Reopening Schools Advisory Bellingham Public Schools June 2020

Reopening Schools Advisory Bellingham Public Schools June 2020 Values Bellingham Promise School Day Structure Guidance At school Hybrid Online OSPI DOH Surveys Local Progres s What else? Next Steps Work Group Updates Who What How Meet every 2 weeks www. free-powerpoint-templates-design. com

Values School Day Structure Agenda 6. 24. 2020 Welcome Dr. Baker Introductions Breakout Groups Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Advisory Group Charter Review work team recommendations for how to reopen schools Group Question Poll Setting the Stage Values, Social Determinants of Health, Mental Health, Work Team Structure & Timeline Key Resources Homework– OSPI guidelines Stay Connected BPS Website; email resources to Kristi & Jessica

Values The Bellingham Promise: Relationships Matter Bellingham Promise: A Collective Commitment Core Beliefs We believe all children should be loved

Values School Day Structure Bellingham Promise PLUS Relationships matter. Building connections and belonging are key. We teach children first, before content. Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Equity: Build systems for the 10% furthest from opportunity, then all boats rise. Health and wellness must be at the forefront. Values: Compliance matters but should never drive the bus. Family Engagement: Parents are the first teacher.

Who is in the Zoom Room? Values School Day Structure Guidance Breakout 1 Breakout 2 Breakout 3 Breakout 4 Breakout 5 Breakout 6 *Mike Copland Amy Carder Matt Whitten Sarah Rose Rey Ramos Jami Pittman Laurette Rasmussen *Steve Clarke Mike Anderson Ari Feeney Ronni Weston David Webster Samantha Dang Jo. An Steiner *Bob Kuehl Trina Hall Sonia Bell James Walsh Nyla Thursday Robin Montague *Jackie Brawley Patrick Durgan Tom Gresham Jeff Nyman Karanbir Deol Serene Salam Dr. Sara Mostad *Kurt Gazow Rae Anne Thon Lisa Peterson Shirley Prichard Gladys Serrano Nigel Naylor *Jay Jordan Local Progress What else? Next Steps * Next to a name makes you the notetaker and first one to share out. Isabel Meaker Rebecca Sauter Nic Castona Mike Haberman Shannon Millican Alyssa Johnson

Values School Day Structure Discuss Guidance Facilitator Local Progress • What else? Next Steps • Name and your role on the team. Why are you excited to be here? • Start by sharing first • Help track time • Ensure everyone gets a chance to speak

School Day Structure 1) All at school 2) Hybrid 3) All online Scenario ONE 100% in-person instruction Scenario TWO Hybrid of in-person instruction and remote learning Scenario THREE 100% remote learning

Fall Schedule Scenarios Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Scenario ONE 100% in-person instruction Scenario TWO Hybrid of inperson instruction and online learning Scenario THREE 100% online learning Subject to approval from the Governor and Department of Health WITH ability for individuals to continue learning, working from home Provides 100% in-person for some students Provides 50% in-person and 50% online learning for most students Provides 100% online learning for some students Provides 100% online learning based on directive from the Governor and Department of Health WITH options for short term (one day closure) through longer-term closure (one week through one semester)

Values Developing the Process School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps County Coalition BPS Advisory BPS Workgroups 9

Guidance OSPI DOH Surveys Five Pillars to Support a Safe Reopening Atul Gawande Hygiene Distancing Screening Masks Culture

Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Health disparities are real & influenced by more than the personal choices we make

Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Adapted from Zunin & Myers as cited in De. Wolfe, D. J. , 2000. Training manual for mental health and human service workers in major disasters

Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Washington State DOH: Statewide High-Level “In Washington, the highest risk of suicide will likely occur between October and December 2020. This is Analysis of Forecasted consistent with known cycles of disaster response Behavioral Health Impacts from COVID-19 patterns. ”

Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps New Updates from DOH & OSPI • Face coverings • Physical distancing • Screening protocols

Partner A Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps A/B Partners Turn and Talk In the chat (private message) with your partner, share what surprises you the most regarding what you have heard so far. Partner B Mike Copland Mike Anderson Amy Carder Ari Feeney Matt Whitten Ronni Weston Sarah Rose David Webster Rey Ramos Samantha Dang Jami Pittman Jackie Brawley Laurette Rasmussen Patrick Durgan Bob Kuehl Serene Salam Jo. An Steiner Jeff Nyman Sonia Bell Karanbir Deol James Walsh Dr. Sara Mostad Shannon Millican Jay Jordan Robin Montague Isabel Meaker Kurt Gazow Rebecca Sauter Rae Anne Thon Nic Castona Lisa Peterson Mike Haberman Shirley Prichard Alyssa Johnson Gladys Serrano Tom Gresham Nigel Naylor Steve Clarke

Local Developing the Process Progress County Coalition Where are we to date? Workgroup Updates BPS Advisory BPS Workgroups

Values School Day Structure Guidance Whatcom County Reopening Planning: Health, Operations & Online Learning School District Reopening Plan Community Voice Local Progress What else? Next Steps Best Practices OSPI/DOH Guidance County-wide School District Collaboration

Work Teams Values School Day Structure ES MS HS Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Specialists Schedule Operations

Work Teams Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps ES MS HS Pre. K-K Schedule K-2 Literacy, STEM, P-5 Specialists Social Studies 3 -5 Literacy, STEM, Social Studies ELA/Social Studies Math Science V&P Arts CTE ELA Social Studies Math Science V&P Arts Traffic Safety Special Education (2 teams) Grading Tech Environments Mental Health/Wellness MTSS Schedule Health Services World Language PPE PE/Health Athletics/Activities Buildings & Grounds Food Services Transportation Childcare/After School Programs Community Partners/Volunteers Family Engagement Front Office Human Resources

What Else Who else should be in the conversation? What planning elements are missing? --Take a 10 minute break!-- Who is missing? What is missing? If you have thoughts about the two questions above, please add your ideas to the chat for everyone to see.

Next Steps Work Teams BPS Advisory Meet every 2 weeks BPS Executive Team Work Teams Advisory Executive Team Convene through summer Complete recommendations by end of July Hear input from work teams Raise questions Recommend next steps, advocacy Report to superintendent Support Advisory and Work Teams

Values School Day Structure Guidance Week Beginning Work Schedule June 22 BPS Advisory Convenes June 29 Operations Workgroups Begin July 6 Operations Workgroups BPS Advisory July 13 Instructional Workgroups Begin: Training & Context July 20 All Workgroups BPS Advisory July 27 All Work Groups: Complete Recommendations Aug 3 BPS Advisory Aug 10 Work Groups Plan Training Aug 17 Back-to-School Training Aug 24 Back-to-School Training Aug 31 School Begins Sept 2 Local Progress What else? Next Steps

Values School Day Structure Guidance Local Progress What else? Next Steps Next Meeting: July 8, 10 -12 am Look for Zoom link in your email Agenda, Notes & Resources posted on BPS website Contact Kristin. Newberry@bellinghamschools. org with questions or resources to share