in

the isolation room while awaiting pick-up.

• Parent/guardian will be contacted

promptly to pick the child up.

• Students may not return to school until all

illness criteria are met. It is recommended parent/guardians call the child’s primary care provider for further direction.

COVID-19 CASES

• If an individual at one of our schools is

identified with a positive COVID-19 case, we will work with the Dodge County Health Department to ensure all safety protocols are followed regarding contact tracing and quarantines.

HEALTH SCREENINGS

• Daily health screenings will be required to

be completed by families at home every morning before school.

• All staff must complete the same health

screening and questions every morning at home before school.

SCHOOL EXCLUSION

• Individuals with confirmed or suspected

COVID-19 should remain home until at least 72 hours fever free AND until respiratory symptoms have significantly

• improved. In addition, at least 10 days

must have passed since symptoms first appeared.

• If an individual has been exposed to a

person positive for COVID-19, they should remain home in self isolation for at least 14 days following exposure. If he/she develops any illness symptoms; he/she should contact their primary care provider.

STAKEHOLDER INPUT: FAMILIES

634 Responses (by student)

• Parkview - 159 responses
• Middle School - 235 responses
• High School - 199 responses

Enrollment Plans

1,040 students total; 62% response rate

• 75% (477 students) plan to attend in-person
• 13% (83 students) are undecided
• 11% (67 students) plan to enroll virtually
• 1% (7 students) plan to enroll elsewhere

Comfort-level

• Extremely Comfortable - 36% (225 students)
• Somewhat Comfortable - 34% (208 students)
• Neutral - 10% (59 students)
• Somewhat Uncomfortable - 15% (91 students)
• Extremely Uncomfortable - 6% (37 students)

STAKEHOLDER INPUT: FAMILIES

To what extent do you agree with the following recommended health and safety practices?

STAKEHOLDER INPUT: STAFF

94 Staff Member Responses

Comfort Level Returning to Work with

• utlined safety measures
• Strongly agree - 35% (33 staff members)
• Somewhat agree - 36% (34 staff member)
• Neither agree or disagree - 10% (9 staff members)
• Somewhat disagree - 15% (14 staff members)
• Strongly disagree - 4% (4 staff members)

Interest Amongst Teaching Staff in Virtual Education

• Yes - 40% (23 teachers)
• No - 60% (34 teachers)

STAKEHOLDER INPUT: STAFF

To what extent do you agree with the following recommended health and safety practices?

STAKEHOLDER INPUT: STAFF

Shifting Inservice Days

• Yes - 85% (51 teachers)
• No - 15% (9 teachers)

Welcome Week Proposal

• 48 teachers strongly or somewhat agree
• 5 teachers strongly or somewhat disagree

NEXT STEPS

❏ Share final, approved version of the Reopening Plan with District Families, Staff and Community ❏ Include Attestation Statement in online registration for parent/guardian sign-off on agreement with Reopening Plan ❏ Registration will include parent/guardian selection of in-person vs. virtual learning options by student ❏ Make adjustments to spaces and staffing based on registration results ❏ Finalize and communicate plans for individualized Open House event (in lieu

• f typical large gathering-type event), if approved

❏ Determine whether additional PD days are necessary up front of the school year to enable teachers to be prepared (classroom movement, re-organization, familiarity with technology, virtual lessons, etc.) ❏ Review district calendar options to prepare for flexible learning