D.C. EVEREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
FutureReady Restart Responsibly Resuming Instruction for the 2020-2021 School Year
Discussion Outline Review of the FutureReady Restart Plan to safely resume instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. Stakeholder Input Expert Recommendations Instructional Models Planning Process Operations Professional Collaboration and Support Discussion of the FutureReady Restart Plan Consider recommendation to approve FutureReady Restart Plan and providing Superintendent Gilmore, or designee, with authority to migrate between instructional models as needed. D.C. Everest School District | FutureReady Restart
Our Priorities
SAFETY Develop safe, responsible and practical options for the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.
QUALITY LEARNING
EQUITY
ADAPTABILITY
Construct flexible instructional models with clear, realistic academic expectations and accessible support systems.
Intentially address inequities across all aspects of planning.
Utilize a nimble approach that allows us to be responsive to the changing needs of our students, staff and community.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS Provide supports to help students, staff and families adapt to modified school environments and lifestyle experiences.
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Stakeholder Input FAMILIES
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SAFETY
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The majority of respondents indicated they knew whom to contact with questions (82%), students understood expectations (66%) and they could get help when needed (73%). That said, we have identified these as areas in need of improvement.
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Even distribution of respondents across all grades, with 4K as lowest percentage.
WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF COMFORT WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS?
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INSTRUCTION PREFERENCE 83% of respondents expressed a preference for "in-person learning as much as possible" and/or "some in-person and some remote learning".
Stakeholder Input STAFF
Acceptable solution
Not ideal, but can make it work
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Not acceptable solution
4K - 5th
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3% Administrator 3% Custodial services 14% Education assistant 3% Food service 1% Greenheck staff 67% Teacher 9% Support services
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E-learning should Face-to-face continue with safeguards
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Blended
Alternative sites to reduce #s
Reopen under preCovid conditions
Alternative sites to reduce #s
Reopen under preCovid conditions
6th-12th
50 25 0
E-learning should Face-to-face continue with safeguards
Blended
Stakeholder Input STAFF COMFORTABLE RETURNING TO WORK WITH THE FOLLOWING MEASURES PUT INTO PLACE 47% Students wear face coverings 53% Staff wear face coverings 60% Student traffic flow is controlled 73% Establish classroom hygienic routines 44% Six-foot spacing in classrooms 36% Clear partition when can't 6-foot distance This is a must. ,
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41% Limited/adjusted recess 59% Reduce crowding in cafeteria 63% Limited visitor/volunteer access 25% No measures put into place 9% Nothing can make me comfortable returning to work in September This is not necessary.
This would be nice, but not absolute necessity.
(percentage reflects green and gray bars combined)
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Staff indicated the following measures are "a must" or "would be nice to have":
Student face coverings
Staff face Control student coverings traffic flow
Hygienic routines
6' spacing in classrooms
Clear partition
Adjusted recess
Cafeteria crowd control
Limit visitor access
72% student face coverings 74% staff face coverings 88% control student traffic flow 96% hygienic routines 78% 6' spacing in classrooms 67% clear partitions 78% adjusted recess 88% cafeteria crowd control 89% limit visitor/ volunteer access
Expert Recommendations RESOURCES Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — Education Forward: Reopening Wisconsin Schools U.S. Center for Disease Control — School Re-Opening Guidelines American Academy of Pediatrics — COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry
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Instructional Models PROVIDING OPTIONS FOR SAFE AND EQUITABLE INSTRUCTION
IN-PERSON
E-LEARNING
Students and staff will follow established safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Identified as a priority option for 4K7th grade.
Used in targeted or district-wide settings as determined by positive COVID-19 cases.
BLENDED
VIRTUAL ACADEMIES
Blend of in-person instruction (following established safety protocols) and virtual instruction. May be used to reduce the number of students in secondary school facilities (grades 8 - 12).
Two virtual academies (K-5, 6-12)will be provided for those students who prefer a virtual setting.
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Instructional Models ADAPTING TO CHANGING COVID SITUATION
IN-PERSON
IN-PERSON
K-7
8 - 12 BLENDED
E-LEARNING
E-LEARNING
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Instructional Model Considerations IN-PERSON
STAFFING
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
SCHEDULES
SUPPORTING ENGLISH LEARNERS
OFFERINGS
SECTION 504
ASSESSMENT/GRADING
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Instructional Model Considerations BLENDED/E-LEARING/VIRTUAL
STAFFING
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
SCHEDULES
SUPPORTING ENGLISH LEARNERS
OFFERINGS
SECTION 504
ASSESSMENT/GRADING
DEVICES & INTERNET ACCESS
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
ACCESSING HELP/SUPPORT
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Instructional Model Considerations SPECIAL EDUCATION
SAFE & HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
ACCESSIBILITY
CASE LOADS
ACCOMODATIONS & MODIFICATIONS
HOMEBOUND/VIRTUAL SERVICES
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Social and Emotional Wellbeing SUPPORTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
TRAUMA SENSITIVE APPROACH
GRIEF/TRAUMA SUPPORT
CULTURE
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
MAINTAINING ENGAGEMENT
WELLNESS PROGRAM
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Co-Curricular Activities CONSIDERATIONS
WIAA
CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
FACILITY USE
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Planning Process TEAM FORMATION
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Operations — Planning Considerations PHYSICAL SPACES
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Implementation of guidelines will be based on guidance from the Marathon County Health Department, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the U.S. Center for Disease Control.
PHYSICAL BARRIERS
SANITATION STATIONS
Plexiglass barriers in public spaces
Increased placement and encouraged usage
M A S
FLOOR ADHESIVES
LOCKER USAGE
Stickers placed in high traffic areas
Rotating, or use of backpacks
SAFETY SIGNAGE
CREATING SPACE FOR DISTANCING
Handwashing, sneezing, coughing hygiene Social distancing Symptoms
Removal of furniture Reconfiguration of work spaces Reconfiguration of classrooms
DRINKING WATER
ISOLATION ROOM
Students bring own re-fillable bottles One-time use cups for those without water bottles
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Operations — Planning Considerations SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS
VENTILATION
HYGIENE PRACTICES
CLEANING & DISINFECTING
SHARED OBJECTS
MODIFIED COMMUNAL SPACES
TIMELY IDENTIFICATION AND ISOLATION OF SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS
SYMPTOM SCREENING
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Operations — Planning Considerations DAILY PROTOCOLS
COHORTS
ENTRANCES & EXITS
FACE COVERINGS
VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
FIELD TRIPS & EVENTS
RECESS/PLAYGROUNDS
CAFETERIA/MEALS
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Operations — Planning Considerations TRANSPORTATION
ON-THE-BUS PROTOCOLS
CLEANING & DISINFECTION
DROP OFF/PICK UP
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
DRIVER STAFFING
SELF TRANSPORT
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Professional Collaboration & Support PREPARING FOR MULTIPLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
ASSESSMENT/GRADING
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS- STUDENTS
TECHNOLOGY
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS- STAFF
ENSURING CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
UPDATED CLASSROOM SAFETY PROTOCOLS/ROUTINES
SUPPORTING SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS
UPDATED SCHOOL MOVEMENT PROTOCOLS
SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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Next Steps JULY 15
AUGUST 3
WEEK OF AUGUST 10
SEPTEMBER 1
Board vote concerning FutureReady Restart Plan.
Committees send operations plans to core team.
Marathon County Health Department reviews FutureReady Restart Plan.
Start of 20202021 academic year.
JULY 1
JULY 16
AUGUST 5-6
AUGUST 19
Build FutureReady Restart Plan presentation for Board.
Ongoing preparedness communication with Everest community begins.
Committees present plans to core team.
Regular Board
FutureReady Restart committees created and operations planning meetings begin.
meeting with FutureReady Restart update.