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Covid-19

Re-Entry Plan

2020-2021 SY

Draft 07.01.2020

Table of Contents

Disclaimer Notice/Hold Harmless Statement 4

Notice of Non-Discrimination 4

COVID-19 Re-Entry Steering Committee 5

Center Disease Control (CDC) 6

Guidelines 6

IMPLEMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES 6

CHANGE PARENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCESSES TO LIMIT CONTACT 6

ENSURE EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FOLLOW ESTABLISHED SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS 6

REQUIRE SICK STUDENTS AND STAFF TO STAY HOME 7

SCREEN CHILDREN FOR ILLNESS UPON ARRIVAL 7

IMPLEMENT ISOLATION MEASURES IF A STUDENT BECOMES SICK, AND FOLLOW WITH A CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PROCESSES 7

ADDRESS VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS 8

INTENSIFY CLEANING AND DISINFECTING EFFORTS 8

ENSURE HEALTHY FOOD PREPARATION AND MEAL SERVICE 9

Food and Nutrition staff should: 9

ENSURE TRANSPORTATION STAFF ARE FOLLOWING SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS 10

Phase I: CSAL INC will practice the following: 12

Social Interaction 12

Instructional Delivery 12

K to 2nd 12

6 - 8 12

9-12 12

Human Capital 12

Extra Curricular Activities 12

Food/Nutrition 13

Health & Wellness 13

Phase II: CSAL INC will practice the following: 14

Social Interaction 14

Instructional Delivery 14

Pre K - 2 14

6-12 14

Human Capital 14

Extra Curricular Activities 14

Health & Wellness 14

Phase III: CSAL INC will practice the following: 15

Social Interaction 15

Instructional Delivery 15

K to 2 will report to school every day (normal school hours). 15

Each grade level will be self-contained to restrict movement on campus. 15

6-12 15

ExtraCurricular Activities 16

Phase 1 16

Pre- workout Screening: 16

Limitations on Gatherings: 16

Facilities Cleaning: 16

Physical Activity and Athletic Equipment: 18

Examples (including by limited to): 18

Hydration: 19

Phase 2 17

Pre-Workout/Contest Screening: 18

Limitations on Gatherings: 18

Facilities Cleaning: 18

Physical Activity and Athletic Equipment: 18

Hydration: 19

Pre- Workout/Contest Screening: 19

Limitations on Gatherings: 19

Facilities Cleaning: 19

Physical Activity and Athletic Equipment: 20

Hydration: 20

Hygienic 21

CSAL Elementary Tentative COVID 19 Plan 22

LAVCA Tentative COVID 19 Plan 33

Appendix A: Letter to Parents relating to COVID-19 36

Appendix B: Phase 3 Schedule 38

Appendix C: Parent / Student Compact 38

Appendix D: Hold Harmless Agreement 39

Disclaimer Notice/Hold Harmless Statement

The contents of this manual will be effective for the 2020/2021 school year. Parents will have the option to agree to indemnify and hold harmless CSAL INC, any employee, administrator and/or board member from actions or lack of action regarding any accident, injury, or illness, damage to your property or any other medical condition resulting in their participation of school during the 2020/2021 SY.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, CSAL INC forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws. This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration educational programs and policies. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

Any member of the CSAL INC community has the right to raise concerns or make a complaint regarding discrimination without fear of retaliation. Any and all inquiries regarding the application of this statement and related policies may be referred to: Dujan Johnson, CEO at (225) 448-5399, LaMont Cole, CAO at (225) 448-5399 or Jonvia Metevia, CFO at (225) 448-5399.

As set forth in our policies, individuals may also file complaints with administrative agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. The contact information for the local office of OCR is (214) 661-9600 is at Office for Civil Rights, Dallas Office, U.S. Department of Education, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620, Dallas, TX 75201-6810. The email address for OCR is OCR.Dallas@.

COVID-19 Re-Entry Steering Committee

|Name |Position |Email |Phone |

|Dujan Johson |CEO |Djohnson@ |225-448-5399 |

|LaMont Cole |CAO |LCole@ |225-448-5399 |

|Jonvia Metevia |CFO |Jmetevia@ |225-448-5399 |

|Andrea Mathis |Principal – CSAL Elementary |Amathis@ |225-412-9900 |

|Danielle Scott |School Leader LAVCA |Dscott@ |225-448-5399 |

|Darcy Franklin |Principal – CSAL Middle School |Dfranklin@ |225-336-1410 |

|Alisa Welsh |Principal – Madison Preparatory Academy |Awelsh@ |225-636-5862 |

Center Disease Control (CDC)

Guidelines

Phase 1: 10 individuals (including adults)

Phase 2: 25 individuals (including adults)

Phase 3: 50 individuals (including adults)

IMPLEMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES

• Students will receive instruction in classrooms enclosed by walls and/or partitions

• Students will not convene in shared indoor spaces unless they are cleaned before and after the group's use.

• Groups are separated outdoors but do not require a physical barrier

• Students will pass singly through designated entry and exit points

CHANGE PARENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCESSES TO LIMIT CONTACT

All schools will establish curbside drop-off and pick-up to limit direct contact between parents and staff members.

• The plan for curbside drop-off and pick-up should limit direct contact between parents and staff members and adhere to social distancing recommendations.

• Children will be met outside, and an assigned staff member will supervise and/or escort the child into the facility.

• Schools will stagger arrival and drop-off times to manage the flow of students into and out of the facility.

CSAL INC Schools will establish hand hygiene stations at the entrance to the facility so that children can clean their hands before they enter.

● Hand sanitizer will be provided for students who enter the building.

● The school’s custodial staff will be required to hourly monitor the volume of soap in the restroom facility.

Keep hand sanitizer out of the reach of children before and after use.

ENSURE EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FOLLOW ESTABLISHED SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS

In Phase 1 and Phase 2, students will not participate in contact sports. In Phase 3, students

will participate in contact sports (within their static group). Custodial staff will assist with the cleaning of sporting equipment after usage.

During physical education students will participate in recreational games to limit physical contact.

Example: Bacheball, Bowling, Badminton, Jogging, Archery, etc.

REQUIRE SICK STUDENTS AND STAFF TO STAY HOME

CSAL INC will require students who have a fever of 100.4°F or above, or other signs of illness, to remain at home. Students will not be admitted and/or allowed in the facility.

• CSAL INC will communicate to parents the importance of keeping children home when they are sick. This is critical as we take the steps to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff as we limit COVID-19 exposure.

➔ Appendix A: Letter to Parents relating to COVID-19

• CSAL INC will communicate to staff the importance of being vigilant for symptoms and staying in touch with school leadership if or when they start to feel sick.

• We will follow procedures to ensure that children and staff who report to the facility during the summer, summer camps, summer school, or extracurricular activities sick or who become sick while at your location are placed in isolation and sent home as soon as possible.

Refer to Number 6 for guidance on how to manage a student who becomes sick while at your location.

SCREEN CHILDREN FOR ILLNESS UPON ARRIVAL

Individuals who have a fever of 100.4°F or above or other signs of illness will not be admitted to the school/facility. Participants must be screened for fever upon arrival as well as throughout the day.

● CSAL INC staff will ask the parent/guardian to confirm that the student has not token fever reducing medication in the last 24 hours and does not have shortness of breath, sore throat, or a cough.

● Make a visual inspection of the child for signs of illness, which could include flushed cheeks, rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, fatigue, or, in young children, extreme or unusual fussiness.

IMPLEMENT ISOLATION MEASURES IF A STUDENT BECOMES SICK, AND FOLLOW WITH A CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PROCESSES

CSAL INC will establish a protocol for students who become sick and/or ill. The school will initiate a cleaning protocol and disinfecting process.

• CSAL INC will create an isolation room or area (such as a cot in a corner of the classroom, a small office, or an empty classroom) that can be used to isolate a sick student. This will ensure proper adult supervision of an isolated child as needed and based on age. CSAL INC will follow CDC guidance on how to disinfect the building if someone is sick.

• If a sick child has been isolated in the school, we will clean and disinfect surfaces in the isolation room or area after the sick child has gone home.

If COVID-19 is confirmed in a student or staff member:

• Close off areas used by the person who is sick.

• Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in those areas.

• Wait up to 24 hours, or as long as possible, to allow respiratory droplets to settle before cleaning or disinfecting.

• Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as offices, bathrooms and common areas.

• If more than seven days have passed since the person who is sick visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary. Simply continue routine cleaning and disinfecting.

• Follow CDC Guidance on home isolation.

ADDRESS VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS

Federal guidance indicates that elderly individuals and those with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer, might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Speak to the parents of children with health conditions to ensure that participation in the summer camp is approved by the child's physician.

INTENSIFY CLEANING AND DISINFECTING EFFORTS

• Every hour, clean and disinfect surfaces, bathrooms, and objects that are frequently touched, such as doorknobs, light switches, classroom sink handles, and countertops.

• Schedule and follow additional procedures for cleaning and disinfecting, including cleaning and sanitizing toys and other shared materials. All cleaning materials must be kept secure and out of reach of children.

• Do not share toys among static groups unless they are cleaned and sanitized before and after each group's use.

• Clean and sanitize toys.

» Reduce the number of toys in classrooms.

» Toys that children have placed in their mouths or that are otherwise contaminated by body secretions or excretions should be set aside until they are cleaned by hand by a person wearing gloves.

» Children's books, like other paper-based materials, are not considered a high risk for transmission and do not need additional cleaning or disinfection procedures.

ENSURE HEALTHY FOOD PREPARATION AND MEAL SERVICE

• Serve meals in classrooms, rather than in cafeteria or group settings. If meals are typically served family- style, plate each student's meal to serve it so that multiple students are not using the same serving utensils.

• Sinks used for food preparation should not be used for any other purposes.

• Teachers must ensure that children wash hands prior to and immediately after eating.

• Teachers must wash their hands before preparing food and after helping children to eat.

For School food and nutrition professionals and volunteers working in meal preparation or distribution at a summer school or camp, potential sources of exposure include close contact with others on site with COVID-19 and touching one's nose, mouth, or eyes after touching surfaces or handling items that others infected with COVID-19 have touched. Currently, there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 through food.

Food and Nutrition staff should:

• Notify a supervisor and stay home if having symptoms.

• Follow CDC-recommended steps if sick. Staff should not return to work until the criteria to discontinue home isolation are met, in consultation with healthcare providers and local health departments.

• Follow CDC recommended precautions and notify a supervisor if living with a family member with COVID-19.

• Limit close contact with others and maintain a distance of at least six feet, when possible.

• Wear a cloth face covering. These face coverings are not surgical masks or respirators and are not appropriate substitutes for them in workplaces where masks or respirators are recommended or required.

• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as kitchen countertops, cafeteria and service tables, door handles, carts, and t rays, throughout the day. Follow the directions on the cleaning product's label and clean hands afterwards.

• Practice proper hand hygiene. This is an important infection control measure. With appropriate hand hygiene, gloves are not necessary for workers who are not involved in food preparation. Wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol -based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol can be used, but not as a substitute for cleaning hands with soap and water.

• Key times to wash hands include:

» Before and after work shifts

» Before and after work breaks

» After using the restroom

» Before eating or preparing food

» Before putting on and after taking off disposable gloves when preparing food

» After touching object s with bare hands which have been handled by other staff, customers or visitors , such as tables, t rays, carts, racks, dishes, cups, utensils, bogs, coolers, totes, and trash

» After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

» After putting on, touching, or removing cloth face coverings

• Avoid contact with body fluids.

• Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Use tissues when you cough, sneeze, or touch your face. Throw used tissues in the trash, and then wash your hands.

ENSURE TRANSPORTATION STAFF ARE FOLLOWING SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS

THE CDC has issued guidance for bus operators. For bus operators, potential sources of exposure include having close contact with a bus passenger with COVID -19, by contacting surfaces touched or handled by a person with COVID-19, or by touching one's mouth, nose, or eyes.

• Limit close contact with others by maintaining a distance of at least six feet, when possible.

• Seat passengers six feet away from the bus driver.

• Avoid touching surfaces often touched by passengers.

• Use gloves if required to touch surfaces contaminated by body fluids.

• Practice routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces, including surfaces in the driver cockpit commonly touched by the operator.

• Proper hand hygiene is an important infection control measure. Wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use on alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol.

• Key times to clean hands, in general, include:

» Before, during, and after preparing food

» Before eating food

» After using the toilet

» After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

• Additional times to clean hands on the job include:

» Before and after work shifts

» Before and after work breaks

» After touching frequently touched surfaces, such as fore boxes and handrails

» After putting on, touching, or removing cloth face coverings

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth

Phase I: CSAL INC will practice the following:

10 individuals (including adults)

Social Interaction

1. Keep every other seat empty

2. Maximum capacity should not exceed 25%.

3. Maximize ventilation by keeping windows open

4. High-touch surfaces are cleaned after each use and the bus is disinfected at least once per day

5. Students will be required to wear Gator Mask as part of the uniform

Instructional Delivery

Pre-K to 2nd

1. 5 year old Kindergarten students will report to room ______ with Ms. ? daily up to a maximum of 9 students.

2. 6 year old 1st grade students will report to room ______ with Mrs. ? daily up to a maximum of 9 students.

3. Only half of Kindergarten -2nd class will report daily up to a maximum of 9 students. (i.e. 9 students on the rosters will report on Mondays while the remaining 9 will report on Tuesdays) The students will alternate days (reporting to the school every other day except on Fridays.

3rd- 5th

1. Students will be divided into 2 groups and the groups will alternate days to report to school every day except on Fridays.

2. Students will receive small group interventions virtually. A schedule will be provided to students. - Appendix A

6-12

1. Virtual instruction- Students remain at home and receive instruction virtually. A schedule will be provided to students. -Appendix A

Human Capital

1. The faculty and staff will report daily to provide instruction and/or support.

2. Friday’s will also be used for the following

a. Professional Development

b. Interventions

c. Accommodations

d. Grading/Feedback

Extra-Curricular Activities

1. No interscholastic activities will be allowed.

2. Teams will be allowed to meet virtually

3. No Clubs, Band, Choir, E-Sport teams will be allowed to meet in person.

Food/Nutrition

1. Food will be prepared for students who report to campus. The food will be delivered to the students to eat in their classrooms.

2. The students will be separated six to ten feet apart in the classrooms practicing social distancing.

3. The cafeteria will be open for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

4. The hours of operation are from TBA?

Health & Wellness

1. Temperature checks will be taken daily at carpool.

2. Bathroom breaks will be scheduled throughout the day to stay in compliance with CDC guidelines.

3. Class changes will be staggered to reduce the size of groups in the hallways.

4. Movement will be restricted in one direction on every hall.

Phase II: CSAL INC will practice the following:

25 individuals (including adults)

Social Interaction

1. Keep every other seat empty

2. Maximum capacity should not exceed 50% of the building

3. Maximize ventilation by keeping windows open

4. High-touch surfaces are cleaned after each use and the bus is disinfected at least once per day

Instructional Delivery

Pre-K to 5

1. Kindergarten to second grade will report to school every day (normal school hours).

2. Each grade level will be self-contained to restrict movement on campus.

6-12

1. Grades 6-12 will report to school in two groups (Group A & B)

2. Group A: Monday’s & Wednesday’s

3. Group B: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s

4. Students will not report to school on Friday’s

5. Fridays will be used for distance learning instruction, virtual small group interventions, providing accommodations and elective courses.

Human Capital

1. The faculty and staff will report daily to provide instruction and/or support.

2. Friday’s will also be used for the following

a. Direct Instruction

b. Professional Development

c. Interventions

d. Accommodations

e. Grading/Feedback

Extra-Curricular Activities

1. Teams will be scheduled at specific times to practice.

2. Teams will follow guidelines set for in this document

Health & Wellness

1. Temperature checks will be taken daily at the carpool.

2. Bathroom breaks will be scheduled throughout the day to stay in compliance with CDC guidelines.

3. Class changes will be staggered to reduce the size of groups in the hallways.

4. Movement will be restricted in one direction on every hall.

Phase III: CSAL INC will practice the following:

50 individuals (including adults) Social Interaction

1. Keep every other seat empty

2. Maximum capacity should not exceed TBA%

3. Maximize ventilation by keeping windows open

4. High-touch surfaces are cleaned after each use and the bus is disinfected at least once per day

Instructional Delivery

Pre - K to 2

Pre-K to 2 will report to school every day (normal school hours).

Each grade level will be self-contained to restrict movement on campus.

6-12

1. Grades 6 through 12 will report to school every day (normal school hours) following the assigned student schedule.

Human Capital

1. The faculty and staff will report daily to provide instruction and/or support.

2. Friday’s will also be used for the following

f. Professional Development

g. Interventions

h. Accommodations

i. Grading/Feedback

Extra - Curricular Activities

Phase 1

Pre- workout Screening:

● All coaches and students should be screened for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior to a workout. Screening includes a temperature check.

● Responses to screening questions for each person should be recorded and stored so that there is a record of everyone present in case a student develops COVID-19.

● Any person with positive symptoms reported should not be allowed to take part in workouts and should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate health-care professional.

● Vulnerable individuals should not oversee or participate in any workouts during Phase I.

Phase 1.

Limitations on Gatherings:

● No gathering of more than 10 people at a time (inside or outside).

● Locker rooms will not be utilized during Phase 1. Students will 0 report to workouts in proper gear and immediately return home to shower at the end of the workout.

● Workouts should be conducted in “pods” of students with the same 5-10 students always working out together. Smaller pods can be utilized for weight training. This ensures more limited exposure if someone develops an infection.

● There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual at all times. If this is not possible indoors, then the maximum number of individuals in the room must be decreased until proper social distancing can occur.

Facilities Cleaning:

● Adequate cleaning schedules should be created and implemented for all athletic facilities to mitigate any communicable diseases.

● Prior to an individual or groups of individuals entering a facility, hard surfaces within that facility should be wiped down and sanitized (chairs, furniture in meeting rooms, locker rooms, weight room equipment, bathrooms, athletic training room tables, etc.).

● Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with warm water and soap before touching any surfaces or participating in workouts.

● Hand sanitizer should be plentiful and available to individuals as they transfer from place to place.

● Weight equipment should be wiped down thoroughly before and after an individual’s use of equipment.

● Appropriate clothing/shoes should be worn at all times in the weight room to minimize sweat from transmitting onto equipment/surfaces.

● Any equipment such as weight benches, athletic pads, etc. having holes with exposed foam should be covered.

● Students must be encouraged to shower and wash their workout clothing immediately upon returning to home.

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Physical Activity and Athletic Equipment:

● There should be no shared athletic equipment (towels, clothing, shoes, or sports specific equipment) between students.

● Students should wear their own appropriate workout clothing (do not share clothing) individual clothing/towels should be washed and cleaned after every workout.

● All athletic equipment, including balls, should be cleaned after each use and prior to the next workout.

● Individual drills requiring the use of athletic equipment are permissible, but the equipment should be cleaned prior to use by the next individual.

● Resistance training should be emphasized as body weight, sub-maximal lifts and use of resistance bands.

● Free weight exercises that require a spotter cannot be conducted while honoring social distancing norms. Safety measures in all forms must be strictly enforced in the weight room.

Examples (including by limited to):

● A basketball player can shoot with a ball(s), but a team should not practice/pass a single ball among the team where multiple players touch the same ball.

● A football player should not participate in team drills with a single ball that will be handed off or passed to other teammates. Contact with other players is not allowed, and there should be no sharing of tackling dummies/donuts/sleds.

● A volleyball player should not use a single ball that others touch or hit in any manner.

● Softball and baseball players should not share gloves, bats, or throw a single ball that will be tossed among the team. A single player may hit in cages, throw batting practice (with netting as backstop, no catcher). Prior to another athlete using the same balls, they should be collected and cleaned individually.

● Wrestlers may skill and drill without touching a teammate.

● Cheerleaders may not practice/perform partner stunts or building. (Chants, jumps, dances without contact are permissible.)

● Tennis players may do individual drills, wall volleys and serves.

● Runners should maintain the recommended 6 feet of distancing between individuals

Hydration:

● All students shall bring their own water bottle. Water bottles must not be shared.

● Hydration stations (water cows, water trough, water fountains, etc.) should not be utilized.

Phase 2

Pre-Workout/Contest Screening:

● All coaches and students should be screened for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior to a workout. Screening includes a temperature check.

● Responses to screening questions for each person should be recorded and stored so that there is a record of everyone present in case a student develops COVID-19.

● Any person with positive symptoms reported should not be allowed to take part in workouts and should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate health-care professional.

● Vulnerable individuals should not oversee or participate in any workouts during Phase 2.

Limitations on Gatherings:

● No gathering of more than 10 people at a time inside. Up to 50 individuals may gather outdoors for workouts.

● If locker rooms or meeting rooms are used, there must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual at all times.

● Workouts should be conducted in “pods” of students with the same 5-10 students always working out together. Smaller pods can be utilized for weight training. This ensures more limited exposure if someone develops an infection.

● There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual at all times. If this is not possible indoors, then the maximum number of individuals in the room must be decreased until proper social distancing can occur. Appropriate social distancing will need to be maintained on sidelines and benches during practices. Consider using tape or paint as a guide for students and coaches.

Facilities Cleaning:

● Adequate cleaning schedules should be created and implemented for all athletic facilities to mitigate any communicable diseases.

● Prior to an individual or groups of individuals entering a facility, hard surfaces within that facility should be wiped down and sanitized (chairs, furniture in meeting rooms, locker rooms, weight room equipment, bathrooms, athletic training room tables, etc.).

● Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with warm water and soap before touching any surfaces or participating in workouts.

● Hand sanitizer should be plentiful and available to individuals as they transfer from place to place.

● Weight equipment should be wiped down thoroughly before and after an individual’s use of equipment.

● Appropriate clothing/shoes should be worn at all times in the weight room to minimize sweat from transmitting onto equipment/surfaces.

● Any equipment such as weight benches, athletic pads, etc. having holes with exposed foam should be covered.

● Students must be encouraged to shower and wash their workout clothing immediately upon returning to home.

Physical Activity and Athletic Equipment:

● Lower risk sports practices and competitions may resume (see Potential Infection Risk by Sport below).

● Modified practices may begin for Moderate risk sports.

● There should be no shared athletic towels, clothing or shoes between students.

● Students should wear their own appropriate workout clothing (do not share clothing), and individual clothing/towels should be washed and cleaned after every workout.

● All athletic equipment, including balls, should be cleaned intermittently during practices and contests.

● Hand sanitizer should be plentiful at all contests and practices.

● Athletic equipment such as bats, batting helmets and catchers gear should be cleaned between each use.

● Maximum lifts should be limited and power cages should be used for squats and bench presses. Spotters should stand at each end of the bar.

Hydration:

• All students shall bring their own water bottle. Water bottles must not be shared.

• Hydration stations (water cows, water trough, water fountains, etc.) should not be utilized.

Phase 3

Pre- Workout/Contest Screening:

• Any person who has had a fever or cold symptoms in the previous 24 hours should not be allowed to take part in workouts and should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate health- care professional.

• A record should be kept of all individuals present.

• Vulnerable individuals can resume public interactions, but should practice physical distancing, minimizing exposure to social settings where distancing may not be practical, unless precautionary measures are observed.

Limitations on Gatherings:

• Gathering sizes of up to 50 individuals, indoors or outdoors.

• When not directly participating in practices or contests, care should be taken to maintain a minimum distance of 3 to 6 feet between each individual. Consider using tape or paint as a guide for students and coaches.

Facilities Cleaning:

• Adequate cleaning schedules should be created and implemented for all athletic facilities to mitigate any communicable diseases.

• Prior to an individual or groups of individuals entering a facility, hard surfaces within that facility should be wiped down and sanitized (chairs, furniture in meeting rooms, locker rooms, weight room equipment, bathrooms, athletic training room tables, etc.).

• Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with warm water and soap before touching any surfaces or participating in workouts.

• Hand sanitizer should be plentiful and available to individuals as they transfer from place to place.

• Weight equipment should be wiped down thoroughly before and after an individual’s use of equipment.

• Appropriate clothing/shoes should be worn at all times in the weight room to minimize sweat from transmitting onto equipment/surfaces.

• Any equipment such as weight benches, athletic pads, etc. having holes with exposed foam should be covered.

• Students must be encouraged to shower and wash their workout clothing immediately upon returning to home.

Physical Activity and Athletic Equipment:

● Moderate risk sports practices and competitions may begin.

● There should be no shared athletic towels, clothing or shoes between students.

● Students should wear their own appropriate workout clothing (do not share clothing), and individual clothing/towels should be washed and cleaned after every workout.

● Hand sanitizer should be plentiful at all contests and practices.

● Athletic equipment such as bats, batting helmets and catchers gear should be cleaned between each use. Other equipment, such as hockey helmets/pads, wrestling ear guards, football helmets/other pads, lacrosse helmets/pads/gloves/eyewear should be worn by only one individual and not shared.

● Maximum lifts should be limited and power cages should be used for squats and bench presses. Spotters should stand at each end of the bar.

• Modified* practices may begin for Higher risk sports:

o *Continue pre-practice screening as in Phases 1 and 2. Shower immediately after practices/contests.

o Re-assess epidemiology data and experiences in other states and other levels of competition to determine when Higher risk sports competition may resume.

Hydration:

● All students shall bring their own water bottle. Water bottles must not be shared.

● Hydration stations (water cows, water trough, water fountains, etc.) may be utilized but must be cleaned after every practice/contest.

A. Contests

1. Potential Infection Risk by Sport (modified from United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee – Sports Medicine recommendations)

Higher Risk: Sports that involve close, sustained contact between participants, lack of significant protective barriers, and high probability that respiratory particles will be transmitted between participants.

Examples: Wrestling, football, boys lacrosse, competitive cheer, dance

Moderate Risk: Sports that involve close, sustained contact, but with protective equipment in place that may reduce the likelihood of respiratory particle transmission between participants OR intermittent close contact OR group sports OR sports that use equipment that can’t be cleaned between participants.

Examples: Basketball, volleyball*, baseball*, softball*, soccer, water polo, gymnastics* (if equipment can’t be sufficiently cleaned between competitors), ice hockey, field hockey, tennis*, swimming relays, pole vault*, high jump*, long jump*, girls lacrosse, crew with two or more rowers in shell, 7 on 7 football

*Could potentially be considered “Lower Risk” with appropriate cleaning of equipment and use of masks by participants

Lower Risk: Sports that can be done with social distancing or individually with no sharing of equipment or the ability to clean the equipment between use by competitors.

Examples: Individual running events, throwing events (javelin, shot put, discus), individual swimming, golf, weightlifting, alpine skiing, sideline cheer, single sculling, cross country running (with staggered starts)

● Transportation to events

Schools must consider social distancing requirements when scheduling contests and events for the fall. Social distancing (as required by state or local health departments) will need to be maintained on buses/vans. Thus, multiple buses/vans and/or parental/guardian transportation will likely be needed.

● Social distancing during Contests/Events/Activities

a. Sidelines/benches: Appropriate social distancing will need to be maintained on sidelines/bench during contests and events. Consider using tape or paint as a guide for students and coaches.

b. Who should be allowed at events: Group people into tiers from essential to non-essential and decide which tiers will be allowed at an event:

● Tier 1 (Essential): Athletes, coaches, officials, event staff, medical staff, security

● Tier 2 (Preferred): Tier one essential plus + Media

● Tier 3 (Non-essential): Tier one essential plus + Media + Spectators, vendors

● Athletic Training Services

CSAL INC has partnered with Ochsner Medical staff to assist with training services at sporting events and practices.

Hygienic

A. Illness reporting

CSAL INC will create a notification process for all event athletes, coaches, event staff, media, spectators and vendors if the organizers/medical personnel learn of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the event.

B. Considerations for Officials, Coaches, Other Personnel

1. Vulnerable individuals should not participate in any practices, conditioning activities, contests or events during Phases 1 and 2.

2. Masks may be worn, social distancing enforced and “Hygiene Basics” adhered to in all situations.

CSAL Elementary

Guidelines for Returning to School

*Health screenings and body temperature checks for adults and students upon arrival should be considered; cloth masks will be mandatory for staff. If someone in the building is later confirmed to be sick with COVID-19, the CDC writes, you might consider closing the school for one or two days to allow for cleaning.

*Upon arrival students will report directly to their homeroom. Each bus will unload student one at a time and students will use social distancing when lining up and entering classroom. When students exit the bus, each student should be wearing a mask.

*Also, reinforce social distance for parental arrival and drop off.

*Space seats and desks at least six feet apart. Turn desks that face each other to face the same direction or have children sit on one side of a table.

*Students will eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom.

• Offer students the option to bring their own meals or serve individually plated meals in the classrooms with disposable utensils.

*Keeping each child’s belongings separated from others or limiting the use of supplies to one group of a time between cleanings.

*Students will have staggered shifts schedule during recess.

• High-touch surfaces, toys, and drinking fountains will be cleaned frequently

• Social Distancing throughout the school will be enforced. The recommended is spaced six feet apart. Playgrounds, gym classes, and even teachers’ lounges are included.

*No Field Trips

*Ensure ventilation systems are operating and there is circulation of indoor and outdoor air.

*Meet with parents before school preferably during Open House and discussion the utilization of technology. Even though we are doing a Hybrid Model, parents need to feel comfortable and know how to access online assignments. Teachers can also do a video of about class expectations and curriculum updates for parents to view.

Hybrid Plan - Model Overview

CSAL Elementary

Kindergarten-First Grade – Second Grade

*In person: Standard class sizes are halved, where students received instruction from homeroom teacher for all core subjects. Students will rotate once a day between two (2) educators. Students will report to their homeroom teacher daily upon arrival where they received instruction for all core subject. The other educator will be STEM/ART, Music or PE. All classes will have an additional person for support for a period of time to assist teacher/students with instructional practices.

Students will see two teachers per day – class sizes will be 13 or less.

*Schedule is constant Monday-Thursday for K-2

*Friday will be a utilized for Enrichment and Intervention and Teacher Consult

CSAL Elementary will support teachers and students through the following strategies:

Social Emotional Support Strategies

*Daily Community Circle: All students in person and remote – start and end their day with a 20-minute Community Circle intended to strengthen their sense of togetherness with teachers, staff, and peers. Students will recite the 7 habits during the Community Circle. During the time, adults reinforce social-emotional competencies as students’ process what is going on in their lives. All adults in the building participate in this time, to minimize groups and ensure that every student has at least two adults who are checking in on them regularly.

• Teachers will us the 7 Habits to meet the social emotional component.

• Habit 1 - Be Proactive.

• Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind.

• Habit 3 - Put First Things First.

• Habit 4 - Think Win-Win.

• Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood.

• Habit 6 - Synergize.

• Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw

*Care Team

In order to respond to the needs of the students and families who have been most adversely impacted by COVID-19, CSAL Elementary will establish a Care Team to help students cope with grief, stress, and anxiety, and connect families to community resources as needed. The Care team includes the Counselor, Secretary, Principal, all Teachers, and Para-professional. Each adult will have a caseload of 5-10 students that they check in with one-on-one each week, and the Counselor will manage all referrals to outside organizations. The Care Team will meet for 40 minutes each week to collectively problem solve and reassess individual caseloads.

Also, EBR ICARE specialist will be requested when needed.

*Shared Student Team Check In

At the end of each day, teachers and support staff at each grade level will meet to identify students who may be struggling socially or emotionally. The goal of the time includes:

--Communicating vital information to the adults who will support a student the following day.

--Document and keep track of warning signs for specific students to determine if more serious intervention is needed.

--Make referrals to the Care Team as needed.

CSAL Elementary will implement the following strategies to support students and teachers

*Academic Support Strategies

*Small group implementation– students will be place in Tiered groups based upon data received from various sources (ie summative/formative assessment). During this time, teachers will re-teach concepts/skills that are needed as a pre-requisite to move forward. Students may also receive additional assistance during whole group from the para-professional if there is an indication that the student is struggling and requires assistance.

*Teacher Leader Roles – (One teacher for ELA and Math) two highly effective teachers will be selected into teacher leader roles, one for grades K-1. In addition to teaching their grade level content, these teachers will lead vertical planning meetings on Friday for their grade levels. This will help to build teacher capacity.

*Content focused Collaborative Planning Time: All instructional staff share 40 minutes of planning time where they can vertically align curriculum and actually teaching to depth of the standards. Teachers will also dissect and review activities to ensure its meeting the depth of the standard. (surface learning –

CSAL Elementary can serve 50% of the general education population & inclusion students in person daily by using both certified and non-certified staff for inclusion.

**Total enrollment – 82

**Instructional staff level – 5 teachers

**Target group size for in person instruction that enable safe physical distancing

**Target student/teacher ratio for remote instruction

**Availability of physical space for all in-persons groups

**Availability of non-instructional staff to provide lunch coverage for in-person teachers

|Grade | Number of Students |Maximum in person group size |

|Kindergarten – Section 1 | | |

| |18 |9 |

|Kindergarten – Section 2 | | |

| |18 |9 |

|1st Grade |15 |8 |

|2nd Grade |23 |12 |

Schedule

-Kindergarten – 2nd Grade and other educators will repeat their lessons across two groups of students.

Group A – Monday and Wednesday

Activities for Tuesday and Thursday to complete while at home:

-Skills practice in a workbook or packet

-access educational websites to reinforce skills/concepts taught

-review recorded videos to reinforce skills taught the previous day for Eureka Math

Through the digital platform In Sync

-Students may also access online learning with ZEARN as additional practice for skills and concepts

-Independent reading or writing

-Interdisciplinary projects

Group B – Tuesday and Thursday

Activities for Monday and Wednesday to complete while at home:

--Skills practice in a workbook or packet

-access educational websites to reinforce skills/concepts taught

-review recorded videos to reinforce skills taught the previous day for Eureka Math

Through the digital platform In Sync

-Students may also access online learning with ZEARN as additional practice for skills and concepts

-Independent reading or writing

-Interdisciplinary projects

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**Lunch is held either in the classroom or outside, weather permitting, to prevent large groups of students gathering in one space.

**PLC will be held on Fridays for 60 minutes on the 1st week and 3rd week of the month.

**Data Driven meeting will be held on Fridays for 60 minutes on the 2nd and 4th week of the month.

**Students with IEP’s receive additional small group instruction with the Special Education Teacher

All students will be afforded the opportunity to have 30 minutes of STEM/ART the designated days appointed.

Teacher leaders will facilitate weekly content planning teams

Two teachers and the Principal will meet once a month to do a vertical alignment of standards.

Math – Wesley/Weddington

ELA – Williams/Carey

Science – Mathis/Griffin

Social Studies – Collaborative Group

PLC – the teachers will focus on improving student learning through reflective dialogue of effective strategies, collaboration, shared values and norms.

Data Team Meetings – the teacher will analyze students work samples and carry out the required steps:

a. Collect and Chart Data

b. Analyze Strength and Obstacles (reviewing student work samples that is proficient vs unsatisfactory

c. Establish goals, set, review, and revise

d. Select Instructional Strategies

e. Determine Results Indicator

*Breakfast and Lunch will be eaten in the classrooms.

*Weekly Professional Learning Committee meetings will be held on Fridays.

*Weekly Data Meetings will be held on Fridays.

*Recess will be on a Rotation Schedule.

*Students will wash hands frequently and have access to hand sanitizer.

Hybrid Schedule

| |MONDAY |TUESDAY |WEDNESDAY |THURSDAY |FRIDAY |

|Time | | | | | |

|7:50 a.m. |Teacher |Teacher |Teacher arrival/check-in |Teacher arrival/check-in |Teacher |

| |arrival/check-in |arrival/check-in | | |arrival/check-in |

|7:55 a.m. |Report to duty post |Report to duty post |Report to duty post |Report to duty post | |

|8:00 a.m. |Student arrival |

|8:30-8:45 a.m. |Leader in Me |Leader in Me |Leader in Me |Leader in Me | |

|8:45-10:00 a.m. |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |Data Team Meeting |

| | | | | |9:00-10:00 |

|11:30 – 12:00 |Lunch- (Paras monitor |Lunch – (Para monitor |Lunch- (Paras monitor classes Duty |Lunch – (Para monitor classes |Lunch |

| |classes Duty Free |classes Duty Free |Free Lunch for Teacherws |Duty Free Lunch for Teachers | |

| |Lunch for Teacherws |Lunch for Teachers | | | |

|12:00-12:10 p.m. |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |Scheduled Intervention by |

| | | | | |appointment |

|7:50 a.m. |Teacher arrival/check-in |

|7:55 a.m. |Report to duty post |

|8:00 a.m. |Student arrival |

|8:00-8:20 a.m. |Breakfast |

|8:20-8:30 a.m. |Morning Community Meeting*/Morning Meeting |

|8:30-8:45 a.m. |Leader in Me |

|8:45-10:00 a.m. |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |Wit and Wisdom |

|10:00-10:45 a.m. |Puzzle Pieces – Small Group/Center Rotations |

|10:45-11:30 a.m. |Eureka Math |Eureka Math |Eureka Math |Eureka Math |Eureka Math |

|11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |Lunch –All Classes (Paras monitor classes) |

| |Duty Free Lunch for Teachers |

|12:00-12:10 p.m. |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |Recess/Snack |

|12:10-12:15 p.m. |Transition back to |Transition back to |Transition back to Class |Transition back to Class |Transition back to Class |

| |Class |Class | | | |

|12:15-12:45 p.m. |Eureka Math/Zearn |Eureka Math/Zearn |Eureka Math/Zearn |Eureka Math/Zearn |Eureka Math/Zearn |

| |Para break |Para break |Para break |Para break |Para break |

|12:45-1:15 |STEM |Art |STEM |STEM | |

|1:15-1:45 |P.E. |P.E. |P.E. |Art |Music |

|1:45-2:15 |Social Studies |Social Studies |Social Studies |Social Studies |Social Studies |

|2:15-2:55 |Science |Science |Science |Science |Science |

|2:55-3:15 |Handwriting |Handwriting |Handwriting |Handwriting |Handwriting |

|3:15-3:25 |Pack up/Dismissal |Pack up/dismissal |Pack up/dismissal |Pack up/dismissal |Pack up/dismissal |

*Pledge of Allegiance, Recite the 7 Habits, A moment of Silence, Any announcements will be made at this time—Student Ambassadors will be selected from each class to lead morning announcements. ----Teachers will acknowledge students for outstanding academic performance, positive behaviors or good deeds/act of kindness as it relates to living out the 7 H

|7:50 am |Teachers arrival check in |

|7:55 am |Report to Duty Post |

|8:00 am |Students Arrival |

|8:00 am – 8:20 am |Breakfast |

|8:20 am – 8:30 am |Morning Community Meeting/Morning Meeting |

| |*Pledge of Allegiance, Recite the 7 Habits, A moment of Silence, Any announcements will be made at this time—Student Ambassadors |

| |will be selected from each class to lead morning announcements. ----Teachers will acknowledge students for outstanding academic |

| |performance, positive behaviors or good deeds/act of kindness as it relates to living out the 7 Habits |

|8:30 am – 8:45 am |Leader in Me |

|8:45 am – 10:00 am |Wit and Wisdom (75 minutes) |

|10:00 am - 10:45 am |Puzzle Pieces – Small Group /Center Rotation (45 minutes) |

|10:45 am – 11:30 am |Eureka Math (45 minutes) |

|11:30 am – 12:00 pm |Lunch - All Classes (Paras will take students) Restroom/Bathroom |

|11:30 am – 12:00 pm |Duty Free Lunch for Teachers |

|12:00 pm – 12:15 pm |Planning (15 minutes) |

|12:00 pm - 12:10 pm |Recess/Snack -----Paras will take students back to the classroom and proceed with their 30 minute break (12:15 – 12:45) |

|12:10 pm - 12:15 pm |Transition from Recess to Classroom |

|12:15 pm – 12:45 pm |Eureka Math/ Zearn (30 minutes) (Para break) |

|12:45 pm – 1:45 pm |Ancillary Block for Kindergarten 1 and 2 |

|12:45 pm – 1:15 pm |Social Studies (1st and 2nd grade) |

|1:15 pm – 1:55 pm |Science (1st and 2nd grade) |

|1:45 pm – 2:15 pm |Social Studies (Kindergarten 1 and 2) |

|2:15 pm – 2:55 pm |Science (Kindergarten 1 and 2) |

|1:55 pm – 2:55 pm |Ancillary Block for 1st and 2nd grade |

|2:55 pm – 3:15 pm |Handwriting (20 minutes) |

|3:15 – 3:25 pm |Pack up/Dismissal |

| |Note: Flip charts should be used with Wit & Wisdom to make lessons more engaging for students. Also, make sure they are aligned |

| |with lessons as written in Wit & Wisdom manual. |

| |*The Success Criteria will be used with every subject matter. What are the key factors that indicate students have achieved the |

| |targeted skill. Should be 1 -4 indicators to help students know if they truly understanding what they are learning and to take |

| |ownership of learning. |

Master Daily Schedule

CSAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

REOPENING PLAN

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2020-2021

PROCEDURES FOR MORNING ARRIVAL

BUS:

➢ Students will be dismissed one at a time and by grade level

➢ Check temperature of students before entering building

➢ Students will clean hands at sanitizing station before entering building

CARPOOL:

➢ Student will exit car as he/she arrives

➢ Check temperature of students before entering building

➢ Students will clean hands at sanitizing station before entering building

BREAKFAST:

➢ Students will enter cafeteria, pick up breakfast and walk to CSAL’s gym

➢ Students will eat breakfast in CSAL’s gym while practicing social distance

COMMUNITY MEETING:

➢ Recite Wolverine pledge

➢ Word of the day

➢ Teacher announcements

➢ Administration announcements

➢ Dismissal by grade level

PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL

➢ Parent/guardian must sign-in student in front office

➢ Student will have temperature checked by front office staff before going to class

PROCEDURES FOR CLASS TRANSITION

CLASSROOM:

➢ Students will enter and exit through designated doors in the classroom

➢ Students will transition by grade level while practicing social distance

➢ Administrators will ensure students are practicing social distance while on duty

TRANSITION FOR LUNCH

8TH GRADE:

➢ Students will report to lunch by grade level

➢ Students will report to cafeteria, pick up lunch and report to designated location on campus

7TH GRADE:

➢ Students will report to lunch by grade level

➢ Students will report to cafeteria, pick up lunch and report to designated location on campus

6TH GRADE:

➢ Students will report to lunch by grade level

➢ Students will report to cafeteria, pick up lunch and report to designated location on campus

PROCEDURES FOR AFTERNOON DISMISSAL

BUS:

➢ Bus riders will be dismissed first from each grade level at 2:25 pm

CARPOOL:

➢ Car riders will be released from class after bus riders are on the bus

➢ Car riders will practice social distance while waiting for ride

HYBRID MODEL REOPENING

OBLECTIVES:

➢ Prioritizing the safety of students, staff, and families

➢ Prepare to transition to 100% virtual instruction if needed

➢ Provide opportunities for students to minimize the impact of lost instructional time, including remediation and enrichment

➢ Core Content courses and low performing students must take priority when developing schedules

➢ More flexibility in scheduling

MODEL:

➢ Limited to 50% Capacity with hybrid Face to Face and Virtual Instruction

➢ Social Distancing Restrictions will be practiced with Face to Face Instruction

INSTRUCTION:

➢ School will begin in August using an A/B schedule

➢ Monday and Wednesday are “A” days

➢ Tuesday and Thursdays are “B” days

➢ Friday is 100% virtual instruction for all students

➢ 50% of each grade level will report to school each day

➢ 50% will receive on asynchronous/synchronous virtual instruction.

ASYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION:

➢ Instructors provide materials, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students may be given a timeframe during which they need to connect at least once or twice or submit assignments.

SYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION: 

➢ Involves online studies through chat and videoconferencing. ... It is a virtual classroom that allows students to ask, and teachers to answer questions instantly, while providing instruction and feedback.

FACE to FACE INSTRUCTION:

➢ Students report to school, transition times will be staggered for changing classes, bathroom, etc.

➢ Elective/Enrichment schedule will be determined by the principal with district approval

➢ On Fridays, teachers will provide Synchronous e-learning/ live virtual instruction to all students using Google Classroom platform

➢ On Fridays, elective teachers will assist core content teachers by calling the homes of students who are experiencing challenges attending school and completing assignments

PLANNING for COVID-19 CASES

1. Given the levels of COVID-19 currently in our communities, schools should plan for and expect that some students will get COVID-19 during the school year.

2. As part of their planning to reopen, schools should expect that there will be students who get COVID-19 and that those students will possibly expose other students/staff in the school setting.

• Students who are sick should stay home (regardless of illness).

• Students who have COVID-19 should stay home and remain isolated until they have recovered and have been determined to no longer be infectious by their doctor.

• Individuals who were in close contact of the student may be identified and contacted as part of the Office of Public Health (OPH) contact tracing process.

• Close contact of a case is a person who was less than six feet away from the student for more than 15 minutes, determined by the OPH contact tracing process.

• Close contacts will be asked to stay home and monitor symptoms for 14 days.

• Not every student/faculty member in a school will need to stay home for 14 days, just those who are identified as close contacts to a case.

3. There are steps that schools can take when a student or staff member has been identified as having COVID-19.

• Communication plan to faculty, students and parents

• Plans for both routine and “deep” cleaning

• Ensure continuity of education for students/staff who are quarantined or isolated

• Prepare plans for school closures (3-5 days) if the school environment is determined to be a source of ongoing COVID-19 spread

4. The decision to close schools is an individual, case-by-case process. That decision will ultimately be made by school leadership, with guidance and expertise from their Regional Medical Director.

• All decisions about implementing school-based strategies (e.g., dismissals, event cancellations, other social distancing measures) will be made locally, in collaboration with the superintendent/principal and Regional Medical Director.

• Factors that will be considered in closing a school or classroom will be the level of community transmission, number of students/faculty affected and risk of spread at the school.

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Madison Preparatory Academy

Please find attached, the CSAL, Inc. District’s Contingency Plan for Reopening School in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are providing this plan at this time to allow families to plan for summer and the start of school in August. Please understand that the following statement is important moving forward:

This plan is being established based on CDC considerations as they are established at this moment in time—based on the nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic, guidance may change. We will keep you posted.

Madison Prep will open its schools August 6th. According to the attached Contingency Plan, the CDC during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Crisis Team, CSAL Inc. will open in one of four ways:

GOALS

1. Sustain safe and healthy school communities.

2. Position our school district for a return as close to normal as possible.

3. Ensure that our school buildings are safe for school personnel and students.

4. Provide virtual education for students within and outside the school setting to ensure the census remains at a level that social distancing can be sustained.

5. Sustain the district’s rigorous curriculum to ensure student achievement at the maximum levels of success.

MPA will follow an A/B rotation with students attending class each day. Students will be responsible for attending class in person two days and online three days.

Students will begin their day in the gym for community meeting. Students will have a designated spot to report to in the gym daily. The spots will be marked in the gymnasium.

Students will rotate to 4 classes Monday through Thursday.

All students will attend classes online on Fridays

• 1st Block-8:00 am – 9:00 am

• 2nd Block-9:10 am – 10:10 am

• 3rd Block-10:20 am – 11:20 am

• 4th Block-11:30 am – 12:30 pm

• LUNCH – 12:30 -1:30

• Office Hours

Academics

Madison Preparatory Academy will continue to provide rigorous academic standards that respond to the individual needs of our learners. These standards will be based on the LDOE’s Tier One Curriculum and pacing guides. Our teaching staff in physical and virtual learning environments will present the curriculum while meeting the learning styles of the district’s students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) reflects the critical role of positive relationships and emotional connections in the learning process and helps students develop a range of skills they need for school and life. SEL skills include the ability to:

• set and achieve positive goals

• feel and show empathy for others

• establish and maintain positive relationships

• make responsible decisions

• understand and manage emotions

All of these skills are necessary—both for educators and students—to function well in the classroom, in the community, and in college and careers. 

While many teachers instinctively know that social and emotional learning is important, historically schools have been primarily focused on teaching academic content such as reading, math, science, and history, and less intentional about supporting the social and emotional skills that are so important to learning and life success. 

Meeting the Social Emotional Needs/Academic Support

• Create a Safe Atmosphere

• See Students as Individuals

• Establish a Support Network

• Keep Tabs on Students

• Build Small, Real-Life Connections

The Shepherding component will be an integral part of our school’s effort to meet the social emotional needs of our students. Shepherds will provide a safety net for students who are not meeting their academic goals. The sole purpose of this group is to bridge the gap between school and home. In addition to working with teachers to identify students who are struggling socially or emotionally, Shepherds will make recommendations on counseling and tutoring services and inform parents when students are not performing well.

Madison Prep will implement Parent University to support parents. Parents will receive a wealth of information including but not limited to:

• Bell Schedule

• My Child’s Class Schedule

• Core Values of a Charger

• Class Syllabus

• Communication from the School

• Google Classroom Codes/Teacher Email Addresses

• Guidance Information

• My Child’s Physical (for athletes)

• Parent Access/JPAMs

• Grades/Transcripts/Progress Reports

• Parent University Meeting Materials

Class Sizes and Operations

Total Enrollment- 606

Instructional Staff-35

Target Group size for in person instruction that will enable safe distancing – 15

Target student/teacher ratio for remote instruction – 15

|Grade |Number of Students |Maximum in Group Size | |

|9th |149 |37 |18 |

|10th |161 |40 |20 |

|11th |155 |38 |19 |

|12th |141 |35 |17 |

Athletics

Madison Prep will resume extracurricular activities on June 8, 2020. Each program area will sustain a safe and healthy environment through the use of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC) guidance based on the activity, size of group and whether the activity is inside or outside.

Attendance

Madison Prep will follow the Louisiana Department of Education attendance reporting requirements. The District will provide virtual classroom opportunities so that students will remain engaged in school if they are not physically on campus.

Child Nutrition

Madison Prep will provide breakfast and lunch based on each school site’s academic schedules.

Madison Prep will adhere to CDC considerations when establishing class size parameters within each site. The district will promote behaviors that reduce the spread of infectious diseases by educating staff in the following areas:

• Hand washing

• Respiratory etiquette

• Cloth Face Coverings

• Use of Sanitizing Supplies

Langniappe

Content area meetings will take place every Tuesday via Zoom

PLCs will take place every Wednesday

Grade level meetings will take place every Thursday.

Data meetings will take place twice a month (tba)

Lead teachers will facilitate content area/grade level meetings

Continuity Plan for Operations During Heightened Risk of

Epidemic or Pandemic

Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy

This plan provides guidance to Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA) and may serve as the plan for maintaining essential functions and services during an epidemic or pandemic. This guidance stresses that essential functions can be maintained during a pandemic outbreak through mitigation strategies, such as increased hygiene practices and social distancing.

Introduction

LAVCA administration, in conjunction with Community Schools for Apprenticeship Learning, Inc. and K12 Regional Leadership, will monitor the severity of a pandemic and establish parameters which would trigger implementation of the plan or sections of the plan to address the unique nature of the pandemic threat. This plan, or sections of this plan, will be implemented as needed to support the continued performance of essential school functions.

Infection Control Measures

Increased Hygiene Practices

• Regular disinfection of work surfaces using commercial disinfectants and cleaning agents.

• Frequent washing of hands, following CDC guidelines found here:

• Avoidance of close physical contact with co-workers (handshakes, hugs, etc.)

Implementation: Appropriate hygiene measures are implemented at all times in the LAVCA office and with increased frequency after notice of epidemic or pandemic risk.

Social Distancing – Within the LAVCA office, social distancing measures can take the form of:

• Modified frequency and type of face-to-face meetings and employee encounters

o Meetings in Zoom

• Established flexible worksite and/or work duties (working remotely, remote tasks instead of office-based tasks, etc.)

o In compliance with district requirements, alternate schedule has been implemented to require one staff member in the office to be available for family support from 8am to 1pm daily. A rotation schedule has been created and approved by Superintendent and HOS.

• Communication and expectation that requests sick employees to stay home at first sign of symptoms.

o This expectation has been communicated in writing (via email) and postings in various places within the LAVCA and district offices.

Implementation: Social distancing measures are implemented based on the following parameters as communicated by the office administration:**

1. LAVCA School Closures - If LAVCA closes because of heightened infection risks, the LAVCA office will implement remote working conditions for office staff with modified work duties assigned as needed. These work conditions can remain as long as Superintendent communicates district-wide school closures.

2. Louisiana State Guidance – If the state of Louisiana mandates or recommends reduced travel or onsite work conditions, the LAVCA office will implement remote working conditions for office staff with modified work duties assigned as needed.

3. Administrator’s Discretion – If LAVCA administration deems infection or outbreak risk to be heightened for any reason, remote working conditions may be implemented at their discretion with modified work duties assigned as needed.

Employee Expectations During Social Distancing

• Log into computer during regular working hours

• Be available on Skype during your regular working hours

• Communicate daily with your supervisor

• Complete daily work as normal

• Complete additional projects as needed or assigned

• If you are too sick or unable to work, notify your supervisor so that your job duties can be covered. Submit PTO requests for sick time per existing policy.

Managers should ensure that work assignments are specific and clearly communicated during times where employees must work remotely.

** LAVCA office employees with underlying/ongoing health issues, or who are determined to be at heightened risk of infection may implement these measures at the discretion of their direct supervisor.

Communication Plan – Office Based Staff

Implementation of the infection control measures listed above will be communicated to staff via email.

Head of School will email direct reports who are responsible for notifying in office direct reports as soon as possible.

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All efforts will be made to notify staff of a closure or special circumstance on the day or week prior to an office-wide modification of work environments, though some circumstances, may not be known until the same day.

Communication Plan – LAVCA Families & Staff

Updates regarding staff and student expectations will be shared via email. It is important to be mindful of the changes which may come from both the state of Louisiana and the district offices based on plans of actions both implemented and suggested for LAVCA to follow.

Head of School will email staff and families. Administration will follow-up, as needed, with their direct reports with details regarding instructional plans and any additional expectations set forth by the district’s Superintendent and LAVCA’s HOS.

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The following details will be shared with families:

• School closures dates

• Live instruction schedule

• Attendance requirements & expectations

• Any changes to testing schedule, scheduled school events/outings

• Re-registration

The following details will be shared with staff:

• Updates from District, LAVCA, and K12 leaders

• School closure dates

• Live instruction schedule & expectations

• Any changes to testing schedule, scheduled school events/outings

• Continuance of re-registration efforts

All efforts will be made to notify LAVCA families and staff of any updates within a timely manner, while also ensuring messaging is clear, effective, and concise.

Appendix A: Letter to Parents relating to COVID-19

Letter Notifying Families Regarding Health & Safety Policy Changes in a Child Care Program

Dear Parents and Families,

Given the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis that is spreading through our country, I want to assure you that we are monitoring the situation closely. Based on information we have at this time, we will continue to operate the “Laboratory School” to minimize disruption to you and your family. If the situation should change, we will notify you immediately.

Effective ________________ and for the foreseeable future, we will be taking extra precautions to ward off Coronavirus. We are taking these extra steps to support the health and safety of your children, your family and our staff.

Please take note of the following changes to our policies and procedures:

Check-In and Pick-Up

● Families will be greeted at the [DOOR/CURB] where a staff member will greet the child(ren). Parents and other family members will not be allowed inside the school unless they are authorized. Prior to parents leaving the school, a staff member will take the temperature of their child(ren). The staff member may ask the following questions:

1. Do you live with anyone or have you had close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days?

2. Do you or anyone in your household have a fever, cough and/or shortness of breath?

3. Do you or your child(ren) have any other signs of communicable illness such as a cold or flu?

● Children and staff will be required to wash their hands immediately upon entering the building and hourly throughout the day. When children are received for drop-off, they will be escorted into the nearest bathroom where their hands will be washed prior to being brought to their classroom/child care area.

● Upon your arrival to pick up your child, a staff member will bring your child out to you. Doing so will limit direct contact and help us to maintain social distancing.

Healthy Environment

● We will separate children into smaller groups that fall within state or local guidelines.

● We will not share equipment and will clean equipment between uses.

● All classrooms will remain separated to reduce the number of children in one area and to reduce the possibility of viral transmission.

● Staff will disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as door handles, light switches, faucets, toys and games that children play with at least once daily.

● We will perform an enhanced deep cleaning every night in all areas, on all touched surfaces.

● Staff will have access to anti-bacterial hand sanitizers and disposable gloves and use them as needed.

● Staff will wash/scrub their hands and children’s hands a minimum of hourly (noted by the CDC as the most effective preventive measure).

● No program tours will be given until further notice to reduce the number of visitors in the building.

Meal Preparation & Service

● All surfaces will be disinfected before meal preparation and feedings using CDC- or EPA-approved products.

● All staff will wash hands before and after meal preparation and feeding.

● Each child’s meal will be plated and served by staff, instead of served family-style.

Child Health

● Staff will receive education on COVID-19 symptoms as well as preventive measures.

● Children who start to experience symptoms of respiratory illness, including a fever of >100.4 while at child care, will be isolated from other children until they can be picked up.

● Until further notice, all program field trips will be suspended.

Staff Health & Wellness

● Staff will receive additional training on infection control and workplace disinfection.

● Staff will not share their phone, devices or meal or utensils with one another or children.

● Staff will check their temperature at the beginning of each shift and notify their supervisor if >100.4 as well as self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and notify their supervisor if any develop (fever or respiratory symptoms).

● Staff will wash their hands immediately upon entering the program and immediately prior to leaving.

● Staff will not be allowed to work if they are feeling ill or experiencing respiratory symptoms.

Communication

● If the current situation changes and it becomes necessary to update our procedures or close our program temporarily, we will notify key family contact via text, website, mobile app, and/or social media.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we implement these new procedures. Our goal is to minimize disruption while at the same time keeping you, your family and our staff healthy and well.

Sincerely,

CSAL INC

Appendix B: Phase 3 Schedule

Students will follow assigned schedules.

Appendix C: Parent / Student Compact

(To be placed on school letterhead)

Welcome to Southern University Laboratory School. This Compact will serve as an agreement to provide information related to enrollment and successful completion of online courses. All courses are taught by teachers who are highly qualified in their respective subject areas. These teachers are assigned to guide instruction, monitor progress and provide support. Students are expected to complete their own work to avoid instances of cheating or plagiarism and absenteeism. Please read and sign in the designated space below to acknowledge awareness of the following:

__________I understand the definition of cheating and plagiarism and realize the consequences could result in my child’s dismissal from the program. If I have any questions about the legitimacy of my child’s work I will check with his/her teacher before submitting assignments.

__________I understand that my child is expected to have access to a computer and high-speed internet access. If these resources are not available at home, I understand it is my responsibility to take my child to a location (such as a public library) where they are available.

__________I understand that my child must log in to their online course(s) and complete assignments in accordance with the pacing guide(s) that were provided for his/her courses and failure to remain on pace may result in course failure.

__________I understand that my child must log in to Google Classroom every day. If a student fails to login for 5 consecutive days, I understand that I must participate in an attendance meeting if requested by the teacher.

__________I understand I must log respond to phone calls, emails, and mandatory meetings.

Cheating/plagiarism is a forbidden behavior that includes (but is not limited to):

1. Copying work from another student

2. Working together and submitting the same assignment

3. Using another student’s login information

4. Sharing your login information with another student

5. Submitting any assignment that is not your original work

Cheating/plagiarism will result in the following actions:

1. 1st offense: Warning. (Alternate assignment to be submitted)

2. 2nd offense: Zero on the assignment. (Assignment cannot be resubmitted)

3. 3rd offense: Zero on the assignment as well as disciplinary action per the student rights and responsibilities handbook.

Appendix D: Hold Harmless Agreement

(To be placed on school letterhead)

I _____________________agree to indemnify and hold harmless Southern University Laboratory School, any employee, administrator and/or board member from actions or lack of action regarding any accident, injury, or illness, damage to your property or any other medical condition resulting in my participation in the following activity:

Attending CSAL INC Schools during COVID-19 Pandemic

I understand as a student CSAL INC the university does not cover any illnesses incurred while attending school during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Any and all medical claims must be filed with the participant's "private insurance carrier" if available.

I agree to indemnify and hold CSAL INC and its trustees officers, employees or agents harmless from any and all claims against CSAL INC trustees, officers, employees or agents made by third parties which result from the above-named person's actions while participating in this activity.

Furthermore, I hereby expressly release and agree to hold harmless on my behalf and on behalf of the above named person, the Southern University Laboratory School trustees, officers, employees or agents from all claims or actions of whatsoever nature, in tort or in contract, that I or the above named person ever had, now has or may have in the future against the Katy Independent School District its trustees, officers, employees or agents which result from the above named person's participation in this event.

In consideration of the above-named person being permitted to participate in this program, I expressly waive all claims to which I may otherwise be entitled, including but not limited to, claims for medical expenses and Wages.

I recognize that Southern University Laboratory School, its trustees, officers, employees or agents have sovereign immunity and governmental immunity under Louisiana Law.

I understand that Southern University Laboratory School, its trustees, officers, employees or agents are not waiving any sovereign or governmental immunity that it or they have under Louisiana or other applicable law. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all its terms. I have executed it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

________________________________________________ ____________________

Signature of Participant Date Signed

Printed Name of Participant: __________________________ Name of Student: ____________________

Address: ______________________________ City, State, and Zip Code: ________________________

Phone Number: ________________________

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CSAL Middle School

1555 Madison Avenue

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Phone (225) 336-1410 Fax (225) 336-1414

dfranklin@

Darcy Franklin, Principal

Carolyn a. morris, principal

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