• virtually. (remotely?)

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Vision

Mission

To create a safe, vibrant, and equitable learning community for all WS/FCS students and staff.

To develop comprehensive, evidence-based plans that thoughtfully and safely guide the reopening of school campuses, reflect the unique WS/FCS community, and take into consideration the guidelines and mandates as outlined by Governor Cooper, NCDPI, NCDHHS, and the CDC.

Objectives

•PUBLIC HEALTH – To keep staff, students, and the

community at large as safe as possible during a pandemic

for which there is no vaccine.

•PUBLIC EDUCATION - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County

Schools will provide all students with equitable educational

opportunities that ensure they continue to become

responsible, productive, global citizens during this global

health crisis.

DevelopingOur PlanFor Winston-Salem/Forsyth CountySchools During COVID-19 (Revised)

Developing Our Plan

● CDC Guidance

● NCDHHS Strong Schools Tool Kit

● Lighting Our Way Forward: NC Guidance on Reopening K-12 Schools

(NCDPI)

● WS/FCS Planning Teams

Developing Our Plan

● WS/FCS Board of Education

● Teacher Advisory Council

● Classified Employee Advisory Council

● Employee, Parent, & Community Surveys

● Student, Parent, & Community Focus Groups

● Reopening Schools Checklist

Each District is required to create the following plans:

Minimal SocialDistancing

Least restrictive for school reopening. Will be implemented if COVID-19 metrics stabilize and/or

move in a positive direction.

Moderate Social Distancing

More restrictions for social distancing and reduced density.

Will be required if COVID-19 metrics worsen.

Remote Learning Only

Suspend in-person learning & implement remote learning plans. Will be implemented if COVID-19

metrics worsen significantly.

The Governor and NCDHHS determined how schools can reopen safely for the 2020-21 school year following Plan B.

Plan Requirements

Plan A Plan B Plan C

NC Phase 2.5What changes Under this order:

• Mass gathering limits will be increased to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.

• Playgrounds will be allowed to open (WS/FCS playgrounds will be closed until equipment arrives).

• Museums and aquariums can open at 50% capacity.• Fitness and competitive physical activity facilities can open at

30% capacity.• All employers in North Carolina are strongly encouraged to

provide face coverings to their employees.

NC Phase 2.5What remains the same:• Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, amusement parks, dance halls

and other entertainment facilities will remain closed.• Restaurants remain subject to capacity limits and other

requirements for in-person dining.• Personal care businesses, such as hair salons, nail salons,

barber shops and more remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements.

• Large venues remain subject to the mass gathering limits.• Wedding receptions and other private events remain subject to

the mass gathering limits.• Face coverings are still required in public.

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Metrics used for School Reopening

NCDHHS Dashboard - Covid Cases as of 9-14-2020

Level of Community Spread

NORTH CAROLINA

NCDHHS Dashboard - Covid Cases as of 9-14-2020

Level of Community Spread

FORSYTHCOUNTY

Level of Community SpreadFORSYTH COUNTY DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Level of Community SpreadFORSYTH COUNTY DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Level of Community Spread and the Learning Model (sample learning model parameters)

Number of cases per 10,000 over 14 days, by county

residence

Learning Model

0-X In-person learning for all students

X-XX In-person learning for elementary, hybrid learning for secondary

XX-XX Hybrid learning for all

XX-XX Hybrid learning for elementary, distance learning for secondary

XX+ Distance learning for all

Level of Community SpreadFORSYTH COUNTY 14 Day Sum – New Cases per 10,000 population

Sample Learning Model(s) Outline

14-day Trend…………...

Community Spread

● Community spread is at or below recommended levels

● Sustained or decreased case numbers over a 14 Day (two-week

period)

● No significant outbreaks in our county

● State identified metrics in line

How can we take massive data resources and use it as a part of a safe return to school plan?

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Safe Return Plan● Districtwide planning teams

● School-level planning teams

● Building cleanliness

● Healthcare professionals will manage the isolation of students who

become ill throughout the day

● Staff and teachers in building setting the example

(mask wearing, distance, etc.)

● Study of best practices in other school districts

Safe Return Plan

● Transparency in the reporting of positive cases within the school

system

● Targeted educational and informational campaign about Our Safe

Return inclusive of parent information sessions, town hall meetings,

and additional information and resources shared via the Our Safe

Return page

● Staff identified to follow-up with a person who fails the building

entry screening process

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Facilities & Transportation Readiness

● Opening manual

● Staff training videos

● School facility audit completed by October 7, 2020

● Changes in school times will be announced by October 1

● Transportation registration begins for residential students

ONLY on September 21

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Additional Budgetary Needs

● School Health Professionals

● Additional bus supervision

● Appropriate daily cleaning of buildings

Transition to Plan B ~ Students

Plan B: Grades Pre-K thru 12Considering: Vision – Mission - ObjectivesAlso considering:• Safety and health protocol … including social distancing

• Size of building, number of classrooms and capacity

• Number of students in the building

• Building layout (aka. multiple buildings, single passage halls,

entry & exit points)

• Parent pick up/drop off and transportation

• Food Services

• Options virtual versus face-to-face (stop)

Safe Return Plan: Staged Re-Entry Plan Teachers Students

CTE: Nursing, Fire Fighting, and EMT

October 5 October 5

Pre-K October 12 As soon as October 26

Grades K-2, 6 and EC Self Contained, EC-OCS, ESL Academy (ES,MS,HS)

October 19 As soon as November 2

Grades 3,4,7 November 2 As soon as November 16

Grades 5,8 November 23 As soon as December 7

High School November 30 *Testing Schedule - January TBA

As soon as January 21 (1st day of second semester)

Plan B: ElementaryGrades Pre-K through 2: Attending school 4 days per week

Grades 3, 4, and 5: Attending school 1 day per week

Plan B: EC Self-Contained, EC-OCS, ESL Academy & EC Special SchoolsEC Self-Contained, EC-OCS, ESL Academy students, and EC students attending special schools will attend school 4 days per week.

Plan B: Grades Pre-K thru 5

• Wednesday will be flex, training, cleaning and/or remote day

• The days that are not in person will be remote learning days

• Review of the 2-cohort model will occur before January 21

• Will be divided into 2 or 4 cohorts depending on school

enrollment and using sq. ft. per student at COVID occupancy

Plan B: Grades 6 through 8

Students in building per day/cohort

• Will be divided into 2 or 4 cohorts depending on school

enrollment and using sq. ft. per student at COVID occupancy

Plan B: Grades 9 through 12

Students in building per day/cohortNote: North Forsyth will be under construction

• The days that they are not in person will be remote learning days

Plan B: Grades 6 through 12

Transition to Plan B ~

Employees

Safe Return Plan: Staged Re-Entry Plan Teachers Students

CTE: Nursing, Fire Fighting, and EMT

October 5 October 5

Pre-K & EC Pre-K October 12 As soon as October 26

Grades K-2, 6 and EC Self Contained, EC-OCS, ESL Academy (ES,MS,HS)

October 19 * As soon as November 2

Grades 3,4,7 November 2 As soon as November 16

Grades 5,8 November 23 As soon as December 7

High School November 30 *Testing Schedule - January TBA

As soon as January 21 (1st day of second semester)

● School staff will return 2 weeks before students

● Office support and other instructional support staff will return,

beginning October 12

• Includes instructional facilitators, counselors, social workers,

school nurse, media coordinator, etc.

School Staff Transition to Plan B

● Effective October 12, central office staff will report to work on

an A/B weekly schedule.

● Operations staff should report to work as directed by their

supervisor.

Central Office Transition to Plan B

● Requests for support during transition should first be addressed

with the principal or supervisor.

● The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for any

employee in need of additional mental or emotional support during

this time.

Employee Support

● Employees with a medical condition that prevents them from

returning to work should contact Human Resources to request

consideration for an ADA accommodation.*

• Brenda Bourne – school and central office staff

• Kim Pizzulo – operations staff

*Employees will be required to submit medical documentation

Employee Support

● Employees may be eligible for extended leave under the Families

First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA):

• Extended Paid Sick Leave – up to 80 hours of paid sick leave• Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act – up to 12 weeks of paid leave (first 2 weeks unpaid)• Expires December 31, 2020

• Employees should contact Human Resources for more information

about extended leave options.

Employee Support

ImplementingOur PlanFor Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools During COVID-19 (Revised)

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Next Steps Timeline

• September 17, 2020 - COVID -19 Board of Education

Special Committee Safe Return to School Plan B Briefing

• Wednesday Principal Check-in Meetings

• October 1, 2020 - Special Called Full Board of Education

(Virtual with Public Comment)