At the Board of Education Meeting on 8/10/20, the School Board approved our reopening plan that will include the following:
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• Full Remote Learning for the First Quarter of the School Year -- (revisited towards the end of the quarter for continuation/extension or to implement a plan to return students back to school safely i.e.
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
hybrid model/blended model, full in-person instruction. A Remote
MS. MARY TAYLOR,
Learning Advisory Committee will meet weekly to monitor the
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implementation of this model, i.e. student engagement, consistency
MR. JOHN DIXON,
in instructional practices across the district, communications,
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transitional planning for returning students back to school, outreach services, SEL supports, etc.)
DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM, BOARD MEMBER
• School Remote Learning Space Options for Parents/students with Required Precautions -- a school safe space for remote learning (not in-person instruction) in the event a parent needs to utilize this option. An individual plan will be developed between the school/Principal and the parent with mandatory precautions outlined and signed agreements (safety precautions based on CDC, IDPH, ISBE along with self certification and temperature checks daily)
MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent BETHANY A. LINDSAY
• IEP/EL Services Options
for
On-Site Delivery
and/or
Remotely -- on an
individual basis with parent collaboration (with mandatory safety precautions based on CDC, IDPH, ISBE guidelines along with self certification and temperature checks daily) 201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
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• Staff Report On-Site (using mandatory safety precautions based
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on CDC, IDPH, ISBE guidelines) staff will facilitate instruction
MRS. DOREEN DAVIS,
from school daily. Staff (district-wide staff or contracted service
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providers) will be expected to submit a self-certification of
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wellness related to the COVID symptoms every morning of inperson work. This will be completed prior to the start of school.
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Our plan includes following the mandatory protocols provided by
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ISBE and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The following
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protocols will ensure that no one is at risk and will be safe in our
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schools: •
Require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including face coverings;
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Prohibit more than (50) individuals from gathering in one space;
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Require social distancing be observed, as much as possible;
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Require that schools conduct symptom screenings and temperature checks and/or require that individuals self-certify that they are free of symptoms before entering school buildings;
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Require an increase in school-wide cleaning and disinfection.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) document provided by ISBE: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/FAQ-Part-3-Transition-Guidance. pdf 201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
www.brookwood167.org
DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM, BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent BETHANY A. LINDSAY
As you know, the pandemic has caused us all to think, act and work
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differently as we go about our day. This is especially true as we developed
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the plans to begin a new school year. Throughout this process, our very
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top priority has remained the health and safety of our students, families
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and staff.
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“THANK YOU!� to all of our staff and families who have provided the
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district with feedback and asked questions over the past month. As you
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can imagine, each person/family has their own unique situation and
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the candid feedback we received helped guide us as we developed the
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best plan possible.
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As a school community, it is more important than ever that we unite
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in our efforts to support our students and continue to focus on their
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education and growth. This remote learning model must provide for the
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improved educational outcomes of our students; ensure that students receive interventions and supports; ensure that all students across all grade levels and classrooms throughout the district receive 2.5 daily hours of synchronous instruction (live instruction) and at least five (5) hours of instruction per day; and most importantly be anchored on the priority of providing equity to EVERY student (ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed). 201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
www.brookwood167.org
MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent BETHANY A. LINDSAY