Charleroi Area School District Phased Reopening Update School

Charleroi Area School District Phased Reopening Update School Reopening Health & Safety Plan August 18, 2020

Pennsylvania State Requirements ● The COVID-19 pandemic looks much different than it did even three weeks ago.

Charleroi Area School District There has been a 90% increase in COVID-19 cases in US children in the last four weeks. *American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association Florida's COVID-19 cases in children have increased 137% in the past month. It is true that children tend to get less severely ill than adults, particularly when compared to older adults with underlying medical conditions. But some children do become very sick and require hospitalization. Among children admitted to the hospital, 1 in 3 end up being admitted to the intensive care unit — a similar ratio as adults.

Pennsylvania State Guidelines Red Phase ★ Stay-at-home order, strict restrictions ★ Schools closed ★ 100% virtual teaching and learning Yellow Phase ★ Stay-at-home order lifted, some restrictions eased ★ Schools can be open if they adhere to PDE guidance which includes Pennsylvania Department of Health and CDC guidelines ★ Hybrid operational model with virtual and in-person teaching and learning Green Phase ★ Restrictions eased but physical distancing guidelines continue ★ Schools must adhere to PDE guidance (PA DOH and CDC) ★ In-person teaching and learning

Charleroi Area School District What will first days look like? Students ● Group A attends school on Tuesday, September 8 to meet their teacher and to be assigned Chromebooks, classroom expectations online, and class materials ● Group B attends school on Wednesday, September 9 to meet their teacher and to be assigned Chromebooks, classroom expectations online, and class materials ● We are still working out plans for students who can't attend during Group A or Group B first days of school

Charleroi Area School District Technology Professional Development August 31 - September 4 1: 1 Chromebook Initiative All students will be issued a Chromebook

Teacher Professional Development Will be held on Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3 Teacher Clerical Day - Friday, September 4 ● ● ● ● ● Edgenuity Kami (OTIS Representative) Screencasting (OTIS Representative) Gradebook Google Sites Google Forms/Sheets Google Calendar Peardeck Gmail

Health and Safety Plan Cleaning and Sanitizing in Traditional Operating Models: ● ● ● Increased daily cleaning and sanitizing of all buildings and spaces with EPA-approved disinfectants, paying special attention to high-traffic areas and frequently-touched surfaces Wiping of desks/tables and classroom materials throughout the day Increased cleaning and sanitizing of school buses Increased classroom ventilation and encouraged opening of windows; outdoor spaces utilized whenever possible Sharing of classroom materials limited ○ ○ 1: 1 Chromebooks Computer keyboards and other shared materials disinfected between student use; use of UV light to disinfect when time permits Use of disposable gloves and safety goggles Water bottle filling stations replacing drinking fountains

Mask Orders updated by PDE on August 17, 2020 Under what circumstances are students permitted to remove their face coverings (e. g. masks and face shields)? Schools may allow students to remove face coverings when students are: ● Eating or drinking when spaced at least 6 feet apart; or ● When wearing a face covering creates an unsafe condition in which to operate equipment or execute a task; or ● At least 6 feet apart during “face-covering breaks” to last no longer than 10 minutes.

Must an individual provide evidence that they qualify for an exception to the Mask Order? ● Yes ● Again, both Section 504 and IDEA permit school officials to ask for medical documentation to demonstrate a student's need for an exemption from any face covering requirement.

Health and Safety Plan Health and Good Hygiene in Hybrid and Traditional Operating Models: ● Nurses will develop, post and share hygiene best practices and guidelines with staff to educate students and families, i. e. , handwashing, stopping spread of germs ● Communication and signage will reinforce good hygiene practices and handwashing techniques ● Additional sanitizer stations added and schedules adjusted to accommodate additional time for handwashing and sanitizing ● Students and staff should stay home when sick and parents continue to monitor and communicate with the school nurse

Health and Safety Plan Physical distancing in Hybrid and Traditional operating mode: ● ● ● All desks facing the same direction in staggered rows. Desks spaced apart as far as possible. World Health Organization: 3 feet reduces exposure risk by 80%. ○ ○ ● ● ● Distance is no less than 4 feet in Traditional model. 6 feet becomes a greater possibility when in Hybrid model. Unnecessary furniture, area rugs removed. Shared spaces eliminated, most tables replaced with desks. Signs to improve traffic flow and ensure physical distancing. Designated arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure safe physical distance is maintained. Non-essential visitors and classroom volunteers not permitted until further notice.

Health and Safety Plan On Thursday, August 13, the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) released recommendations on procedures to follow when responding to COVID-19 cases in Pre. K to 12 school settings. This health-focused guidance will serve as an additional resource to help you plan and ensure the health and safety of our school communities throughout the 2020 -21 academic year. When a case of COVID-19 is identified in a school setting, public health staff from DOH or the county or municipal health department will work with school administrators to provide additional guidance and advice related to cleaning and disinfecting, contact tracing and quarantine recommendations, and closing certain areas of the school or an entire school building if necessary.

Health and Safety Plan Cafeterias and Common Spaces in Traditional operating modes: ● ● ● ● Increased spacing of cafeteria tables and chairs utilizing gymnasiums, amphitheater, and library if necessary ensure students maintain a safe physical distance. Tables and chairs cleaned and sanitized between lunch periods and/or use of groups Students encouraged to bring their own lunch. Grab-and-Go meals whenever possible to speed delivery and avoid lines. Shared condiments replaced with condiment packets. Grab-and-Go breakfast meals to eliminate common area congregation. No assemblies or field trips. Protocols for recess, Physical Education, Band, Choir, and other non-traditional classes are under development.

Health and Safety Plan Transportation in Traditional and Hybrid operating models: ● ● ● Students physically distanced to the greatest extent possible. No more than 2 students per seat. Assigned seats based on when students enter the bus. Siblings will sit together. Face masks required at all times. Parents/guardians transport students when applicable. ○ Transportation opt-out form will be sent this summer.

Responding to Covid 19 Cases in K-12 Schools The Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) released recommendations on procedures to follow when responding to COVID-19 cases in Pre-K to 12 school settings. This health-focused guidance will serve as an additional resource to help you plan as we ensure the health and safety of our school communities throughout the 2020 -21 academic year. When a case of COVID-19 is identified in a school setting, public health staff from DOH will work with school administrators to provide additional guidance and advice related to cleaning and disinfecting, contact tracing and quarantine recommendations, and closing certain areas of the school or an entire school building if necessary. Access a webinar outlining several scenarios based on the chart above

Facilities Usage Update Use of District Facilities Buildings and Grounds in Traditional operating models: ● Indoor events and activities run by outside organizations during and after school not permitted until further notice. ● No parent-teacher group-sponsored events or open houses until further notice.

CASD Green Phase Operating Model ● Students in Grades K-12 will attend school Monday through Friday on a one hour delay schedule ● Friday will be designated for: ○ ○ CASD Online Academy Deep Cleaning of classrooms, buses, cafeterias

CASD Yellow Phase Operating Model ● Students in Grades K-12 will be divided into 2 student groups ○ ● Building Principals will identify student groups the first week of school (siblings will be in same group). Group A attends school on Monday & Tuesday and CASD Online Academy Wednesday, Thursday-Friday Group B attends school on Wednesday & Thursday and CASD Online Academy Monday-Tuesday-Friday ● Friday will be designated for: ● ○ ○ CASD Online Academy Deep Cleaning of classrooms, buses, cafeterias

● School Board discussion and approval of Phased Reopening Plan at Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Meeting. ● August 19 th - Immediate Community Wide Announcement of Reopening Operational Plan for First Day of School on September 8, 2020. ● Refine operational plans and monitor Covid-19 Updates on a daily basis.