C. Facilities

• Signage and infection control reminders will be posted in highly visible locations that promote protective measures and good hygiene practices such as properly washing hands, properly wearing face coverings and social distancing.

1. Preparation of Buildings • The School has not had to make any structural or wall changes to accommodate our new set up. We meet all requirements in terms of fire code compliance, emergency drill procedures, inspections, plumbing and fixtures, tent permits, and ventilation requirements.

• Classroom setups have been arranged to ensure that each student can be in school in-person and maintain 3’ physical distancing, while in classes and school activities.

• Tents will remain in 610/2nd floor playdeck and 590 playdeck on 12th floor, with the goal of maximizing our outdoor spaces and using them as much as possible, including as classrooms.

Time on the outdoor Pier space at 610 and the 590 playdeck will be prioritized for the music department (singing and wind instruments) and outdoor lunch and recess.

• Directional arrows and floor indicators are in place, clearly marked safety and procedure signage is being prepared.

• Both buildings will continue to be well ventilated and provide filtered air. In our 610 building, windows will always remain open in classrooms and all spaces have been equipped with HEPA filter units. 590, our new building, employs a system that takes in outside air, filters it, delivers it to classrooms and exhausts it back outside and does not require open windows for adequate ventilation.

• Caspr UV units will remain in all restrooms.

2. Movement within Buildings • Movement of unvaccinated students in the buildings will be limited. Lower School students will spend most of their days in a classroom with regular visits outside. They will attend their specials classes in their bespoke spaces. Students in Classes V and VI will spend most of their time away from other grade levels, although they will travel to other floors for various specials. When they are off their home floor, every attempt will be made to minimize their exposure to students from other grades.

• Each faculty member will be assigned a seat in an existing or converted office space to work and eat lunch. At the beginning of the year, 6’ of distance will be maintained between adult seats and barriers will be installed between them.

3. Cleaning protocols • CDC guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing have already been implemented. Non-porous surfaces will be cleaned a minimum of 2-3 times during the day shift (6:00 am-2:30 pm). Day cleaning will focus on touch points such as elevator buttons, door handles, tables, desks, backs of chairs, trash and recycling receptacles, railings, light switches, thermostats and other touchscreens (copiers, etc), restroom fixtures and dispensers, water fountains, lockers and handles, etc.

• A thorough cleaning and disinfection (including using our electrostatic sprayers) will be accomplished during the second shift, 2:30-11:00 pm daily. Each room will be sprayed after a cleaning and disinfection occurs.

• Offices will be cleaned during the day and once again during the evening hours. Desk tops will only be cleaned if the area is clear. We encourage each employee to clean and disinfect their own spaces where possible.

• All other materials which may require cleaning (porous materials, laundered items, etc.) will be placed into a bag until they can be laundered and returned.

• A checklist and quick reference card will be given to each employee responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of an area. The employee will sign off on their specific work duties.

A supervisor will then inspect all areas making sure the work has been completed properly.

• We are using CDC approved multi-surface cleaners and disinfectants. These products are the leading cleaners and disinfectants in the industry and have been used at Brearley for many years.

• In addition, we use an electrostatic sprayer machine nightly for disinfecting after we complete our routine cleaning/disinfection protocol throughout the day. It is paired with CDC-approved disinfectants. The technology allows for hard-to-reach places to be disinfected.

• All faculty and staff will be informed of these protocols.

4. Required Fire and Safety Drills

• Education Law § 807 requires that schools conduct 8 evacuation and 4 lockdown drills each school year. There will be separate evacuation drills for each building. Lockdown drills will be conducted without “hiding”/ “sheltering” but students will be provided an overview of how to shelter or hide in the classroom.

5. Independent Reopening Assessment • In the summer of 2020, environmental consulting group Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E), which specializes in infectious diseases, assessed our facilities and plans for reopening. Their findings showed that Brearley was well positioned to open then and we have continued with their recommendations.