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Floral Park-Bellerose Reopening Plan2020-2021

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Introduction 3Timeline 5Committee Members 6Three Pillars forReopening 7Modes of Communication 8Family and CommunityEngagement 9Health andSafety 11Facilities 19Child Nutrition 23Transportation 25Social EmotionalWell-Being 32School Schedules 36Attendance and ChronicAbsenteeism 37Technology andConnectivity 38Teaching and Learning 40Special Education 41Bilingual Education and WorldLanguages 43Teacher and Principal EvaluationSystem 44Certification, Incidental Teaching,and Substitute Teaching

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Introduction

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The Floral Park-Bellerose School District is committed to providing a quality education to all of our students despite the effects of the global pandemic which has greatly impacted our learning community. With three pillars for reopening at the forefront - health & safety of all staff and students, a high-quality teaching and learning program, and the social and emotional health of our students, staff and families, we established a Re-Entry Task Force. The task force was divided into four subcommittees: facilities, social/emotional, health & safety, and teaching and learning. More than 50 individuals representing all stakeholders from our school community worked feverishly together to develop various models of school re-entry programs for September. The subcommittees’ extensive work was presented at a Community Meeting via Zoomwith the public on July 28, 2020.Over 400 school community members attended this presentation. Based on survey results and questions/concerns from the presentation, an FAQ document was posted on our website to provide clarity and keep all stakeholders apprised of all current information. Here are the links to the re-entry committee presentation and the FAQ document.

Please click here for the Re-entry PowerPoint.

Please click here for the Re-entry Survey FAQ.

Recommendations from state health and education officials remain at the forefront of our decision making as we move to reopen our schools. It is important to note that this plan is fluid and will change as necessary. New directives from the Governor as well as regional changes in infection rates may require the need to alternate between in-school and remote learning throughout the year. We will be prepared to support a smooth transition between different models of instruction, if needed.Our COVID-19 safety co-coordinators are Dr. Juli Mulcahy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Student Services, and Nora Epstein, RN, District Health Coordinator. Through our combined efforts and frequent communication with the Nassau County Department of Health, stakeholders, families, staff and community members, we will ensure the district is in compliance and follows recommended practices as per state and federal guidelines.We remain committed to the three pillars of this plan:health & safety of all staff and students, a high-quality teaching and learning program, and the social and emotional health of our students, staff and families.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathleen SottileSuperintendent of Schools

Mrs. Laura FeroneBoard of Education President

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Introduction

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June 19 Re-entry Task Force MeetingJuly 13 NYS Department of Health Guidance

NYS DOH Checklist Provided

July 16 NYS Education Department Guidance

July 22 FPBSD (K-6) Parent Survey

July 23 FAQ posted

July 28 Open Forum Community Meeting

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August 6

DOH Plan SubmittedFPBSD (K-6) Initial Parent SurveyClosed

NYSED Assurances Submitted

August 7 Governor Cuomo’s Announcement

Timeline

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Taylor Patwell Pat Cirisano Alex Levine Jacqueline Leonard

Michelle Marin Karen Phannemiller Michele Vincent Jessica Alfonsi

CherylSpigonardo Susan Murphy Ski Naraine Katie Anskat

Juli Mulcahy Dominque Siebert Kristina Lynch Abby Jutt

CarmenZaromatidis Marisa Kowalski Jennifer

Pecorella Catherine Quinn

Tom Sheehan Maria Mecchi Beth Skar MaryBeth Rizzo

BreanaArmstrong Kevin Galanek Dan Salerno Amanda Ellis

Susan Fazio Nora Epstein Dan Cunneely Paul Gustafsson

Tyrone Kelsie Ellen Moreno Atikay Hodnet Liza Moore

Dayna Sotirhos Liz Reilly Virginia Baldwin Carolyn Susino

Ray Simeoli DeniseGeisperger

LenoreMcQuade Beth Kessler

Denise Hayden Sharon Meyer Heather Leary Jamie Adams

Laura Ferone Deborah Falco Karen Crenshaw

Teachers, Administrators, Staff, Parents

• Michael Fabiano and Kathleen Sottile

Re-entry Committee Members

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THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL STAFF AND

STUDENTS

A HIGH-QUALITY TEACHING AND

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

ENSURING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF OUR

STUDENTS, STAFF AND FAMILIES

Three Pillars of Reopening

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DistrictWebsite

Connect EdEmail

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Communication

Modes of Communication

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Communication/Family and Community Engagement

To help devise our Re-entry Plan, the Floral Park-Bellerose School District engaged all stakeholders in the decision-making process to create a safe and sustainable reopening for our students and staff. Through the use of multiple avenues of communication (re-entry subcommittees, parent surveys, live Zoom Community meetings, ConnectEd phone calls to parents and staff, continuous updates to the website and individual meetings with parents to address each and every concern) this plan was created.

The FPBSD (K-6) remains committed to communicating all elements of this re-entry plan to parents, guardians and staff. The FPBSD (K-6) will ensure all students are educated on how to follow the new COVID-19 protocols safely and correctly.

We will ensure that all written communications are translated into the languages spoken by families throughout the District community.

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The Re-entry Plan includes provisions that will ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable in both the school and virtual learning environments. Families will receive frequent and substantial information and resources pertaining to safety procedures, social distancing, building sanitation, food service, and scheduling. Faculty, staff, and students will be educated and trained in infection control strategies such as the proper use of face coverings, hand washing techniques, use of hand sanitizer, covering coughs and sneezes, social distancing, and use of PPE. Additionally, students and adults will be educated to not touch their eyes, nose, and mouth.

All faculty, staff, students, and visitors will be encouraged to adhere to CDC and NYSDOH guidance with regard to the proper use of PPE when social distance cannot be maintained. Faculty, staff, students, and families will receive training at the beginning of the year and throughout the school year on understanding and correctly following the District’s health and safety protocols.

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Personal Hygiene Hand Washing: Students and staff must practice good hand hygiene to help reduce

the spread of COVID-19 Schools will plan time in the school day schedule to allow for hand

hygiene

Hand Hygiene includes: Signage encouraging hand washing and correct techniques Traditional hand washing (with soap and warm water, lathering for a

minimum of 20 seconds), which is the preferred method Adequate facilities and supplies for hand washing including soap and

water Use of paper towels or touch free paper towel dispensers where

feasible (hand dryers are not recommended) Use of no-touch/foot pedal trash cans, where feasible Extra time in the schedule to encourage frequent hand washing When hand washing is not available use a hand sanitizer

Hand Sanitizer:At times when hand washing is not available, students and staff may use a hand sanitizer. In order for the sanitizer to be effective, it must contain a minimum of 60% ethanol or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Students must be monitored and supervised when using hand sanitizer.

Using hand sanitizers should include: Signage placed near sanitizer dispensers indicating soiled hands

should be washed with soap and water Placement of sanitizer dispensers near all entrances

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Distancing: In order to enforce social distance separation, we will be using

tape or signs that denote six (6) feet of spacing in commonly used and other applicable areas on the site.

In-person gatherings will be limited and we will use tele- or video-conferencing whenever possible. Essential in-person gatherings, such as meetings, will be held in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants.

Training: FPBSD (K-6) will train all personnel on new protocols and

frequently communicate safety guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings will be required for all

participants, if training is conducted in person. Training material is designed to be easy to understand and

available in the appropriate language and literacy level for all workers. FPBSD (K-6) will ensure all students are taught or trained on how to follow new COVID-19 protocols safely and correctly.

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Additional training will be provided in:✓ Prevention of disease by staying home when students/staff are

sick✓ Proper respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and

sneezes✓ Avoiding the use of communal objects - if communal objects

must be used, we will provide information on proper disinfection

✓ Provide employees and students with up-to-date education and training on COVID-19

Training topics for all staff:✓ Proper hand washing: promote frequent and thorough

hand washing by providing employees, the school community, and visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and running water are not immediately available, provide alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropyl alcohol.

Provide training on proper hand washing and handsanitizer:

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/whenhowhandwashing.html

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Health and Safety References: Proper cough and sneeze etiquette Social Distancing Provide training for faculty/staff on how to address close contact

interactions with students as part of every day job tasks

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/socialdistancing.html

Operating procedures (varies by building) Entrance into the building Cleaning procedures Sick child pick up Staff who are sick or suspected to be sick

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Lunch/Snack: Train teachers on food allergies, including symptoms of allergic

reactions to food Train all non-food service staff on any meal service-related

activities they will be responsible for

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/pdf/13 243 135_A_Food_Allergy_Web_508.pdf

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Hallways/Stairwells: Where feasible, hallway traffic may be limited to single flow

direction Where single flow is not applicable, bi-directional traffic will be

permitted When applicable, directional flow will be identified by indications

on the floor/stairs Adequate distancing will be obtained between all individuals by

taped off lanes on the corridor floors/stair treads, where needed

Nurse Stations: All students and staff are required to wear appropriate face

coverings N95 Respirator use for nurses should be limited to situations of

suspected COVID-19 Nurses must receive proper training and fitment of N95

Respirators prior to use Where applicable, nurse stations have been reconfigured to: Maintain social distancing of no less than 6 feet Create “sick” and “well” zones Students that receive daily medication should be treated

separately from students presenting with symptoms of illness Nebulizer treatments should be conducted in a separate space

with adequate fresh air circulation Physical separation will be achieved by utilizing: Individual exam areas Polycarbonate barriers Isolation Areas Individuals presenting with symptoms representative of COVID-19

should be immediately isolated to reduce risk of transmission.

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Contact Tracing:

Public Health Officials assume the task of contact tracing, once notified. To ensure the school district and its employees comply with contact tracing and disinfection requirements, the FPBSD (K-6) will do the following: Have a plan for cleaning, disinfection, and notifying Public Health

Officials, in the event of a positive case. In the case of an employee testing positive for COVID-19, CDC guidelines will be followed regarding cleaning and disinfecting the building or facility.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html

Close off areas used by the person who is sick Open windows to increase air circulation in the area Rooms will be cleaned and disinfected

Vacuum the space if needed - use vacuum equipped with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, if available

Workers without close contact with the person who is sick can return to work immediately after disinfection

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Return to School after illness:

The FPBSD (K-6) has established protocols and procedures, in consultation with the local health department, about the requirements for determining when individuals, particularly students, who screened positive for COVID-19 symptoms can return to the in-person learning environment at school.

This protocol includes:

Documentation from a health care provider following evaluation Negative COVID-19 diagnostic test result Symptom resolution, or if COVID-19 positive, release from isolation

The district will refer to DOH’s “Interim Guidance for Public and Private Employees Returning to Work Following COVID-19 Infection or Exposure” regarding protocols and policies for faculty and staff seeking to return to work after a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 or after the faculty or staff member had close or proximate contact with a person with COVID-19. The district requires that individuals who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus complete quarantine and have not developed symptoms before returning to in-person learning. The discharge of an individual from quarantine and return to school will be conducted in coordination with the local health department.

Closure Considerations:When a person has been identified (confirmed) or suspected to be COVID-19 positive; the process for the FPBSD (K-6) will include: Having school administrators collaborate and coordinate with localhealth

officials to make school closure and large event cancellationdecisions. Establish a plan to close schools again for physical attendance of students, if

necessary, based on public health guidance and in coordination with the local DOH. Establish a decision making process at the districtlevel.

Develop a plan for continuity of education, medical and social services,and meal programs and establish alternate mechanisms for these tocontinue.

Implement as needed short-term closure procedures regardless of community spread if an infected person has been in a school building. If this happens, CDC recommends the following procedures: Closing off areas used by ill person(s) and locking off area(s), signage can also

be used to ensure no one enters thearea.

Opening windows to increase air circulation in the area. Cleaning staff should clean and disinfect all areas used by the ill person(s).

Communicating as soon as possible with staff, parents, and students forconfirmed cases.

Using DOH guidance/procedures for when someone tests positive.

In consultation with the local DOH, a school official may consider whether school closure is warranted and period of time (prior to re-opening) based on the risk level within the specific community as determined by the local DOH.

In accordance with guidance for quarantine at home after close contact, the classroom or office where the COVID-19-positive individual was based will need to closetemporarily as students or staff quarantine.

Additional close contacts at school outside of a classroom should also quarantine at home.

Closing of schools could be a regional decision.

Thresholds will be determined on a case-by-casebasis dependent on thenumbers (school closures may be aresponse).

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Health and Safety

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection in the district, facilities operations will be geared toward meeting social distancing requirements, wearing face coverings and cleaning frequently touched spaces regularly. In carrying out projects or tasks supporting infection control, requirements will be met for changes associated with building spaces. Plans for changes or additions to facilities that require review by the Office of Facilities Planning (OFP), will be submitted to comply with the requirements of the 2020 New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (BC) and the State Energy Conservation Code.

The function, position and operation of stairs and corridor doors, whichhave closers with automatic hold opens (and are automatically releasedby the fire alarm system), will remain unchanged.

The FPBSD (K-6) will meet the deadline for submission of Building Condition Survey or Visual Inspections by March 1, 2021. In addition, lead in water sampling will be carried out upon the reopening of school under conditions consistent with when the building is “normally occupied.”

The following actions will be taken as needed:

✓ Work with engineers to establish sufficient fresh air exchange.✓ Two “Chilled Water-fill Station” on each floor are currently being

installed. Additionally, drinking fountains are being eliminated and will be replaced with bottled water.

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✓ If alterations to the configuration of existing classrooms or spaces or the introduction of temporary and/or movable partitions, the change will be submitted to Office of Facilities Planning for review.

✓ District is considering the use oftemporary tents.

✓ The District will maintain adequate, code required ventilationand has performed a thorough cleaning of all unit ventilators and air conditioners.

✓ Windows will be allowed to be opened 6 inches.

EmergencyResponseProtocols&Drills:

The 2020-2021 school year may include hybrid models of the traditional school day. Emergency response drills, including evacuation and lockdown drills, are being developed for alternate school schedules. If the student populations are dependent on the day each population is present, drills will be scheduled accordingly.

Emergency ResponseProtocols: Shelter-In-Place Hold-In-Place Evacuation Lockout Lockdown

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Facilities

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Shelter-In-Place:Areas have been identified in each school that will be used for the Shelter-in-Place,along with thoseareasthatcannotbe used due to certain typesof environmentalhazards.

Shelter-In-Placeprotocols will be the same with the following changes:

Provide6 feetof spacebetween studentsandstaff.

Useof facecoverings willberequired whensocialdistancingisnot possible.

Extrafacecoveringswillbeon handinthe eventthata person doesnot haveone.

Listenfor updatesonweather/emergencyradios.

Hold-In-Place:Hold-In-Place protocolswill be the samewith the following changes:

Provide6 feetof spacebetween studentsandstaffduringtheHold-In-Placewhenallowable.

Useof facecoverings willberequired whensocialdistancingisnot possible.

Extrafacecoverings willbeon handinthe eventthata person does not haveone.

Listenforupdateson weather/emergencyradios.

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Evacuate:Evacuationprotocolswill be routinely the samewith some minor adjustments.

Identifyareasoutsideofthebuildinginadvancethatwillallow6 feetof separationof studentsand staff. Verify that studentsandstaffwillnot impede emergencyresponders.

Inan effortto getallstaffandstudentsoutof thebuildingasquicklyand efficientlyaspossible,facecoveringsshouldbeworn atalltimes.

We havefacecoverings on handinthe eventthata person does nothave one.

As written in the establishedprotocols, we will bringallnecessary items needed, includingclasslists,handsanitizerandconsiderextrafacecoverings intheeventa facecovering becomes unusable.

Lockout:Lockoutprotocols will be the same,maintaining 6 feet of space betweenstudentsand staff in the area.

Lockdown: During a Lockdown, there will be a violationof the six 6 foot

recommendationbetween people. Inorder toprotect lifesafety,lockdown protocols willbethesameprocess astheyhavebeenconductedinthepast.

Thereisroom to socialdistance without being inthe lineof sight,and therefore facecoveringsshallbeworn duringtheeventatalltimes.

We willhaveextrafacecoveringson handinthe eventthata person doesnot haveone.

FPBSD (K-6) will follow the SFA policies when communicatingabout school meal services, eligibility, options and changes inoperations.

All communications will be provided through a variety of communication methods including email, website, social media, ConnectEd, and newsletters translated into the languages spoken by families.

Applications will be available for free and reduced meal options any time during the school year. Applications are available in each school building and on-line.

FPBSD (K-6) has hired a full-time food service coordinator as the contact person to receive and respond to communications from families and to school staff.

Meals will continue to be available to all students, including those attending school in-person and those learning remotely.

During live in-person instruction, meals will be provided in the classrooms maintaining appropriate social distancing between students. Students will not need to wear face coverings when seated and eating as long as appropriate social distancing is maintained.

FPBSD (K-6) prohibits sharing of food and beverages. Allergy tables will be designated in the classrooms.

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Child Nutrition

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The following protocols will be in place:

Access to lunches will be available through Grab and Go Routine sanitizing of all surfaces Continuous washing of hands/glove usage Access to masks and face shields No use of pin-pads Hand sanitizer dispensers will be installed in the

cafeteria/classrooms Signs/pictures will be posted to educate on proper hygiene Cafeteria monitors will make announcements reminding

children to not share food Classroom-designated allergy table, appropriately social

distanced; food delivered to classroom will be labeled accordingly; teachers will have a list of allergies

Preferred method for cafeteria purchases will be credit card or check

Transportation

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FPBSD (K-6) will conduct transportation activities that are consistent with State issued public transit guidance and NYSED School Reopening guidelines. Students, Drivers and Attendants must wear acceptable face

coverings at all times on school buses (e.g., entering, exiting, and seated) and should maintain appropriate social distancing to the extent practicable.

Students who are able will be required to wear masks and social distance on the bus to the extent practicable; however, students whose physical or mental health would be impaired are not required to wear a face covering, but must be appropriately socially distanced.

Siblings who reside in the same household will sit together. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to drop off or

walk students to school to reduce density on buses. FPBSD (K-6) buses are sanitized and will continue to be

sanitized before and after every AM & PM run which includes high contact areas such as seats, windows, driver’s compartment area, and entryway.

Contract buses will also be sanitized in high contact areas before and after every trip to insure safety.

Hand Sanitizers are prohibited on school buses due to combustible composition.

Wheelchair school buses will configure wheelchair placement to ensure social distancing of 6 feet.

Signs will be posted on each school bus notifying students, parents and guardians that they must wear a mask while riding on the school bus.

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Bus protocols for a reported case of COVID-19 on aschool bus: The FPBSD (K-6) Transportation Supervisor will follow all

protocols as per the DOH. Buses will be taken out of service for 24 hours before the bus

can be used again after a report of COVID-19. Buses will be disinfected following DOH guidelines. Drivers, aides and office personnel must also notify the

Transportation Supervisor if they experience any COVID–19 symptoms.

Student Transportation: As was outlined in the Health and Safety section of this

guidance, all parents/guardians will be required to ensure their child/children are not experiencing any signs and/or symptoms of COVID-19 and do not have a fever of 100 degrees or more.

Students must wear a mask on a school bus if they are physically able. Students who are unable to medically tolerate a face covering are not subject to the required use of a face covering.

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Students who do not have masks must be provided one by the district.

Students with a disability which prevent them from wearing a mask will not be compelled to do so or denied transportation.

Training (Office Personnel, Drivers, Aides) Hazard Communication/Right-To-Know (annual) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Exposure Control/Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) COVID Awareness New cleaning protocols (buses, transportation

center) Hand washing Face Covering (sizing, use, wear & care) Personal Health and Hygiene

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Disposable gloves Face Covering/Mask Face Shield (if applicable) Sneeze guards to protect the driver

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Transportation Communication: FPBSD (K-6) will emphasize to parents and students prior to

reopening schools that the District has thoroughly disinfected all buses and student transportation vehicles.

FPBSD (K-6) will communicate with parents and students that student transportation vehicles are included in the district's COVID-19 plans and what part students and parents will play in ensuring safety and minimizing infection while utilizing District transportation services.

Advise parents not to send their children to school or board the bus if sick or with an elevated temperature.

Survey parents regarding transportation including an "opt-out" option.

Remind students/parents/guardians that social distancing requirements extend to the bus stop.

Communicate with administration multiple routing scenarios for different instructional scheduling options, if needed (alternating days, hybrid option).

Density Reduction, Social Distancing, Bus Capacity: District will review options to transport students which will

include students wearing masks in all scenarios. Seat decals or tape to indicate where students should sit.

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Routing: The FPBSD (K-6) has developed multiple routing

scenarios for administration to analyze.

Different instructional scheduling options: Alternating days Hybrid schedules - some grade levels in person

learning at school buildings, other grade levels virtual remote learning

Utilize computerized routing programs to providedifferent routing scenarios and analyze cost/feasibility

Limit rotation of substitute drivers and aides, ifpossible

Limit student movement between bus routes Grant plausible requests (childcare, custody

arrangements) If possible, mirror AM and PM routes, so bus riders are

the same group each day

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Transportation Whether school is in session remotely or otherwise, pupil transportation

will be provided to nonpublic, parochial, private, charter schools or students whose Individualized Education Plans have placed them out of district into schools that meet for in-person sessions.

All students are entitled to transportation by the district to the extent required by law. Transportation departments do not have the ability or the right to deny transportation for children who are in foster care, homeless or attend private or charter schools.

Parents who may have missed the due date to request out of district transportation due to a reasonable excuse may file a 310 appeal with the Commissioner of Education.

Cleaning and Disinfecting:Refer to the cleaning standard operating procedures guidance for further information.

Buses and other transportation vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected daily (focus on high touch areas) and in between runs if scheduled for multiple routes. At the end of the day, the buses will be cleaned and disinfected.

Daily Cleaning All trash removed

Floors swept and dust mopped

Walls and windows cleaned

High Touch Surfaces Bus seats and seat backs

Seat belts

Door handles, handrails

Driver operator area

Cleaning and disinfecting products approved by the EPA will be usedaccording to the guidance.

Eating and drinking are prohibited on the bus.

Buses will be inspected to ensure cleaning/disinfecting protocols are followed on district-owned and contracted buses.

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Loading/Unloading & Pickup/Drop-off: Students shall be loaded in sequential route order. First

student on the bus sits in the back when going to school, last student off sits in the back when going home from school.

Dismissal times may be staggered to best suit building needsand to promote social distancing. Adjustments will be made by buildings: For unloading and entry, and loading and departure

Route timing may affect the loading/unloading processes

Arrival and departure activities shall be supervised to ensure social distancing.

Will add or modify bus routes to reduce load levels on buses.

Transporting to BOCES: FPBSD (K-6) will be transporting to BOCES and will follow

similar protocols as previously described. FPBSD (K-6) will keep a log of attendees on the trip in both

directions from the BOCES building. Upon request, schools may need to supply the log of passengers in addition to cleaning logs in the event BOCES must assist in contact tracing due to exposures either at the BOCES buildings, or during transportation.

Grit

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Mindfulness Strength

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Social Emotional Well-Being

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The FPBSD (K-6) recognizes that throughout the pandemic and school closures, students, staff and families may have experienced traumatic and stressful situations, as such, the mental health and wellness of students, parents, staff and faculty is a high priority. We know that students will not be able to access learning if their mental health well-being is not intact; therefore, nurturing the social-emotional and well-being of students will be essential. Known vulnerable students as well as those not previously identified may return to school anxious, nervous, scared and unsure.

The FPBSD (K-6) will continue to create a warm and welcomingenvironment for the community where students will grow andthrive. We are looking at the challenges we are facing two-fold- supporting students who need more social emotional intervention as well as using this as an opportunity to promote wellness, supportiveness and inclusiveness.

The District will be providing the following resources to address mental health, behavioral, and emotional support for students, staff and families:

Our comprehensive mental health plan will include wellness exercises, school counseling protocols and resources for teachers. We are prioritizing social emotional well-being , not in place of academics, but realize this must be intact in order for learning to occur.

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Social Emotional Well-Being Wellness and social emotional learning will be a focus in every

class. We will continue to use the many resources which we currently

have as well as additional ones when the need arises. Clear communication is critical - there are a variety of ways in

which information will be shared such as email, phone calls, online measures and newsletters.

We will be using a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) which includes proactive activities for all students (Tier 1), targeted activities for at risk students (Tier 2) and intensive activities for high risk students (Tier 3). The team will be identified based on the needs of the student and will consist of teachers, administrators, mental health providers, parents and the child (if applicable). The team will meet regularly to discuss the student’s progress and decisions will be made on the best types of intervention to use.

Resources provided to families through MTSS will be selected based on family/student needs.

Our mental health team will be available to support in district as well as make outside referrals.

A SEL curriculum will be provided to all students with built-inCheck-ins to assist in identifying needs.

The District continues to address professional development opportunities for faculty and staff on mental health topics, particularly how to talk with and support students during and after the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as provide supports for developing coping and resilience skills for students, faculty, and staff.

Training for faculty and staff will be provided addressing various

topics. A resource section is on the District’s mental health site.

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Cohort Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Cohort AA-L *

In School In School Remote Remote Remote

Cohort BM-Z *

Remote Remote Remote In School In School

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School Schedules

All Students Remote Model:In the event we transition to a full remote model, teachers will be prepared to deliver a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities for our students. All instruction will follow the New York State Standards. Teachers will provide feedback to students and monitor progress. See details below: ELA and Math “live instruction” on a regular schedule daily

Small Group “live instruction” on a regular schedule daily for every student

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) “live instruction” on a regular schedule daily

Specialty Area Instruction “live instruction” on a regular schedule daily

Hybrid Model Plan A: All instruction will follow the New York State Standards

Special education students in self-contained classes will attend Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Time Options still under review: School day will end 80 minutes earlier (teachers lunch and prep periods).

School day will start 40 minutes later and end 40 minutes earlier (teacherslunch and prep periods).

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Plan B:K-2nd: Students in 5 days a week (operation times, please see Plan A)3rd-6th: Students follow Plan A

Full In-Person Model:Upon reopening, all guidance will be followed with regard to health and safety. The district will use a combination of social distancing, masks and barriers. All instruction will follow the New York State Standards. While in-person, teachers will prepare students to develop skills necessary for remote learning to develop independence and fluency with technology (platforms, apps, log-ons).

Remote by Choice:A Remote by Choice model will be dependent on the number of students and number of sections. It will include live teaching.

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The FPBSD (K-6) understands the importance of keeping attendance. The district will utilize our Power School system to record attendance for every student. While remote learning - whether all remote or hybrid -our staff will be observing and tracking student participation via their platforms.

Teachers will use multiple avenues of communication with families of students who are not participating in their learning. Some include email, phone calls or app communication. If teachers are unsuccessful in engaging families about attendance, the building administrators will be in contact with families and follow up accordingly.

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Access to technology is essential for the successful roll-out of this plan. The FPBSD (K-6) has been committed to ongoing planning and implementation of district technologies to ensure equitable access for staff and students.

The FPBSD (K-6) recently gathered data and asked teachers and families to identify their level of access to devices and high-speed broadband from their residence. Respondents indicated that 95% of families have sufficient internet access. The district will continue to assess the ongoing needs of our families for technology and connectivity (survey, interviews, school outreach, etc.) In the event, students and/or teachers do not have access, the district will take the necessary steps to meet their needs ,where plausible.

Maintain an inventory of equipment and other assets. Identify which students, families, and staff have district

devices.

Procure, manage and/or maintain hardware, software, licenses, learning management systems, etc. to support and improve virtual instruction and student engagement.

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Identify professional learning needs for teachers and continue to support their development of skills and pedagogy in a virtual learning environment.

Arrange a “Help desk” system for parents/students/teachers to report technical issues that might be experienced during remote learning. Communicate protocols to all stakeholders to inform them in advance on how to request technology assistance.

The FPBSD (K-6) will provide all students with access to learning materials and resources in multiple formats, wherever possible. Further, the district will support teachers through professional development and coaching on pedagogical methods that enable students to participate in multiple ways. This enables students to demonstrate mastery of Learning Standards in remote or blended models through the use of both synchronous and asynchronous technologies. In the event students do not have sufficient access to devices and/or high-speed Internet, the district will provide the students with alternate methods to access materials and instruction, i.e., pick up materials at school, drop off materials to students’ homes. The district will also schedule opportunities to connect with families to educate them on how to use the technologies and connect to the instructional activities.

The FPBSD (K-6) plan includes (in-person, remote andhybrid) and adheres to the mandatory requirements outlined by the New York State Education Department: Equity for all students

Aligned to the New York State Learning Standards

Maintain continuity of learning in allmodels

Include regular and frequent interactions withthe teacher

Clear communication plans

The FPBSD (K-6) has additionally provided summer curriculum writing projects specific to identifying individual student needs. Assessments will focus on the current grade level as well as the end-of-year benchmarks from the previous school year. A three-tiered system has been further developed to support students and staff in the area of social emotional needs and the school district will be providing professional development in a program designed to address social emotional needs explicitly with ourK-6 students.

Teaching and Learning

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The FPBSD (K-6) reopening plan ensures that all students with disabilities continue to have available a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their individual needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The FPBSD (K-6) plan provides for an easy transition between in person, remote and hybrid models to ensure the provision of FAPE.

The FPBSD (K-6) plan follows the guidance documents created by NYSED Office of Special Education (SE) regarding the implementation of SE programs and services in the provision of FAPE during this public health crisis.

The FPBSD (K-6) reopening plans including procedures and protocols to ensure the following: The provision of FAPE consistent with the need to protect the

health and safety of students with disabilities and those providing special education and services, whether services are provided in-person, remote, and/or through a hybrid model.

Meaningful parent engagement in the parents' preferred language or mode of communication regarding the provision of services to his/her child to meet the requirements of IDEA.

Parent and procedural safeguards remain in place.

Special Education

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Collaboration between the Committees on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), Committees on Special Education (CSE) and program providers representing the variety of settings where students are served, to ensure there is an understanding of the provision of services consistent with the recommendations on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans for monitoring and communicating student progress, and commitment to sharing resources.

Access to the necessary accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids and services, and technology (including assistive technology) to meet the unique needs of each student's disability.

Methods for the documentation of the programs and services offered and provided to students with disabilities, as well as communications with parents, in their preferred language or mode of communication.

CPSEs/CSEs prepare contingency plans to addressstudents’ remote learning needs in the event of potential future intermittent or extended school closures.

In-person services are prioritized for high-needs students with disabilities. In a Hybrid instructional model, special class students will attend in-person sessions.

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As part of the District’s plan, the FPBSD (K-6) recognizes that English Language Learners (ELL) must be afforded the same opportunities as all students which is full and equal participation regardless of the model of instruction (in-person, remote or hybrid). This plan acknowledges their unique needs and will continue to provide support as they acquire the necessary skills for English language acquisition.

Within 30 school days of the start of the school year, the ELL identification process will continue regardless of the reopening plans for all students. This includes ELL students who enrolled during 2019 COVID-19 school closures as well as any summer enrollments of 2020 and during the first 20 school days of 20-21 school year. After this 20-day flexibility period, identification of ELLs will resume for all students within the required 10 school days of initial enrollment as required by Commissioner’s Regulations Part 154.

The provision of required instructional "Units of Study" will be provided to all ELLs based on their most recently measured English language proficiency level.

Continued communication, in home language, regarding the identification and delivery of services for all our ELL students will be available. Ongoing communication will be maintained between parents/guardians of all ELL students, in their preferred language.This will allow for engagement in their child’s education and informthem of the district’s reopening plan.

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As a reopening plan mandatory requirement, pursuant to Education Law 3012-d, FPBSD (K-6) will fully implement its currently approved APPR plan.

The observations subcomponent for educators will be conducted as per the APPR plan and adapted accordingly based on the type of model FPBSD (K-6) adopts. Should revisions be necessary, the District will work collaboratively with its collective bargaining units to make changes accordingly.

Teacher and Principal Evaluation System

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All teachers and district leaders hold valid and appropriate certifications.

Certification, Incidental Teaching and Substitute Teaching

Frazer and Feldman, LLP

Glenn Neuschwender, President, Enviroscience ConsultantsPeter DeLuca, Executive Manager Nassau Boces Health andSafety Training Information Service

ECG Engineering Consultants

Ralph Cassetta, Campbell Cassetta Architects

Dr. Ronald Marino, NYU Langone

Incorporated Village of Floral Park Police Department

Incorporated Village of Floral Park, Mayor Dominic Longobardi

New York State Education Department

Kathy Blackburn, Executive Vice President, Trego Ed

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