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WOODMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL

REOPENING PLAN

August 19, 2020

Meeting Agenda

• Introductions
• Procedures for Meeting
• Review of Plan
• Q and A

Reopening Task Force

Work Groups

BUILDING PRACTICES EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FACILITIES HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION TRANSPORTATION

A group of 40+ individuals representing constituencies from all across our school community.

THE WORK OF THE TASK FORCE PREPARED US TO RESPOND TO THE NYSED GUIDANCE

The 145-page document required responses to 14 separate sections.

BUILDING PRACTICES

• School supplies (posted on WMS website)
• Arrival ( 3 points of entrance, large gathering areas)
• Scheduling ( “Cohort” Model/ A-K, L-Z)
• Change of Classes ( No Bells, Increase Passing

Time/stagger, No lockers)

• Lunch ( use of cafeteria, cohorts/strands, alternate

areas if needed)

• Recess (outside if weather permitting, alternate

areas)

• Dismissal (staggered dismissal)
• Bathroom Use ( One at a time)

HEALTH AND SAFETY

HEALTH CHECKS FACE COVERINGS HEALTHY PRACTICES SOCIAL DISTANCING ILL PERSONS COMMUNICATION WITH DOH

FACILITIES

▪ CLEAN, DISINFECT, AND SANITIZE ▪ EPA, DOL, FDA, SED, DOH GUIDELINES ▪ REFORMAT ROOM SPACES NYSED OFP ▪ FIRE PREVENTION ▪ BUILDING CODES ▪ SAFETY PLANS ▪ VENTILATION

NUTRITION

SECONDARY SCHOOLS Pick up meals on serving lines Seated in assigned areas Cafeteria and alternate spaces

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ONLINE AND HYBRID MODES Pick up at HHS No cash exchange – Prepayment Free and Reduced Lunch Pickup

TRANSPORTATION

CAPACITY AND ROUTING Increase use of school specific routes Identify students choosing not to use bus Centralized bus stops at nearby corners SEATING AND CONTAINMENT Masks are required Seating back to front Staff to assist with compliance Arrival and dismissal protocols by building Increase in parent traffic

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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

Trauma Informed Approach School Counselors Social Workers Psychologists Professional Development Partnership with Northwell Health Behavioral Health Center for Social and Emotional Learning BOCES Online Parent/Family Resources (Coser)

Restart SEL

Think Tank Review and Update the Guidance Plan

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THREE MODES OF INSTRUCTION

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Full In-Person (tentatively begins October 5, 2020) Full Online

Hybrid

Students may only switch to in-person modes of instruction during the quarterly re-registration

• periods. You may change your child’s full in-person instruction or hybrid instruction mode to

full online instruction mode at any time by contacting your principal.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

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In-Person Instruction

for All

▪ Number of students drives decisions ▪ Enforce 6-ft. social distance or barriers ▪ All classes livestreamed

Full Online Learning ▪ All classes livestreamed ▪ Attendance is mandatory Hybrid Instruction ▪ Groups A and B ▪ One group attends in person while other attends remotely ▪ Rotating Schedule ▪ Online attendance is mandatory

TEACHING AND LEARNING

SCHOOL SCHEDULE

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▪ Moving into online learning at any time…moving into full in- person or hybrid at quarterly intervals ▪ Movement of students will be minimized…cohorts of students to the extent possible ▪ A/B Schedule in blocks of time

Movement

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CONTINUITY OF INSTRUCTION PLAN -- SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Teacher Expectations Student Expectations Student Work Load Asynchronous Lessons Live Instruction Asynchronous Lessons Live Instruction “Typical” Day Remote 3 40-minute Lessons in a 6- day cycle 2 40-minute lessons in a 6- day cycle WMS 3.5 lessons daily WMS 2.33 times daily Average 93 minutes/day WMS 4.66 hours per day WMS 3.88 hours per day HHS 4 lessons daily HHS 2.66 times daily Average 106 minutes/day HHS 5.33 hours per day HHS 4.43 hours per day

SPECIAL EDUCATION

▪ Prioritize special class programs ▪ Developmentally appropriate management system ▪ CSE continues “virtually” ▪ Prioritize synchronous learning if we use COI ▪ Create plans for remote, in- district, and community based job coaching ▪ Assess student skills and adjust goals, as needed

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ATTENDANCE AND CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

Attendance will be monitored and recorded in ALL modes of instruction per the District attendance policy. Chronic absenteeism will be reported to administration and/or PPS staff.

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TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY

▪ Access to Internet and devices will be provided based on responses to the enrollment survey. ▪ Expanded 1:1 device program for all students in grades 5-12. Additional devices will be available for those who need in grades P-4. ▪ Instructional and outdoor areas outfitted with technology. ▪ Students who are learning remotely will be able to access a live stream of the classroom.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS

At this time, all extracurricular and athletic activities are

• n hold until

September 21, 2020 at which time we will follow the updated guidance provided by NYSED and the DOH.

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QUESTIONS...