Beardsley School District Reopening Schools Safely A Fluid

Beardsley School District Reopening Schools Safely: A Fluid Situation Introduction: Hybrid Model The COVID-19 Pandemic has created many challenges for the Beardsley Family over the last past few months. This document is intended to provide a guide for a partial in person learning model at Beardsley’s Schools in a manner that is consistent with federal and state medical guidelines. This guide is intended to provide a road map for the district’s stakeholders to access risk levels with respect to COVID-19 after the school year resumes in August, and to provide protocol and systems to respond to any COVID cases that might occur on our school sites when a decision is made to have students physical attend school again. It is important at the outset of this document to acknowledge this situation is a very fluid one, and changing on a daily basis. While the recommendation for the first quarter is a reopening on a distance learning basis only, it is our goal to move to student’s returning to our school sites as soon as it is safe to do so. This Hybrid plan is designed to be flexible, as we will need to adjust to changing conditions and recommendations from health professionals. The district will continue to remain in constant contact with local and state health professionals, as well monitoring recommendations from Center for Disease control at the federal level. The district will respond to the recommendations of these health entities as the situation evolves into the fall semester of school, and their recommendations will inform our thinking going forward with respect to our protocols and procedures to ensure we maintain the highest degree of safe practices as possible. This plan represents a middle step between remote learning, which is the recommendation for the start of the year, and a full traditional model. The creation of this plan required the help of a number of stakeholders. The district conducted a parent survey to ascertain how our parent base feels about reopening. The district worked with site administration and all the district’s department directors, our school nurse, our collective bargaining groups, local medical professionals, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, and other stakeholders while developing this guide to reopening. All of their input has been very important and is reflected in this document. What came through very clearly through the planning phase is that all stakeholders put the health and safety of our students and staff as our number one priority. The district spent a considerable amount of time analyzing the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control, and the California Department of Public Health to make sure that this document adheres to their recommendations for the reopening of schools. Their guidance is threaded throughout the entire document. You will find important links to many health related documents throughout this guide which cover the recommendations from health professionals as we navigate through the reopening process. The district also took notice as to what other districts are planning on doing with respect to reopening in the fall. All of this important work and consultation has been used to inform the writing of this plan. This plan should allow the district to open while adhering to the recommendations of the states health professionals, such as maintaining social distancing of six feet. The Hybrid Model, which is described in detail in this document, provides a road map to partial in person learning, but also keeps our students and staff as safe as possible as we navigate this unprecedented situation. The Hybrid model involves a combination of learning in person at our four school sites, and distant learning from home. We believe it could be the plan the district utilizes in the future as we navigate away from one hundred percent distance learning, and towards traditional school as the health data changes going forward (a gap plan between the two). I look forward to the eventual return of our students to our school site when the health data indicates this is a prudent move. I want to thank all of the district’s stakeholders who provided input into this document. I believe it represents the best balance of our goals of returning to onsite learning when appropriate, while maintaining adherence to Federal, State, and local health recommendations and guidelines. It is the district’s goal to return to in person learning as soon as local, state, and federal health guidelines allow, and we deem the learning environment safe for both staff, students, and our parent base. Also, any reopening will be contingent on Kern County not being on the Governor’s Watch List. Sincerely, Paul Miller Superintendent, Beardsley School District

HYBRID SCHEDULE – A/B Cohorts Kern County Spread: Minimal Elements Covered in Plan: 1. Promoting Behaviors that Reduce Spread 2. Preparing the School 3. Staff Training and Information 4. Social distancing 5. Entry Process – Students and Staff A - SCHEDULE Monday and Tuesday DAILY SCHEDULE Wednesday Thursday and Friday Physically come to school Distance Learning Deep Cleaning Distance Learning B- SCHEDULE Monday and Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday Distance Learning Deep Cleaning Physically come to school 6. Campus Access & Outside Visitors 7. Serving Meals 8. Transitions 9. Conducting large Group Gatherings 10. Teaching and learning 11. Protecting Vulnerable Populations Distance Learning 12. Reporting Positive COVID-19 Protocols 13. Plan to Address COVID-19 Cases 14. Transportation 15. Cleaning and Disinfection CDC Guidelines: CDC's Considerations for Schools and CDC Stronger Together v Each class is split into 2 groups; Group A and Group B. Alphabetical division of A and B groups to the extent possible. v Keep siblings of different grade levels together on the same schedule to the extent possible. v The District Office will draft a letter to parents letting them know their students schedule in the coming weeks.

PROMOTING BEHAVIORS THAT REDUCE SPREAD Staff and Students Should Stay Home: A. When you are feeling sick B. When you have recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19 C. If you tested positive for COVID-19 D. If you are showing COVID 19 symptoms For additional guidance on addressing community spread, see the CDC's Considerations for Schools CDC Stronger Together Designate COVID-19 Point of Contact Below is information for staff and parents as to who to contact with COVID-19 concerns: Parents: Contact the School Office Staff: Contact site Administration School Office: Reports to Attendance Advocate Administrative Secretary to Superintendent Attendance Advocate: Reposts to Site Administrator Jennifer Woessner and School Nurse, Karen Smith, RN Site Administration: identifies if student will need Distance Learning – Distance Learning Coordinator assigns student to a Distance Learning Teacher TBD • Establish and maintain communication with local and state Department of Public Health officials as staff reports they should stay home. • Nurse to est. protocol for staff who exhibit COVID-19 like symptoms when at school. • Consider ways to accommodate needs of teacher/staff who are identified as higher risk • Back-up staffing plan, District Office. • Monitor absenteeism of employees, cross-train staff and create a roster of trained back-up staff. Staying Home Symptoms People with COVID – 19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 -14 days after exposure to the virus. People these symptoms MAY have COVID -19 • • • Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches • • • Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore Throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea Symptoms of COVID-19

Phase 1 School Closure of Beardsley Schools Substantial Spread All Traditional Minimum Spread No Spread Traditional Distance/Remote Learning Alternate-Hybrid Staggered Use of School Buildings Targeted Closure Isolate and disinfect areas OR Short Term Closure Close for facility-wide deep cleaning OR Extended Closure Close buildings for at least 14 days Phase 3 Phase 2 Reopening of Beardsley Schools Implement alternative schedules for students; onsite and distance Learning OR Full Distance Learning Minimal Use of School Buildings Implement targeted/Distance Learning Special Populations Needing/Choosing to stay at home School Building Open Implement preventative practices and additional / proactive protocols

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Preparing the School Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Preparing the School PHASE 2 - Recommendations Supplies & Signage District/School Considerations: • Teach and reinforce good hygiene measures such as handwashing, covering coughs, and face covering • Provide hand soap and hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, paper towels, and no-touch trash cans in all bathrooms, classrooms, and frequently trafficked areas • • • Post signage in classrooms, hallways, and entrances to communicate how to stop the spread. COVID-19 symptoms, preventative measures (including staying home when sick), good hygiene, and school/district specific protocols Provide masks and other appropriate PPE to staff and students Allow students and staff to bring face masks/coverings from home • Take steps to ensure all water systems and features are safe • Turn off water fountains and provide bottles water or allow students and staff to bring water bottles from home How to Protect Yourself and Others – CDC Stronger Together 1. Post Signage: 6. Cleaning Supply Availability: A. Prepare posters: Handwashing/sanitizing, Face Covering, Social Distancing, Stay Home if Sick, Coughing and Sneezing A. B. Post around the school: Entrance GATE, Parent pick up- drop off area, Bathrooms, Cafeteria, Halls, Office B. 2. Sanitizer Stations with at least 60% alcohol at every: A. B. C. D. E. Entry Gate Cafeteria Entry Bus Stop Bathroom Lounge 3. Face Coverings: Provide to all students and staff: A. B. 3 -cloth coverings. Face shields for staff. Have disposable face coverings for those who forget their mask 4. At Screening Stations: Provide No-touch thermal scan thermometers 5. All water Fountains will be turned off at every school site: A. B. Allow bottled water from home Provide disposable cups to students who forget their water bottle Have enough school-appropriate cleaning supplies to continuously disinfect the school site in accordance with CDPH guidance. Ensure sufficient supplies of hand sanitizers, soap, handwashing stations, tissues, no-touch trash cans, and paper towels 7. Equipment Availability: Consider the differing requirements of PPE for the differing populations of students with disabilities (I. e. , for those requiring medical procedures, toileting, lifting and mobility assistance). 8. Provide other protective equipment, as appropriate for work assignments: A. B. C. For employees engaging in symptom screening: provide surgical mass, face shield and disposable gloves. For front office and food service employees: provide face coverings, barriers and disposable gloves For custodial staff: a. Provide equipment and PPE for cleaning and disinfecting b. Classified staff engaged in deep cleaning and disinfecting should be equipped with proper PPE for COVID-19 disinfections (disposable, gloves, eye protections, and masks)

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Staff Training and Information Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Staff Training and Information PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: Social distancing, also called “physical distancing, ” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people • Do not gather in groups • Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings In addition to everyday steps to prevent COVID 19, keeping space between you and others is one of the best tools we have to avoid being exposed to this virus and slowing its spread locally and across the country and world. Limit close contact with others outside your household in indoor and outdoor spaces. Since people can spread the virus before they know they are sick, it is important to practice social distancing. Social distancing is especially important for people who are in higher risk categories. CDC Guidance Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation CDC Recommendation “All staff and Students should wear cloth face coverings or face shields while at school or on a bus, and maintain 6 ft. of physical distance during school activities. ” Staff training on: 1. Isolation Room Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) VIDEO: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=vs 9 ZMSghbck CDC Guideline: Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2. Maintenance Cal/OSHA requires that PPE be provided and worn to effectively protect employees from the hazards of the cleaning products used and training be provided to staff on the hazards of chemicals Students and Staff: Teach & Reinforce Good Hygiene Practices A. B. C. D. E. F. Hand Washing CDC video on Handwashing Hand Sanitizing CDC Hand sanitization recommendations Use of Face Coverings CDC link to How to wear Facecovering Cough and Sneeze CDC Cough and Sneeze Fact Sheet Social Distancing CDC recommendations on Social distancing What to do if you are feeling sick CDC recommendation for those who are sick

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Entering School Buildings Students Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Entering School Buildings Students PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • Post signage in classrooms, hallways, and entrances to communicate how to stop the spread. COVID-19 symptoms, preventative measures (including staying home when sick), good hygiene, and school/district specific protocols • Establish a protocol for students/staff who feel ill/experience symptoms when they come to school • Mark spaced lines to enter the building and designate entrance and exit flow paths • Screen students and staff (to the extent practicable): • • • Take temperatures ideally before entering buildings • Isolate and send home if internal temperature over 100. 4 F • Consider safety and privacy concerns (confidentiality should be maintained) Establish a protocol for visitors: calling front office before entering, screening visitors, requesting use of face coverings/masks, etc. Restrict nonessential visitors and volunteer. Establish a protocol for students pick/drop up: staggered entry and release (by grade, class, or bus numbers). 1. Signage at school ENTRANCE A. B. C. D. E. Staying Home when sick Handwashing Mouth Covering Social distancing Coughing and Sneezing 2. PASSIVE – screening (Parents): IF TEMPERATURE NOT ABOVE 100. 4 F A. Staff guides student as to where to report/go as determined by each site IF TEMPERATURE OVER 100. 4 F If a student is symptomatic while entering campus or during the school day: A. Should be separated from others right away B. Preferably isolated in an area through which other do not enter or pass C. If more than one student is in an isolation area, ensure physical distancing within area D. Students should remain in isolation with continued supervision and care until picked up by an authorized adult E. Students are not to return until they have met CDC criteria to discontinue home isolation. When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19 Instruct parents to screen students before leaving for school following “Staying Home when sick” What to do If you Are Sick 3. ACTIVE – Screening checkpoints School Gates A. Staff supervising students’ points of access B. Provide sufficient points of access to avoid larger gatherings C. All students wear a face covering D. All students must wash or sanitize hands as they enter campuses 4. Temperature Station Using a “No touch thermometer” staff monitors students temperatures as they enter school sites School Nurses Follow established guidelines for triaging students in health office, recognizing not all symptoms are COVID-19 related. Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Entering School buildings Staff Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Entering School Buildings Staff PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • Post signage in classrooms, hallways, and entrances to communicate how to stop the spread of COVID-19: symptoms, preventative measures (including staying home when sick), good hygiene, and school/district specific protocols • Establish a protocol for students/staff who feel ill/experience symptoms when they come to school • Mark floor areas where appropriate to show students where to stand to maintain social distancing. • Screen students and staff (to the extent practicable): • • • Take temperatures ideally before entering buildings Isolate and send home if internal temperature over 100. 4 F Consider safety and privacy concerns (confidentiality should be maintained) Staff Entering Campuses Symptom Screening Passive Screening before coming to work: A. Staff to self-screen before leaving for work and ask themselves the following questions: 1. Is my temperature above 100. 4 degrees Fahrenheit? 2. Have I had any symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the last 24 hours? IF YES – STAY HOME and follow CDC isolation guidelines. Let Jennifer Woessner, District office know. 3. Have I had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19? IF YES – STAY HOME AND follow CDC insolation guidelines. CDC guidelines for Home Isolation Active Screening: B. Establish a symptom screening as staff enter worksites, consistent with public health guidance, which includes: a. Visual wellness checks and temperature checks with no-touch thermometers b. All staff must wash or sanitize hands as they enter the workplace at a set location. Watch for Symptoms People with COVID – 19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 -14 days after exposure to the virus. People these symptoms MAY have COVID -19 Symptoms of COVID-19

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Campus Access: Outside Visitors and Groups Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Outside Visitors and Groups PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • • Sites to Establish a protocol for visitors: calling front office before entering, screening visitors, requiring use of face coverings/masks, etc. Restrict nonessential visitors and volunteers. Sites/MOT to establish a protocol for students pick/drop up: staggered entry and release (by grade, class, or bus numbers), marked spacing for pickup. Limit access to campus for parents and other visitors. Restrict entrance to non-essential visitors. A. Continue to provide student support for: Social emotional Special Ed Services Heath Support Assessments, IEPs B. Support staff follow all safety guidelines when providing support to students (Mask, Face Shield, Barriers) C. MOT to Establish protocol for accepting school or district deliveries safely. • Signage in delivery areas: If you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please STOP THE DELIVERY. • Post signs outside delivery areas: Must wear a face mask at all times to be on school property Watch for Symptoms People with COVID – 19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 -14 days after exposure to the virus. People these symptoms MAY have COVID -19 Symptoms of COVID-19

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Serving Meals: BSD Nutrition Department Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) Beardsley Schools CDC Guidance Minimal Spread Serving Meals PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • Allow student hand washing before and after meal service • Provide hand sanitizer for students and staff • Use disposable plates, utensils, etc. • Mark spaced lines to enter the cafeteria and serving lines (to the extent practical); designate entrances and exit flow paths; stagger cafeteria times to maintain social distancing. • Conduct cleaning of cafeterias and high-touch surfaces throughout the day, after school, and on Wednesdays. Alternative Serving Models: Food Service 1. Develop strategies to limit physical interaction during meal preparation and meal service (e. g. , serving meals in classrooms for breakfast service, increasing meal service access points, staggering cafeteria use to maintain six feet social distancing). 2. Suspend use of share tables and self-service buffets for food and condiments. 3. Install where needed physical barriers, such as sneeze guards and partitions, at point of sale and other areas where maintaining physical distance of 6 feet is difficult. 4. With an approved National School Lunch Program waiver, offer meal delivery for students quarantined or in a home-based cohort. 5. If providing meal service in classrooms, plan for cleaning and trash removal with MOT Department. 6. Washing hands consistently Lunch: Modified Lunch Schedules – Aide Monitoring ENTRANCE to Cafeteria: 1. Stagger grade level lunches to allow for required social distancing in the cafeteria 2. Students Line Up practicing Social distancing – mark line up area(s) to help students maintain required distancing (6 feet) 3. Students use hand sanitizers as they come enter the cafeteria Serving Lines marked – 6 ft. apart • Serving meals in classrooms for breakfast daily, MOT Staff 4. 5. Sitting is marked – 6 ft. apart on table surfaces • Serving meals in cafeteria, lunch: 6. If weather allows siting outside with social distancing, this option may be utilized with mobile tables • Spaced serving lines (marked on floors) 7. Monitor exit flow daily with staff • Spaced seating (utilize outdoor space as practicable and appropriate if necessary at the sites, mobile tables) 8. Waiting lines outside are marked 6 ft. apart 9. Staggered starts to maintain social distancing • Elimination of salad bar self service Breakfast: Serving Meals in the classroom for Breakfast: Avoid sharing of food and utensils. CDC information for School Nutrition Professionals CDC Stronger Together 1. Using Breakfast in the Classroom System 2. Food Wagon delivery managed by cafeteria staff 3. Select Students may act as wagon helpers 4. An Aide Monitors Lunch Food Wagon delivery to ensure correct protocol is maintained 5. Aides monitor the halls for safe Lunch Wagon delivery to classrooms Grab and Go Meals – Distance Learning; Drive Through by site. Meals sent home on for off campus days, A/B Schedule

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Transitioning From One Place to Another Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Minimal Spread PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • • Limit mixing between groups/classroom cohorts For class changes and other transitions throughout the school day: • Sites to Provide additional time for transitions (utilizing state seat time waiver to extend transition period) • Sites to Designate areas of the hallway (i. e. lanes) as flow paths to keep students separated students to minimize congregation of students • Sites to Plan staggered class (ex: by hall, odd/even room number, grade/discipline) changes to decrease number of students in hallways at one time • Have the same group of students stay with the same staff ( all day for young children and as much as feasible for junior high students. ) Beardsley Schools Transitioning Students From One Place to Another LIMIT MIXING: 1. ELD – students stay in their homeroom for Designated ELD time Modified due to COVID-19 guidelines. 2. Elementary – Students stay with their classroom all day to minimize contact with other cohorts 3. RTI interventions will be conducted on a push in basis whenever possible. 4. PE – TBD BY SITE 5. MUSIC – TBD BY SITE ONLY MOVEMENT: 1. Students on IEP’s leave to receive services such as RSP and Speech. Cohorts to be kept together for pull out whenever possible based on schedules developed by RSP and Speech teachers. 2. Junior High students attend their classes with their cohort group • Social Distancing • Face Coverings • Hallway Markings • Staff Monitoring Hallways

Path to Phase 2 - Reopening Practicing Prevention Conducting Large Group Gatherings Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) Beardsley Schools Conducting Large Group Gatherings CDC Guidance Minimal Spread PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • • • Abide by the maximum number of people allowed to congregate as defined by the governor’s current statewide Executive Order Discourage the congregation of students in parking lots and common areas after and before school. Stagger the schedule for large group gatherings to ensure social distancing (i. e. recess and school meals) Identify and utilize large spaces (i. e. gymnasiums, auditoriums, outside spaces – as weather permits) to promote social distancing Sites to have adequate staff oversight during morning arrival and student dismissal times to regulate student behavior(s) Cancel: A. All Gatherings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assemblies Festivals Celebrations In Person Parent Meetings (use the phone, or virtual meetings) In person staff meetings if not 6 ft apart (virtual or provide safety measures) a) 6 feet Apart b) Face coverings required 6. Staff Social Gatherings 7. Parking Lot Gatherings 8. Other Large Gatherings

Path to Phase 2 - Reopening Supporting Teaching and Learning, BSD Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) Beardsley Schools Teaching and Learning CDC Guidance Minimal Spread PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: Surveyed families to gauge which students may want to conduct their schooling virtually for the 2020 -2021 school year. Traditional Instructional Models, Hybrid: • Schools can deliver traditional instruction under Minimal/Moderate Spread by implementing the recommendations outlined in this guidance • A mixture of district or school-wide distance/remote learning is appropriate base on health professionals guidance • Use hybrid schedule to balance class numbers as much as possible – remove unused desks and furniture in classrooms; maximize social distancing by using hybrid A/B cohort model to start the year • Limit physical interaction to the extent possible • Establish distance between the teacher’s desk/board and students’ desks • Identify and utilize large spaces (i. e. gymnasiums, auditoriums, outside spaces – as weather permits) for social distancing when appropriate All Week Distance Learning Instructional Model: This most restrictive model would be used if necessitated by the directives/recommendations of health professionals based on COVID’ 19 spread. After reviewing health professionals recommendations, the following A/B Hybrd Schedule was chosen: Teaching and Learning A. Students will receive 2 -days of in person instruction (see next slide format) B. Students will continue their learning via Distance Learning Model for 3 - Days C. Grade levels will collaborate with distance learning teacher to develop instructional plans: • Grade level Essential Standards Focus • Plan for in person Teaching and Learning – 2 Day • Plan for distance Learning – 3 Day per week (Wednesdays, plus two off days • Professional Development/Distance Learning on Wednesdays D. Distance Learning support by new distance learning teacher/coordinator (TBD) Distance Learning Practices in place: • One to One student Chromebook 1 -8 th grades • 90 to 95% percent of students have access to internet at home. District to make hot sports available to students unable to access Wi-Fi connection in their homes to close the digital divide. We want to work to 100 percent • 1 -8 th grades online Instructional Distance Learning Daily Schedules and links to district adopted curriculum and links to distance learning tools through the Kern County Superintendent of Schools • Teachers delivering lessons via Google Classroom, or other instructional tools on off days for students

Path to Phase 2 - Reopening Supporting Teaching and Learning: BSD Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Minimal Spread PHASE 2 - Recommendations Allow some special education students to continue in person instruction daily, such as Beardsley’s SDC student populations, and Beardsley’s Preschool Special Education populations. Beardsley Schools Teaching and Learning (cont. ) Every Student in each classroom are placed on a: A or B schedule: A/B Schedules: The following schedules are only examples provided by the CDC, please reference the Beardsley schools section for Beardsley A/B Schedule • District, for open of school year, will utilize an AA, BB Hybrid model that will allow adherence to Center for Disease Control and local and state health agencies • Model allows for social distancing on the district’s school buses • A full five days a week distance learning option/model will be offered to all parents who do not want to send their students physically to school • Hybrid model allows for deep cleaning on Wednesdays, a non student attendance day. Model mirrors Kern high School District for families that have students at North High School • Model allows for social distancing during lunch hours • Model calls for staggered release of students to adhere to social distancing requirements • TK-3 to release at 1: 00 each day, 4 th through 6 th at 1: 30, and the Junior high to release at 2: 00. This staggered release schedule will facilitate maintaining social distancing on the districts buses, and also reduce the number of students leaving the site at the same time. Program changes on A/B Schedule: • Push in all RTI and ELD instruction into classroom to limit migration of students • Special Education – To Be Determined by IEP All Week Distance Learning: • Led by appropriate staff: • Parents who choose to keep their students home • Vulnerable student population • Students in isolation

Path to Phase 2 - Reopening Practicing Prevention Protecting Vulnerable Populations: BSD Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) Beardsley Schools: Protecting Vulnerable Populations CDC Guidance Minimal Spread PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • Consult with at-risk staff members to gauge their intentions in returning to work while maintaining confidentiality consistent with the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state privacy laws. • Determine families with vulnerable children and gauge their intentions in returning to a traditional school setting while maintaining confidentiality consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state privacy laws • Provide remote/distance learning opportunities for vulnerable student populations in consultation with parents and public health officials • Meet and confer with staff who may require special accommodations (such as an alternative teaching assignment) for personnel who are members of vulnerable populations • Adhere to FERPA and HIPPA requirements • Adhere to state and federal employment law 1. Staff: A. B. Notify site administration of their concerns about returning to work Meet with Jennifer Woessner, district HR coordinator 2. Students: A. Distance Learning – Coordinated by the Beardsley Distance Learning Coordinator and regular Classroom Teacher a) For students who have health vulnerabilities and need to work from home full time b) Vulnerable student populations determined in consultation with parents, Karen Murphy (District Nurse), and local health professionals. 3. Confidentiality: A. B. All health information on employees and students is confidential. Staff to meet with confidential employee, Mrs. Jennifer Woessner on special health related considerations

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention When a Student, Staff Member, or Visitor Becomes Sick at School Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Reporting Positive Covid-19 Case Protocol PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: School site administrators and the district nurse will establish an isolation room or area to separate anyone who exhibits COVID-19 like symptom at all the district school sites Should you become aware of a positive COVID-19 case / or a suspected positive case, please contact your site administrator. Protocol to follow: School nurses and other healthcare providers should use Standard and Transmission- Based Precautions when caring for sick people. See: What Healthcare Personnel Should Know About Caring for Patients with confirmed or Possible COVID-19 Infection 1. Site administrator to Contact Jennifer Woessner at the District Office, 393 -8550. Mrs. Woessner to contact district nurse, Karen Smith, RN. 2. Mrs. Woessner to contact Jasmine Ochoa at Kern County Public Health Department at (661) 204 -1718 before taking any action or issuing any communication. Mrs. Woessner will provide information on to PHD about the reported case or suspected case. • Establish procedures for transport home in case of illnesses. 3. Kern County Public Health will work with district staff and will begin an investigation. • Notify local health officials, staff, and families immediately of a possible case while maintaining confidentiality consistent with the (ADA) and other applicable federal and state privacy laws. 4. Kern county Public Health will initiate coordination with other necessary public officials. 5. • Close off areas used by ill students or staff, and do not use area again before cleaning and disinfection. Wait 24 hours before we clean and disinfect. If it is not possible to wait 24 hours, wait as long as possible. Ensure safe and correct application of disinfectants and keep disinfectant products away form students. Superintendent to contact Kern County Superintendent of Schools after we have received guidance from Kern Count Public Health to discuss possible messaging to students, parents and stakeholders. • • Advise sick staff members and children not to return until they have met state DPH criteria to discontinue home isolation. • Inform those who have had close contact to a person diagnosed with COVID -19 to stay home and follow state DPH guidance if symptoms develop. If a person does not have symptoms, follow appropriate state DPH guidance for home quarantine. CDC Guidance: CDC guidelines for Home Isolation What healthcare personnel should know about caring for patients Other tips: • District to communicate with parents and staff that the district is strictly following social distancing and other related COVID-19 safety protocols, including asking people who are exhibiting any symptoms of illness to stay home. If employees stay home when ill, then the possibility of COVID-19 spread is minimal. • Public Health staff will follow up with all confirmed COVID-19 cases and their close contacts. Individual close contacts will be contacted directly and provided instructions by Public Health. If a school or district is contacted, they may be asked to help identify close contacts of the case and provide phone numbers so threat public health can follow up; however, this is very rare. • Maintain routine cleaning and disinfection protocols. • Additional areas of the school visited by the COVID-19 positive individual may also need to be closed temporarily for cleaning and disinfection as per Public Health recommendations.

CDC Stronger California PLAN TO ADDRESS COVID-19 Cases or community Surges Student and / or Staff Isolation Plan In accordance with CDPH guidance when a student , staff member, or a member of their household, tests positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others at the school, the district will implement the following steps: Step #1: In consultation with the local public health officials, the Superintendent may consider whether school closure is warranted after consultation with local public health professionals. Site Principal • Communicates with Jennifer Woessner, district office about a possible COVID case District Office/ Jennifer Woessner • Jennifer Contacts Kern County Department of Public Health(KCDPH) and Karen Smith, RN. KCDPH District Office/Jennifer Woessner • Will determine if school closure is warranted or staff and/or student isolation is necessary • Communicates the KCDPH recommendations to the Site Administration • In consultation with the Superintendent, the KCPDH recommendation considered District Office • Sends out a letter to pertinent parties communicating KCDPH’s direction Step #2 Student and Staff Isolation: In accordance with standard guidance for isolation at home after close contact: • The classroom or office where the COVID-19 positive individual was based will typically need to close temporarily as students or staff isolate. • Additional close contacts at school outside of a classroom should also isolate at home. • CDC Guideline: Inform those who have had close contact to a person diagnosed with COVID-19 to stay home and follow state DPH guidance if symptoms develop. If a person does not have symptoms, follow appropriate state DPH guidance for home quarantine. Cleaning and disinfection: • Additional areas of the school visited by the COVID-19 positive individual may also need to be closed temporarily for cleaning and disinfection • Beardsley School District will follow the CDC Guideline: Reopening guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes Student Plan: establish alternate mechanisms for these to continue: 1. Continuity of education: a) Independent Study for 14 Days b) If continuous isolation indicated by Physician, then provide Distance Learning Home Hospital (follow BSD district’s protocol for Home Hospital) 2. Continuity of medical and social services a) Attendance advocate communicates with Parent Center for any social services provided to continue following “distance” support b) Distance Learning teacher and distance learning teacher/coordinator to continue Distance services with student 3. Continuity of meal programs – Cafeteria provides a drop off or pick up meal system for the students

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Transportation: MOT Department, BSD Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley MOT Department Minimal Spread Transporting Students PHASE 2 - Recommendations District/School Considerations: • Provide hand sanitizer for students, bus drivers, and bus marshals • Provide face masks for bus drivers; mandate students wear face masks/coverings on all school bus routes. • Screen students for symptoms of illness and utilize spaced seating (to the extent practicable) • Eliminate field trips until in phase 3 guidance from CDC • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces on the bus systematically • MOT to Establish protocols for bus stops, loading/unloading students to minimize congregation of children. Bus Stop – Set Up Prior to Student Arrival: A. MOT to communicate to parents the importance of social distancing while waiting at the districts bus stops. Bus Marshals to educate students on the importance of social distancing while waiting for their bus. When Bus Arrives (Supplies for Bus Driver to Prepare) *Hand Sanitizer *“No-touch” Thermometer *Extra Face Coverings/Masks A. B. C. Students sanitize their hands as they board the bus Bus marshal checks temperature. Students who have temperature go to set area of bus to isolate them until they get to school site. Administration then makes the proper contacts as per protocol in this document. Bus Marshal provides a face covering for students who don’t have one. No students are to board district buses without a facemask until revised CDC guidance. Buses A. MOT to determine maximum capacity for students of each vehicle, Six Feet Social Distancing. B. MOT to Create a plan for seating based on maximum capacity determined above. CDC Guidance What Bus Operators Need to Know CDE Stronger Together C. MOT to Develop a plan for bus routes that accommodates the capacity limitations. Mark or block seats that must be left vacant. Sample seating options: Option 1: Seat one student to a bench on both sides of the but, skipping every other row Option 2: seat one student to a bench, alternating rows on each side to create a zigzag pattern on the but. Instruct student and parent to maintain 6 foot distancing at but stops and while loading and unloading. Seat students from the rear of the bus forward to prevent students from walking past each other. To prevent students from walking past one another, afternoon runs should be boarded based on the order in chick students will be dropped off. (Students who get off first should board last and sit in the front. ) Students and staff should wear face coverings at bus stops and on buses.

Path to Phase 2 Practicing Prevention Cleaning and Disinfection: Beardsley MOT Department Level of community Spread (as determined by State and Local health officials) CDC Guidance Beardsley Schools Minimal Spread Cleaning and disinfection PHASE 2 - Recommendations DETERMINE WHAT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED Areas unoccupied for 7 or more days need only routine cleaning. Maintain existing cleaning practices for outdoor areas. Cleaning Prior to School Opening • DETERMINE HOW AREAS WILL BE DISINFECTED Consider the type of surface and how often the surface is touched. Target disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. CONSIDER THE RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED Director of MOT, Aimee Mc. Coy, to procure the cleaning products and Daily Cleaning (Daily disinfection of Schools) • Clean/disinfect frequently touched surfaces on a daily basis, and between cohorts on Wednesdays. Cleaning to be conducted with approved cleaners that are on the “N” list approved by state agency. • Ensure ventilation systems operate properly and increase circulation of outdoor air to the extent practice. • BSD daily cleaning includes: personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for MOT Staff. USE THE APPROPRIATE CLEANING OR DISINFECTANT PRODUCT MOT to use EPA-approved disinfectant against COVID-19, and cleaning products on the N List of approved products. CONTINUE ROUTINE CLEANING AND DISINFECTION MOT to continue to revise the district plan based upon appropriate disinfectant and PPE availability. Routinely disinfect frequently touched surfaces on a daily basis, and between classroom cohorts. Always used approved cleaning products, and adhere to the “N” list of approved cleaners and best practices for cleaning. MAINTAIN SAFE PRACTICES such as frequent hand washing, using cloth face coverings, and practicing social distancing. Conduct deep cleaning of schools prior to student/staff returning for school year. MOT to schedule additional cleanings during weekends and /or school holiday/breaks. • • Desks and tables • High contact areas • Chairs • Buses • Keyboards, phones, headsets, copy machines, etc. In accordance with CDC guidance, avoid sharing of electronic devices, toys, books, PE equipment, and other items. Reopening guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes