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1 Westbury UFSD All Roads Lead to a Bold and Strong Reentry Plan A Roadmap of Essential Actions to Support the District Plan and Implement a Safe Efficient, and Equitable Return to School. Board of Education (7.14.2020) Community Update I
A Roadmap of Essential Actions to Support the District Plan and Implement a Safe Efficient, and Equitable Return to School.
Board of Education (7.14.2020) Community Update I (7.22.2020)
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Ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
Promote equity and accessibility to learning for all students. Foster positive relationships and interactions. Provide instructional delivery systems to meet the needs of all students.
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Date
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May 26 -June 22 Governance Team Meetings to monitor the development of the Reentry Plan
June 18 - June 26 Technology Survey (1,176 participants) June 18, 2020 Thoughtexchange with families, community, staff, and students. Question: What are your thoughts and questions we need to consider when planning for the reopening of our schools?
July 6, 2020
Feedback Input Survey on Reopening of Schools
July 14, 2020
1st Presentation of Re Entry Plan to BOE
July 15, 2020
NYSED Guidance Released
July 22, 2020
1st Presentation of Reentry Plan to Westbury Community
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Action
Week of March 9th Families Survey by building (assess technology needs) March 10 Revised District-wide Pandemic Plan (Emergency Response) March 13 Staff developed work packets in preparation for possible school closures. March 16- March 24 Governor’s releases Executive Order for the Closing of Schools due to the COVID-19 ~ Distance Learning Plan Designed Spring Break is shifted March-June Distribution of laptops and MIFI devices March 25-27 Ongoing Professional Learning for Staff on Remote Learning May 4, 2020 Begin the planning for the Reopening of Schools for the 2020-2021 School year Selection of Roadmap to Reentry Framework May 20 Health and Safety Meeting May 27 - June 12 Roadmap to Reentry Sub-Committees met to design the DRAFT plan for the reopening of schools
What are your thoughts and questions we need to consider when planning for the reopening of our schools?
Key thoughts
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Family Feedback Survey for the Reopening of Schools
(total number of responses as of 7/14/2020 -829)
What grade is your child in? (please click all that apply)
K-5
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6-12
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Family Feedback Survey for the Reopening of Schools
(total number of responses as of 7/14/2020 -829)
If school opens in September, I would prefer my child to.....
Continue Remote Learning
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Have a combination of both remote learning and in-school learning.
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Return to traditional in-school learning
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Other (safety concerns)
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Family Feedback Survey for the Reopening of Schools
(total number of responses as of 7/14/2020 -829)
If schools are open in September with a limit on the number of students permitted to be in the buildings (face to Face), which model would work best for your family? Choose one)
Students come to school alternating days (face to face one day, remote learning the
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Students come to school alternating weeks (face to face one week/remote learning the other).
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Students come to school two days consecutively with one day alternating (Example: Monday/Tuesday OR Wednesday/Thursday In-school and alternating Fridays (remote learning during the time they are home)..
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Not sure/Undecided
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Other
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Family Feedback Survey for the Reopening of Schools
(total number of responses as of 7/14/2020 -829)
Which option related to online learning do you prefer? (Choose ONE)
While students are in school, new content is
provided with uploaded activities and practice on the new content.
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While students are at home, they are provided with synchronous learning (teacher is teaching the lesson live while
the students in school. In both places, the students are provided with activities that allow them to practice and review the new content.
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Other suggestions:
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We are anticipating opening of schools in NYS Phase IV.
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What we know What needs to be considered What we recommend What is next
Health & Wellness School Operation Facilities Post Secondary Instruction Technology
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GROWTH MINDSET
Challenges
NYS Phase IV: Reopening of Long Island Requirements
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activities, and events.
students stay together and with the same teacher throughout/across school days and groups do not mix. Students remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects (e.g., hybrid virtual and in-person class structures, or staggered/rotated scheduling to accommodate smaller class sizes).
Students are not spaced apart, share classroom materials or supplies, and mix between classes and activities.
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The following timeline was presented to the Board of Regents on Monday, July 13, 2020: ➢ Wednesday July 15: Official SED guidance will be released ➢ Friday July 17: The School Reopening Plan Portal will be available on the IRS Portal in the SED Monitoring section ➢ Friday July 31: All District plans must be submitted to the School Reopening Portal ○ Live, public links to reopening plans for every school under their responsibility
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Assurances that the plan contains all mandatory elements outlined in NYSED's Reopening Guidance Document.
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AM/PM
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Student Learning (Instruction and Social & Emotional Wellness)
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Financial Impact Feasibility Community Impact Choice Risk Health and Safety of Schools & Staff
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Remote Learning ONLY
► Re-Entry Committee is a Subdivision of the Westbury UFSD
District-Wide School Health and Safety Team.
► The Goal: ► To provide direction to all stakeholders on the most effective
methods of re-opening our schools in a manner that provides for the health, safety and wellness of students and staff. The work and plans identified in this document will be dependent upon guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York State Department of Health, NYS Education Department and
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Instruction Student engagement, Curriculum, professional learning, and
models ~~~~~~ Chairperson: Maria A. Meyer, Director of Instruction, Assessments, & Funded Programs Wellness Social Emotional learning, safety, health and hygiene ~~~~~ Chairperson: Jorge Santiago, Director of PPS/ Special Education Technology Device access and usage, student and teacher support ~~~~~ Chairperson:
Director of Instructional Technology Facilities Cleaning, disinfecting and
protocols ~~~~~ Co-Chairpersons: Guy Foreman, Director of Facilities Robert Stein, Auditor School Operations General guidelines, transportation and visitors ~~~~~ Chairperson:
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Post Secondary Addressing the needs of students graduating, entering Seniors and transitioning from school to school ~~~~~ Chairperson: Deadra Faulkner, Director of Guidance Governance Communication, coordination, equity and access ~~~~~ Co-Chairpersons Eudes S, Budhai, Superintendent of Schools Patrick McGovern, SAFE Act Liaison
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Review, Reflect, and Debrief on the WUFSD’s response to the Spring 2020 Pandemic
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Identify and plan for the work necessary for a safe reopening of schools.
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Identify work groups to study and provide recommendations based on the following:
► Priorities ► Planning ► Procurement ► Protocols/Practice
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►Leadership Team ► Consensus on Each Area of the Re-Entry Plan ►District-Wide School Health and Safety Team ►All Stakeholder Groups: Families, Students, Community,
Bargaining Units/Staff, District Leadership Team
►Board of Education
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Do First
Do Before Schools Open
Executive Orders, CDC NYSED Guidelines
When Schools are Open & Operating
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► Each committee was comprised of members of each unit based on expertise and
request:
► Leadership ► Professional Staff ► Nurses ► Clericals ► Teachers Assistants ► Facilities ► Safety and Security ► Nutrition ► Families/ Community Members
The Committee Chairpersons scheduled remote meetings with each of their committees over a two week period of time to delineate the specific details under each of the domains and phases.
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*NYSED Guidance released July 15, 2020
The Facilities and Operations team will directly assist school administration in their responsibility to evaluate school-based custodial personnel and inspect their work performance.
Daily Cleaning Custodial staff will work during each school day to support the learning environment. Enhanced Cleaning Custodial staff will work between student cohorts to clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces throughout the school. Disinfectant Cleaning In the event of a COVID-19 confirmed case, facilities and operations team will initiate an electrostatic spray cleaning of the school/building impacted.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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Preliminary Building Specific Plans developed to address the following ► Signage ► Entering and Exiting Procedures ► Logistics of Classrooms ► Nurse’s Office/Alternate Location for Sick Students/Staff ► Safety Protocols ► Master Schedules ► Breakfast and Lunch Procedures/Locations ► Procedures for: ► Hallways ► Stairs (WMS and WHS)
Face to Face Instruction
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Remote Learning
► Connecting to Classroom Instruction ► Projects to be completed to support ongoing practice and application ► Daily Instruction in Grades K-5 ► Language Arts/Reading ► Mathematics ► Social Studies/Science ► All Assessments/Conferencing SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE - Specifics to be determined at the building level
8:25-8:50 Teacher Arrival 8:50-9:35 Student Arrival, Breakfast/ Morning Meeting (All students) 9:35-10:00 Language Arts Block 10:05-10:45 Language Arts Block 10:50-11:30 Special 11:35-12:15 Math Block 12:20-1:00 Math Block 1:05-1:45 Lunch served in classrooms 1:50-2:30 Science/Social Studies 2:35-2:50
LAB/AIS/Flexible Period
2:50 Dismissal of Students
A/B SCHEDULE Before Entering School
➢ Temperature taken before boarding bus/or entering school by designated personnel ➢ Staff/Students wear masks
Upon Entering School Building
➢ 3-4 Points of Entry ➢ Use of hand sanitizer ➢ Students walk straight to classroom, observing social distancing. ➢ Markers will be placed on the floor. ➢ Teachers and assistants will escort students to classrooms.
In Classroom
➢ Breakfast and lunch delivered to classrooms ➢ Recess will be in classrooms ➢ Special area teachers will go into classrooms ➢ Daily mindfulness and physical activity According to LAST NAME (Siblings will go on same day) ➢ A Day: A - L ➢ B Day: M-Z
Dismissal
➢ 3-4 Points of Exit ➢ Walker Sign-out Exit
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Face to Face Instruction
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Remote Learning
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE Specifics to be determined at the building level
Student Arrival 7:00-7:35 (breakfast)
Period 1 7:35-8:23 Period 2 8:26-9:11 Period 3 9:14-9:59 ** Period 4 10:02-10:47** Period 5 10:51-11:36** Period 6 11:39-12:24** Period 7 12:27-1:12** Period 8 1:16-2:05 Dismissal 2:05
**Lunch and restroom breaks with staggered times to ensure social distancing. +Passing periods minimized with staggered times to ensure social distancing,
► Connecting to Classroom Instruction ► Projects to be completed to support
► Daily Instruction in Grades 6-8 ► Language Arts/Reading ► Mathematics ► Social Studies/Science ► All Assessments/Conferencing
Face to Face Instruction
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Remote Learning
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE- Specific to be determined at the building level
AM Student Arrival 7:00– 7:45 AM Duty & 1ST Bell 7:45 Period 1/2 8:00 – 9:25 Announcements 9:21– 9:25 Period 3 9:29 – 10:09 Period 4 10:13 – 10:53 Period 5 10:57 – 11:37 Period 6 11:41 – 12:21 Period 7 12:25 – 1:05 Period 8/9 1:09 – 2:30
Dismissal
2:30
*Nutrition and restroom breaks with staggered times to ensure social distancing. +Passing periods minimized with staggered times to ensure social distancing,
► Connecting to Classroom Instruction ► Projects to be completed to support ongoing practice and application ► Daily Instruction in Grades 9-12 ► Language Arts/Reading ► Mathematics ► Social Studies/Science ► All Assessments/Conferencing
monitor their health and remain home when sick.
their supervisor when they have come in contact with an infected person.
responsible for creating, implementing, and communicating worksite plans.
will continue to be managed utilizing leave options or ADA accommodations.
training, webinars, and resources.
work.
utilized to maintain social distancing requirements.
checklists, and FAQs will be included in the implementation guide for schools and departments.
training, webinars, and resources through ESI EAP and Safe Schools/Exceptional Child.
part of the Governance Committee.
negotiated agreements. ▪ Continued partnership regarding employee matters arising from COVID-19 and return-to-work procedures. ▪ Regular training updates to be provided to the District and shared with stakeholder groups.
Employee Associations Partnership
Updates Key Topics
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Transportation
selected windows.
guidelines, which may result in a potential budget impact.
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Healthy Behaviors
illness prevention practices.
○ Note: Face Cover: anyone with trouble breathing or is unconscious, and/or anyone who is
incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance.
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Procedures for Student Arrival
preventive measures, including wearing a face mask, and taking temperature.
throughout the building.
Office.
and following the guidance from the CDC, DOH and NYSED.
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Procedures for Student Arrival
Exits to each school building. ► Walkers will stand in line marked by signage. ► Students will come off the bus one at a time. ► We will take the temperature of each student prior to entering the school. ► Signage will be placed around the schools displaying direction and the practice
► There will be signage markings on the floor to indicate proper distancing and direction. ► Students will utilize hand sanitizer when entering the school and within their classrooms.
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Emotional Learning/Mental Health Awareness for all students
Planning and Opportunities for Employment
Follow-up outreach by clerical and guidance staff to establish post secondary plans/needs.
Agency Support/Speakers/ Re-entry Counseling for Post-Traumatic Disorder
learning (Parent Education for Mentoring opportunities)
Support and Learning for all students/Faculty/Staff.
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support a student centered, high quality instructional practice.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of either Hybrid or Remote learning.
○ Health and Safety Processes and Procedures: CDC, NYS, NYSED guidance on how we can continue to teach our students, remotely or face to face and/or the hybrid model.
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Analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions:
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Surveys: (1) Staff: Professional Development, (2) Families: Family Feedback and Input, (3) Families, Staff, Students: Social/Emotional and Well-being ■ Student Data: (1) Initial Screening (2) Assessments/progress monitoring
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Model # 1 Hybrid Learning: Face-to Face & Remote Model # 3: 100% Remote Learning
learning to provide continuous education for all our students.
from the prior grade to the incoming grade for grades K-12 to ensure we plan instruction that builds the bridge from one grade to the next.
re-teaching needs to address specific needs.
Classroom and Google Meet.
to minimize interruptions to daily operations of schools for students, families and staff.
Executive Order to educate our students through 100% remote learning.
there is a necessity to transition to one, we will utilize Google Classroom and Google Meet for the live delivery of instruction and communication daily as noted in model #1.
support a seamless transition for teaching and learning from a hybrid model to a 100% remote model.
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*As per NYSED guidance, the mandatory requirements for teaching and learning are:
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clear opportunities for equitable instruction for all learners. ■ maintain continuity of learning when using either of the instructional models (hybrid and or /100% remote). ■ Standards Based instruction. ■ Substantive instruction which engages all (teacher to student, student to teacher, student to student). ■ Clear communication between families and schools. ○ Curriculum Pacing Guides: for the First Quarter/Trimester ■ Identifying Priority Standards (teaching and learning are standards based). ○ Tools/Programs: 1:1 Digital devices, Clever, Parent Portal (K-12), District and Ed Law 2-D aligned online Resources. ○ Differentiated and Ongoing Professional Learning opportunities for all staff.
○ Virtual Family Workshops/Community Cafes- The “How to” transform the home into an extension of the classroom. ○ Develop “Supply lists” to support learning in the home for hybrid and/or 100% remote models ○ Engage the Family Engagement Specialists (FES) to support families and students in most need in collaboration with our Family Liaison and our partners, CCI and Partners in Inclusivity. Continue to expand the number of FES ○ Expand on our communication plan with the families. ○ Meet the Teacher Night and Parent/Teacher Conference will be held remotely
*NYSED Guidance
released July 15, 2020
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Professional Learning opportunities for all staff : Differentiated and ongoing to meet teachers’ needs:
specific needs of our learners and that there is equity and access for all our students.
○ Transforming Learning ○ Connecting with our Students ~ Ownership of Learning ○ Engage and Empower Every Student ○ Student Engaged Assessments ○ Modeling and Feedback
○ PK-2, 3-5, 6-12, Diverse Learners (ELL/MLLs, Students differently abled)
○ Learning Platform: Google Suite/Google Meet ○ Instructional Tools
Family and Community Engagement
○ Workshop/Community Cafes- The “How to” transform the home into an extension of the classroom. ○ Develop “Supply lists” to support learning in the home for blended/hybrid OR 100% remote models. ○ Engage the Family Engagement Specialists (FES) to support families and students in most need in collaboration with our Family Liaison and our partners, CCI and Partners in Inclusivity. Continue to expand the number of FES. ○ Expand on our communication plan with the families ○ Meet the Teacher Night will be conducted remotely
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*NYSED Guidance released July 15, 2020
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*NYSED Guidance released July 15, 2020
Digital Devices
Chromebooks
internet & e-mail security, cabling, power backup
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Procedures
classroom and pick up as they enter the building.
designated areas.
maximized to accommodate our staff and students to ensure we are aligned to CDC guidance and Executive Orders from the Governor’s Office.
August 31st.
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Items Approximate Anticipated Costs Purchased Items Potential Funding Source
Additional Chromebooks to Achieve 1:1 $664,679.00 ___ General Fund (three year contract) School Infrastructure to Support 1:1 WiFi $120,000.00 ___ e-Rate/General Fund GoGuardian Software for Chromebooks $28,168.00 ___ General Fund Learning Management Support Licenses $425,000.00 ___ General Fund Early Learning Technology- iPads Kindergarten Technology-Chromebooks ___ $107,385.00 Grant Fund Transportation no additional cost at this time ___ FEMA*/General Fund Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) $826,206.00 $150,968.00 FEMA*/General Fund Food Services $873,580.00 ___ Cafeteria Fund Human Resources (custodial staff) $120,420.00 ___ General Fund Full Sanitization of all schools (4x) $300,860.00 ___ Total $3,458,913.00 $258,353.00
INITIAL COSTS ONLY. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL COST MAY BE REQUIRED *FEMA is currently determining eligible costs for re-opening facilities
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Action
July 2, 2020 Overview of Reentry Plan
July 14, 2020 Overview of Reentry Plan-First Presentation
July 15, 2020 NYSED Guidance is Released
the necessary changes to ensure alignment. Being ahead of schedule, will allow us time to have deeper conversations on each action step. July 22, 2020 Overview of Reentry Plan-Second Presentation
July 2020 School Readiness Assessment
infrastructure assessment July 2020 Execute the Communication Plan
Connect Ed (voice, text, emails)
July 31, 2020 Submission of District Plans to NYSED July -August Screening of Newly enrolled students
August 17-28 Professional Learning Academy Family Cafes
(Hybrid/Remote), Mental Health Consortium, ARC: IRLA/ENIL
extension of the Classroom (Technology in the home) August 31-Sep 1st Convocation/Superintendent’s Conference Day
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► Resources ► Return to School Roadmap ► GUIDANCE FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ► SCHOOLS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ► Considerations for Schools ► CDC releases guidelines to reopening schools (video)
► CDC Guidance on Reopening Schools, Explained
► Communication Resources
► NYSED FAQ
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