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Reopening Schools Board Presentation Guiding Concepts 1. Student and staff safety and well-being are our top priorities. 2. We will let the science and data, not politics, drive our decisions 3. If we can reopen safely in-person, we will do
Student and staff safety and well-being are our top priorities.
We will let the science and data, not politics, drive our decisions
If we can reopen safely in-person, we will do so
Prepare a continuum of in-person instructional models and provide a virtual learning option for those who need or prefer to learn at home. This approach provides the greatest flexibility for the District, staff, and families.
Elmbrook stakeholder group helping shape our reopening efforts.
guidance on testing, tracing, quarantine/isolation, mitigation, and large group gatherings.
practices, competitions, and events.
governance team shaping purchasing, procurement, policy, and, procedures. District Work Teams
reopening
develop and execute a project plan
participate on one or more work teams
facilitate communication and highlight the interdependence of these teams
1. Prepare a continuum of education delivery models and use current regional and local data and research to guide a reopening decision. 2. Establish safety protocols and procedures for students and staff that align to CDC and AAP guidelines, including Face Coverings for all K-12 students and staff. 3. Prioritize the mental health of students and staff. 4. Keep learning coherent between in-person, hybrid, and virtual education delivery models. 5. Flexibly allocate resources and services to meet the needs of every student. 6. Create clear roles and expectations for students, staff and families as we respond to changing conditions, together.
5-Day In-Person
Traditional 5-day in-person model with risk mitigation and safety measures.
Part-Time In-Person for All Students (Hybrid Approach)
Students attend school two days in-person and learn virtually three days each
B (Thu-Fri). In addition to 5-day risk mitigation and safety measures, this reduces the percentage of students in school by 50%.
Part-Time In-Person for Select Populations
Based on public health data, students in a particular classroom, grade level
in an in-person format.
Specialized Services In-Person for Select Students
Select students have a need for more frequent or intensive services and may, if proper safety and risk mitigation measures can be followed, continue to receive services while most students are learning virtually.
Temporary Virtual Learning for All Students
All students participate in virtual learning until health conditions improve and students and staff can transition back to an in-person environment.
Option In-Person Instruction Continuum Full-Time Virtual Instruction Goal
Safely maximizes in-person instructional time with several risk mitigation strategies including; social distancing, face coverings, and daily screening expectations. Provides families with a stable, quality, online program for the full year in the safest environment possible.
Description
Flexible design allows for changes to schedule and service delivery throughout the year in response to current public health data. Guarantee of full-time online instruction for the entire school year. Families can choose to transition to in-person learning at the end of each quarter/term (every 9 weeks).
Key Benefits
Students afforded the greatest level of in-person interactions with staff and peers that may be safely managed at any time. Families know what to expect for scheduling. Lowest risk environment.
Key Drawback
Families will need to be prepared for schedules and routines to vary throughout the year based on changing health data. Potential for social isolation and sustaining student engagement over time were two of the primary concerns families identified in their children this past spring.
gowns, when appropriate
after patient is symptom-free
require 14-day quarantine
symptom-free, 10 days since symptom onset, 14 days since contact
improved, 14 days since contact *Close contact (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) of laboratory-confirmed or probable COVID-19
DHS Guidelines-What if Someone Tests Positive
Changes in public health data could necessitate rapid adjustments to the level of in-person instruction that can be offered at any time in 2020-21. To guide the District’s decision-making process along the continuum of in-person instruction options, the District proposes the creation of a Medical Advisory Board to advise District staff on how to interpret changes in the data and possible responses.
District Medical Advisory Board
County and Local Data Informs District Approach
○ Case Rate ○ % of Positive Cases ○ Hospital Capacity ○ Prevalence Rate
○ # of active staff, student confirmed cases ○ # of staff/student absences due to close contact ○ Substitute Fill Rate - ability to replace staff absences with a substitute teacher
Local and County Data
Threshold Sources
○ WI Dept Health Services (0-140 Low/In-Person), <350 Hybrid, >350 Virtual) ○ MN Dept of Health - 0-140, <490, >490)
○ WI DHS (<5%) ○ NY Dept of Health (<5%, <9%, >9%)
○ WI DHS (>95%, >85%, <85%)
At its final meeting on July 28, school reopening task force members were asked to identify their preferred start model for the in-person instruction option. A small majority were in favor of a hybrid model over a 5-day in-person start. All were in favor of developing and assigning metrics to strengthen the approach.
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Hybrid Model (47% in favor)
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5-Day In-Person (38%)
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Virtual (15%)
Most Preferred Option
5-Day In-Person Hybrid Virtual All Respondents (Staff and Students) 45% 25% 30% Staff 31% 15% 54% Family 48% 27% 25%
On July 29 and July 30, families and staff were asked to complete a one-question, force rank survey to provide an additional source of information for decision making. The “Most Preferred Option” from the survey is summarized below.
Benchmark Districts Sept 1 Model
Arrowhead 5 day F2F Greendale Blended Hamilton 5 Day F2F or Virtual Mequon-Thiensville 5 Day F2F Middleton-Cross Plains Virtual Muskego 5 Day F2F New Berlin Blended Pewaukee Blended Waunakee Virtual 5-12, 4 Day F2F K-4 Whitefish Bay Blended
Community Schools Sept 1 Model
5 Day F2F, No Virtual Brookfield Academy 5 Day F2F, Optional Virtual
5 Day F2F, No Virtual Brookfield Christian 5 Day F2F, No Virtual Immanuel Lutheran 5 Day F2F, No Virtual SJV 5 Day F2F. No Virtual
Regional Districts - Starting Point on Sept 1
Arrowhead Two Options: 5 day F2F or virtual Elmbrook Options include: 5 day F2F; Virtual; Hybrid Hamilton Two Options: Virtual or 5 Day F2F Hartland Lakeside Three Options: Virtual, Hybrid, 5 Day F2F Kettle Moraine Two Options: Virtual or 5 Day F2F Lake Country Three Options: Virtual, Hybrid, 5 Day F2F Menomonee Falls Two Options: Virtual or 5 Day F2F; Hybrid as necessary Merton Two Options: Virtual or 5 Day F2F Mukwonago Two Options: Virtual or 5 Day F2F Muskego Two Options - Virtual or 5 day F2F New Berlin Two Options - Virtual or 5 day F2F Norris Full F2F with virtual option or blended 2/3 hybrid to transition North Lake One option (as of 7/30) F2F Oconomowoc F2F 4K-4; Hybrid 5-12 Pewaukee Hybrid/Phase in and Virtual option Richmond Two options: virtual or 5 days in person Stone Bank 3 Options: F2F, Blended/Hybrid, Virtual Swallow Two options: virtual or 5 days in person Waukesha 3 options, F2F, virtual and eAchieve
County Districts - Starting Point
Sept 1
preference for in-person or virtual model by Sunday, August 16.
student enrollments based on selections.
Possible Motions
further notice and direct the administration to modify dress codes as necessary.
Board, including Dr. Mushir Hassan as the Board Liaison, to provide weekly recommendations to Board Leadership and the Office of the Superintendent
recommendations as presented.
soft-start mode to learn safety protocols and risk mitigation procedures for in-person instruction and transition to full, 5-days a week in-person and virtual instructional models beginning Sept 8.