Table of Contents
TESTING AND CONTACT TRACING PLAN
GOVERNANCE AND ACTION ITEMS
COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT
Communications Strategy and Plan
Engagement and Training
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Considerations of Reopening
Health Checks
Healthy Hygiene Practices
Social Distancing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Cloth Face Coverings
Management of Ill Persons
Cleaning and Disinfection
Safety Drills
Health & Safety Training
Accommodations
FACILITIES
Considerations for Reopening
Space Utilization – Health & Safety Assurance
Fire Code Compliance
Lead Testing
Ventilation
Additional Resources
CHILD NUTRITION
Considerations for Reopening
Safety and Sanitation
Food Service Staff Training
Meal Service
Hand Hygiene
Social Distancing
Additional Resources
TRANSPORTATION
Considerations for Reopening
School Bus Requirements & Considerations
School Bus Staff Requirements
Students on Transportation Requirements & Considerations
Student Loading and Unloading
Pupil Transportation Routing Requirements & Considerations
Additional Resources
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Considerations for Reopening
Comprehensive Developmental Counseling
Mental Health and Trauma Responsive Practices
Additional Resources
SCHOOL SCHEDULES
Considerations for Reopening
Scheduling Options
ATTENDANCE AND CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
Attendance for Instructional Purposes
Attendance Considerations
Attendance for Reporting & State Aid Purposes
Chronic Absenteeism
Educational Neglect
Additional Resources
TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY
Considerations for Reopening
Access to Computing Devices
Access to Internet Broadband
Professional Development and Training
Additional Resources
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Considerations for Reopening
Early Education and Learning
Continuity of Learning Plan
Collaboration, Grading, and Assessment
Interscholastic Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Career and Technical Education
English Language Learners/World Languages
Professional Development
Additional Resources
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Considerations for Reopening
Special Education Program and Services
Medically Fragile Students
IEP Implementation and Processes
Documentation Requirements
Additional Resources
GOVERNANCE AND ACTION ITEMS
SOCSD Administration collaborated with appropriate stakeholders to focus on the immediate needs to open schools but also provide long-term planning in the event we need to adjust our methods of instruction due to COVID-19. Action items included:
- SOCSD Reopening Plan was developed and submitted to stakeholders for review and comments
- SOCSD plan has been aligned with recommendations issued by the NYS Department of Education and reviewed for updated federal, state, and local guidance
- SOCSD has submitted the reopening plan for approval to the NYS Department of Education by the July 31, 2020 deadline.
- Review and revised the SOCSD facilities, health and safety, transportation, and food services plans in order to ensure compliance with State and local requirements
- Reviewed the 2020-21 school calendar and build in contingencies considering alternative calendar options while maintaining 180-Day Instructional School Calendar
- Reviewed and selected instructional strategy and plan for modifying instruction as needed
- Reviewed and revised school budget as required
- Reviewed and revised technology infrastructure and examined what steps are needed to ensure that students have access to technology at home as available
- Reviewed and revised professional development plan based on recommendations from this document and guidance from local, state, and federal agencies
- Ensured that all facilities are prepared for reopening and adequate supplies are maintained in inventory for cleaning and sanitizing while being cognizant of the demand on the supply chain
- Reviewed and revised Human Resource policies for clarity and to minimize absenteeism while still encouraging employees to remain at home if they are ill
- Communicated with school constituents and stakeholders regarding plans for reopening on a continuing basis as information was gathered
- Ensured that District-Wide Safety Team is in place and updated the emergency operations plan after a thorough and ongoing evaluation of the response to the 2020 pandemic closure