School District of Marshfield

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2020-2021

School District of Marshfield TIGER RETURN TO LEARN 2020-21

OVERVIEW

Moving Between ModelsOperationsTeaching & Learning

Return to Learn: 2020-21 Reopening Plan for SDOM Schools

Possible Action: Consider recommendation to approve the 2020-21 Reopening Plan for SDOMschools and provide Superintendent Christianson, or designee, with authority tomove between instructional models as needed.

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SDOMCOMMITMENTS

SAFETYStudent and staff safety is a top

priority. Plans will reflect guidancefrom the American Academy of

Pediatrics, CDC, State and CountyHealth Departments.

FLEXIBILITYPlans will be developed to allow for afluid response keeping in mind staff,student and parent capacity, coupled

with financial resources of the District.

INSTRUCTIONPlans will reflect a preference for traditional classroom learning and focuson creating conditions to safely reopen schools. Instructional models will

include blended/remote online learning options for 4K-12 in the event thattraditional in-person learning cannot occur.

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MOVING BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

Traditional In-personInstruction

100% Remote OnlineInstruction

Blended Instruction withCohorts

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OPERATIONS:PHYSICAL SAFETY & CLEANING

Reduction of Airborne ParticlesFace covering requirementPlexi-glass barriersIsolation rooms

Increased ventilation and fresh air exchange beforeand after school

Hand sanitizing stations, disinfectant wipesTouch-less technology wherever feasibleBottle filling stationsRemoval of vending machines

Removal of furnitureSeparation of cohort classes

Air Quality and Airborne Particles

Hand Hygiene & Surface Touching

Enhancing Space for Physical Distancing

Staggered useIncreased cleaning/disinfecting schedules

Increased daily & weekly schedulesElectronic disinfecting machines & UV Robots

Separation markings on floor in high traffic areasAdjust student traffic patterns to support physicaldistancingSigns denoting

Hand hygiene Physical distancing Symptoms awareness

Common/Shared Areas

Cleaning & Disinfecting

Signage & Floor Markings

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Face covering requirementAdditional supervisionAdditional point of entry/exit to and from schoolsStaggered drop off/pick up times

Assigned seating/loading from back to frontOne student/family per seat whenever possibleAdditional routes if possibleEncourage parent pick up/drop off

Additional supervisionUse of student parking lot to physically distancestudents/busesImplement foot traffic flow process Staggered arrival/departure

Boarding/Exiting Buses

 

Rider Safety

 

Transfer Lot

Buses will be disinfected following each routeFogger disinfectant

No elementary school field trips or club/activity busesProvide additional buses to promote physical distancingwhen necessaryEncourage parent transportation to events

Sanitation

 Extra Curricular Travel

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OPERATIONS: TRANSPORTATION

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Keep windows open and venting (fans) drawing air outFace covering requirementPlexi-glass to protect staff where appropriate

Add additional lunch periodsLess lunch tables with more physical distancingAssign seating at the Elementary levelUse alternative entrances to cafeteriasMark hallways to identify physical distancingDisposable trays and utensils

Air Flow and Airborne Particles

Enhancing Space for Physical Distancing

Adjust custodial schedules (Mid-day cleaning)Tables cleaned after each lunch sessionUse of gloves, PPE More garbage dispensers

Hand sanitizer in key areasStudent Education

Hand hygieneSurface touchingKeypad Entry

 Cleaning & Disinfecting

Hand Hygiene & Surface Touching

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OPERATIONS: FOOD SERVICE

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OPERATIONS:GENERAL BUILDING OPERATIONS

Limiting Student GatheringsHallwaysStaggered start/end Traffic flow Signage

Staggered recess, lunch periodsAdditional staff supervision

Use of intercomProhibited/Restricted access for

Parents Volunteers Vendors Outside organizations, etc

Face coverings required for entrance to building

Arrivals & Dismissals

 

Access to School

Staggered arrival/dismissal times and passingperiodsStudents go directly to classrooms when enteringFloor markings and signage for physical distancingStudents remain in classrooms while staff switch

Specific drop off and pick up times and locationsfor different cohorts of studentsEducate families to stay in vehiclesStudents enter the building upon arrivalUse of multiple entrances and exits

Traffic Flow & Social Distancing

Before/After School

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OPERATIONS:HUMAN RESOURCES & STAFFING

Frequent and systemic communicationFocus on social and emotional health for staff

Absenteeism TrackingReassigning staff as neededLimit exposure to staff who deal with studenthealth issuesLimit staff travel including those who travelbetween buildings

Employee Assistance Programs/Resources

Staffing

Prohibit/restrict visitors, volunteers and servicesSuspend non-essential school eventsPromote virtual group events, meetings or otherschool events

Conduct daily health self-checksStay home recommendations/guidelinesReinforce workplace safety to promote cleanliness,reduction of germs

Non-Essential Activities

 Workplace Wellness

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OPERATIONS:RESPONSE TO OUTBREAK

Data collection from parents regarding absencereasonsAbsence rate monitoringCommunication with Wood County Health Department

Two health areas in each building Additional resources for isolation rooms Contact tracing if necessary and possibleParent/Guardian education regarding absencerequirements (COVID symptoms)Quarantine requirements for

Staff Family members Others after positive diagnosis

Absence Tracking

 Illness Tracking at School

Surveillance of staff and studentsLimiting or prohibiting visitors/family membersPPE use and training (specific to job duties)

Communicating when a positive case is diagnosedSeverity/number of cases - information to parents,communityWood County Health Department Role inCommunicationsStaff training regarding confidentiality/privacyrequirements

Decreasing Disease Spread

 Communication with Staff/Parents/Community

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TEACHING & LEARNING:CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & DIGITAL LEARNING

Board approved curriculumTraditional materialsDigital access and tools

Supplemental resources

Clear norms and procedures for interactingdigitally

Traditional gradingMultiple modes/methods of assessment

Instructional Curriculum & Resources

Digital Literacy

Feedback & Grading

Traditional in-person instructionBlended instructionVirtual instructionLearning centers

Learning Management SystemsSeesaw (grades K-4)Canvas (grades 5-12)

Skyward Message CenterVirtual Conferencing

Summer trainingSchool year training and coachingOn-demand resource and technology training

Instructional Practices/Design

Communication

Professional Development

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Abide by the WIAA Conference guidanceLower contact sports delayed and start August 17, 2020Higher contact sports delayed and start September 7,2020Pre-season, non-conference games will be cancelled

Eliminate all travel - exceptions may be determined forspecific case situationsMeetings will be virtualAllow virtual competitionsFollow additional guidance governed by eachorganization

WIAA and Conference Sports

Co-curricular (Skills USA, Science Olympiad, Science Bowl,FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, NHS, Robotics)

Follow the same guidance for lower contact WIAA andconference sports

Eliminate all travelMeetings will be virtualAllow virtual events/activities

Eliminate all field trips

Traditional instruction/schedule - practice and performwith no in-person audienceCohort or virtual - eliminate performances OR practice andperform with no in-person audience

Club Sports (bowling, figure skating, curling, mountain biking)

Clubs (Knitting, Chess, Cribbage, Art, Pokemon, etc)

Field Trips

School Performances

TEACHING & LEARNING:ATHLETICS & EXTRA-CURRICULARS

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TEACHING & LEARNING:SPECIAL EDUCATION/STUDENT SERVICES

Move instruction into the classrooms as much as possible tominimize groupings of learners from other grades Special educators work with classroom teachers to provideadditional supports and supplemental supports when neededFlexibility in the amount of time students attend in-person(could be more for some and less for others) All related services and supports are driven by the IndividualEducation Plan (IEP) of each learner and will be provided in avirtual setting if learners cannot be in school The IEP team may need to reconvene to make program changes

Hold all IEP team meetings virtually using Microsoft TEAMS When needing to meet in person for very rare circumstances,follow building and district safety protocols Extensions for IEP evaluations and meetings may need to beconsidered if a learner cannot be properly evaluated in a virtualplatform

Special Education - Instructional Delivery

Individual Education Program (IEP) Team Meetings

Collaboration, communication, and support provided to learnersand families will need to be tailored to each individual child andfollowing the plan of the IEP

Focus on Social Emotional Learning lessonsSocial emotional and self-care support for students and staffAlcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) related instruction andsupport Trauma support At-risk student supportHealth isolation rooms and protocols

Additional Considerations

Student Services - Instructional Delivery

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TEACHING & LEARNING:VIRTUAL EDUCATION

Learners and families commit to a minimum of one semester at a time Virtual programming tailored to the best fit for the learner and family as possible

Marshfield educators offer Marshfield curriculum and resources Marshfield educators offer RVA District Connect curriculumMarshfield educators offer a hybrid of both Marshfield and RVA District Connect curriculum Network teacher oversight- Independent 

Parent/Family/Learner Choice

 Virtual Options

A 100% virtual option will be provided for those students and families who areuncomfortable with returning to an in-person school setting

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TEACHING & LEARNING:TECHNOLOGY AND IT SUPPORT

Hot spotsParking lot accessLearning Centers for students

Remote device supportRemote Teaching & Learning toolsOn-demand video tutorials and troubleshootingguides

Internet Access

Support

IT Support for Families:support@marshfieldschools.org

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School District of Marshfield

TIGER RETURN TO LEARN

2020-2021