5. New Protocols

Adherence to New Protocols

Health and safety protocols have been established to promote a safe environment and minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. We expect 100% adherence to all safety protocols including self-screenings, mask-wearing, handwashing and appropriate physical distance. It is everyone’s responsibility to uphold the safety guidelines and the school will enforce the protocols to promote the health and safety of our community.

Self-Screening Daily

All families will be required to self-screen daily before coming to school. Parents will need to take their child(rens) temperature and a 15-second web-based online survey answering questions about their symptoms and any known exposure to COVID-19. Online screening makes the COVID risk visible and manageable for the School, while keeping your health data protected. For more information about your student’s privacy, please see Student Health Privacy on page 11.

Symptoms surveyed in the screening include, but are not limited to:

A fever of 100°F or higher

Congestion/running nose – not related to seasonal allergies A cough New loss of taste or smell A sore throat

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Temperature Screening on Campus

A physical temperature screening will also be required for all children coming to campus. In the morning before going to class, students will stop at kiosks to take their temperature. No-touch, thermal scanners with facial recognition will be used for a quick and contactless process. If children are febrile with a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, they will be retested for accuracy. If they still have a high temperature, they will not be allowed to go to class and a guardian will be asked to pick them up immediately. Children will be escorted to wait with an adult at Johnson Courtyard or the MS lower parking lot structure with an adult until a guardian picks them up.

Mask Wearing combined with distancing are important to at least partially block the spread of respiratory droplets from a person with an active but unrecognized infection. As wearing a mask will now be part of your child’s uniform, please see Uniforms on page 7 for more information.

Hygiene and Handwashing

Frequency makes a difference and our school will be scheduling regular times for handwashing and sanitizing throughout the day for all students. Additional handwashing and hand sanitizing stations have been installed around campus.

Physical Distance

Because COVID-19 is spread by aerosol transmission, physical distancing is vital and the six-foot rule is key. Students should limit their time walking around campus and movement to other areas should be approved or facilitated by the faculty.

Chills, unusual fatigue, muscle or body aches CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfecting will take place daily, focusing on high-touch surfaces. Bathrooms will be cleaned multiple times a day. Foggers will be used daily after classes are dismissed. We have upgraded air filters to MERV 13 that catch 90% of airborne particles, like viruses and bacteria.

Travel Policy

Chandler’s Medical Advisory Group continues to review current scientific evidence and recommendations from CDC and CDPH regarding travel. Based on current data, we encourage families to avoid non-essential travel. If traveling beyond 120 miles, families should:

•Quarantine for 10 days and return to school if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring. Upon return, you will need to submit a Return to School Certification. OR

•Undergo a molecular (PCR) testing for COVID-19 on or after day 5 of quarantine. The quarantine can end after day 7, if the test is negative and if no symptoms were reported during daily monitoring. Upon return, you will need to submit a Return to School Certification.

Currently, there are no modified protocols for fully-vaccinated individuals. They must still adhere to the same travel protocols. As guidance continues to change, we encourage you to review travel restrictions from the LA County Department of Health and the CDC for the most up-to-date information. Surveillance Testing

As mandated by the City of Pasadena, all employees are required to test, whether they are working on campus or working remotely. All Chandler employees have participated in surveillance (also known as universal or asymptomatic) testing regularly since November. As of February 2021, under the recommendation of the local health department and our Medical Advisory Committee, the frequency of surveillance testing for all employees who will be on campus will be conducted weekly. Testing will allow for early identification of cases and exclusion from school to prevent transmission.

The Chandler Medical Advisory Committee has reviewed the school’s plans to mitigate the risk of infection with COVID-19 as we prepare for the return of K-2 in-person education. Universal screening protocols, use of masks, physical distancing and hygiene measures will continue to be implemented. The Center for Disease Control as well as the local health authorities do not mandate surveillance testing for school students. The Committee evaluated available evidence related to the feasibility of surveillance testing, the accuracy of results, and enforceability, as applicable to young children. Based on current scientific data, the Committee continues to not recommend mandatory testing of K-2 students. Additionally, it is strongly encouraged that families adhere to distancing and isolation guidelines. The Committee will continue to follow the science related to the pandemic and update recommendations as appropriate.

Chandler works within the framework of the Pasadena Health Department (PHD) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH). On January 27, 2021, the PHD issued a Health Officer Order stating we must comply with CDPH Blueprint for a Safer Economy.