BAY VILLAGE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SAFE REOPENING PLAN

Grades K-12FALL, 2020

Opening school SAFELY during the COVID-19 pandemic will not look like opening normally. The Bay Village Schools has planned for reopening our buildings during the pandemic, and for continuing education under a variety of scenarios.

Parent Resource Guide

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown us into the most disrupted environment for teaching and learning in our lifetimes. Our schools are built upon a foundation of time-

tested practices. Children thrive on order and routine in school. It organizes their day, their thoughts and their expectations. It allows them to predict and plan for their own success,

as well. So it is routines that will come to our rescue yet again, even as these difficult times present distractions from our goal of learning.

In this booklet, you will learn what our new safety routines will be. The new routines are science-based protocols that provide multiple barriers to the COVID-19 viral spread, should the virus appear in a member of our school family.

We can only act upon the best guidance we have from health professionals. The safety measures we are implementing give us our best chance to keep everyone safe while holding school in our buildings. Therefore, they are all required. While there may be rare, individual exceptions, in most cases students who opt to come to school in our buildings must follow all safety protocols.

Families whose own situation makes the decision to learn from home the best for them will have the option of a high-quality eLearning program, taught by our own teachers, with a significant live-streaming component.

We are proud that we have come up with this model to allow for an “all in,” five-day-a-week schedule, using many layers of COVID-19 safety protocols. We can do this in Bay Village because our smaller student population (as opposed to some surrounding districts) lets us create smaller class sizes. We have added new classes by re-assigning some teachers (elementary Spanish, gifted, reading specialists, etc.) to teach regular classes and integrated their specialties into our curriculum through different models. We have also hired high-quality, long-term substitute teachers for the full year. Our high school

teachers are teaching an additional section to help keep class sizes smaller.

We hope this reference will answer many of the questions we have heard and know you still have. We are in this together, and together as One

Rocket Nation we will see our children and community continue to thrive!

Sincerely,

Jodie Hausmann, Superintendent

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CONTENTS

COVID-19 Ohio Alert Level Descriptions and school settings, safety 3

Bay Village Schools Scenarios for Educating during COVID-19 4

“Slow Launch” Start August 18-21, 2020 5

STAGE 2 - BUILDINGS OPEN WITH COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLSBuilding Schedules 6State 2 instruction summary 7Highlights: Physical Distancing 8Highlights: Face Coverings 9Highlights: Additional Barriers 10Details: Classrooms 11Details: Hallways and Common Areas 12Details: Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Visitors 13Details: Bus Transportation 14Details: Meetings and Conferences 15Details: Health Services 16Details: Restrooms 17Details: Learning Support & Grab and Go Lunch 18Details: Office & Attendance 19

Rocket Pledge for In-Building Learning 20

STAGE 3 - FULL DISTRICT eLEARNING INSTRUCTION 21How to opt in for eLearning 22

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THE RISK OF COVID-19 SPREAD INCREASES IN SCHOOL SETTINGS AS FOLLOWS:• Lowest Risk: Students and teachers engage in virtual-only classes, activities and events.• Increasing Risk: Small, in-person classes, activities and events. Groups of students stay together, with the same teacher throughout/across school days and groups do not mix. Students remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects.• Highest Risk: Full sized, in-person classes, activities and events. Students are not spaced apart, share classroom materials or supplies, and mix between classes and activities.State and local health officials are, for now, leaving school closing decisions to individual districts. We are working with area Westshore superintendents to develop criteria, perhaps sub-levels of Governor DeWine’s color-coded alert level scheme, when all the districts would close. Criteria for closing at the building level is also being discussed. Criteria could include changes in state alert levels, numbers of confirmed or presumed COVID-19 cases identified, or absence levels.

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HEALTHY BAY VILLAGE

SCHOOLSThe Bay Village City School District is committed to providing the best learning options for students, while using the following strategies when feasible, practical and tailored to our community. As health alerts and the health of schools change, the BVCSD will flex its plans, and new logistics will be communicated based on guidance from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

Three scenarios

STAGE 1BACK

TONORMAL

STAGE 2*IN BUILDING

with COVID-19SAFETY

MEASURESIN PLACE*

STAGE 3ALL DISTRICTeLEARNING

STAGE 1This instructional plan will be used when there is low COVID-19 risk and it is safe for all staff and students to be in the buildings with minimal safety precautions or changes in schedule.

This plan will not be used at the beginning of 2020-2021.

STAGE 2*This instructional plan will be used when there is an increased COVID-19 risk and it is possible for all staff and students to be in the buildings with masks, hand washing, cleaning protocols and physical distancing. However, as county virus alert levels move from yellow, to orange and to various sub-levels of red, and as our own data on absence levels and local cases changes, we reserve the right to adjust our plans accordingly.

This plan will be used at the beginning of 2020-2021.

STAGE 3This instructional plan will be used when there is a high risk from COVID-19 (Ohio Purple Alert) and it is NOT possible for staff and students to be in-building. This will follow the same daily schedule as Stage 2 and will include real-time and asynchronous learning throughout the week.

The district has planned for a transition to Stage 3 eLearning if necessary during the year.

During a pandemic, there is NO SUCH THING AS ZERO RISK; therefore, all families need to choose between in-person/in-building instruction eLearning. Regardless of choice, ALL families -- with 24 hours notice -- must prepare for the possibility of All District eLearning if COVID-19 cases warrant such action. The District has thoughtfully planned and prepared for shifting to eLearning if necessary. This will be a continuation of our instructional plan rather than an emergency response as it was during Spring of 2019-2020.

The Bay Village City School District worked with Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Lorain Board of Health and other associations to develop this safety plan. Please read this plan carefully and agree to the ROCKET PLEDGE as part of your forms update in PowerSchool to confirm you have reviewed this information and chosen a learning environment for your child(ren).

*During Stage 2, families will have the option of attending school in our buildings with many COVID-19 safety protocols in place, OR attending school from home via a high-quality, remote learning program conducted by our own teachers.

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• Blue team – August 24-25 (half the students)• White team – August 26-27 (half the students) Schools will notify parents about “team” assignments.

• Grades K-4 (3-hour day first week)8-11 a.m. Westerly - 8:30-11:30 a.m. Normandy

• Grades 5-12 (begins with 5 1/2-hour day)Regular times, see page 6.

• 100% back on August 31 (depends on virus)

FIRST WEEK “SLOW LAUNCH”This “slow launch” will allow teachers to work with smaller groups during

this “slow start” to better teach and supervise safety protocols. Then the regular, five-day schedule will begin on Monday, August 31.

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Study carrels at Bay High School and Bay Middle School will be available at the end of the school day throughout the year until 3 p.m. Students will need to reserve these spaces through the office. More details will be available from the office.

Regarding Athletics, the district will be working closely with the Ohio High School Athletic Association and districts in our Great Lakes Conference to

determine how we can safely manage athletic programs during the pandemic.

(Start dates revised on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 by Bay Village Board of Education.)

STAGE 2 - SCHEDULESThis instructional plan will be used when there is an increased COVID-19 risk and it is possible for all staff and students to be in the buildings with masks, hand washing, cleaning protocols and physical distancing.

This plan will be used at the beginning of 2020-2021.

1st & 2nd grade Schedule:• 45 minutes per day of specials or recess• Approx 4 5 hours per day for core instruction & learning

activities• Dedicated time in classroom for snacks and lunch break• Opportunities for mask relief throughout the day

Kindergarten Schedule:• 30 minutes per day of specials• Approximately 30 minutes per day of recess• Approximately 4 5 hours per day for core instruction &

learning activities• Dedicated time in classroom for snacks and lunch break• Opportunities for mask relief throughout the day

3rd & 4th grade Schedule:• 60 minutes- 4 days a week of specials (PE, art,

music, technology)• 20 minute recess• Approximately 4 5 hours per day for core

instruction & learning activities• Dedicated time in classroom for snacks and lunch

break• Opportunities for mask relief throughout the day

0 Period 7:00-7:45 1st Block 7:50-9:05 2nd Block 9:15-10:30 Snack Break/Announcements 10:40-10:50 3rd Block 10:50-12:05 4th Block 12:15-1:30 9 Period 1:30-2:15

Bay High student day:7:50 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Normandy K-2 student day: 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Westerly 3-4 student day: 8:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Bay Middle student day:7:35 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Grades K-8 will have staggered start/end times. Students will be assigned different entrances/exits K-12.

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 81st Period 7:35 7:50 7:45 7:402nd Period 8:28 8:43 8:38 8:33 3rd Period 9:21 9:36 9:31 9:26 4th Period 10:14 10:29 10:24 10:19 “Lunch” 10:57 11:12 11:07 11:02 5th Period 11:29 11:34 11:39 11:34 6th Period 12:22 12:37 12:32 12:27 Dismissal 1:05 1:20 1:15 1:10

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Periods 0 and 9 will have specially scheduled classes.

Study carrels may be reserved by BMS and BHS students for after-school work until 3 p.m. Offices have details.

STAGE 2 INSTRUCTIONFive-day, in-building instruction

(Students opting for eLearning during Stage 2 must commit for the 9-week quarter.)

IN-BUILDING SCHEDULE• 5-1/2 hour academic day – academics are

prioritized• Full-day kindergarten (no tuition)• Five days per week• Grab and Go Lunch• Recess K-4• Access to all courses• Study carrel sign-up grades 5-12 for

students to have a safe place to work on homework up to 3 p m

HIGHLY QUALIFIED EDUCATORS• Bay Village Schools teachers, certified in their subject

areas, for in-building and eLearning• Reassignment of teachers, high-quality long-term

substitutes and extra sections of teaching allow for smaller class sizes

• Provided additional training and ongoing support• K-3 Teachers have additional training in foundational

reading and math• Working as teams and departments• Support Team Includes Counselors, Intervention

Specialists and Gifted Coordinator

ALL LAYERS OF COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS • Desks spaced 6 feet apart• Masks worn K-12 (supplemented with face shields

when/where appropriate)• Entrance/exit door assignments to reduce distance

on arrival and dismissal• Staggered arrival/departure times where

appropriate• Smaller class sizes (leaving 6 ft between desks)• Desk cubbies where appropriate• Hand-washing routines• Students will use their own supplies and books • Google Classroom or Clever Classroom will be

used to collaborate and turn in work digitally • Attention to air circulation with HVAC filter

changing and open windows and doors• Constant cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces• Social distancing on school buses• Daily health checks

Face-to-face classroom time with social distancing. Students who are eLearning will join class with live-stream for full group and/or small-group instruction.

Opportunities for one-on-one time with teachers, counselors or support staff, in building or virtually.

Independent classwork AND homework, research and practice.

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HEALTHY BAY VILLAGE

SCHOOLSControlling Community Spread(Stage 2)PRACTICE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS THAT REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19• Stay 6 feet away from others.• Wear a face covering to keep from spreading the virus to others.• Wash your hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if you don’t have

soap and water.• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.• Stay home if you are sick.

Physical DistancingThe more people a student or staff member interacts with, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. Therefore, we are reducing class sizes so that distance can be more easily maintained. Schools have plans for full, in-building student attendance with desks kept to six feet apart. We will be using some nontraditional spaces for classrooms -- space in libraries, cafeterias and other areas to allow more distance with smaller class sizes overall.

• Maintain maximum physical distance from peers wheneverpossible.

• Upon arrival at school, report immediately to your classroom.

• Follow all signage in the hallways and common areas.

• Follow hallway and stair signage carefully to minimize contact.• When standing in hallways, students must stand on markings on the floor to ensure safe social distancing. (Normandy/Westerly)• Access assigned cubbies only during scheduled time provided by the classroom teacher. (Normandy/Westerly)

We ask that students carefully follow distancing rules throughout the school day:

“Every barrier to the COVID-19 virus -- distancing, masks, hand washing, cleaning -- each one keeps everyone safer. We will use every barrier to the virus that is available to us.”

-- Jodie Hausmann, Superintendent

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HEALTHY BAY VILLAGE

SCHOOLSControlling Community Spread(Stage 2)

COVID-19 is highly contagious, and not everyone infected with the disease shows symptoms. We will use the term “face mask” as a universal term that includes a soft, cloth mask that adheres over the ears, or a soft cloth/scarf (double layer fabric, tight weave) that is around the neck and pulls up over the face. All students K-12 will be required to wear face masks. Face shields will be incorporated into specific learning activities for K-12. Face coverings make it more difficult for the students to spread COVID-19 to classmates and staff. Periods of “mask relief” will be carefully considered. Parents are asked to supply face masks and face shields for their students.

Cloth face coverings/masks should:

• Fully cover the mouth, nose and chin;• Fit snugly against the side of the face so there are

no gaps;• Not create difficulty breathing while worn; and• Held secure through either a tie, elastic, etc. to

prevent slipping.

All face coverings / masks shall meet the requirements of the appropriate dress code policies and/or codes of conduct.

FACE COVERINGS

Parent survey responses when asked how important are face coverings (July, 2020)

Normandy Elementary Westerly Elementary Bay Middle School Bay High School

“CDC recommends all people 2 years of age and older wear a cloth face covering in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household.”-- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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HEALTHY BAY VILLAGE

SCHOOLS“We know that for most students, the best place to learn is at school. The social and emotional connections and support that children benefit from in school cannot be underestimated. I’m hopeful that our students will thrive even with these safety precautions in place.”

-- Lisa Priemer, School Board President

The greater number of “barriers” we can plan to control the spread of COVID-19, the better. In addition to the important, primary barriers of face masks and physical-distancing desks, we will pay close attention to air ventilation and cleaning. We will also be following these important protocols:

More important “barriers”

Controlling Community Spread(Stage 2)

• Parents will receive a daily student wellness check electronically prior to sending a student to school. Students with temperatures

over 100°F must stay home.•Use designated entrances and exits to school.

• Obtain a paper towel when entering the room to wipe any residual cleaner before

being seated (when age appropriate).• Students in grades 5-12 will clean

desks and seats at the conclusion of each class.• Students should carry a water bottle (labeled with their name) because water fountains will not be available for use.

COVID-19 SPREADS EASILY BETWEEN PEOPLE:The virus spreads through respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. It can also spread to hands from a contaminated surface and then to the nose or mouth, causing infection. People with COVID-19 report a wide range of symptoms, which can include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

The following pages organize our multiple, layered COVID-19 safety barriers by location in our buildings.

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I N T H E C L A S S R O O MSTUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Parents will receive a daily student wellness

check electronically prior to sending a student to school Students with temperatures over 100°F must stay home

• Provide a mask for your student to wear to school

• K-4 students will need a mask and a shield depending on learning activities

• Layered clothing in cooler weather, as 1) windows may be opened to allow for fresh air circulation, and 2) classes may be taken outdoors when possible

Multiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

Students• Wearing a mask is required when in the building • Wearing a mask is required when working directly

with staff (i e one-on-one, small group instruction, etc ) when distancing cannot be maintained

• Wearing a mask is required when working closely with other students in small groups or lab settings

• Maintain maximum physical distance from peers whenever possible

• Remove masks during specific learning activities per teacher direction, recess, outdoor learning and eating breaks

• Obtain a paper towel when entering the room to wipe any residual cleaner before being seated (when age appropriate)

Building Differences as Noted• Students in grades 5-12 will clean desks and seats at

the conclusion of each class

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Ensure classroom setup of desks provides physical

distancing for students • Wear a mask or face shield unless you are alone in

your classroom Ensure students maintain physical distance whenever possible

• Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers and report repeated expectation violators to the office

• Eliminate shared classroom materials • Remove any soft furniture or other materials that

are not easily cleaned • Keep the classroom door and windows open

to maximize airflow and reduce the number of touches to door handles

• Use supplies provided to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials needed before new students transition into the room

• Provide lessons and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS ) around mask wearing behavior

Custodians• Make sure teachers are provided with all supplies

needed daily, including disinfectant and paper towels

• Disinfect classrooms during teacher planning, during lunch and after school

• Electrostatic sanitation nightly

Administration• Ensure classrooms are physically distanced • Ensure classrooms are disinfected (always using

safe products recommended) between classes, during plan bells, lunch and after school

• HVAC filters updated/changed as recommended • Ensure supplies are readily available for

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HALLWAYS/COMMON AREASMultiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Supervise hallways and common areas to ensure

students are reporting immediately to class and not congregating in hallways or common areas

• Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers and report repeated expectation violators to the office

• Provide lessons/PBIS on safe hallway behaviors

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Provide a mask for your student to wear when in

school • Provide your student with a water bottle daily as

water fountains will not be available for use

Students• Wearing a mask or face shield is required when in

hallways • Upon arrival at school, report immediately to your

classroom • Carry a water bottle (with your name on it) because

water fountains will not be available for use • Follow all signage in the hallways and common

areas • Follow hallway and stair signage carefully to

minimize contact

Building Differences as Noted Normandy and Westerly Elementary• Access assigned cubbies only during scheduled

time provided by the classroom teacher • When standing in hallways, students must stand

on markings on the floor to ensure safe social distancing

Custodians• Disinfect common areas based on a schedule

provided by school administration This includes but is not limited to door handles, handrails, toilets, stalls, and sinks

Administration• Ensure proper signage is installed in hallways and

common areas • Ensure supplies are readily available for custodians

Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers and issue consequences to repeated expectation violators

• Implement staggered dismissal times if necessary to maximize physical distancing and student safety

Building Differences as Noted Glenview Before/After School Care• Provide and monitor cubby use schedules to

minimize congestion at the cubbies during arrival and dismissal

• When standing in the hallway or playground, ensure students are maintaining safe social distance by standing on markings

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DROP-OFF/PICK-UP/VISITORSMultiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Supervise hallways and common areas to ensure

students are reporting immediately to assigned class and not congregating in hallways or common areas Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers and report repeated expectation violators to the office

• Provide PBIS lessons on arrival and departure behaviors

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Follow building directions for parent drop-off

and pick-up Do not come into the building • Visitors may not visit school unless there is a

student medical emergency • Visitors will take a health screening upon

entering a school building, and if the visitor is running a fever or showing other symptoms the visitor may not enter

• Visitors must follow posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building

• Wearing a mask is required when in the building

Students• Wearing a mask is required when entering, exiting,

or in the building/classroom • Upon arrival at school, report directly to your

assigned classroom • Maintain maximum physical distance from peers

whenever possible in hallways, common areas, offices, etc

Custodians• Disinfect common areas based on a schedule

provided by school administration This includes, but is not limited to: door handles, handrails, toilets, stalls, counters, and sinks

• Ensure designated doors are propped open at arrival and dismissal

• Ensure designated doors are closed after arrival and dismissal

Administration• Ensure adequate supervision is available at bus drops, in parking lots, and in common areas of the

building • Ensure proper signage is installed in hallways and common areas • Ensure supplies are readily available for custodians • Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers, and issue consequences to repeated

expectation violators • Ensure designated doors are propped open at arrival/dismissal, and an adult is supervising • Ensure designated doors are closed after arrival/ dismissal, and an adult is supervising • Eliminate parent and community volunteers to ensure safety and health of students and staff • Implement staggered dismissal times if necessary to maximize physical distancing and student

safety

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B U S T R A N S P O R T A T I O NSTUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Provide a mask for your student to wear on the bus and

while at school • Supervise your child at the bus stop to help maintain

physical distancing

Multiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

Drivers• Wear a mask while students are on the bus • Provide reminders to students of bus expectations

-- 1 per seat, wearing masks, seated facing forward • Bus will load back-to-front and unload front-to-

back • Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact

parents/caregivers and report repeated expectation violators to the office

• Ensure the bus is disinfected following outlined safety protocols

Students• Use hand sanitizer when you enter the bus • Maintain appropriate physical distances while at the

bus stop and while entering the building • Sit one-to-two per seat on the bus and sit in your

assigned seat (siblings may share a seat) • Bus will load back-to-front and unload front-to-back • Wear a mask while riding the bus • Remain seated, facing forward while riding the bus

School/District Administration• Reduce the overall time on buses for students • Monitor drop off and dismissal to ensure students

do not congregate in groups • Provide consequences, including loss of privilege to

ride the bus, to those who violate rules

“We are grateful that so many parents have agreed to help us with transporting their own students so that we can maintain social distancing on our school buses for those who need transportation. We are planning multiple, assigned school entrances and some staggered start and end schedules to help with traffic congestion around our buildings.”

-- Jodie Hausmann, Superintendent

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MEETINGS & CONFERENCESMultiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Attend meetings from the classroom using video

conferencing • If it is necessary to attend a meeting face to face,

wear a mask and ensure proper physical distancing

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Parent meetings will be via video conferencing

or phone • If an in-person meeting is required, it will

follow appropriate physical distancing protocols; masks must be worn when in the building

• Visitors will take a health screening upon entering a school building, and if the visitor is running a fever or showing other symptoms the visitor may not enter

• Follow posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building

• Wearing a mask is required when in the building

Custodians• Clean and disinfect conference rooms after

meetings or provide materials for cleaning and disinfecting to take place

Administration• Inform parents/caregivers that phone or video

conferencing will be the primary meeting platform • Ensure physical distancing guidelines are followed

when an in-person meeting must be held • Ensure physical space used for meetings allows for

distancing guidelines and wearing masks

Students• Participate in meetings as requested by parents/

caregivers or school staff • Follow physical distancing protocols • Wearing a mask is required when in the meeting

location and common building areas

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STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Nurse• Wear a mask AND face shield when working

individually with students • Ensure the workspace is kept clean and sanitized • Ensure physical distancing protocols are followed

whenever possible • Isolate students who are showing symptoms to a

separate area away from other students already in the clinic

• Ensure the clinic is disinfected immediately following a student visit

• Ensure doors to the clinic are open to minimize use of door handles and to ensure maximum air flow to the area

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• If a student becomes ill at school, the student

will be quarantined at school until a parent or caregiver can pick the student up

• Follow all directions provided by the school for the safe return of the student to the in-building learning environment and student participation in eLearning while quarantined

• Ensure contact information is up to date in the event the nurse needs to contact home

• Ensure there are multiple, pre-arranged methods of getting a student home from school should they become ill or exhibit symptoms

Custodians• Disinfect clinic based on schedule provided by

school administration This includes but is not limited to door handles, counter tops, seating areas, restrooms, etc

• Disinfect the isolation area after students who utilize the area have left the building

Students• Use designated entrances and exits to the office • Follow physical-distancing protocols as much as

possible when in office • Wearing a mask is required when in the clinic

HEALTH SERVICESMultiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

Administration• Install barriers as needed to protect employees

working in the nurse’s office • Ensure proper signage is installed • Ensure regular cleaning and disinfecting takes

place in the office area • Ensure seating areas are properly physically

distanced • Ensure the student isolation area is properly

supervised when in use

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STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Assist in supervision of restrooms, hallways, and

common areas between classes • Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact

parents/caregivers, and report repeated expectation violators to the office

• Provide PBIS lessons on proper hand washing behavior

• Alert custodians if paper towels or soap needs to be refilled in classroom restrooms or at classroom sinks

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Provide a mask for your student to wear when

in restrooms • Practice hand washing at home

Custodians• Disinfect restrooms based on schedule provided

by school administration This includes, but is not limited to: door handles, toilets, stalls and sinks

Students• Wearing a mask is required when in hallways and

restrooms • Follow all signage in the hallways, common areas

and restrooms • Follow hallway rules on the way to restrooms • If all restroom stalls are in use, students wait on

floor markings outside the restroom entrance

RESTROOMSMultiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

Administration• Ensure proper signage is installed in hallways,

common areas and restrooms • Ensure supplies are readily available for custodians • Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/

caregivers, and issue consequences to repeated expectation violators

• Provide supervision of restrooms between classes to ensure limited numbers of students are in restrooms at the same time

• Implement measures such as closing sinks or urinals when necessary to allow for appropriate physical distancing

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STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Ensure classroom setup of desks provides physical

distancing for students • Wear a mask or face shield unless you are alone

in the room Ensure students maintain physical distance whenever possible

• Provide reminders, issue warnings, contact parents/caregivers, and report repeated expectation violators to the office

• Eliminate the use of shared classroom materials • Keep the classroom door and windows open

to maximize airflow and reduce the number of touches to door handles

• Staff designated to clean classrooms should use supplies provided to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials needed before new students transition into the room

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Custodians• Make sure designated staff is provided with all

supplies needed daily including disinfectant and paper towels

• Disinfect classrooms following the established building cleaning schedule

LEARNING SUPPORT & GRAB AND GO LUNCH

Multiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

Administration• Ensure classrooms are physically distanced when

possible • Ensure classrooms are disinfected between classes,

during class changes, and after school • Ensure supplies are readily available for staff

Students• Wearing a mask is required when entering, exiting, or

moving around the room Students may remove masks at their desk to eat a snack or lunch

• Wearing a mask is required when working directly with staff (i e - one-on-one, small group instruction, etc )

• Wearing a mask is required when working closely with other students in small groups or lab settings

• Remove masks during specific learning activities per teacher direction, recess, outdoor learning, and eating breaks

• Maintain maximum physical distance from peers whenever possible

• Obtain a paper towel when entering the room to wipe any residual cleaner before being seated (when age appropriate)

• Make sure Chromebook is fully charged.

Building Differences as Noted• Students in grades 5-12 will clean desks and seats at

the conclusion of each class

NOTE: All cleaning and disinfecting products used by the Bay Village Schools are recommended as safe for use around children and food-preparation areas.

Parents/Caregivers• Provide a mask for your student to wear when in the

classroom • Provide a snack that students can easily manage on

their own Consider easy-open containers • Pack a lunch or sign up for Grab and Go lunch plans • Develop a morning/after-school routine for keeping

school materials organized and ready for each day • Ensure that students are completing their

independent learning activities (ex reading log, online academic programs) and homework each evening

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STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Teachers/Paraprofessionals• Wearing a mask or face shield is required when

moving around the office area • Follow physical distancing protocols

STUDENT & PARENT/CAREGIVER EXPECTATIONS

Parents/Caregivers• Parents will receive a daily student wellness check

form electronically prior to sending a student to school

• Students with temperatures over 100°F must stay home

• This daily student wellness check form will serve as your daily attendance report

• Wearing a mask or face shield is required when entering, exiting, and moving around the office/building

• In-person office visits should follow appropriate physical distancing protocols Custodians

• Disinfect office based on schedule provided by school administration This includes but is not limited to door handles, counter tops, seating areas, restrooms, etc

Students• Use designated entrances and exits to the office • Follow physical distancing protocols as much as

possible when in office • Wearing a mask or face shield is required while in

or moving around the office

OFFICE & ATTENDANCEMultiple, layered COVID-19 Safety Barriers

Administration• Install barriers to protect employees working in the

main office • Eliminate community and parent volunteers to

ensure safety of all students • Ensure proper signage is installed in the office and

leading into the office • Ensure regular cleaning and disinfecting takes

place in the office area • Ensure seating areas are properly physically

distanced

Office Staff• Monitor and control the number of people in the

office at any one time • Ensure physical distancing guidelines are followed

as much as possible when in-person meetings are held

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We pledge as a Bay Village Schools family, and as members of One Rocket Nation, that we will do our part to keep our community safe from the spread of the COVID-19 virus as much as possible. This way, we can keep our students and staff safe from the virus and keep our schools open.

We pledge to:

1. Assess for symptoms and STAY HOME when sick.

2. Wash and sanitize our hands to prevent community spread.

3. Practice social distancing and maintain six feet of space as much as possible.

4. Wear masks/facial coverings to protect others from the possibility of asymptomatic spread.

All students who opt for In-Building Learning during Stage 2 (when buildings

are open) must commit to our Rocket Pledge for consistent practice of COVID-19

safety protocols. This question will be part of the parent form sign-off process

available on PowerSchool July 23.

Additionally, we understand that sending our child(ren) to school to attend classes or attending extracurricular activities may expose them to COVID-19. We know this can happen despite all the purposeful and careful safety protocols that the Bay Village City Schools are implementing.

To demonstrate our Rocket pride, we agree to actively engage in monitoring our family’s health. We know the wellbeing of others hinges on us following the Bay VIllage City School District’s mitigation practices with fidelity.

If anyone in our family develops the symptoms noted in the

box below, we will seek medical advice. This may include being tested for COVID-19 and self-quarantining while the test results are pending and/or being evaluated by medical professionals. If anyone in our family tests positive for COVID-19, we agree to self-quarantine in a designated location until:

a) symptoms have resolved, and it has been at least 10 days since the start of symptoms and there is a negative COVID-19 test result;

b) timely report any known or potential exposures to COVID-19 to my child(ren)’s school; and

c) monitor for the following symptoms:

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- A fever of 100.4°F or higher - Respiratory symptoms, such as dry cough or shortness of breath - Sore throat - Headache - Body aches - Chills - Loss of taste or sense of smell - Additional symptoms as updated on the CDC website.

We will stay home and seek medical advice if we experience any of these symptoms:

We have read, understand, and agree to follow

the Rocket Pledge because One Rocket Nation’s health and welfare depends on

all of us!

STAGE 3 eLearning INSTRUCTIONALL students use eLearning due to high virus alert levels

Parents/Caregivers• Monitor student progress via PowerSchool• Review the District Acceptable Use Policy with

your students • Follow the school schedule to keep routines in

place for students while working from home • Communicate questions and concerns

immediately to staff • Monitor and support student progress through

access to Google Classroom (gr 2-12) or Clever (gr k-1)

Students• Follow the school schedule with fidelity • Master schedule will apply to both settings where

appropriate • Communicate questions and concerns immediately

to teachers • Follow the District Acceptable Use Policy • Participate in synchronous and asynchronous ses-

sions with teachers as scheduled during the school day

• Complete assignments according to timelines set by the teacher

• All assignments will be due during the school day • Students will continue to earn grades for their work • Students may continue to participate in after-

school activities at their school building, including extra-curricular activities as determined by the district

Teachers • Follow the established building schedule • Follow the Phase 3 eTeaching/eLearning when

determining the use of instructional time • Use Clever gr K-1 or Google Classroom gr 2-12 as the

platform for all assignments, links to resources, etc • Grade work in a timely manner and provide feedback to

students on assignments • Follow the Phase 3 eTeaching/eLearning when

scheduling a team/department meeting • 60 % of weekly instructional time will be live

instruction. This will be delivered through a combination of the following methods:Synchronous- this will need to be scheduled during the time set according to the In-Building daily schedule and the master schedule Zoom classes - real time whole group or small groups Asynchronous

- Scheduled one-on-one student meetings - Screencastify Videos - Provide feedback to help students see next steps in

their learning - One-on-one communication with parents and/or

students through email, Google Classroom, Remind - Reviewing formative assessment data, and

differentiating supports or extensions for students - Pre-planning questions to ask students who are at

different steps in the learning process

Stage 3 eLearning Instruction

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Technology Department• Provide help desk assistance when technology issues

occur • The district will provide a Chromebook for each

student to use at home; students will not be asked to share devices

• The district will support families without wi-fi access • The district will provide help desk assistance to staff,

students and parents when technology issues occur

Administration• Ensure each teacher has appropriate technology for

eTeaching Monitor and assist teachers in the delivery of content for students

• Provide appropriate professional learning opportunities • Follow the Stage 3 plan for building staff meetings • Work with nonteaching staff to establish roles and

responsibilities for student support during eLearning • Implement work from home guidelines for teachers • Ensure each student has a device at home • Monitor and assist teachers in the delivery of content

Face-to-face classroom time with teachers and peers through live-streaming (synchronous) sessions and asynchronous time via recorded lessons, doing individual work, reading and researching. This will follow the students’ daily class schedule.(Note: K-4 specials may not be available.)

Opportunities for one-on-one time with teachers, counselors or support staff, virtually.

Independent classwork AND homework, research and practice.

STAGE 3 eLearning INSTRUCTIONALL students use eLearning due to high virus alert levels -- continued . . .

Students who opt for eLearning during Stage 2 (when buildings are open) must commit to the choice for the 9-week quarter. Consistent in-building class lists are important during this pandemic because if a COVID-19 case does arise, contact tracing requires that precision. If a student who starts off in-building elects to switch to eLearning, they must remain out of the classroom for the remainder of the quarter.

Families must complete the eLearning Opt In form by logging into their PowerSchool account (open July 23) and indicating so no later than July 27, 2020.(For help logging into PowerSchool, contact your school office after July 23.)

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