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Virtual Community Forum Overview of Rondout Valley CSD Re-Opening Plan for 2020-2021 Overview & What Returning to School Health and Safety Instructional Models Will Look Like in the Fall & Hybrid Schedules Process Surveys on
Overview & Surveys on Reopening
What Returning to School Will Look Like in the Fall Health and Safety Process Instructional Models & Hybrid Schedules
Areas outlined in this plan represent the myriad considerations Rondout Valley CSD will address to reopen schools safely and to sustain their safe operation.
Considerations
Strong focus on academic instruction to enhance student performance and address learning loss. Emphasis on the social-emotional needs
Academic & Social-Emotional Needs
This document is fluid and will change as necessary based on guidance from the state, CDC, and NYSED and in consideration of our families and our staff. We strongly believe the services described throughout this plan are in the best interests of our students, families, staff, and community.
Guidance
Our primary commitment is to the students and families we serve. The health and safety of our students, our staff, and their families is our top
to ensure that students and employees feel comfortable and safe returning to school campuses.
Health and Safety
On-campus school will look much different than previous years due to COVID-19 and the health and safety measures that continue to evolve.
Schools Will Look Different
Plan aims to define clear guidance for the reopening of schools that align with the regulations developed in collaboration with NYSDOH, the NYS Education Department, and local health professionals.
Clear Guidance on Reopening
School Reopening Family Survey 1,068 responses School Reopening Student Survey [grades 3 – 12]
.
Instructional Staff Survey
[for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, OT, PT, Speech, Nurses, Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Behavior Specialists, and Administrators] .
Non-Instructional Staff Survey
[for Clerical, Technicians, Buildings & Grounds, and Food Service]
Our district invited parents and families, students, faculty, and staff in our quest to develop our plan for students in the fall though surveys distributed by the district.
planning process as we proactively developed safety protocols for each instructional model.
stakeholders’ attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19, which will allow the district to better align with stakeholders’ needs and expectations.
1 Temperature screening for students and staff each day 2 Staff are trained on CDC guidance to reduce likelihood of COVID-19 transmission 3 Regularly scheduled, adult supervised handwashing 4 Enhanced cleaning occurring in schools
5 Hand sanitizer is provided in strategic areas and is frequently used
Screening Training Handwashing Hand Sanitizer Enhanced Cleaning
6 Limiting classroom seating to maintain social distancing
Limiting Seating
Time spent on learning how to succeed in distance/online learning Time spent on learning new things Assignments that can be accessed and completed at the students’ own pace Support for families on how to support learning at home Frequent feedback on student progress [Students’ top priority] Posting assignments in the beginning of the week Live meetings/lessons with teachers with smaller groups of students 53.6% Blended: a combination of both synchronous and asynchronous 19.8% Asynchronous [sessions to be viewed at their own pace] 26.7% Synchronous [live required and scheduled sessions] Model that Addresses Child(ren)’s Learning Best
Feelings About Returning to School in the Fall 51% If social distancing/handwashing/face-covering
guidelines and temperature checks are enforced
26% Whatever safeguards the school district has in
place
Preferences for the District to Focus Efforts
The highest percentage in both the family and student surveys indicated that they preferred that the district focus on both:
building
Returning to School in the Fall
Yes: 45.4% No: 11.5% Depends on District's Plans: 43.1%
Options: Strongly Support/Support/Neutral
58% Full-time return to the regular school day
and schedule
43% Full-time return to the regular school day but
start later in the fall
56% Blended learning half-day sessions 49% Full-time return to distance education with
new learning based on grade level standards
66% Adjusting the school year calendar in order
to decrease the number of students in school
Face Coverings
buses and in classrooms, and where social distancing is not possible.
reusable masks if they need one unless exemptions apply.
importance of wearing face coverings.
the day.
Additional Hand Sanitation Stations
variety of supplies to encourage proper cleaning practices [gloves, disinfectant agent for spot cleaning, and hand sanitizer]. Hand soap and paper towels will be provided at every sink.
washing breaks throughout the day, in addition to before/after eating and using materials.
is contributing to a healthy environment by wiping surfaces after classroom instruction is complete.
Social Distancing
from the arrival on campus through departure.
from back to front.
available, eaten in classrooms.
to decrease crowding.
Limited Access to Visitors and Volunteers
advance.
throughout the day, K-6 teachers rotate into classrooms
right side
designated drop-off and pick-up areas
Controlled Movement Patterns
large gatherings will not be permitted until further notice.
Mass Gatherings
classroom as much as possible
the classroom, including learning tools, pencils and other items
Classroom Modifications
limit collaborative activity and shared resources.
12 feet between students and indoor and outdoor areas will be utilized.
Common Area Modifications
school programs.
Before and After School Programs
will have to wait in the designated area, with face covering, and student will be escorted to them.
Arrival and Dismissal
capacity of the bus allows.
encourage social distancing.
will sit together.
hand out to students in the event a student does not one.
contact spots shall be wiped down after each run.
Transportation
with pre-packaged items.
7-12 students will eat in a designated classroom.
students that they are not to pass or share items, including food, with other students.
beginning a meal and immediately upon finishing, the face covering will be put back on.
Meal Services
York State Public High School Athletic Association to make a determination on fall sports.
virtually where feasible. At this time, no in-person extracurricular activities.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Screenings
home to ensure absence of symptoms [The district is exploring an app for this purpose].
the morning, the school will comply with entry procedures including a temperature check.
[The district is exploring an app for this purpose].
complete the screening in the morning, the school will comply with entry procedures including a temperature check.
the day, including asking students how they are feeling and observing general wellness.
staff who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19.
Suspect COVID Cases
Emergency Response:
health office.
available to assess individuals as chronic conditions such as asthma and allergies or chronic gastrointestinal conditions may present the same symptoms as COVID-19 but are neither contagious nor pose a public health threat.
contact with a potential COVID-19 patient.
Isolation:
home by the parent/guardian will be isolated in a room or area separate from others, with a supervising adult present utilizing appropriate PPE.
parent/legal guardian. The parent/legal guardian will be instructed to call their health care provider, or if they do not have a health care provider, to follow up with a local clinic or urgent care center.
these areas until after cleaning and disinfection has
circulation in the area.
suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, such as
areas.
disinfected it can be reopened for use.
person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 can return to the area and resume school activities immediately after cleaning and disinfection.
Notification:
being informed of any positive COVID-19 diagnostic test result by an individual in school facilities or on school grounds, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Returning to Campus:
Individuals shall be sent to their Primary Care Physician for a health screening. If they test negative or their physician clears them, they can return 24 hours after symptoms, including fever have subsided. If they test positive or are
COVID, they need to isolate for at least 10 days from the initial onset of symptoms and need to be symptom free for at least 3 days.
Contact Tracing:
Rondout Valley CSD is collaborating with the Department of Health to conduct contact tracing. Upon notification of a positive case on campus, the district’s Nurse Facilitator will work the building’s COVID-19 Resource Person and communicate with administration to track movement of the person who tested positive and secure affected areas. Impacted individuals will be notified.
COVID Positive Cleaning Protocol:
Sanitation, Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols District staff will use an approved chemical and fogging machine [GenEon Sanitizing Misting units] to disinfect any area deemed appropriate by contract tracing processes and follow all CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection.
Communication:
Upon notification of a positive result, a parent or employee will notify their principal or supervisor, respectively. The principal or supervisor will notify the COVID-19 Resource Person in the building, who will notify the COVID-19 Safety Coordinator. An individual tests positive for COVID-19: Individual must follow the recommendations of their healthcare provider for isolation protocol.
Landing page on website dedicated to updated information for students and staff regarding COVID-19 developments
Regular updates on the latest information for school reopening
It is imperative that we educate our learners, staff and community about health and safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 within our schools.
Our district stands ready to reach our learners using: Signage to promote proper hygiene and social distancing Provide flyers for students and families on COVID-19 protocols and instructional models Instructional videos for students and staff detailing changes in school operations and instructional models that will be shared via web page, School Messenger, and all district social media platforms
in our area.
the Rondout Valley Administrator’s and Professionals’ Association, families, and students to help guide our decision making around protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of our entire district.
In-Person Instruction
When the district is able to welcome back all students into its buildings and resume a mostly normal school day schedule.
Hybrid of In-Person and Remote/Distance Learning
When the district can welcome back students into buildings with a staggered schedule (A/B days) and utilize remote learning for when students are not in school.
same team so that can be home at the same time.
capacity of 50% or less.
remote/distance learning and live zoom sessions.
will be provided in person and virtually.
Remote/Distance Learning
When the district is delivering all instruction
buildings.
Classrooms
Valley CSD provide equity and access for students with disabilities to be involved in and to participate and progress in the general education curriculum with access to the necessary accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids and services, and technology (including assistive technology) to meet the unique disability related needs of students.
students, these programs and services can be provided in all formats (live-person, hybrid, or remote).
Special Education and related services as identified in the IEP may be provided in a variety of ways including the use of telephone calls, instructional support materials, internet based or virtual lessons, and/or virtual therapies, and other available distance-based learning approaches.
Services will follow the general education/building schedules.
Skills/CASA) will be in person as much as safely possible. Class size and space will determine this.
as much as reasonably possible. Special Education Parent Session: Monday, August 3rd at 6:00 – 7:30 pm Zoom link is on our website