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We are excited to have our schools open and we welcome our students, teachers and staff back! Weber School District takes the health and wellness of all students and staff seriously. We have developed a strategic, deliberate plan for reopening our schools. Our goal is to open school under the Moderate Precautions listed in our Safe Weber Framework.
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SAFE WEBER A Responsive Framework to COVID-19 |
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*Weber School District will always follow the guidance of the Health Department and will make the necessary adaptations to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Thursday, 09 July 2020 22:25
Recognizing and Completing Unfinished Learning Intense Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserNote: Unfinished learning refers to any prerequisite knowledge or skills that students need for future work that they don’t yet have.
Core Instruction
- Focus on Essential Standards from grade-level Core and scaffold as needed
- K-6 English Language Arts
- K-6 Math
- 7-12 English Language Arts
- 7-12 Math
- Other subjects are currently being completed. Feel free to use the Essential Learning Targets/GVC created by your PLCs.
- Include tiered extensions and remediation
Recognizing and Completing Unfinished Learning
Understand:
- Study the Essential Learning Targets for upcoming instruction.
- Identify critical, prerequisite skills and understandings students need to access grade-level content
Diagnose:
- Determine student understanding of prerequisites based on diagnostic or formative data
- Consider if gaps exist for the entire class or a small group.
Take Action:
- Entire class: plan to build needed scaffolds into upcoming lessons; make necessary adjustments to pacing to allow for additional lessons
- Small group: plan differentiated instruction or coordinate to address gaps within intervention periods
It is more important to help students catch up on thinking skills than facts.
Feedback to Students
- Continuous, personalized, learning-centered feedback throughout the learning cycle that moves the learning forward
- Based on submitted assignments, assessments, discussions, etc.
- Assignments are likely fewer in number than with face-to-face instruction and feedback must increase
- Tools: written, auditory, recorded, Google Meets, shared docs, using the “chat” feature as an exit ticket
Instructional and/or Practice Time
- Elementary: 2 hours per day (instruction plus assignments total); 20 minutes of home reading is still highly recommended
- Junior High: 30 min/class/day (instruction plus assignments total)
- High School: 45 min/class/day (instruction plus assignments total)
- For students receiving special education services, service minutes will be determined by the student’s IEP team.
Digital Content
Essential Learning Targets are on an LMS (instruction, assignments, assessments)
- Teachers have Essential Learning Targets on a common LMS per school following the district-created style guide (instruction, assignments, assessments)
- Ensure there are increased options for supporting students and parents who choose to participate in home-based learning.
- Teachers may choose to use instructional tools such as: Google Meet, the conference option in Canvas, or streamed and/or recorded instructional videos.
- Consistent time should be scheduled during which students and parents can ask for help via direct communication and support.
Assessment
- Assessment FOR instructional feedback and design; frequent, actionable and tied to specific curriculum
- Diagnostic assessments provided within the first two weeks of school to identify unfinished learning
- Formative and classroom assessments (with timely results) follow frequently to provide data that will inform instruction and intervention practices
- Use items and tasks that support deeper thinking
- Tools: Canvas, state platforms, observations, performances, Edulastic, Forms, paper-and-pencil, Reading Inventory, DRP, CBMs, ALEKS, Preschool DOT
Student and Family Communication
- Occurs several times per week (encourage documentation)
- Tools: Email, phone, MyStudent, LMS, surveys and Google Forms
Grading
Based on clear demonstration of proficiency by students with multiple data points
- Modified grading scales may be in effect as students complete online learning
- Consider using online engagement as part of grade determinations as appropriate
- Elementary may not issue report cards
Collaboration
- Student-student
- Google Meets and/or discussion threads
- Teacher-teacher
- Consider cross or integrated curriculum to make it possible to deliver additional content that may be necessary to address unfinished learning
- Use team approaches and shared resources
- Continue PLCs (using modified format)
Suggested Reading:
- Addressing Unfinished Learning in the Context of Grade-Level Work
- Carpe Diem: Evolving Education After COVID-19
- Learning Acceleration Guide - Planning for Acceleration in the 2020-2021 School Year
- Five Essential Features of Assessment for Learning
- Remote Learning Provides an Opportunity to rethink Assessment (and Learning)
- The Looming Coronavirus Achievement Gap: What Schools Can Do
- Stop Searching for the Holy Grail: Responding to COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
- Re-Entry and Beyond: COVID-19 Implications and Considerations for Pre-K-12 School Districts
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Thursday, 09 July 2020 22:15
Recognizing and Completing Unfinished Learning Enhanced Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserNote: Unfinished learning refers to any prerequisite knowledge or skills that students need for future work that they don’t yet have.
Core Instruction
- Focus on Essential Standards from grade-level Core and scaffold as needed
- K-6 English Language Arts
- K-6 Math
- 7-12 English Language Arts
- 7-12 Math
- Other subjects are currently being completed. Feel free to use the Essential Learning Targets/GVC created by your PLCs.
- Include Important and Supporting Standards from grade-level Core when possible
- Include tiered extensions and remediation
Recognizing and Completing Unfinished Learning
Understand:
- Study the Essential Learning Targets for upcoming instruction.
- Identify critical, prerequisite skills and understandings students need to access grade-level content
Diagnose:
- Determine student understanding of prerequisites based on diagnostic or formative data
- Consider if gaps exist for the entire class or a small group.
Take Action:
- Entire class: plan to build needed scaffolds into upcoming lessons; make necessary adjustments to pacing to allow for additional lessons
- Small group: plan differentiated instruction or coordinate to address gaps within intervention periods
It is more important to help students catch up on thinking skills than facts.
Feedback to Students
- Continuous, personalized, learning-centered feedback throughout the learning cycle that moves the learning forward
- Based on observed and/or submitted assignments, assessments, class discussions, performances, etc.
- Tools: written, auditory, recorded, in person, Google Meets
Instructional and/or Practice Time
- Elementary: ELA (2 hours), Math (100 minutes), Science (30 minutes); 20 minutes of home reading is still highly recommended
- Junior High: class period plus 15-30 min/class/day
- High School: class period plus 40-60 min/class/day
- For students receiving special education services, service minutes will be determined by the student’s IEP team.
Digital Content
- Teachers have Essential Learning Targets on a common LMS per school following the district-created style guide (instruction, assignments, assessments)
- Ensure there are increased options for supporting students and parents who choose to participate in home-based learning.
- Teachers may choose to use instructional tools such as: Google Meet, the conference option in Canvas, or streamed and/or recorded instructional videos.
- Consistent time should be scheduled during which students and parents can ask for help via direct communication and support.
Assessment
- Assessment FOR instructional feedback and design; frequent, actionable and tied to specific curriculum
- Diagnostic assessments provided within the first two weeks of school to identify unfinished learning
- Formative and classroom assessments (with timely results) follow frequently to provide data that will inform instruction and intervention practices
- Use items and tasks that support deeper thinking
- Tools: Canvas, state platforms, observations, performances, Edulastic, Forms, paper-and-pencil, Reading Inventory, DRP, CBMs, ALEKS, Preschool DOT
Student and Family Communication
- Occurs at least weekly
- Tools: Email, phone, MyStudent, LMS
Grading
Based on clear demonstration of proficiency by students with multiple data points
- Modified grading scales may be in effect as students complete online learning
- Consider using online engagement as part of grade determinations as appropriate
Collaboration
- Student-student
- Class discussion, silent discussion, turn-and-talk (perhaps with white boards), online discussions, etc.
- Teacher-teacher
- Consider cross or integrated curriculum to make it possible to deliver additional content that may be necessary to address unfinished learning
- Use team approaches and shared resources
- Continue PLCs (may need modified format)
Suggested Reading:
- Addressing Unfinished Learning in the Context of Grade-Level Work
- Carpe Diem: Evolving Education After COVID-19
- Learning Acceleration Guide - Planning for Acceleration in the 2020-2021 School Year
- Five Essential Features of Assessment for Learning
- Remote Learning Provides an Opportunity to rethink Assessment (and Learning)
- The Looming Coronavirus Achievement Gap: What Schools Can Do
- Stop Searching for the Holy Grail: Responding to COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
- Re-Entry and Beyond: COVID-19 Implications and Considerations for Pre-K-12 School Districts
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Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:57
Recognizing and Completing Unfinished Learning Moderate Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserNote: Unfinished learning refers to any prerequisite knowledge or skills that students need for future work that they don’t yet have.
Core Instruction
- Focus on Essential Standards from grade-level Core and scaffold as needed
- K-6 English Language Arts
- K-6 Math
- 7-12 English Language Arts
- 7-12 Math
- Other subjects are currently being completed. Feel free to use the Essential Learning Targets/GVC created by your PLCs.
- Include Important and Supporting Standards from grade-level Core as appropriate
- Include tiered extensions and remediation
Recognizing and Completing Unfinished Learning
Understand:
- Study the Essential Learning Targets for upcoming instruction.
- Identify critical, prerequisite skills and understandings students need to access grade-level content
Diagnose:
- Determine student understanding of prerequisites based on diagnostic or formative data
- Consider if gaps exist for the entire class or a small group.
Take Action:
- Entire class: plan to build needed scaffolds into upcoming lessons; make necessary adjustments to pacing to allow for additional lessons
- Small group: plan differentiated instruction or coordinate to address gaps within intervention periods
It is more important to help students catch up on thinking skills than facts.
Feedback to Students
- Continuous, personalized, learning-centered feedback throughout the learning cycle that moves the learning forward
- Based on observed and/or submitted assignments, assessments, class discussions, performances, etc.
- Feedback is not limited only to assignments
- Tools: written, auditory, recorded, in person
Instructional and/or Practice Time
- Elementary: ELA (2 hours), Math (100 minutes), Science (30 minutes); 20 minutes of home reading is still highly recommended
- Junior High: class period plus 15-30 min/class/day
- High School: class period plus 40-60 min/class/day
- For students receiving special education services, service minutes will be determined by the student’s IEP team.
Digital Content
- Teachers have Essential Learning Targets on a common LMS per school following the district-created style guide (instruction, assignments, assessments)
- Ensure there are increased options for supporting students and parents who choose to participate in home-based learning.
- Teachers may choose to use instructional tools such as: Google Meet, the conference option in Canvas, or streamed and/or recorded instructional videos.
- Consistent time should be scheduled during which students and parents can ask for help via direct communication and support.
Assessment
- Assessment FOR instructional feedback and design; frequent, actionable and tied to specific curriculum
- Diagnostic assessments provided within the first two weeks of school to identify unfinished learning
- Formative and classroom assessments (with timely results) follow frequently to provide data that will inform instruction and intervention practices
- Use items and tasks that support deeper thinking
- Tools: Canvas, state platforms, observations, performances, Edulastic, Forms, paper-and-pencil, Reading Inventory, DRP, CBMs, ALEKS, Preschool DOT
Student and Family Communication
- Occurs frequently
- Tools: Parent-Teacher conferences, family nights, back-to-school night, email, phone, MyStudent
Grading
Based on clear demonstration of proficiency by students with multiple data points
- Grading occurs as in pre-COVID-19 settings
Collaboration
- Student-student
- Silent discussion, turn-and-talk (perhaps with white boards), online discussions, etc.
- Teacher-teacher
- Consider cross or integrated curriculum to make it possible to deliver additional content that may be necessary to address unfinished learning
- Use team approaches and shared resources
- Continue PLCs (may need modified format)
Suggested Reading:
- Addressing Unfinished Learning in the Context of Grade-Level Work
- Carpe Diem: Evolving Education After COVID-19
- Learning Acceleration Guide - Planning for Acceleration in the 2020-2021 School Year
- Five Essential Features of Assessment for Learning
- Remote Learning Provides an Opportunity to rethink Assessment (and Learning)
- The Looming Coronavirus Achievement Gap: What Schools Can Do
- Stop Searching for the Holy Grail: Responding to COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
- Re-Entry and Beyond: COVID-19 Implications and Considerations for Pre-K-12 School Districts
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 13:56
Instructional Design and Delivery Intense Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserInstructional Delivery
- All teachers are on a common LMS per school, providing a consistent experience for parents and students
- Each school follows a style guide (district-created guide, personalized at the school)
- Ensure there are increased options for supporting students and parents who choose to participate in home-based learning.
- Teachers may choose to use instructional tools such as: Google Meet, the conference option in Canvas, or streamed and/or recorded instructional videos.
- Consistent time should be scheduled during which students and parents can ask for help via direct communication and support.
Instructional Support
- Live EdTech support will be provided via Google Meet on a bi-weekly basis at a scheduled time (sessions recorded and will be available for all WSD teachers)
- Additional support/training will be available by request
Network/Filters
- BARK responses go to home as well as school during the school day
- Increase iBoss nodes for additional Elementary devices at home
- Wireless Access Points placed outside will provide WiFi access to students in areas such as parking lots or near the building if needed.
Student Devices
Secondary
- All secondary students have access to a mobile device they can take home
Elementary
- Ascend schools identify what students need a device at home and set up a school-specific way to issue those devices (devices will be sent home base on need)
- Non-Ascend schools will evaluate which students/families need a device; unassigned devices from Ascend schools will be distributed to non-Ascend school students/families
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 13:53
Instructional Design and Delivery Enhanced Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserInstructional Delivery
- All teachers are on a common LMS per school providing a consistent experience for parents and students
- Each school follows a style guide (district-created guide, personalized at the school)
- Ensure there are increased options for supporting students and parents who choose to participate in home-based learning.
- Teachers may choose to use instructional tools such as: Google Meet, the conference option in Canvas, or streamed and/or recorded instructional videos.
- Consistent time should be scheduled during which students and parents can ask for help via direct communication and support.
Instructional Support
- Live EdTech support will be provided via Google Meet on a bi-weekly basis at a scheduled time (sessions recorded and will be available for all WSD teachers)
- Additional support/training will be available by request
Network/Filters
- BARK responses go to home as well as school during the school day
- Increase iBoss nodes for additional Elementary devices at home
- Wireless Access Points placed outside will provide WiFi access to students in areas such as parking lots or near the building if needed.
Student Devices
Secondary
- All secondary students have access to a mobile device they can take home
Elementary
- Ascend schools identify what students need a device at home and set up a school-specific way to issue those devices (devices will be sent home base on need)
- Non-Ascend schools will evaluate which students/families need a device; unassigned devices from Ascend schools will be distributed to non-Ascend school students/families
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Instructional Design and Delivery Moderate Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserInstructional Delivery
- All teachers are on a common Learning Management System (“LMS”) per school providing a consistent experience for parents and students
- Each school follows a style guide (district-created guide, personalized at the school)
- Ensure there are increased options for supporting students and parents who choose to participate in home-based learning.
- Teachers may choose to use instructional tools such as: Google Meet, the conference option in Canvas, or streamed and/or recorded instructional videos.
- Consistent time should be scheduled during which students and parents can ask for help via direct communication and support.
Instructional Support
- Live EdTech support will be provided via Google Meet on a bi-weekly basis at a scheduled time (sessions recorded and will be available for all WSD teachers)
- Additional support/training will be available by request
Network/Filters
- BARK responses go to home as well as school during the school day
- Increase iBoss nodes for additional Elementary devices at home
- Wireless Access Points placed outside will provide WiFi access to students in areas such as parking lots or near the building if needed.
Student Devices
Secondary
- All secondary students have access to a mobile device they can take home
Elementary
- Ascend schools identify what students need a device at home and set up a school-specific way to issue those devices (devices will be sent home base on need)
- Non-Ascend schools will evaluate which students/families need a device; unassigned devices from Ascend schools will be distributed to non-Ascend school students/families
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Distancing and Social Gatherings Intense Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserClassrooms
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Possible modified schedule: A/B Day, shortened schedule, half day, flexible learning model, etc.
- Prioritize classes that need to meet in person at the school
- Prioritize students needing to attend to those who require technology assistance and/or access to the internet, testing, tutoring, disability and special needs, ELL, and homeless, etc.
Transitions/Common Areas
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Students follow strict traffic patterns
- Congregating before, during, and after school prohibited
- Possible staggered bell schedule to limit number of students in hallways
Entry and Exit Points/Parent/Guest/Volunteer Access to School
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Parents/guests/volunteers discouraged from entering the building
- If entering is necessary, call office prior to entering
- Symptom check required
Transportation
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited number of students in attendance at school with limited numbers on buses
Restrooms
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Cafeterias
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited number of students in the lunchroom
- Consider Grab and Go Lunches
Recess/Playgrounds/P.E. Classes
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
Due to limited social distancing PE classes may have to be taken online
- Access to all playground equipment, sporting goods, etc. prohibited
Large Group Gatherings: Assemblies/Performances/Dances, etc.
- Group gatherings no permitted
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread - (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, Fine Arts, etc.)
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Pre-Schools/Day Cares
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- May be limited to those with disabilities and special needs
After-School Programs
- After-school programs suspended
Athletics
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Follow USBOE and UHSAA guidelines. Athletics could be cancelled or rescheduled
- If athletics are allowed, attendance will be limited to attendance recommendations by the Weber/Morgan health department and consistent with the limitations of the venue
Driver’s Education
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Virtual theory instruction
- Single student per car on driver’s education range allowed
- Driving with students not permitted
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
- Virtual Back-to-School and Parent Teacher Conference Appointments
Graduation
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Virtual graduations replace traditional graduations
- Walk-through graduation allowed to recognize graduates if physical distancing can be made
- Walk-through graduation by appointment
- Face coverings required
- Attendance limited to close family
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 13:44
Distancing and Social Gatherings Enhanced Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserClassrooms
All Moderate Precautions followed (with the additional requirements and recommendations below)
Additional Recommendations:
- Limit partner and group work to maintain physical distancing
- Students facing the front of the room
Transitions/Common Areas
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Congregating prohibited
- No access to lockers during pass time
- Students follow hallway traffic patterns
Entry and Exit Points/Parent/Guest/Volunteer Access to School
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Visitors limited to student-centered functions, student check-out, counselor and administrator visits, etc.
Transportation
All Moderate Precautions followed
Restrooms
All Moderate Precautions followed
Cafeterias
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Consider installation of protective table barriers
- Consider grab-n-go lunches
Large Group Gatherings: Assemblies/Performances/Dances, etc.
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
- Assemblies discouraged
- Attendance may be limited to family members, officers, and cheerleaders with no admission for the general public and student body
- Dances are not permitted
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread - (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, Fine Arts etc.)
All Moderate Precautions followed
Recess/Playgrounds/P.E. Classes
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Playground equipment off limits
- Supervised walking and other games/activities that provide adequate physical distancing
- Locker rooms off limits
- No dressing for P.E.
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
All Moderate Precautions followed
Pre-Schools/Day Cares
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Possible limited schedule: shortened schedule, half day
- Possibly prioritize students needing to attend to those with special needs and learning disabilities
After-School Programs
All Moderate Precautions followed
Athletics
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
- Attendance may be limited to family members, officers, and cheerleaders with no admission for the general public and student body
- Limited access to locker rooms
- No concessions
- Restroom areas marked for physical distancing
Driver Education
All Moderate Precautions followed
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Virtual Back-to-School and Parent Teacher Conference Appointments
Graduation
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
- Multiple traditional graduations may be held in order to accommodate all graduates
- Face coverings required for graduates, faculty, and attendees
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 13:40
Distancing and Social Gatherings Moderate Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserWhile there is always an inherent risk of contracting an illness when individuals interact with each other, the following requirements and recommendations can help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
Classrooms
State Requirement:
- Staff members trained on implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risk in the classroom setting
- School personnel and students wearing face masks while on school campuses. (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
Additional Recommendations:
- Maximize space between desks and tables (acknowledging that 6 feet of distance between desks is not feasible for most Utah classrooms)
- Move nonessential furniture and equipment out of classrooms to increase distancing
- Consider seating students facing forward if practical
- Assign seats to support contact tracing
- Consider temporary closure of computer lab if students are able to access the content outside the lab
- Establish exit and entrance procedures for the classroom
- When bringing multiple classes together, consider using other spaces inside or outside of the building
Transitions/Common Areas
State Requirement:
- Identify high traffic areas and apply floor markings or signage to direct traffic
- Students required to wear face coverings during transitions
Additional Recommendations:
- Prop doors open to reduce touch
- Place signs or markings in halls showing efficient traffic patterns
- Encourage students to use a backpack instead of frequent locker use
- Minimize and monitor congregation of students
- Consider staggered transitions to minimize interactions between multiple groups
- Consider extended pass times
Entry and Exit Points/Parent/Guest/Volunteer Access to School
State Requirements:
- Designate entry/exit flow paths to minimize congestion
- Limit nonessential visitors and volunteers to campuses and programs
- Establish protocols for any visitors and non-regular staff, adhering to all current health and safety guidelines
- Face coverings required
- Establish protocols for drop-off/pick-up - Communicate expectations to families
Additional Recommendations:
- Consider protocols for visitors, including sign-in and sign-out, locations being visited, calling the front office before entering, use of face coverings, etc.
- Post signage encouraging physical distancing
Transportation
State Requirements:
- Face coverings for students, staff, and other passengers. (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
- Implement strategies to ensure driver safety
- Develop protocols for minimizing mixing of students from different households
Additional Recommendations:
- Students should not be refused transportation for failure to wear a face covering (provide disposable face coverings in case a student forgets to bring their own)
Restrooms
Additional Recommendations:
- Look at minimizing the number of individuals in a restroom
- Face coverings required while in restrooms
- If students are grouped by the same hallway/floor/grade level, designate restroom for each cohort
- Consider floor markings to encourage physical distancing
Cafeterias
State Requirements:
- Mark spaced lines and designate serving line flow paths
- Remove self-service salad bars and buffet
- Food service workers wear face coverings
- Students required to wear face coverings while in lines and when not eating
Additional Recommendations:
- Expanded cafeteria area with options such as inside and outside seating where possible
- Consider staggering lunch hours to reduce the number of students at one time
- Consider decreasing lunch times
Large Group Gatherings: Assemblies/Performances/Dances, etc.
State Requirements:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Consider limiting and/or canceling nonessential assemblies, dances, etc. or reschedule as virtual gatherings
- Consider broadcasting assemblies into the classroom
- If a large gathering is held, appropriate physical distancing and face coverings required
- Create alternate plans for whole staff gatherings/trainings as virtual meetings
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread - (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, Fine Arts, etc.)
State Requirements:
- Identify courses that would be more at risk and make classroom mitigation plans with support from local health department guidelines
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Use larger spaces if possible (auditoriums, cafeterias, stages, outdoors, etc.)
- Reduce durations spent face-to-face with other students
- Look at ways to increase airflow and ventilation
Recess/Playgrounds/P.E. Classes
Additional Recommendations:
- Limit activities to those that do not require physical contact
- Use available spaces to increase physical distancing between students
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
State Requirements:
- Face coverings or shields for one-on-one close contact with students
- Provide reasonable accommodations for students who are unable to wear face coverings
Additional Recommendations:
- Follow District's Special Education guidelines
Pre-Schools/Day Cares
State Requirement:
- Staff members trained on implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risk in the classroom setting
- School personnel and students wearing face coverings (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
Additional Recommendations:
- Seating arrangements to provide for physical distancing as appropriate based on individual and instructional needs
After-School Programs
State Requirement:
- Staff members trained on implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risk in the classroom setting
- School personnel and students wearing face coverings (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
Additional Recommendations:
- Encourage usage of large spaces in the building or outdoors when possible
- Maintain reasonable physical distancing
- No private or for-profit groups in the building (school and/or city sponsored groups only)
Athletics
State Requirements:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Follow all current recommendations and requirements of the UHSAA for both high school and junior high school athletics (temperature monitoring, hand washing, etc.)
- Students and general public take reasonable precautions to maintain physical distancing
- Concessions - allowed following recommended guidelines by the health department
- Limit concession stand sales to pre-packaged beverages and food
- Cash payments discouraged
- Restrooms available with signage encouraging physical distancing
Driver Education (Guidelines established by State Driver Ed Program)
State Requirements:
- Symptom check of all staff (once per shift) and students prior to entering the vehicle
- Driving by appointment only with a maximum of three students and the instructor in the vehicle
- Students and instructor wear face coverings
- Reasonable physical distancing when not in the vehicle
- Range by appointment with only one student in the vehicle at a time
- Classroom - Follow same recommendations as in regular classrooms
- Paperwork submitted electronically; avoiding handling and sharing of paperwork
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
State Requirements:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
- Facial coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Students and Parents may meet with their teachers in the teachers’ classrooms
- Consider scheduled appointments in person or virtual
- Students and parents take reasonable precautions to maintain physical distancing
Graduation
State Requirements:
- Group gatherings are organized with health and safety principles and requirements from the Weber/Morgan health department to mitigate risks
Additional Recommendations:
- Traditional graduation can be held with precautions encouraged, including required face coverings
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 12:19
Personal Protection & Hygiene Intense Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super User- All symptomatic children and employees should stay home from school, and will be sent home if exhibiting any symptoms.
- Designate the school nurse as the contact person to be responsible for responding to COVID19 concerns.
- Follow any other standards promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Utah Department of Health, and local health department.
Classrooms
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed (with the additional requirements and recommendations below)
Additional Recommendations:
- Students have a modified schedule: A/B Day, shortened schedule, half day, flexible learning model, etc.
- No partner or work unless physical distancing can be maintained
- Have the same group of children stay with the same staff all day in elementary
- Students and staff are encouraged to follow strict hygiene standards, including:
- Wash hands when: arriving at and leaving school; after playing outside; after having close contact with others; after using shared surfaces; before and after using restroom; after blowing nose, coughing, and sneezing; and before and after eating
- Turn desks to face the same direction rather than facing each other
- No drinking fountain access-students bring their own water bottles
Transitions
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Physical distancing required
- Congregating before, during school, during lunch and after school--prohibited
- Students following strict hallway traffic patterns
- Students not to use lockers during pass time
- Possible staggered bell schedule for students to limit number of students in hallways
- No drinking fountain access-students bring their own water bottles
Entry and Exit Points/Parent, Guest and Volunteer Access to School
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Parents/guests/volunteers discouraged from entering schools
Transportation
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
WSD Requirement
- Student temperature check upon boarding
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited number of students in attendance at school with limited number of students on buses
- Reasonable physical distancing maintained
- Students wash hands after riding bus and entering classroom
Restrooms
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
WSD Requirement
- Class schedules for restroom visits
Cafeteria
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limit number of students in the building/cafeteria
- Consider Grab-and-Go Lunches
Large Group Gatherings (Assemblies, Performances, Dances)
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Assemblies and performances prohibited
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, Fine Arts, etc.)
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Recess, Playground and P. E. Classes
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Access to ALL playground equipment, sporting goods, etc., prohibited
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Areas of Concern
Preschool/ Day Care
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited number of students per classroom
- Limited supervised usage of play areas with no students on the playground equipment
After-School Programs
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- After-school programs may be prohibited
- If programs are in session, all students and teachers wearing face coverings or shields
Athletics
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Athletics may be suspended by the UHSAA
- If athletics are allowed, attendance will be limited to attendance recommendations by the Weber/Morgan health department and consistent with the limitations of the venue
- Junior High School athletics follow same requirements as the UHSAA guidelines
Driver’s Education
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Virtual theory instruction only
- Single student per car on driver’s education range allowed
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Graduation
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Walk-through graduation allowed if physical distancing can be maintained
- Face coverings required for graduates
- Attendance limited to close family--face coverings required
Resources
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Health Office
- Health office procedures to include isolation area for students suspected of having COVID19 (see Care for Student in Health Office Infographic)
Parent Guidelines
- Information for parents regarding signs and symptoms of COVID19, and when to keep their child home (see Parent Infographic)
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Personal Protection & Hygiene Enhanced Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super User- All symptomatic children and employees should stay home from school, and will be sent home if exhibiting any symptoms.
- Designate the school nurse as the contact person to be responsible for responding to COVID19 concerns.
- Follow any other standards promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Utah Department of Health, and local health department.
Classrooms
All Moderate Precautions followed (with the additional requirements and recommendations below)
Additional Recommendations:
- Limit mixing of groups if possible
- Teachers dispensing hand sanitizer as students enter classrooms
- Students and staff are encouraged to follow strict hygiene standards, including:
- Do not shake hands
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Wash hands after using the restroom
- Use hand sanitizer frequently
- Avoid touching your face
- Cover coughs or sneezes (e.g. into a tissue, sleeve, or elbow; not hands)
- No sharing of materials
- Restrict drinking fountain access--students encouraged to bring their own water bottle
- Online learning of students that are high risk
Transitions
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Congregating prohibited
- No use of lockers during pass time or lunch time
- Restrict drinking fountain access
Entry and Exit Points/Parent, Guest and Volunteer Access to School
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited access to student-centered functions, student check-out, etc.
Transportation
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Possible student temperature check upon boarding
- Hand sanitizer dispensed by driver upon boarding
- Parents encouraged to drive students if not comfortable with bus transportation
Restrooms
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Class schedules for restroom visits when possible
Cafeteria
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Physical distancing spacing in the lunch line
- Installation of protective table barriers where possible
Large Group Gatherings (Assemblies, Performances, Dances)
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Assemblies discouraged
- Dances not permitted
- Attendance may be limited to family members, officers, or cheerleaders with no admission for the general public or student body
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, etc.)
All Moderate Precautions followed
Recess, Playground and P. E. Classes
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Playground equipment off limits to students
- Increased supervision to ensure physical distancing
- Supervised walking and other games/activities allowed that provide adequate physical distancing
- Locker rooms off limits
- No dressing for P.E.
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Areas of Concern
Preschool/ Day Care
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited number of students per classroom
- Limited supervised usage of play areas with no students on the playground equipment
After-School Programs
All Moderate Precautions followed
Athletics
All Moderate Precautions followed
Follow UHSSA and local health department guidelines
Additional Recommendations:
- Access to locker rooms limited
- Restroom areas marked for physical distancing
Driver’s Education
All Moderate Precautions followed
Follow State Driver’s Education Guidelines
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- No in-person meetings--virtual Back-to-School and Parent Teacher Conferences
Graduation
All Moderate Precautions followed
Follow local health department guidelines
Resources
Health Office
- Health office procedures to include isolation area for students suspected of having COVID19 (see Care for Student in Health Office Infographic)
Parent Guidelines
- Information for parents regarding signs and symptoms of COVID19, and when to keep their child home (see Parent Infographic)
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Personal Protection & Hygiene Moderate Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super User- All symptomatic children and employees should stay home from school, and will be sent home if exhibiting any symptoms.
- Designate the school nurse as the contact person to be responsible for responding to COVID19 concerns.
- Follow any other standards promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Utah Department of Health, and local health department.
Classrooms
State Requirement:
- Staff members trained on implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risk in the classroom setting
- School personnel and students wearing face masks while on school campuses. (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
Additional Recommendations:
- Cloth face coverings laundered after each day’s use
- All staff wash or sanitize hands as they enter worksites
- Signs posted in highly visible locations that promote everyday protective measures
- Students seated as far apart as reasonably possible
- Students and staff encouraged to wash hands regularly
- Hand sanitizing stations available in designated areas
- Hand sanitizer available in each classroom
- Students use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
- Adequate supplies provided to minimize sharing of high touch materials (e.g., art supplies, pencil sharpeners, crayons, manipulatives, glue sticks, etc)
- Student’s belongings separated from others’ in individual containers, cubbies, etc.
- Minimize drinking fountain access - personal water bottles encouraged.
Transitions
State Requirement:
- Students follow markings and/or signage for traffic flow
- Students follow entry/exit flow patterns to minimize congestion
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Minimize drinking fountain access - personal water bottles encouraged
- Encourage reasonable physical distancing
- Doors propped to reduce touch points
- Student use of backpacks encouraged
- Students move directly from one class to another to avoid close contact with others
Entry and Exit Points/Parent, Guest and Volunteer Access to School
State Requirement:
- Limit nonessential visitors and volunteers
- Temperature check and face coverings for visitors and non-regular staff
- Drop-off/pick-up protocols followed
- Students follow flow paths to minimize congestion
Additional Recommendations:
- Parents/guests/volunteers/substitutes must check in at the main office
Transportation
State Requirement:
- Students from the same household sit together
- All students and staff wear face coverings (Student ages, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivities, and medical conditions should be considered.)
Additional Recommendations:
- Students encouraged to wash or sanitize hands before entering bus/van
Restrooms
State Requirement:
- Follow signage for proper hand hygiene
- Face coverings required while in restrooms
Additional Recommendations:
- Follow floor markings to encourage physical distancing
Cafeteria
State Requirement:
- Student hand hygiene routine practiced before and after meals
- Students follow marked spaced lines and flow paths
- No self-service salad bars or buffet for students
- Staff use face coverings while serving and cleaning
- Students required to wear face coverings while in lines
Additional Recommendations:
- Students and staff maintain reasonable physical distancing
- Payment using student I.D. card encouraged with prepaid money in student’s account - cash discouraged, cash payments made in the office
- Lunch cashiers are the only ones to use touch screen monitors
Large Group Gatherings (Assemblies, Performances, Dances)
State Requirement:
- Follow local health department guidelines
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Students, faculty, and guests take reasonable precautions to maintain physical distancing
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, etc.)
State Requirement:
- Follow local health department guidelines
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Follow individual class guidelines
Recess, Playground and P. E. Classes
State Requirement:
- Follow local health department guidelines
- Face coverings are not required for elementary students during outdoor recess
- If students cannot reasonably participate while wearing a face covering during a physical education class, face coverings need not be worn. (In this case, each individual participating in the physical education class must complete a symptom assessment, verbally confirm they are free of COVID-19 symptoms before participating in each event, and attest to the fact they have not been in close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more) with a person who has tested positive for COVID in the last 14 days, and where possible, confirm participant temperature is below 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
Additional Recommendations:
- Students wash or sanitize hands when coming back into classroom
- Activities will be limited to those that do not require physical contact
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
State Requirement:
- Face coverings required (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
- Provide reasonable accommodations for students who are unable to wear face coverings
Additional Recommendations:
- Follow district’s Special Education guidelines
Additional Areas of Concern:
Preschool/ Day Care
State Requirement:
- Face coverings required, unless children are under the age of three (Student’s age, range of disabilities, sensory sensitivity, and medical conditions should be considered)
Recommendations:
- Proper safety precautions for students and staff in place
- Seating arrangements to provide for physical distancing
- No toys from home allowed
- Students wash hands before and after snacks
- Play areas limited based on the ability to sanitize play items ( i.e., dress-up, kitchen play center, sensory tables, etc.)
After-School Programs
State Requirement:
- Face coverings required
Recommendations:
- Students and staff encouraged to wash hands regularly
- Students use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
- Maintain reasonable physical distancing
- Students encouraged to wear face coverings when engaged in contact longer than 15 minutes
- Minimize drinking fountain access - personal water bottles encouraged
Athletics
State Requirement:
- Follow all recommendations and requirements of the UHSAA for both high school and junior high school athletics (temperature monitoring, hand washing, etc.) and the local health department.
Additional Recommendations:
- Students and general public take reasonable precautions to maintain physical distancing
- Concessions allowed following recommended guidelines by the health department
- Concessions-- consider grab-and-go items instead of prepared food, those working concessions required to wear face coverings and gloves
- Card payments encouraged
- Restrooms available
Driver’s Education
State Requirement:
- Symptom check of all staff (once per shift) and students prior to entering the vehicle
- Students and instructors wear face coverings while in vehicles
- Reasonable physical distancing when not in the vehicle
- Classroom Setting--students seated as far apart as reasonably possible
- Students submit paperwork electronically to avoid handling and sharing of paperwork
- Students wash or sanitize hands before entering and after exiting vehicle
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
State Requirement:
- Follow local health department guidelines
- Face coverings required
Additional Recommendations:
- Students and parents may meet with their teachers in the teachers’ classrooms
- Students and parents take reasonable precautions to maintain physical distancing
Graduation
State Requirement:
- Follow local health department guidelines
Additional Recommendations:
- Maintain reasonable physical distancing
Resources
Health Office
- Health office procedures to include isolation area for students suspected of having COVID19 (see Care for Student in Health Office Infographic)
Parent Guidelines
- Information for parents regarding signs and symptoms of COVID19, and when to keep their child home (see Parent Infographic)
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Facility Sanitation Intense Precautions K-12 Schools
Written by Super UserClassrooms
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Student desk tops cleaned between each student usage
Transitions/Common Areas
All Moderate Precautions followed
Entry and Exit Points/Parent/Guest/Volunteer Access to School
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Transportation
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Seat and surface cleaning between routes
Restrooms
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Cafeterias
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Recess/Playgrounds/P.E. Classes
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Consider closing all slides and other play structures
- Horizontal and Vertical, touchable surface cleaning to include use of electro-static disinfection between uses.
Pre-Schools/Day Cares
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Student desk tops cleaned before every new student usage
- Eliminate usage of play structures
After-School Programs
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Athletics
All Moderate and Enhanced Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Horizontal and Vertical, touchable surface cleaning to include use of electro-static disinfection between uses.
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