Update on Reopening Schools

Fall 2020

July 2, 2020

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REOPENING PLANNING TASK FORCEHTTPS://WWW.BURBANKUSD.ORG/REOPENING

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Representation from:

▪ Students▪ Parents

▪ Certificated staff (teachers, counselors, nurse, etc.)

▪ Support staff▪ Classified staff (custodians, food services, technology, etc.)

▪ School administration

▪ District administration▪ Board members

Four Focus Areas

➢ Instruction➢ Social Emotional Learning

➢ Operations

➢ Family and Community Engagement

FACTORS THAT WILL INFLUENCEREOPENING DECISIONS

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➢ Student Safety

▪ Physical Health

▪ Social-Emotional Health

➢ Employee Safety

▪ Physical Health

▪ Social-Emotional Health

➢ Quality of Instruction

▪ Meeting the needs of our most vulnerable students

▪ Creating flexible instructional models

▪ Providing continuity and support

ALL RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BASED ON STATE & COUNTY GUIDELINES

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INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION UPDATE

➢ Phase 1: 100% Distance Learning- All students if Health Department does not let us return to school

➢ Phase 2: Hybrid Model & 100% Distance Learning Options-

Families can choose between either model if Health

Department allows us to return to campus. Administration

and teachers are still exploring distance learning for

secondary schools

6Final details of Distance Learning models are under development and are

being negotiated with the Burbank Teachers Association

OPTION 1 (PHASE 1):100% DISTANCE LEARNING MODEL – ALL STUDENTS

Safety

• Minimal virusexposure – limited to distribution of materials and meals

• Minimal need for masks, disinfectants, or social/physical distancing- limited to a reduced number of staff

Instruction

• TK-6: Live/recordedinstruction and small group support based on the core curriculum provided by teachers

• 7-12: Live/recorded instruction based on Core curriculum supplemented by the fully-digital curriculum (APEX)

• Grades assigned according to BUSD policy (standards based for Elementary and letter grades for secondary

Technology

• Chromebooks issued to all students who need them

• Internet access made available to those in need

• Technology supportmade available via link on BUSD website or via telephone

Final details of Distance Learning models are under development and are being negotiated with the Burbank Teachers Association

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100% DISTANCE LEARNING - OPTIONAL MODEL

➢ Students will continue to be enrolled at their home school

➢ Students will be assigned to district teachers and work on the Board

approved core programs of Go Math and Benchmark Advanced (ELA). In

addition, teachers will have access to supplemental programs

➢ Students will have interactions with their teachers on a daily basis

➢ Grades will be assigned according to Board Policy

➢ The District will make every attempt to offer Dual Immersion in a 100%

Distance Learning model, but cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so

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Elementary

Final details of Distance Learning models are under development and are

being negotiated with Burbank Teachers Association

100% DISTANCE LEARNING – SECONDARYOPTIONAL MODEL 1

INDEPENDENT LEARNING ACADEMY (ILA)

➢ Students are able to take all courses 100% online

➢ Students in grades 7 – 12 may elect to enroll in the Independent Learning Academy (ILA), which is an accredited and UC approved

➢ Students complete a course every 22 days, but are able to accelerate according to their ability and motivation

➢ The curriculum is APEX Learning

➢ This is not a program for student athletes who want to be eligible for college sports through the NCAA

➢ Students must make a semester commitment to the program

➢ Students will have access to teachers daily and meet once a week with a case manager

➢ Electives are limited

9Final details of Distance Learning models are under development and are

being negotiated with the Burbank Teachers Association

100% DISTANCE LEARNING – SECONDARYOPTIONAL MODEL 2REMAIN AT SCHOOL MODEL

➢ The courses available are dependent on the number of requests. Courses with limited requests will not be offered. Electives will be limited

➢ Students in grades 6-12 may remain at their school of residence

➢ The curriculum is the regular school program

➢ The courses are taught by the regular school teachers

➢ Student athletes would be able to earn the points required for college sports through the NCAA

➢ Students must make a semester commitment to the program

10Final details of Distance Learning models are under development and are

being negotiated with the Burbank Teachers Association

OPTION 2 (PHASE 2): HYBRID LEARNING( IN-PERSON & ONLINE INSTRUCTION)

Safety

• Half the class on-site at any one time to minimize safety risks

• Multiple entrances with screening

• Limited gatherings,

no large sporting

events or concerts

• Cloth face coverings and social/physicaldistancing may berequired

• Cleaning between groups

Instruction

• AM/PM model. Blend of on-site instruction and home learning instruction 4 days per week. Plus, 1 full day perweek of home learning instruction

• Mix of group and independent activities

Technology

• Chromebooks issued to all students who need them

• Internet access made available to those inneed

• Technology support available via link on BUSD website, on-site or via telephone

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Sample Elementary School Schedule - Hybrid Model

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MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (A/B Groups) FRIDAY

TK- K 1-2 3-5 100%DistanceLearning

Teacher planning and collaboration

day

8:10- 9:20 ELA A 8:10- 9:20 ELA A 8:15- 9:25 ELA A

Break/Recess Break/Recess Break/Recess

9:35- 10:45 MATH A 9:35- 10:45 MATH A 9:40-10:50 MATH A

Session Break Session Break Session Break

12:10- 1:20 ELA B 12:10- 1:20 ELA B 12:15- 1:25 ELA B

Break/Recess Break/Recess Break/Recess

1:35- 2:45 MATH B 1:35- 2:45 MATH B 1:40- 2:50 MATH B

TK / K 140 minutes + 40 minutes of online instruction = 180 minutes

1-3 140 minutes + 90 minutes of online instruction = 230 minutes

4-5 140 minutes + 100 minutes online instruction = 240 minutes

Sample Middle School Schedule

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(A/B Groups) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:00- 7:55 PERIOD 0A Period 0B Period 0A Period 0B 100%DISTANCELEARNING

Teacher planning and collaboration day

8:00- 8:58 PERIOD 1A PERIOD 4A PERIOD 1A PERIOD 4A

9:03- 10:01 PERIOD 2A PERIOD 5A PERIOD 2A PERIOD 5A

10:06- 11:04 PERIOD 3A PERIOD 6A PERIOD 3A PERIOD 6A

11:04-11:56 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK

11:56-12:54 PERIOD 4B PERIOD 1B PERIOD 4B PERIOD 1B

12:59- 1:57 PERIOD 5B PERIOD 2B PERIOD 5B PERIOD 2B

2:02- 3:00 PERIOD 6B PERIOD 3B PERIOD 6B PERIOD 3B

Hybrid Learning Model: Secondary

174 minutes + at least 66 minutes of daily online instruction

Total = 240 daily instructional minutes

Sample High School Schedule

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(A/B Groups) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:00- 7:55 PERIOD 0A Period 0B Period 0A Period 0B 100%DISTANCELEARNING

Teacher planning and collaboration

day

8:00- 8:58 PERIOD 1A PERIOD 4A PERIOD 1A PERIOD 4A

9:03- 10:01 PERIOD 2A PERIOD 5A PERIOD 2A PERIOD 5A

10:06- 11:04 PERIOD 3A PERIOD 6A PERIOD 3A PERIOD 6A

11:04-11:56 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK

11:56-12:54 PERIOD 4B PERIOD 1B PERIOD 4B PERIOD 1B

12:59- 1:57 PERIOD 5B PERIOD 2B PERIOD 5B PERIOD 2B

2:02- 3:00 PERIOD 6B PERIOD 3B PERIOD 6B PERIOD 3B

3:00-4:00 PERIOD 7A PERIOD 7B PERIOD 7A PERIOD 7B

Hybrid Learning Model: Secondary

180 minutes + at least 60 minutes of additional online instruction

Total = 240 daily instructional minutes

• Provide additional time at school for students according to need

• Plan for students with difficulty observing physical distancing or intolerance towearing face covering

• Procure protective equipment for aides & otherstaff, such as plexiglass screens for testing

• Plan for cleaning/ disinfecting mobility devices

• Clear face shields for specific staff/programs

• Provide additional time at school for students according to need

• Identify needs and prioritize in each instructionalmodel

• Integrate ELD into all lesson planning

• Designated ELD instruction provided daily by level aligned to ELD standards and provided insmall-group setting

• Provide in-person designated ELD sessions, when possible

• Identify needs and prioritize in each instructional model

• Outreach efforts to ensure students have the necessary resources to access learning (follow public healthguidelines)

• Provide instructional supply kits for students, asneeded

• Provide access to Internet via Hotspots

• Provide supports toaddress academic and social-emotional needs

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Serving Special Populations

Students with Disabilities English Learners Foster Youth/Homeless

Final details under development and are being negotiated with the Burbank Teachers Association

CURRICULUM

➢ Teachers will base all instruction on the core curriculum and Board approved instructional materials

➢ In addition the District will support teacher efforts with digital curriculum to support distance learning.

➢ In elementary the additional programs are NewsELA, Social Studies Weekly, and Brain Pop.

➢ In secondary, the extra support is through APEX digital learning, which includes completes courses and assessments, so that teachers may select what they need.

All of the above curricula is intended to be a support for the core curriculum and is not mandated for use.

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ASSESSMENT, GRADING, & EVALUATION OFLEARNING LOSS

➢ Teachers will resume traditional grading practices with letter and

standards based grades according to Board policy

➢ Schools plan to address the gaps and learning loss within the

classroom and with interventions and assessments

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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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School-Based Counseling

➢ The Burbank Unified School District will continue to work with the

Family Service Agency (FSA) of Burbank to provide counseling service

for our students, elementary through high school via a physical

distancing model – we encourage virtual meetings.

➢ In a completely virtual school model School Based Counseling services

will continue uninterrupted via tele (mental) health and when deemed

appropriate at FSA.

➢ In a hybrid model, School Based Counseling services will be available

on the school site (we encourage virtual meetings), at FSA, or by

tele(mental)health. FSA will continue to coordinate the delivery of

individual/group care with families and school sites.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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➢ The Burbank Unified School District has created a repository of resources for families

listed on the district website under, “Covid19 Student and Family Digital Resources

Center” https://www.burbankusd.org/COVID-19. The resource page has been updated

using recommendations from the Los Angeles County Office of Education for our

current pandemic situation. The district has also posted recommendations from our

counseling staff.

➢ Every school website, will have a link to the district resource page. Doing so will

ensure consistency in what resources are available district wide.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE & ENGAGEMENT

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➢ In-class Instruction

▪ Student attendance taken in person daily

▪ Student engagement monitored via in-person activities

▪ Follow-up with support for students struggling due to inconsistent

attendance

➢ Distance Learning▪ Daily student attendance based on participation in virtual meetings

and on completed work submission▪ Student engagement monitored via daily interaction online

▪ Follow up with support for students struggling due to inconsistent

attendance

OPERATIONS

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS AND SUPPORTS

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➢ Provide on-site tech support, as schools reopen in order to assist with setup

➢ Provide on-site tech support for schools throughout the school year

➢ Daily cleaning procedures ➢ Daily support for online needs:

▪ Parents, students and staff can call into our Help Desk at (818) 729-3401▪ Schedule an appointment (limiting crowds) to have equipment addressed▪ If available, equipment will be switched out (Chromebooks/Hotspots)▪ Equipment can be dropped off and a technician will work on the

equipment on Wednesday. When ready, parents, students or staff will be contacted with an appointment to pick-up the equipment on Take-Home Thursdays. If equipment requires extensive work, loaner equipment, available will be assigned, for minimal instructional downtime

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS: FACILITIES

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➢ Maintain consistent supply of cleaning and disinfecting supplies, PPE and health supplies

➢ Custodial staff clean and disinfect restrooms, health offices (including well and sick rooms), andother high-touch surfaces throughout the day

➢ Custodial staff clean & disinfect between cohorts

▪ Could require support from other staff to assist

▪ Clean high touch areas like railings, bathrooms, door knobs

▪ Remove upholstered furniture or hard to clean items

➢ Custodial staff clean & disinfect school (offices and classrooms) each night

▪ Could require additional staff time & training

▪ Maintain consistent supply of cleaning & disinfecting

▪ Materials and purchase equipment to assist with efficiency

▪ Remove upholstered furniture or hard to clean items

➢ Special Ed specifics

▪ Clean and sanitize service provider materials after each session; frequently clean

changing stations

LIST OF CLEANING PRODUCTS USED BY BUSD

Morning Mist® Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner | Diversey Global

A quaternary-based non-alkaline disinfectant with excellent cleaning properties. Can be used in healthcare, hotels, schools and restaurants. 10-minute contact time. Bactericide and virucide. Kills MRSA, and VRE. Meets bloodborne pathogen standards for decontaminating blood and body fluids. Blue-green in color with a fresh scent.diversey.com 25

Below are the links to the websites with information on the products we plan on using and what we currently use, Morning Mist.The Clorox Productshttps://www.thecloroxcompany.com/release/clorox-professional-announces-clorox-total-360-system/6159da38-7fc0-44e1-8f4f-d40b4f84b4a3/The Bioesque Productshttps://bioesquesolutions.com/botanical-disinfectant-solution/What we use currentlyhttps://diversey.com/en/product-catalogue/morning-mist-neutral-disinfectant-cleaner-5283046

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS: DISTANCING

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Each school site is doing a walkthrough to plan for: ➢ Markings & clear signage at designated entrances and exits with possible screenings

➢ Cohorts assigned to specific entrances/exits

➢ Each site is developing physical distancing plans, visual reminders and boundaries

➢ Parents/Guardians/Visitors not allowed on campus (appointment only)

➢ Use email or phone calls to conduct routine business

➢ Remote meetings by appointment

➢ Drinking fountains outfitted with bottle fillers to be used with refillable bottles

➢ Bathrooms marked with clear signage regarding distancing and capacity

➢ Considerations: Active health checks (thermometer checks, reminders, announcements), pending

public health guidelines

➢ Some hallways, stairs, exits/entrances marked as “one way” or use one way doors when possible

➢ Ensure soap and paper towels provided

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS: HEALTH OFFICES

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➢ All Health Areas▪ Rooms staffed and/or supervised by trained health office employees ▪ Follow county guidelines and school nurse protocols to determine when to send student

to health office and/or home pending Public Health Department guidelines▪ Follow cleaning protocols▪ Follow public health guidelines regarding health checks and assessments for students

and staff

➢ Symptoms of Illness/Possible COVID-19 (“ill room”)

▪ An isolation room at each campus for students or staff who develop COVID-related symptoms while on campus

▪ Student remains in isolation with supervision and care until an authorized adult picks up student to go home

▪ Encourage parents/guardians to pick-up students promptly

➢ Non-COVID-19 Issue (“well room”)

▪ Well room at each campus: treat students or staff with non-COVID-19 related issue (injuries, dispensement of medication, etc.)

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS: STAYING HOME WHEN SICK

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➢ Any student or staff member with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may NOT go to school or work (Public Health Department order)

➢ Family contacts healthcare provider for further instructions and care

➢ If ill, home isolate for a minimum of 10 days. The student or staff member must be fever free and asymptomatic for 3 days, without the use of fever reducing medication, before they may return to school or work

➢ If an individual tests positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, the student or staff member must begin home isolation from the date that the test was performed for 10 days. Should the individual become symptomatic, you may not return to school or work unless you are fever free and asymptomatic for 3 days, without the use of fever reducing medication

➢ Any students or staff who were in close contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19 are to home quarantine for 14 days from the date when last exposed

➢ Student or staff member may return to school or work based on completion of home isolation or home quarantine (please see bullet point #3 above)

➢ Families should work with the school nurse in regards to timeline of home isolation or home quarantine

➢ Health Services training for staff will occur during staff development

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

HAND WASHING, FACE COVERINGS,

DISTANCING

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Hand Washing

● Proper hand washing

● Provide frequent & scheduled access to hand washing & hand sanitizer

● Access to sinks● Additional hand sanitizer

dispensers throughout campus

Wearing FaceCoverings

● All students (over age 2) and all staff wear face coverings and/or face shields while on campus (specific medical exemptions apply)

● How to properly wear facecoverings

● Encourage students & staff not to touch face covering nor face

● Supplies of face coverings at sites for students without or who lose their own PPE

● Physical distancing, including classrooms and outside

● Site maps and training regarding pathways (direction of halls, walkways, stairs and exits/entrances)

● Visual cues (signs, dots, X’s for student pathways)

● Elementary schools: zones of activity outside with distancing in place

Physical

Distancing

Ongoing education and training of students, staff, & families regarding:

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

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➢ Track unique costs and expenditures related to Covid-19 pandemic

➢ Track and seek unique revenues related to covering costs due to Covid-19 pandemic

➢ Track attendance when students are in different instructional models

➢ Review Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Alert for budget planning➢ Promote strong advocacy to amend legislation to change apportionment from ADA-based to

enrollment-based➢ Budget funds necessary to support physical distancing and health and safety requirements➢ Support sites regarding supplies, equipment and facilities needs for health and safety

requirements

FOOD SERVICES

➢ Families submit an application to see if they qualify for the free or reduced meal program for the 2020/2021 school year. A new meal application must be filled out each year. Beginning July 6th a meal application can be filled out online by going to www.busdfoodservices.com

➢ Food will not be sold on a daily basis and students will not have access to the cafeteria. Every Friday each school will have a drive through/walk-up distribution pick-up opportunity where families will receive 5 days’ worth of nutrition and lunch meals for their student. Any of these food items can be brought to school the following week for the student to consume during their break. Distribution times and exact pick up locations at each site is currently in development. Our first day of distribution would be Friday, August 14th, the first Friday before school starts.

➢ Touchless service - Families will be given a barcode for each of their students that will be scanned when the meals are picked up.

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FOOD SERVICES

➢ Students do not need to be present to collect their meals on the distribution day.

➢ Families can send another person to pick up meals, if they cannot pick up meals during the distribution pick up time. It will be each family’s responsibility to give the person the student barcode.

➢ Families who qualify for Free benefits will not have to pay for these meals. Families who qualify for Reduced benefits will pay .30 cents for each nutrition meal and .40 cents for each lunch meal. Families who do not qualify for benefits will need to pay full price for each meal. Elementary is $2.25 for each nutrition meal and $3.50 for each lunch meal. Middle and High School is $2.50 for each nutrition meal and $3.75 for each lunch meal.

➢ All school sites will build in a 10 or 15 minute break for each AM and PM schedule so that students can consume a food item brought from home.

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

JUNE PARENT SURVEY - ELEMENTARY

➢ 83% Elementary Families by Student (4,968/6,000)

▪ 76% of families are interested in the hybrid model

▪ 24% of families are interested in the distance learning model

▪ 58% of families are interested in having their children on the same schedule

▪ 74% of families report that their child has a Chromebook or laptop device

▪ 54% of families report that their child had concerns about a lack in-person socialization

▪ 84% of families report that temperature checks are an appropriate practice

▪ 91% of families had a concern about appropriate education/enrichment

▪ 81% of families had a concern about keeping their child healthy

▪ 72% of families had a concern about socialization opportunities

▪ 64% of families had a concern about balancing work and supporting their child

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JUNE PARENT SURVEY – SECONDARY

➢ 45% Secondary Families by Student (4,022/9,000)

▪ 74% of families are interested in the hybrid model

▪ 26% of families are interested in the distance learning model

▪ 53% of families are interested in having their children on the same schedule

▪ 7% of families have an interest in child care

▪ 76% of families reported that they were “just fine” or “thriving” in distance learning

offered in April and May 2020

▪ 80% of families report that temperature checks are an appropriate practice

▪ 88% of families had a concern about appropriate education/enrichment

▪ 82% of families had a concern about keeping their child healthy

▪ 62% of families had a concern about socialization opportunities

▪ 41% of families had a concern about balancing work and supporting their child

▪ 15% of families had a concern about access to health, nutritious food

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➢ Partner with community organizations: ATB, Boys and Girls Club, City

(ASD), and YMCA to extend child care hours and spaces (where

possible)

➢ Subsidized childcare programs are available to families who meet the

state’s income requirements. Families must qualify for services based

on income and family need. Services are provided at Washington

Children's Center (Preschool- School-age) and Bret Harte Children's

Center (School-age only).

➢ For more information, please visit the Child Development page on the

BUSD website at https://www.burbankusd.org/childcare

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Child Care

HORACE MANN CHILDREN’S CENTER

➢ The Burbank Unified School District’s Horace Mann Children’s Center provides programs that are tailored to serve a wide variety of developmental needs. This quality program is designed to serve ages 1-5 with an emphasis on their cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. The stimulating environment encourages children to develop self-discipline and self-control.

➢ Children learn through play. Children are allowed to make choices and act on them. The staff acts as guides extending their learning and encouraging them to discover new skills and concepts. Children are given many opportunities to increase their knowledge and development. The programs and activities recognize individual differences of ability, language and culture and utilize age appropriate learning activities to ensure success and achievement in their education.

➢ For more information, please contact Horace Mann Children’s Center at (818) 729-1650between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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COMMUNICATION PLAN

➢ July 2

▪ School Schedule Update

▪ Grading Update

▪ Child Care Update

➢ July 9

▪ Health Update

▪ Distance Learning Update

➢ July 16

▪ School Schedule Update

▪ Curriculum & Instruction

▪ Special Education

*Some topics and dates may be change pending public health and conditions

➢ July 23

▪ Special Program Schedules

▪ Field Trips

▪ Extra Curricular Activities & Athletics

➢ July 30

▪ Technology

➢ August 6

▪ Fundraising

▪ Ingress/Egress

➢ August 13

▪ Social Emotional Supports

▪ Principal Messages (Basic Protocols)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

➢ FAQ Topics Found on BUSD Website:

▪ Curriculum and Instruction

▪ Health and Safety

▪ Mental Health and Wellness Supports

▪ Athletics

▪ Food Services

▪ Technology

▪ Child Care

▪ Community/Family Resources

➢ https://www.burbankusd.org/reopeningfaqs39

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

➢ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

➢ California State Governor’s Office

https://covid19.ca.gov/

➢ California Department of Public Health

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/

➢ County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/

➢ Los Angeles County Office of Education

https://www.lacoe.edu/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (CONT.)

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➢ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)https://www.osha.gov/

➢ Please find additional resources listed below on the BUSD reopening page athttps://www.burbankusd.org/reopeningfaqs

▪ Harvard Healthy Buildings Program ▪ LA CO Schools 2020-21 Planning Framework ▪ Stronger Together - A guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s

Public Schools ▪ A Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools and Communities (American

Federation of Teachers)

NEXT STEPS

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➢ July 9, 2020: Newsletter update

➢ July 16, 2020, Regular Board Meeting:

▪ Staff will present update regarding reopening plan for the fall

➢ August 17, 2020 – 1st day of school

➢ NOTE: Given the fluidity of the COVID-19 situation, we may need to start school under one

model and move to another.

➢ Send feedback and questions to re-opening@burbankusd.org