Wyomissing Area School District T F ROAD TO REOPEN PLAN A 2020-2021 School Year R D “ Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time”
Plan Overview Wyomissing Area School District T 1. Planned for multiple reopening scenarios and contingencies to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students and staff F Ensure students’ and families’ equitable access to technology for 2. A remote learning 3. Provide continuing support to students and staff to address their R physical, social, and emotional needs 4. Prepare for COVID-19-related changes in Human Resource D Management and Practices 5. Offer ongoing personalized and differentiated professional learning Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Contributing Resources Wyomissing Area School District Our current recommendations are based on interpretation of the most recent guidance T from the Governor of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Centers for F Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and a variety of other local, state and national resources including: A • WASD Advisory Groups R • Parent/Guardian Survey • D Medical Review Team • Tower Health – Division of Infectious Diseases • Penn State Health – Team of medical professionals Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Health and Safety Plan Phases Wyomissing Area School District Phases PA Department of Education has categorized reopening into three broad phases: T red , yellow , or green . These designations signal how counties and/or regions may begin easing some restrictions on school, work, congregate settings, and social F interactions: A • The Red Phase: Schools remain closed for in-person instruction and all instruction must be provided via remote learning, whether using digital R or non-digital platforms. Provisions for student services such as school meal programs should continue. Large gatherings are prohibited. D • The Yellow Phase and Green Phase: Schools may provide in-person instruction after developing a written Health and Safety Plan, to be approved by the local governing body (Board of Directors) and posted on the school entity’s publicly available website. Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Health and Safety Team Wyomissing Area School District T • Mr. Robert Scoboria , Superintendent and Pandemic Coordinator • Administrators F • Teachers, Nurses, Counselors, Staff Members A • School Board Members R • Community Members • Consultative/ Contracted Support D • Medical Review Team Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Timeline to Reopening Wyomissing Area School District T May 22-June 6: Distance Learning Survey June 3: Plan Guidelines released from PDE F June 5: Health and Safety Plan Template released from PDE A June 15-July 15: Advisory Group Meetings June 29: Athletic Department Plan for Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities R Governor’s Order /PDE/DOH direction on face coverings July 1-16: July 7-14: Parent Survey D July 19: Communication and FAQ sent to all parents/guardians July 25: Health and Safety Plan/Administrative Presentation Posted on District Website July 27: Health and Safety Plan Presentation Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Survey Results Wyomissing Area School District The following results from the survey were analyzed and used to create WASD’s T plan to reopen our schools: F • WASD received 939 responses to the parent/guardian survey. A • If WASD plans to return to full time, in-person learning, 65% of parents/guardians plan to send their child(ren) to school in August. R • If WASD implements a hybrid plan for education, 72% of parents/guardians plan to send their child(ren) to school in August. D • 42% of parents responded that their child(ren) will be utilizing the school bus. Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Key Strategies of the Plan Wyomissing Area School District T 1. Minimizing interactions between groups of students 2. Enhanced cleaning and hygiene practices F Social distancing – maintain 6 feet 3. A 4. Regular hand washing/use of sanitizer 5. Masks worn by students and staff R 6. Regular monitoring of student and staff health D ○ Everyone has a role to play 7. Employ rapid communication and containment protocols ○ Communication with faculty, families, Department of Health Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
Key Plan Components Wyomissing Area School District • What does physical distancing look like? T o 6 ft. distance o Plexiglass dividers provided for teacher/student individual collaboration F • Minimizing physical interactions A ○ Students staying in groups, where possible ○ Teachers moving more / students moving less R • Face coverings worn by all students/staff o Exception for eating/drinking with 6ft. social distance o D Exception for when outside with 6ft. social distance • What families and students can expect: ○ New procedures for entering school, fewer students on playground, in hallways ○ Virtual Back to School Nights and Conferences ○ Less furniture in rooms Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
JSHS 6ft Distanced Classroom Layout Wyomissing Area School District T F A R D Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
WREC 6ft Distanced Classroom Layout Wyomissing Area School District T F A R D Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
WHEC 6ft Distanced Classroom Layout Wyomissing Area School District T F A R D Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
PDE Instructional Options Considered Wyomissing Area School District 1. Total reopen for all students and staff (understanding some students/families may T opt for distance learning out of safety/health concern): F This option provides the optimal learning experiences for our students. This option does not permit the District to follow the regulatory guidance and medical A review team guidance. Students would not be able to be spaced out to the recommended social distance of six feet. Classroom space limits the number of desks spaced six feet apart. In addition, this option provides the most challenges for transportation. R Conclusion: This option does not meet current guidance provided by governing agencies and Medical Review Team recommendations. D Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
PDE Instructional Options Considered Wyomissing Area School District 2. Blended reopening that balances in-person learning and remote learning for all T students alternating days (understanding some students may opt for distance learning out of safety/health concerns) F Students will be divided into two groups. Half of the students K-12 will come to school two times a A week (M-Th, T-F) and receive 3 days per week of virtual education. Social distancing of six feet will be implemented in all buildings. This includes face coverings being required by order of the Governor. Student seating will be six feet apart and traffic patterns in school buildings will be R altered to accommodate social distancing. Additionally, daily cleaning processes and procedures will continue to be implemented as detailed in the WASD Health and Safety Plan. D Conclusion: This option permits the District to meet the regulatory guidance and recommendations provided by the Medical Review Team. This option permits the District to significantly reduce bus run rosters. Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
PDE Instructional Options Considered Wyomissing Area School District 3. Total remote learning for all students T This option is not the most optimal learning due to lack of social interaction F This was the instructional model used last spring. If used again, we will revise expectations for students and faculty. Improvements include: A • More consistent schedule that mimics regular school day • Increased opportunities for synchronous learning activities facilitated by classroom teachers R using WebEx • Increased asynchronous lessons recorded by classroom teachers using screen recording software D • Consistent implementation of learning management systems at the K-4 level (Google Classroom) and 5-12 levels (Schoology) Conclusion: WASD is prepared to implement virtual education for all students should this option become necessary. WASD has added virtual resources and will provide additional staff training in August. Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
WASD Recommendation: Hybrid Model/With Virtual Option • All students receive blended learning opportunities that balance in-person T learning and remote learning. F o To optimize educational opportunities, students will receive in-person learning two days per week (M/Th or T/F) and asynchronous remote learning three days per week A o Daily cleaning plus additional cleaning and disinfecting of all spaces will occur on R Wednesdays & Saturdays/Sundays o Social distancing guidelines are more easily met in classrooms, hallways, D cafeterias, arrival/drop off locations, and on buses or transportation vehicles o Decreased potential for spread of COVID-19 o Teachers work on-site on Wednesdays to prepare virtual lessons, provide synchronous full class meetings and keep established office hours for student support Inspiring Excellence, One Spartan at a Time
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