Revised Smart Start Plan

Fall 2021

Revised Smart Start Plan

Improving Safety and Wellness Improving Student Achievement Improving Communication and Collaboration

Inspiring Excellence Every Day

2021-2022

“Sweetwater County School District #2 will continue with

its efforts to offer all students with an educational

experience that is as close to normal as possible.”

pg. 1 Sweetwater School District #2

CONTENTS

Introduction for opening Schools 2021-2022 ............................................................................................................. 3

Return to school: Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................................... 3

Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Tier Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Tier I - Open ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Tier II – Hybrid – 15% or 30% Positivity Rate @ Specific School ................................................................. 5

Tier III – Online Instruction ............................................................................................................................... 6

Communications .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Communication guidelines: .................................................................................................................................... 7

Tier I General Operations: ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Pre-Return ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Academic Staff Support ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment ........................................................................................................................ 10

SPECIAL SERVICES: SPECIAL EDUCATION & SECTION 504 .................................................................... 10

Information Technology (IT) .................................................................................................................................... 11

Student / Staff / Parent Support ........................................................................................................................... 11

Chromebook Distribution ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Student Transportation ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Transportation Communication ........................................................................................................................... 12

Transportation Protocols ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Student Riders........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Transportation Training ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Tier I ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Transportation Guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 14

Nutritional Services ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Lunchrooms will: ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Tier I ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Tier II .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Tier III ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Facilities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance ................................................................................................ 16

How COVID-19 spreads ........................................................................................................................................ 16


Guidance for cleaning and disinfecting................................................................................................................ 16

Routine cleaning and disinfecting ........................................................................................................................ 16

Cleaning cloth face coverings and face shields .................................................................................................... 17

When a student or staff member becomes ill ...................................................................................................... 17

General precautions for the cleaning staff after an ill student has been in your facility ................................. 17

Cleaning and disinfecting products ...................................................................................................................... 18

Limited Entry and Signage: .................................................................................................................................. 18

Facility Entry: ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Limited building use: ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Activities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Tier I - Open ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

Tier II - Hybrid .................................................................................................................................................. 19

Tier III – Closed ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Glossary of Terms ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

COVID-19 MITIGATION sTRATEGY IN SCHOOLS SUMMARY .............................................................. 21

What Will Happen if…..? Summary .................................................................................................................... 22

SWCSD#2 SMART START PLANNING COMMITTEE ................................................................................. 23


INTRODUCTION FOR OPENING SCHOOLS 2021-2022

This plan was first developed to provide an overview of the actions, activities, and guidelines that will

support starting school in Sweetwater County School District #2 last school year. After a successful

school year with in-person instruction available to students throughout the 2020-2021 school year, we are

adjusting our Smart Start Plan to address the first day of school for the fall of 2021. It is the intent of the

District in Tiers I, II, and III to deliver the highest quality standards based instruction, while following all

State and Federal guidelines, to include specially designed instruction.

This plan seeks to protect the health and safety of each SWCSD#2 community: staff, faculty, students,

and parents of the District where we teach, learn, and work. We will do this by trying to continue our

efforts to continue our efforts to keep the virus out of SWCSD#2 and then, when it occurs, reducing the

risk of transmission. This plan also focuses on maintaining the quality of educational outcomes,

experiences, and work products. The plan is designed to be adaptable and will change with the

environment and with recommendations and guidance from local and state health officials along with the

Wyoming Department of Education (WDE).

The plan is based on the following principles:

• Student and staff health is a priority

• Promote the reduction of environmental contamination by adjusting teaching, work, and

communal spaces to reduce human density and implement a plan to increase cleaning and

disinfecting of all SWCSD#2 facilities

• Maintain a high level of expectations for the educational opportunity being provided to

all students of the district.

• Provide clear communication and academic resources/support

Flexibility will be necessary to allow for up-to-date information and changing conditions. The district

will communicate further developments as they emerge.

RETURN TO SCHOOL: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will schools open on time?

The first day for ALL students will be August 18, 2021. We will follow the regularly scheduled day.

See your child’s school handbook for start and end times for each day.

What ‘Tier’ will schools be opening in?

Sweetwater County School District #2 plans to open in Tier I.

What does it mean to open in a ‘Tier’?

Definitions for each tier or stage can be found on page 5 of this document.

Will my child/children be required to wear face coverings?

Face coverings will be optional. We respect the right of each family to choose whether or not their

child/children will wear a face covering. The District will monitor the status of the COVID-19 virus

in our community, in the event that conditions worsen, and/or new guidance is provided by the

Wyoming Department of Education, and a positivity rate of 15% or higher among staff and students

is reached in a specific building, mask/face coverings will be requested to keep in person learning. All

other schools will not be required to wear masks/face coverings during this time unless they

themselves reach a positivity rate of 15% or higher.


Will students and staff be required to have temperature checked?

Random temperature checks and screenings may be conducted, students and staff with COVID-19

symptoms or a temperature of 100.4o+ F will be sent home.

What if my child cannot come to school or I choose to not send my child to school?

We are offering limited off campus learning opportunities and that is only for students in grades 9

through 12. The application process for interested families can be found on our district website.

Parents of K-12 students have the option to enroll in a Wyoming accredited virtual school or

homeschool program. Please let our district office know if you choose to enroll your child or children

in a different district.

What should I do to ensure my child can come to school?

Parents should check daily for signs of illness before sending children to school. Students with any

illness should stay home.

If anyone in the household has any COVID-19 symptoms or been in close contact (3 feet for over a

15 minutes period of time) with anyone who is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, we ask

that you please keep them home.

If my child is sick, what should I do?

Please keep your child at home and contact your child’s teacher or building secretary. Learning

materials can be provided for students through online resources or using at home packets.

How will schools handle students who become sick at school?

School staff will evaluate the student’s symptoms and have the student socially distance in a specific

area. The child’s parent or guardian will be contacted and asked to pick up the child as quickly as

possible.

Will elementary students be able to participate in recess?

Recess is an important part of our student’s overall well-being. Schools may consider staggering

recess times and implement sanitizing routines to support students attending recess; however, all

students will be able to attend recess as scheduled.

Will my child be able to eat in the cafeteria?

The lunchrooms will be open. Schools may modify schedules, seating, and serving lines to

accommodate social distancing and adhere to sanitizing needs.

Will water fountains be available for students to use?

Water fountains that do not have bottle filling stations will continue to be disconnected.

Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle from home, with their name on them.

Can my child ride the bus?

Buses will be running regular bus routes. Hand sanitizing will be available on each bus. Students have

the choice to wear a mask/face covering while riding the bus.


Will students be able to participate in physical education, band/music, art, and other specials,

and/or electives?

Yes, schools will maximize physical distancing, frequent cleaning of classroom materials, and

implement other precautions; however, all ‘specials and/or electives’ will be in session.

What if my child has a disability, a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner?

If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s needs and services, If you have questions or

concerns regarding your child’s needs and services, please contact your child’s school to review the

various supports needed and how those will be addressed. Our commitment to meeting your child’s

individual needs has not changed.

How will the District determine changing from one tier to another?

This will be determined based on positivity rates of COVID-19 throughout individual schools and

through guidance received from state and local health officials.

Where can I go to get updated information regarding my child’s school?

For answers, questions, or concerns, please contact your child’s school or visit the district website.

DEFINITIONS

TIER DEFINITIONS

TIER I - OPEN

In-person classes and student activities, as appropriate. All students in school at the same time. Social

distancing and various hygiene protocols to the greatest extent possible. Face coverings will be

optional. Buildings are open to all students.

If you are notified by your Local or State Health Department to be in isolation or quarantine, we

request that you notify your child/children's school as soon as possible.

TIER II – HYBRID – 15% OR 30% POSITIVITY RATE @ SPECIFIC SCHOOL

If a specific school reports a 15% positivity rate among staff and students for COVID-19, that school

will be requested to reinstate the mask/face covering mandate for a 10 day time frame. Upon 10 days,

the positivity rate will be recalculated to see if the school is back under the 15% positivity threshold.

All other schools will not be required to wear masks/face coverings during this time unless they

themselves reach a positivity rate of 15% or higher.

If a specific school reports a 30% positivity rate among staff and students for COVID-19, that school

will be closed to in person learning and instruction will be provided remotely for a 10 day period.

Upon the 10 days, the positivity rate will be recalculated to see if the school is back under the 30%

positivity threshold and if a mask/face covering mandate is necessary or if school can resume under

normal circumstance.


TIER III – ONLINE INSTRUCTION

School buildings closed to in person learning due to local or state health directives / orders or a

districtwide positivity rate of 30%. Instruction will be provided remotely.

COMMUNICATIONS

The COVID-19 pandemic created intense stress for the stakeholders that district serve. As flexibility and

adjustments have become the normal during this time, it is imperative that every effort is made to

communicate with staff, students, and parents. The current tools available to the district are listed below:

Infinite Campus (messenger and notifications)

District Website

District Facebook Page

Email

Phone

Parents should stay informed through these differing communication modes. Also, when relevant,

information with be sent via email to local media platforms including Wyo4News, SweetwaterNow,

Green River Star, Rock Springs Rocket Miner.

Last year, the district surveyed parents and guardians and will communicate based on the feedback

received, key requests were, in order (please contact the district office if you would like to see the results

of the survey):

One central point of communication (Emergency and Critical district-wide)

Text and email

Website and social media

The District Leadership team will continue to meet regularly to evaluate the plan and to make adjustments

as needed. This team will be comprised of Central Office staff, building principals, and Sweetwater

School District #2 School Board representative.

The intent of SWCSD #2 is to actively and authentically engage all stakeholders throughout the school

year. The District and buildings will notify all stakeholders of any changes that will impact the day-to-

day school schedule. We will use our current notification measures that are stated above.

If a child or group is adversely affected by the COVID-19 virus we will notify families of this, while

ensuring the student’s and/or staff’s right to confidentiality.

For high school high school students that chose to do the virtual learning option, and are approved,

SWCSD#2 will have staff specifically assigned to make frequent contact with those students.


COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES:

Emergency Alerts (school closure etc.)

Website

Mobile app (parent portal app)

IC messenger and alerts (text)

Social Media

Radio

Special announcements (critical)

Website

Mobile app (parent portal app)

IC notifications alerts and messenger

Social Media

Special Announcement (non-critical)

Website

Social Media

IC notifications

TIER I GENERAL OPERATIONS:

PRE-RETURN

Parents should check daily for signs of illness before sending children to school. Students with any

illness must stay home. The following questions can be used as a guide:

o Does your student have any of the following symptoms?

o A cough

o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

o A fever of 100.4 degrees F or higher or a sense of having a fever

o A sore throat

o Chills

o New loss of taste or smell

o Muscle or body aches

o Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

o Congestion/running nose - not related to seasonal allergies

Unusual fatigue

Annual Training for Staff: Prior to the start of the school year, additional online training is

required of staff.

o Coronavirus: Managing Stress and Anxiety

o Common Illness Prevention

Pre return/Daily Self- Screen: Sweetwater County School District #2 will utilize self-screening

for COVID-19 like symptoms. All employees will be asked to complete a brief self-screen. All


students will be asked to conduct a self-screen with the support of their parents at home prior to

going to school or riding district transportation.

Building administrators will review and adjust their incremental transition plans that follow

social distancing recommendation for:

o Entry ways

o Transitions

o Exits of the buildings and classrooms

Attendance: Attendance must be taken by teachers at a minimum twice daily, by session or by class, and will be

housed on the district’s Infinite Campus Student Information Center will be housed on the district’s

Infinite Campus Student Information Center for reference in case of the need of tracing.

For activities coaches and sponsors will also complete a daily attendance sheet.

Distancing: Students and participants will be encouraged to maintain a distance of 3 feet when possible and specific

precautions will continue to be put in place for different facilities (classrooms, weight room, swimming

pool, gyms).

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Masks and face coverings are optional in common areas where 33 foot distancing cannot be

maintained.

If face coverings are brought to school, these should go home every day (new or clean daily);

they should not be left at school overnight.

Nurses/schools should not be laundering masks, if students elect to bring a masks or face

coverings, they should arrive at school each day with a clean one. Personal Protective Equipment (masks/face coverings) will be available upon request for staff and

students.

District Illness Protocol: (COVID-19 related)

Any person with any of the COVID-19 symptoms should not attend school until they have met

CDC’s criteria for release from isolation or quarantine (3 days without fever, improvement in

respiratory symptoms, and at least 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms

Any person with a fever (>100.4o F) should not return until fever free.

Those with a positive COVID-19 test or orders from local/state health officials need to follow all

of the above, but cannot return until they have been released from isolation from public health.

Health/Wellness Education as recommended by state and local health departments:

General practices: o Handwashing

o Handwashing should be encouraged (20 seconds rubbing with soap & water):

On arrival at school

After playing/recess

Before & after eating

After toileting

o Hand sanitizer can be used if hands are not visibly soiled. CDC recommends alcohol-

based hand rubs with greater than 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol.


o Covering coughs/sneezes (elbow, tissue)

o Stay at home when ill

o Disposable gloves or reusable gloves (proper handling & removal)

o Temperature

Correct use of thermometer (oral, tympanic, temporal, thermal)

Fever (100.4o F)

Teachers/staff:

Basic information and updates on COVID-19

o People with any of these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fever (100.4o F)

Chills

Repeated shaking with chills

Muscle pain

Headache

Sore throat

New loss of taste or smell

(CDC, 2020)

o CDC symptom self-checker https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-

testing/symptoms.html

Parents:

Remind parents of sick protocols. (affirmation of understanding COVID-19 s/s, illness protocol)

which include, but not limited to:

o Does your student have any of the following symptoms?

o A cough

o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

o A fever of 100.4 degrees F or higher or a sense of having a fever

o A sore throat

o Chills

o New loss of taste or smell

o Muscle or body aches

o Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

o Congestion/running nose - not related to seasonal allergies

o Unusual fatigue

Encourage parents to reinforce hand and cough hygiene with their student(s).

Encourage parents to teach & monitor effective hand washing practice.

Encourage parents to brief their children that mask-wearing, gloves, hand washing may be

necessary. Students may see staff with masks on – i.e. nurses

Nurses' offices are high risk areas and parents should talk to students about only going to nurses'

offices if they really need to.

Reinforce that caregivers should alert the school if someone in their home has been diagnosed

with COVID-19 and keep their child at home.

Nurses are available for questions and instruction

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html


Students:

General hygiene practices - Age appropriate teaching by teachers, nurses, staff

o Handwashing

o Cover coughs/sneezes (elbow, tissue)

o Stay at home when ill

ACADEMIC STAFF SUPPORT

Staff development: Provide faculty development to ensure quality teaching, learning, assessment. The

COVID-19 Pandemic during the spring of 2020 created some glaring needs for professional development.

Even though staff and students did a wonderful job of quickly transitioning to a new way of teaching and

learning, we realize with some additional professional development our district could provide a more

effective learning experience for students.

Train teachers on using a consistent platform in the district (Google Classroom)

Train teachers on quality lesson components of online lessons

o Collaboration around developing quality lessons

o Supplement existing instructional framework

o Supplement existing instructional design model

Create trainings for parents who will need to support their students with the online

learning or other distance modes

Infinite Campus training for teachers to track attendance during the implementation of the

ALP

Recognition of Stress/self-harm

Staff/Student wellness (see health education)

Trauma Recognition for staff

CONCURRENT AND DUAL ENROLLMENT

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment courses will be available for students who qualify. A school liaison will

be identified and work with both the college and the high school staff to discuss contingency plans if

SWCSD#2 moves into Tier II or III for instruction.

The Guidance Department at Green River High School will inform those students enrolled in concurrent

or dual enrollment courses of any change in plans, in addition to regular communications with the

students.

SPECIAL SERVICES: SPECIAL EDUCATION & SECTION 504

Regardless of which tier the district is faced with having to implement, Sweetwater County School

District #2’s special services department will continue to collaborate with parents, students, teachers,

support staff, and administrators to adhere to all state (Wyoming Chapter 7 Rules and Regulations) and

federal (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - IDEA) rules and guidelines to ensure that

students are receiving their appropriate services as determined throughout their individualized education

plans (IEP) or Section 504 Plans.

In ensuring that students are receiving a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), while following

health and safety recommendations from local and state health officials, the district will continue to

promote that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment. Since each

student’s needs differ, teams will need to individually consider which services the student needs to be

successful and how to appropriately deliver those services within those different environments.


The principles stated throughout the District’s Smart Start Plan apply to all students, including those with

disabilities. Our students and staff’s health is a priority; various measures will be followed as we

continue to provide services to each of our students who require them.

Special services staff who provide services to students in the general education classroom will adhere to

social distancing and other safety protocols as recommended by local and state health officials. For those

students whose needs require supports or programming within close personal contact due to a variety of

reasons; which includes but is not limited to: students who may require feeding, toileting, more hands on

therapeutic needs, and behavioral proximity, additional and more thorough health screenings will be

conducted and communication with parents and/or guardians will be held to determine how to

appropriately deliver services within the context of the environment and possible recommendations from

local and state health officials.

Because each child is unique, it is difficult for this document to specifically address how each student’s

needs will be met; however, the district ensures you that every effort will be made, with the collaboration

of parents, to appropriately accomplish this task. While these are unpreceded times, our goal of

supporting our students with disabilities to be successful and reach their highest potential does not waiver.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's special education or Section 504 services or

if you suspect that your child has a disability and would like to inquire additional information as to where

to go from here, please feel free to contact the district’s special services office at 307-872-5505.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

STUDENT / STAFF / PARENT SUPPORT

Tech Help Line available at 307-872-8819

Each student is assigned their own Chromebook for digital instruction (One to One)

Provide consistent platform for delivery of instruction, reminders and communication through

Google Classroom, Google Meets and ClassLink

Assist in providing professional development for teachers, as well as parents and students, to

support digital instruction both inside and outside of the classroom

Through registration we will identify those families who do not have access to the Internet.

CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION

6-12 Chromebooks will be distributed through the schools’ media centers

K-5 Chromebook carts will be wired for each classroom and Chromebooks assigned to each

student

For families without Internet at home wireless access is available in the following parking lots:

Green River High School Aquatics Center Parking Lot

Lincoln Middle School North Parking Lot

Washington Elementary West Parking Lot

McKinnon Elementary Parking Lot


STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

The school bus is often the student’s first contact with the school in the morning and the last point of

contact in the afternoon. SWCSD#2 will pay particular attention to protocols used in student

transportation to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect both students and employees.

The following are protocols that SWCSD#2 has put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. These

precautions are not required by law and while not feasible for some, should be considered. SWCSD#2

works with the state and local health department to ensure the protocols align with the most current

guidance and recommendations from the CDC and the National Association for Pupil Transportation

(NAPT).

In this document a “transportation run” is defined as to when a bus leaves the bus garage, completes the

assigned route or trip, and returns to the bus garage.

TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION

Sweetwater County School District #2 will communicate to parents and students passenger expectations

prior to reopening schools that all busses and transportation vehicles have been thoroughly disinfected.

Communication will be delivered through multiple platforms, including but not limited to

SWCSD#2 website, social media outlets, and Infinite Campus notifications (as referenced on

page 9 of Communications Guidelines).

Parents are encouraged to transport their own students to school when possible in order to reduce

the density on school buses. Each bus will only be allowed to transport 45 students max.

Parents are asked to check with bus load availability (call the Transportation office) before

sending a student to the bus stop. Students will not be allowed to ride a bus that they are not

scheduled for.

Where applicable multiple drop off sites will be utilized.

Drop off and pick up procedure documentation will be available for parents at the schools and on

the website.

Additional staff on each bus (2 per bus), supplied by the Transportation Department.

TRANSPORTATION PROTOCOLS

Bus staff will have the option to wear face coverings when on the bus or when social distancing is

not possible. Additional cleanings/decontamination of school buses by using a CDC-approved disinfectant

when wiping down surfaces.

Hand sanitizer stations for school bus drivers and students installed in the bus entry.

o All bus occupants (students and bus staff) should be encouraged to utilize the hand

sanitizer station upon entry to the school bus and again upon exiting the vehicle.

o For drivers, provide hand sanitization stations where they enter the building.

o Train all drivers on proper hand sanitizer stations for themselves and their students.

Each school bus should have tissues available for students who cough or sneeze. In addition, a

trash disposal station should be readily available.

o Students should be educated in proper disposal of used tissues.

o Dispose of tissues after morning and afternoon routes as part of disinfecting the bus.


Signage and student education prominently post signage indicating the proper method to protect

others when coughing or sneezing on the school bus.

Each school bus should be wiped down after each run, including the morning run, afternoon run

and any special runs.

o Items to be wiped down include the entry handrail, the fronts and backs of seats and any

hardware or accessories, windows, window handles and walls.

In addition, all students should be properly educated in utilizing CDC guidelines.

Driver social distancing

o All drivers, office staff and mechanics should be encouraged to keep a safe distance (six

feet if possible) from each other in the break room.

o The driver should also consider establishing a buffer zone around him on the bus (i.e. no

one sits in the front two rows if possible).

o Loading and unloading procedures are listed in an appendix

STUDENT RIDERS

Parents are required to screen their children daily for symptoms of COVID-19 before sending

their children to school.

When social distancing is not possible students are encouraged to wear face coverings.

When possible seat members of the same household together.

Students will be encouraged to use hand sanitizer when loading and unloading the bus.

Buses will load back to front, and unload front to back (this will be the norm, except when not

possible)

TRANSPORTATION TRAINING

Transportation/District training should be properly documented similar to other district provided

training. o The training will include the following at a minimum.

Proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques.

Proper use and disposal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Safe product usage guidelines (chemical safety).

Proper methods to empty and dispose of trash.

o Sick Student Procedures:

Identifying a potentially ill student. (School Nurse Training) Developing a plan for ill students with School staff, including communication

and unloading procedure.

Social distancing procedures for all students on the school bus.

Such procedures should correspond to procedures developed for

classrooms.

TIER I

Route Scheduling:

Additional time will be added in between route runs to accommodate extra sanitation and loading

procedures. (both in the am and the pm)

Daily rosters and seating charts to be kept in case contact tracing is needed.


TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES

SWCSD#2 Transportation Department Smart Start Plan

Due to COVID-19, SWCSD#2 Transportation Department will continue with precautionary measures and

practices to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Loading and unloading procedures:

AM Loading Procedures:

Drivers and aides will not be checking temperatures, we are counting on Parents to monitor their

own children.

Masks for drivers, aides and students will be optional

When we are loading students on the bus for their ride to school, we will ask students to use hand

sanitizer as they load the bus.

Rosters and seating charts will be kept with attendance daily, per route and will be kept to have

record if contact tracing is needed.

We will have students sit with siblings if possible.

2 to a seat will be allowed, with the attempt to keep students who live near each other, seated next

to each other.

We will have students sit in the furthest back seat possible, with the theory of loading back to

front of the bus. (this will reduce the distance between students as it will eliminate students

walking past each other in their seats)

The first two seats of the bus will be left open to accommodate social distancing for the driver,

and to provide an empty seat to socially distance any possibly ill student.

Every other window will be left open to keep an air flow moving through the bus, until

temperatures are colder than tolerable.

Each bus will have an aide or a staff member of Transportation acting as an aide.

The buses are equipped with High back seats to act not only as compartmentalization but also as a

barrier between students.

Students will be required to ride only the buses that we have scheduled for that student. Students

will not be allowed to ride a different bus unless it is deemed necessary by the Transportation

Supervisor and School Principal.

“Normal” bus rules will still be enforced and will further to keep students safe, when sitting in the

seat and facing forward, keeping hands to their selves, and no food or drink.

When arriving at school, students will unload the bus front to back, one seat at a time.

If a student shows signs they may be ill, the driver will alert the Transportation office and then

the office will contact the school to alert them of the situation. Request the student to sit in the

special seat so that the driver can make sure they are ok. This will be done discretely so to

maintain a positive environment on the bus to protect the student from any negative reactions

from students.

Between each load of students the driver and aide will fully disinfect the bus.

PM Loading Procedures:

Pm Procedures will mirror am procedures to the best that the situation can afford.

o Seating chart will remain the same in the pm as it is in the am


o Load rear of the bus to the front of the bus when possible, as well as unloading front to

back when possible

o Using hand sanitizer when loading and unloading the bus

o Any student who is not scheduled to ride the bus will not be allowed to ride and will be

sent back into the school office. (If a parent has an emergency, notification needs to be

given to the school and the Transportation office PRIOR to afternoon loading times)

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

Sweetwater County School District #2 will operate Nutrition services in a way that maximizes social

distancing and appropriate hygiene measures. Cleaning and sanitation protocols will meet or exceed

USDA, state health department, and federal food service guidelines.

LUNCHROOMS WILL:

Lunch schedules may be staggered to minimize crowds

Classroom seating to keep groups of students together

Workers will wear gloves and promote hand washing after removing gloves.

Clean tables in between the sittings

TIER I

All students will wash/sanitize hands before entering the serving area

In the serving line social distancing of 3’ will be practiced when possible.

All staff will wash hands for 20 seconds with warm soapy water, and then put on gloves.

Provide grab and go meals for the student who are doing distance learning, and any child ages 2-

18 on days’ school is in session, we will not be doing weekend or holiday meals this year.

All kitchens will have buckets of hot soapy water, sanitizer, and germicide they will use to wipe

surfaces, counters, doorknobs, that will meet or exceed USDA, state and local health department,

and federal food service guidelines.

Limit parents/guardians coming in to eat with students.

TIER II

Same as above for all students who are learning in the buildings

Provide grab and go meals for the student who are doing distance learning,

TIER III

Provide reimbursable meals to all students at a walk up location.

We will have a roster with all students on it and charge them accordingly.


FACILITIES

COVID-19 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING GUIDANCE

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for effective cleaning and disinfecting for District

facilities. This guidance is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

recommendations for schools, workplaces and community locations.

HOW COVID-19 SPREADS

The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly spread by respiratory droplets. When someone infected with

COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, respiratory droplets that contain the virus are expelled and can be breathed

in by someone nearby. Although the virus cannot enter the body through the skin, the respiratory droplets

carrying the virus can get into your airways or mucous membranes of your eyes, nose, or mouth to infect

you. The virus can also be spread if you touch a surface contaminated with virus and then touch your

eyes, nose or mouth, although this is not the primary way the virus spreads.

GUIDANCE FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

Routine cleaning and disinfecting is key to maintaining a safe environment for faculty, students, and staff.

Cleaning removes dirt and most germs and is usually done with soap and water.

Disinfecting kills most germs, depending on the type of chemical, and only when the chemical product is

used as directed on the label.

ROUTINE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

Clean and disinfect at least daily (or more, depending on use patterns) frequently touched surfaces and

objects such as:

Face shield

Door knobs and handles

Stair rails

Classroom desks and chairs

Lunchroom tables and chairs

Countertops

Handrails

Light switches

Handles on equipment (e.g., athletic equipment)

Push-buttons on vending machines and elevators

Shared toys

Shared remote controls

Shared telephones

Shared desktops

Shared computer keyboards and mice

Bus seats and handrails

Note: Computer keyboards are difficult to clean. Shared computers should have signs posted instructing

proper hand hygiene before and after using them to minimize disease transmission. To facilitate cleaning,

consider using covers that protect the keys but enable use of the keys.


It is not necessary to routinely apply disinfectants to surfaces that are not high-touch or high-risk (e.g.,

floors, bookcases, tops of filing cabinets). Soft surfaces such as carpets, rugs, and drapes can be cleaned

using soap and water or a cleaner appropriate for the material.

CLEANING CLOTH FACE COVERINGS AND FACE SHIELDS

“The use of face coverings will remain the choice of families and employees, these are just reminders of proper

cleaning techniques”

Cloth face coverings should be laundered as needed and changed if visibly soiled.

The CDC provides guidance for the use and care of cloth face covering and face shields.

Face shields should be cleaned following manufacturer's instructions.

While wearing gloves, carefully wipe the inside, followed by the outside of the face shield or

goggles using a clean cloth saturated with neutral detergent solution or cleaner wipe.

Carefully wipe the outside of the face shield or goggles using a wipe or clean cloth saturated with

EPA-registered hospital disinfectant solution.

Wipe the outside of face shield or goggles with clean water or alcohol to remove residue.

Fully dry (air dry or use clean absorbent towels).

Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.

WHEN A STUDENT OR STAFF MEMBER BECOMES ILL

When a student or staff member develops any symptoms of illness consistent with COVID-19 in a district

school or facility setting:

Isolate the person in a separate room while they wait to be picked up or until they are able to

leave the facility on their own. Ensure that they have hygiene supplies available, including a face

covering / face shield, facial tissues, and alcohol-based hand rub.

Remind staff who are monitoring the student or staff member with symptoms to wear a face

covering and practice social distancing. Close off the space used for isolation after the ill person

leaves. When possible wait 24 hours before you clean or disinfect. If 24 hours is not feasible,

wait as long as possible. Open outside doors and windows and use ventilating fans to increase air

circulation in the area.

Open the space for use after proper cleaning and disinfecting.

Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as high-touch surfaces, and

items they have touched (e.g., individual desk, cot, recently used toys, shared equipment).

Wear gloves when cleaning, and wash hands after removing gloves.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE CLEANING STAFF AFTER AN ILL

STUDENT HAS BEEN IN YOUR FACILITY

The risk of getting COVID-19 from cleaning is low. The following are general precautions for cleaning

staff, given that community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring:

Staff should not touch their face while cleaning and only after they can wash hands after cleaning.

Cleaning staff should wear disposable gloves when cleaning and handling trash. Cleaning staff

should change clothes at the end of a shift. It may be helpful for them to keep a change of clothes

at work.

Clothing worn while cleaning should be placed in a plastic bag until it can be laundered.

Laundering should be done as soon as possible and done safely at home.

Cleaning staff should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after

gloves are removed.


Staff who are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting should be trained to use disinfectants

safely and effectively and to safely clean up potentially infectious materials and body

fluids – blood, vomit, feces, and urine.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PRODUCTS

Use soap and water or another detergent to clean dirty items. Then, use a disinfectant.

Use an EPA-registered household disinfectant and follow the manufacturer's instructions to

ensure safe and effective use of the product.

Keeping the surface wet for a period of time (see the product label).

Wearing gloves and ensuring good ventilation during use of the product.

Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household

bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.

Use eye protection or have immediate access to an eyewash station.

LIMITED ENTRY AND SIGNAGE:

The District will continue to utilize limited entry in each of its buildings. Students and staff will be

required to enter designated doors. At each of the entrances, signage will be posted which will list

symptoms and contact information.

FACILITY ENTRY:

Upon entry into a building or facility, hand sanitizer stations will be available. Also, hand

sanitizer and sprays will be readily available within the space. If a participant has had any of the

symptoms, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the session and they will be referred to the

phone number on the entry signage.

Visitors will continue to be expected to make an appointment ahead of entry to the building.

LIMITED BUILDING USE:

Building use will be contained to areas needed. Restroom access will be limited to restrooms within the

areas used, and these areas will be clearly communicated to the custodial staff.

ACTIVITIES

SWEETWATER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2

ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS COVID-19 RESOCIALIZATION AND REOPENING PLAN

Sweetwater County School District #2 will implement the following Covid-19 Resocialization/Reopening

Plan for fall activities and athletics. This plan includes all sports and activities sponsored by the School

District. Wyoming State/County Department of Health and Wyoming High School Activities Association

guidelines and recommendations are included in this plan and will be adjusted as the School District

receives updates from State/County Health Departments, the WHSAA, and the Wyoming Department of

Education.


ACTIVITIES and Athletics Resocialization/Start-Up Plan

TIER I - OPEN

Requirements: • Sweetwater County School District #2 will operate student activities in a way that maximizes

participation while including appropriate hygiene measures. When social distancing is not

possible, staff and students will have the option to wear a face covering. For athletics, face

coverings will be optional when athletes are not participating in practices, warm-ups, and

competitions/games. Players should refrain from wearing face coverings during strenuous

activity. Coaches, staff, officials, parents, and spectators have the option to wear a face covering

and social distancing at events and games hosted by SWCSD#2 is encouraged.

• Sweetwater County School District #2 will follow the guidance provided by the Wyoming High

School Activities Association and the National Federation of High Schools Sports Medicine

Advisory Committee recommendations.

• Athletes will be screened prior to participating in allowable sanctioned sports.

• Enhanced sanitation and cleaning measures will be employed.

TIER II - HYBRID

Requirements:

• Sweetwater County School District #2 will follow all Tier 1 requirements and all adjusted

guidance provided by the Wyoming High School Activities Association, the National Federation

of High Schools, County and State Health Departments, and the Wyoming Department of

Education recommendations for sports and activities.

TIER III – CLOSED

Requirements: • Sweetwater County School District #2 will not provide student sports and/or activities.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The following definitions for this glossary can be found at the Center for Disease Control website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/appendix.html#Key-Terms

Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Fundamental activities that involve working with a patient who

has been diagnosed with an infectious disease to identify and provide support to people (contacts) who

may have been infected through exposure to the patient. This process prevents further transmission of

disease by separating people who have (or may have) an infectious disease from people who do not.

Close Contact Someone who was within 3 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from

2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to specimen collection) until the

time the patient is isolated.

Data are limited to precisely define the “prolonged exposure” to determine “close contact”, however 15

minutes of close exposure can be used as an operational definition for contact investigation. Factors to

consider when defining close contact include proximity, the duration of exposure (e.g., longer exposure

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/appendix.html#Key-Terms


time likely increases exposure risk), whether the individual has symptoms (e.g., coughing likely increases

exposure risk) and whether either the case patient or contact were wearing an N95 respirator (which can

efficiently block respiratory secretions from contaminating others and the environment). At this time,

differential determination of close contact for those using fabric face coverings is not recommended.

In healthcare settings, it is reasonable to define a prolonged exposure as any exposure greater than 15

minutes because the contact is someone who is ill. Brief interactions are less likely to result in

transmission; however, symptoms and the type of interaction (e.g., did the person cough directly into the

face of the individual) remain important.

Confirmed COVID-19 Case Report of person with COVID-19 and meeting confirmatory laboratory

evidence.

Contact Elicitation Window The timeframe when the case was likely infectious and not under isolation.

This is the time period for which possible contacts should be elicited.

Exposure Having come into contact with a cause of, or possessing a characteristic that is a determinant

of, a particular health problem. Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice.

First-responder Law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency

management officials. EMS Guidance.

Healthcare personnel All paid and unpaid people serving in healthcare settings who have the potential

for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials, including body substances; contaminated

medical supplies, devices, and equipment; contaminated environmental surfaces; or contaminated

air. Potential Exposure at Work.

Incubation period Period of time between exposure to an infection and onset of symptoms

Isolation The separation of a person or group of people known or reasonably believed to be infected with

a communicable disease and potentially infectious from those who are not infected to prevent spread of

the communicable disease. Isolation for public health purposes may be voluntary or compelled by federal,

state, or local public health order.

Multigenerational Household Households that consist of more than two generations living under the

same roofexternal icon. Many researchers also include households with a grandparent and at least one

other generation.

Probable COVID-19 Case Report of person meeting clinical AND epidemiologic evidence of COVID-

19 but without confirmatory laboratory evidence. More about Probable COVID-19 Casepdf iconexternal

icon.

Quarantine The separation of a person or group of people reasonably believed to have been exposed to a

communicable disease but not yet symptomatic from others who have not been so exposed to prevent the

possible spread of the communicable disease. Quarantine may be voluntary or compelled by federal, state,

or local public health order.

https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/

https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/

https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/glossary.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-for-ems.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/quarantineisolation.html

https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2012/acs/acsbr11-03.html

https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2012/acs/acsbr11-03.html

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.cste.org/resource/resmgr/2020ps/interim-20-id-01_covid-19.pdf

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.cste.org/resource/resmgr/2020ps/interim-20-id-01_covid-19.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/quarantineisolation.html


APPENDIX

COVID-19 MITIGATION STRATEGY IN SCHOOLS SUMMARY


WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF… ..? SUMMARY


SWCSD#2 COVID PLANNING COMMITTEE (ORIGINAL COMMITTEE)

Spring/Summer of 2020

Vision of the Committee: Create, thoroughly communicate, and implement a Return to School Plan that

accounts for safety and well-being of students and staff, allows students to learn to the highest degree

possible, and creates a sense of preparedness and flexibility.

Committee Members: Craig Barringer, Superintendent; Tony Beardsley, Activities Director; Doug

Hamel, Maintenance Supervisor; Alan Demaret, Special Services Director; Chris Dean, Business

Manager; Korrine Duncan, Assistant Business Manager; Ashley Castillon, Board Member; Greg

Figenser, Curriculum Director; Michelle Cordova, School Nurses; Dalene Smith, Data Management;

Jason Fuss, Human Resources Director; Leah Kenison, Nutritional Services Supervisor; Rachel Todd,

Transportation Supervisor; Kent Hemphill, SRO; JR Williams, IT; Lisa Robison, Counselor/GREA.

Parent Consultants : Katie Parker, Jenissa Meredith, Irish Kreis, Jennifer Robb, Julie Findlow, Cherrie

Dittman, Casey Core, Valerie Bundy

Teacher Consultants: Amy Gilmore (Harrison), Chris Nielson (Monroe), Shawna Mandros (Truman),

Breeun Palmer-Bieber (Washington), Danielle, Kendall (Washington), Karl Schnackenburg (LMS),

Jordan Leyba (GRHS), Jenn McCoy, (GRHS), Aaron Locker (CTE), Jamie Campos (Elementary FPA),

Josh Wisniewski (PE/Health), Marisa DeClercq (EA/FCS), Heather Phillips (Monroe K-2), Jacob Gantz

(GRHS Band), Cheryl Croft (Lincoln ELA), John Lee (Lincoln 6th grade), Sandy Ross (Lincoln), Lisa

Coursey (Lincoln SPED)

Building Administrators: Darren Heslep, Mike Aimone, Steve Schwartz, Ralph Obray, Matt Mikkelsen,

Joe Hamel, Trey Bailey, Anne Marie Covey, David Asselmeier, Steve Lake, Jared Hardman.

Consultation/Advisors with Sweetwater County Health Department and Wyoming Department of

Health: Dr Alexia Harrist; Wyoming Department of Health

Dr. Jean Stachon; County Health Officer

Kim Lionberger; County Health Director

Dr. Fauntleroy: Castle Rock Medical Center

Revised Smart Start Plan

Documents

Transcript of Revised Smart Start Plan