Table of Contents
TESTING AND CONTACT TRACING PLAN
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
ATTENDANCE AND CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
South Orangetown CSD has been actively engaged in work to identify support and provide targeted assistance to students who have been chronically absent or show patterns that would lead to being identified as chronically absent. Each school-based team has goals and actions identified to decrease the number of chronically absent students overall and within specific sub-groups. When developing the plan to monitor attendance, the following was considered:
- Most efficient way to monitor attendance
- Use of existing technology for ease of use with parents, students, and staff
- Assignment of staff to monitor absenteeism
- Ways to gather engagement data vs. attendance data
Attendance for Instructional Purposes
South Orangetown has developed a specific mechanism to collect daily student attendance while using a hybrid model or if required to go virtual. Teachers will be taking attendance of those physically present in the classroom as well as those participating in the virtual class. This attendance record will be entered into the student management system on a daily basis. All four schools have identified what teacher will be responsible for this data collection. There will also be an assigned clerical at every building to support this work.
Attendance for Reporting & State Aid Purposes
With the mechanisms in place, we are positioned to gather all required attendance data that must be reported in the student information reporting system or SIRS.
Chronic Absenteeism
South Orangetown has had in place staff and protocols to address students with chronic absenteeism. Key staff members of the PPS staff including Prevention Counselors and Social Workers are identified to provide case management.
Educational Neglect
We have a strong partnership with Rockland County Department of Child Welfare, The Rockland County for Safe Youth and when necessary can access the Rockland Family Court for PINS applications. Our team has strong relationships with our families and takes seriously the mandates to report educational neglect. All matters are kept confidential and follow all legal protocols.
Additional Resources