2020-2021 Return to School Plan Hybrid AB with Remote Option
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2020-2021 Return to School Plan Hybrid AB with Remote Option
Cary Community Consolidated School District 26
Return to School Task Force
Administration: Staff:
Brian Coleman -Superintendent (Chair) Annette Bear - CEA Co-President
Valerie McCall -Director of Curriculum & Instruction Lori Charbonneau -CEA Co-President
Jennifer Thomas - Director of Special Services Terri O’Connell -CESPA President
Dawn Barrett-Curriculum Program Coordinator Denise Waddell - CESPA Officer
Ryan Zak -EL Program Coordinator Lauren Tatman – ECE Teacher
Andy Fitzsimons-Technology Coordinator Amy Marturano – 2nd Grade Teacher
Lynn Williams - Instructional Tech Coordinator Kim Curran – 4th Grade Teacher
Steve Fields - Operations Coordinator Jon Diersen – 8th Grade Teacher
Jenny Aherne - Pre-K Principal Kathy DeRaedt – Learning Center Teacher
Thom Gippert - Elementary Principal Christine Badgerow – Dual Language Teacher
Andy Gibbs – Elementary Principal Bridget Hills-Yoder - School Social Worker
Chad Nass – Elementary Principal Suzanne Blohm – Certified Nurse
Kim Qualls - Junior High Principal Ann Aiello – Certified Nurse
Deej Grap - Transportation Coordinator Sue Sweinberg – Registered Nurse
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Goal: Develop a return to school plan based on state and local guidance that
maintains the safety of our students and staff while providing some form of in-person
instruction.
Timeline
July 27 Board Approved Hybrid Plan with Remote Learning Option
July 28-31 Concerns Regarding Rise in Pandemic
August 3 Board Approved Fully Remote Learning Plan for All Students
August 17 Week of Training and Preparation
August 24 First Day of Fully Remote Learning
September 28 Hybrid with Remote Option Recommendation
October 2, 2020 Six Week Re-evaluation of Current Model and Next Steps
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State Guidance
Face coverings required
Limit of 50 individuals in one space
Social distancing to greatest extent possible
Symptom screenings and temperature checks
Increase schoolwide cleaning/disinfection
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McHenry County Health Department School Metrics
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McHenry County Health Department School Metrics
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Metric Virtual Hybrid In-Person
All learning is remote
for all learners
Some learning can
occur in-person based
on prioritized risk
All learning can occur
in person
Incidence Rate > 14 per 100,000
Population per day
7 – 14 per 100,000
Population per day
< 7 per 100,000
Population per day
Test Positivity > 8% 5 – 8% < 5%
COVID-19-Like Illness
Hospital Admissions
Virtual to Hybrid:
Stable/Decreasing4
Hybrid to In-Person:
Stable/Decreasing4;
Hybrid to Virtual:
Increasing5
In-Person to Hybrid:
Increasing5
Weekly Count of New
Cases Increase3
Virtual to Hybrid:
Stable/Decreasing6
Hybrid to In-Person:
Stable/Decreasing6;
Hybrid to Virtual:
Increasing7
In-Person to Hybrid:
Increasing7
McHenry County Health Department School Metrics
Schools are advised to first transition to hybrid learning from virtual learning before transitioning to full in-person learning
Schools are advised to be in the previous phase for at least fourteen days before transitioning to the next.
Schools are advised to meet all four measures before transitioning to the next phase.
Schools are advised to transition to the previous learning phase if any two measures meet the threshold criteria for the previous phase
MCDH will advise on potential mitigation strategies if any one measure meets the threshold criteria for the previous phase
MCDH will work closely with schools to monitor absenteeism, disease activity, and other indicators to inform the transition between learning models.
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McHenry County Health Department School Metrics
Schools may consider switching to hybrid, or partial remote and partial in-person, instruction when:
Incidence rate is between 7 and 14 per 100,000 population per day (YES)
Test positivity is between 5 and 8% (YES)
COVID-19 like illness is stable or decreasing (YES)
Weekly case count is stable or decreasing (YES)
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McHenry County Positivity Rate
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Local Metrics – Rolling Average Positivity Rate Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove
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9/23/20
Pos. Rate
3.41%
Three Learning Models 11
Fully in-Person Hybrid A/B Fully Remote
Traditional face-to-
face
100% students
present
School every day
Mostly synchronous
Highest safety risk
Combines in-
person/remote
50% students present
50% class sizes
Synchronous &
asynchronous
Some safety risk
Learning at home
0% students present
Synchronous and
asynchronous
Lowest safety risk
Models Chosen Two Options – Family Choice
Hybrid A/B Model
Fully Remote
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D26 Hybrid A/B Model
A and B student groups
Group A In-person Tuesday/Thursday & alternate Mondays. Group A Remote Learning Wednesday/Friday & alternate Mondays
Group B In-person Wednesday/Friday & alternate Mondays. Group B Remote Learning Tuesday/Thursday & alternate Mondays.
Aligns with CGHS school days
Families commit to Winter Break, December 17th
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Calendar Changes
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Green = Remote Learning Days
Yellow = Staff Training Days/Holidays
Red= Group A Days
Blue=Group B Days
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Nov-20
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Dec-20
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Oct-20
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Special Considerations
Attend every day due to low class size and high needs
Early Childhood Self-contained
Kindergarten – Half Day Every Day
Transitional Kindergarten
Teaching Life Skills and Communication (TLC)
Bridge Program
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In-Person Days Remote Learning Days
Regular school day schedule
Targeted instruction on standards/essential skills
Students complete assignments/work during remote day
Traditional grading practice
Daily attendance taken
Social-emotional learning incorporated
Assigned independent and online work
Access tools and links through SeeSaw/Schoology
No live instruction by teacher, may occur with targeted groups
Traditional grading practice
Daily attendance taken
Social-emotional learning incorporated
Hybrid A/B Expectations
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Self-Paced Learning Programs Available
ALEKS (Grades 4-8)
Freckle (Grades K-8)
MobyMax (Prek-8)
Others
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Technology
Grades 1-8 district iPad
K iPads have arrived and will be available
Assess internet access needs and provide hotspots
Technology resources /workshops made available
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Fully Remote Option Expectations
Increased rigor, contact time, and accountability.
5 hrs. instruction/engagement daily.
Zoom lessons by the teacher & independent work time
Same standards, strategies, & curriculum
Consistent daily schedule
Social emotional learning incorporated
Communication SeeSaw/Schoology
Traditional grading system
Attendance expected & recorded
Priority to staff with D26 teachers
May need partnership with a remote learning provider
Commitment through to Winter Break.
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Social Distancing and Student Movement
Face masks worn at all times
Desk 6 feet apart to the greatest extent possible
Designate entry and exit routes
Staggered release of students from busses/cars
Staggered passing times
Rotate staff to classroom when possible
Limit persons entering bathroom
Hallways marked one-way/lined two-way paths
6-foot distancing decals at student line up areas
No school and PE lockers used
Social distancing/safety precautions signs posted
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Procedure Symptoms
COVID-19 symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
If students or staff describe or display any of the symptoms below, staff should call the Health Office to refer the student for further assessment.
People with symptoms may have COVID-19 and will be isolated and sent home with a recommendation to see their health care provider
Fever of 100.4 F or greater or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache (not due to a chronic condition)
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose (not due to known allergies)
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
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Checking for Signs and Symptoms
Students self-certify daily by parents before entering
No entry without self-certification form
Temperature check each student before entering
All staff will self-certify and take temperature before entering
Anyone with fever over 100.4 F will be isolated and sent home
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Cleaning and Disinfecting
Students/staff regularly wash hands/sanitize
Hand sanitizer widely available
Increased daily cleaning of high-touch/traffic areas
Increased nightly cleaning & sanitation of all surfaces/high-touch areas
EPA-approved disinfectant used
Disinfectant provided to all staff
Drinking fountains will be shut off
Touchless water bottle fillers available
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Ventilation
Complete HVAC outdoor air flushing prior to start
Operate HVAC under normal schedule prior to start
HVAC schedules expanded to start an hour earlier
Increase outdoor air ventilation rates
Increase filtration efficiencies.
Change filters and clean coils, drains, and air handling units
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Lunch/Recess
Grab and go lunch system
Students remove masks maintaining social distancing at all times
Lunch locations stay under the 50-person limit
A designated allergy-free area provided
Eating surfaces washed/sanitized between groups
Playground equipment will be closed
No personal equipment brought to school
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Bussing
Face masks worn at all times
Hand sanitizer available on each bus
50 person limit on each bus
Social distance to the greatest extent possible
Students sit with siblings in assigned seats
Fill bus from the back to the front
Exit bus from the front to the back
Buses sanitized after every route
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Transitioning to AB Hybrid Model
Fully remote learning will continue through October 14th.
Some teacher assignments will need to be changed to meet the needs of both a fully remote program and an AB hybrid program. A student’s teacher may change.
Some remote learning classes may need to be combined with students from another school.
One additional Blended Learning Planning Day will be added to the calendar on October 15th (No School).
Teacher Institute Day on October 9th will be moved to October 16th (No School).
AB Hybrid/Remote Learning will begin on Monday, October 19th.
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Financial Impact
Current Expenses:
$100,000 for remote instruction expenses (CARE )
$33,000 PPE and Sanitation Supplies (FEMA)
$20,000 Resource Delivery Stations
Anticipated Expenses
$100,000 for additional remote instruction expenses (CARE)
Ongoing PPE/Sanitation costs to be approximately $2,500 to $3,000 per month for the AB instructional model
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Communication
Weekly Superintendent Updates
A Return to School Task Force Web Page
Additional communication from building principals
Ongoing communication from the district and schools
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Next Steps
Continue to monitor changes in state and local guidelines.
Send out Parent Commitment Form Tuesday, September 29th.
Complete AB daily schedule for the district calendar and distribute.
Complete A/B groupings for each school and notify parents by October 9th.
Determine staffing for the full remote learning program and hybrid program.
Continue to prepare schools for social distancing.
Finalize daily master schedules for each school.
Provide training for all employee groups regarding expectations for AB Hybrid Model.
Ensure all PPE and cleaning supplies have been ordered and delivered.
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Recommendation
The District 26 Administration is recommending to the Board of Education the approval of it revised Return to School Plan that includes two options for parents: (1) Hybrid A/B Model and (2) Fully Remote Learning Option.
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Questions
?
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