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Reopening Schools 2020 Return to Learn in District 58

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Purpose of the Presentation ● Continue the conversation from July 13 ● Review feedback from surveys ● Provide an overview of 3 learning models ○ Modified Onsite (w/ an online academy option) ○ Blended Model (w/ an online academy option) ○ Remote Learning ● Seek Board approval of a model(s)/path forward

Mission & Vision of DG 58...our “why” Mission: The mission of District 58, in partnership with parents and community, is to challenge and engage each child by providing quality educational programs and support services in safe , nurturing , and child-centered environments in order to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society. Vision: ■ We Envision a school district that inspires children , sparks creative and innovative thinking, celebrates diversity, and builds visionaries. ■ We Seek an education that excites minds, touches spirits, challenges abilities, and prepares our children for life. ■ We Believe every child should be expected to grow, stretch, evolve and embrace the challenges of the future in a global environment.

An Unprecedented Time ● A very challenging situation ○ Many concerns ○ Many opportunities ● Strong feelings on all sides ● A call for unity, listening, and collaboration ● Assume good intentions ● Avoid the rumor mill ● Perception vs. reality ● The plan we create now will likely be the plan until the State moves to Phase 5 ● A risk-free environment can never be created ● We are in this together ● Insist on objective criteria

Defining key terms within the 5-hour instructional day ● Remote - the instruction that occurs during full remote learning. ● Blended - any model that includes onsite and offsite learning for students. ● Offsite - the portion of instruction in a blended model that is delivered to students while not physically present at school. ● Onsite - the instruction that occurs inside the physical classroom in any model. ● Online Academy - the instruction that occurs when a family chooses not to engage in a modified onsite or blended model. This is not called remote in DG 58.

An Overview of the Guidance ● ISBE/IDPH Joint Transition Guidance ○ Released on June 23 ○ FAQ (last updated July 24th) ● DuPage County Health Department ○ Released on July 8 ● ISBE - Fall 2020 Learning Recommendations ○ Released on July 23 ● CDC ○ Released on July 23 ○ FAQ (last updated July 24th)

Summary of the Guidance Safety Instruction ● Masks are mandatory at all ● Emphasizes in person times inside (except for instruction for children under 13 eating) and with special needs ● 6 ft of social distancing is ● Districts must plan for three required scenarios (in-person, blended, ● Enhanced cleaning must take place and remote) ● Frequent hand ● 5 hours of instruction is required washing/sanitizing is called for in all models ● No more than 50 people in ● A full remote option must be one space is permitted made available (including busses) ● In any scenario, 2.5 hours of ● Temperature checks must take place (self-certification is synchronous instruction must permissible) take place.

Survey results - Families 3,589 responses ● 1 per child in family ● Equal representation among schools ● Equal representation among grade levels

Survey results - Families Onsite vs. Online ● 79% would attend Modified Onsite instruction ● 19.5% would attend Online

Survey results - Families Blended vs. Online ● 85.2% would attend blended learning ● 13.5% would attend online learning

Survey results - Families If onsite unavailable, which blended option? ● 76.3% would attend alternating days ● 23.7% would attend alternating weeks

Survey results - Families Extreme Heat Days ● 83.9% favored declaring heat emergency days Kindergarten Full vs. Half ● 54% support half-day ● 46% do not support half-day

Survey results - Families Bus Transportation ● 50.6% of qualifying families said they intend to use the bus ● 49.4% of qualifying families do not intend to use the bus *59.9% responded that they do not qualify for bus services

Survey results - Staff 499 responses ● 43% classroom teachers ● 16.2% Instructional assistants ● 15.6% certified related services ● 9.4% specials teacher ● 6.2% specialists ● 2.2% clerical ● 5.6% other

Survey results - Staff Medical Diagnosis ● 5.6% indicated medical condition that may require accommodations or may limit ability to work onsite Collaboration ● 210 individuals said they would like to join working groups for reopening

Survey results - Staff If Onsite is not doable, options for Blended Learning? ● 53.5% would like alternating reduced days model ● 31.6% would like alternating day model ● 13.2% would like alternating week model ● 1.7% would like reduced day model

Survey results - Staff How can we support your social/emotional needs? (Summary of open ended responses) ● Collaboration ● Safety workshops, deep cleaning ● Support, check-ins, planning

Working Groups 1. Health, Safety, and Well-Being 2. Special Services 3. Remote Learning 4. Instructional (Modified Onsite and Blended Learning) ● Approximately 175 staff members collaborated; each group’s conversations provided meaningful input and feedback on each of the topics discussed. ● The working groups were tasked with identifying benefits and challenges of multiple situations and scenarios, but not to make a formal recommendation. ● The ultimate recommendations come from the administrative team, considering input from all stakeholders and guidance from ISBE.

Health, Safety and Well-Being The School Day ● Arrival ○ Self-certification forms required prior to entering the building ○ Secondary temperature checks within the first 45 minutes or within the first period class ● Transportation busses limit to 46 students ○ Assigned seats, extra masks, bus monitor, self-certification required prior to entry ○ Monitor will check temperatures and certify that the student is symptom free if they do not have the form ○ Seats reserved for those students without self-certification ● Students in classrooms 6 feet apart with masks

Health, Safety and Well-Being ● Water fountains turned off, bottle fillers on ● Lockers will not be used ○ Students to use backpacks; supplies come and go with them ● Washrooms adjusted to promote social distancing with either partitions or shutting off sinks ● Signage promoting social distancing ● Picture ID with lanyards ● Tents (depending on availability) set up next to building to facilitate mask breaks and other activities ○ Outdoor instruction encouraged, weather permitting ● Lunch in classrooms; logistical challenges remain ● Increase hand sanitizer placements throughout buildings

Health, Safety and Well-Being ● Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) ○ Masks 13,000 in stock, 5,200 on order; face shields hundreds in stock more on order; gloves in stock and on order ● Thermometers - nurses supply are purchased, another 150 ordered this week ● New cleaning protocols ○ New products certified to disinfect surfaces ○ Mister for disinfection of spaces (already onsite) ● Quarantine room and alternate teaching space in the event a room needs to be closed for 24 hours ● Air flow and AC units ● Extreme heat days and using heat index of 95 degrees to close onsite instruction

Health, Safety and Well-Being ● Student with symptoms ○ Supervised in quarantine space and family called ● Positive case (contact tracing) ○ The District will work with the DCHD and use seating charts, assigned seats on busses, and any other information to support contact tracing and minimize community spread. ○ The District will also notify the appropriate people based on the recommendation of the DCHD ○ The District will notify staff and families in each building.

Health, Safety and Well-Being ● Areas of concern for many working groups ○ Lunch ■ Students in classroom without masks ■ Students with food allergies ■ Cleanup time frame ○ Recess and playgrounds ■ Social distancing and touch points ○ Verification process and building entry ■ Ensure parents are being mindful of symptoms

Special Education - Special Programs ● Additional temperature checks ● Increased options for PPE such as face shields, dividers, gowns (depending upon student and adult protection needs) ● Protocols for toileting, diapering, and physical management supports ● Individualized sensory equipment access or disinfecting practices when item cannot be replicated ● Careful planning around inclusion, when appropriate ● Community experiences replicated within program ● Ongoing family collaboration