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Dear Manor ISD Family,
I am excited to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year! As Manor ISD plans for the 2021-22 school year,we are committed to keeping all members of our community well informed! Travis County has initiated awidespread vaccination effort that has resulted in 70% first doses in the county. It is our hope that school canlook a bit more “normal” this fall.
MISD continues to receive guidance from Austin Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
the Texas Education Agency. These recommendations and guidance are subject to change as the COVID-19
pandemic evolves. As such, information in this document may be updated, revised, or changed based on
COVID-19 risk levels. What we have discovered and learned thus far during the COVID-19 pandemic has helped
to mitigate the spread and prevent further outbreaks.
Our commitment to our scholars and families is to continue to provide support and guidance in navigating the
academic, social, and emotional effects of COVID-19. Our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity
of Services Plan is aimed at helping each of our scholars to accelerate learning and ensuring the well-being of
the Whole Child. MISD teachers, nurses, aides, custodians, food service staff, bus drivers, administrators, front
office staff, and others have worked tirelessly to implement prevention measures to keep scholars safe.
We know that many may be feeling “COVID fatigue”. We cannot let our guard down and we must continue to
be vigilant because COVID-19 is still prevalent in our community. We understand that the operational and
prevention measures for the 2021-22 school year may look different, and we want to reassure you that we will
continue to practice and use the preventative measures as well as implement any new recommendations from
the local health authorities.
Additionally, our measures may vary based on the level of spread in the community. These preventative
measures are going to be especially critical at our elementary schools given these particular scholars are not
yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Information regarding COVID-19, Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, district
guidance, as well as other vital information can be found at https://www.manorisd.net/. Manor ISD reserves
the right to adjust the information within this document at any time.
Respectfully,Dr. André D. SpencerSuperintendent of SchoolsManor ISD#ScholarsFirst
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KEY POINTS OF CONTACTS
Dr. André D. Spencer, Superintendent512-278-4002
Dr. Tajah M. Gross, Chief Equitable Innovation Officer512-278-4074
Michele McKinley, Executive Director of Special Programs512-278-4400
Erica Hill, Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness512-278-4454
Mayra Hernandez,Director of The Whole Child, Community Partnerships, and Engagement
Anastasia Mirelez, Director of Truancy [email protected]
Ramon Diaz, Coordinator- Social Emotional [email protected]
Dr. Bethany Logan, Director of Fine Arts512-278-4433
Dr. Oscar Garcia, Director of Guidance and Counseling512-278-4452
Diana Rios-Rodriguez, MSN, BSN, RN, Interim Director of Health and Wellness512-278-4093
Joe Mendez, Chief Operations Officer512-278-4016
Ryan Cengel, Director of Food & Nutrition Services512-278-4081
Director of TransportationPoint of Contact: James McDonald
Anthony Swain, Director of Athletics512-278-4820
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Interim Director of TechnologyPoint of Contact: Wayne Fulton
Michael Perkins, Chief Schools Officer512-278-4421
Alejandro Góngora, Chief Academics Officer512-278-4467
Shawna Clouser, Director of Instructional Services - Elementary512-278-4034
Valerie Torres-Solis, Director of Instructional Services - Secondary512-278-4469
Darrell Baty, Executive Director of Research, Data, and Accountability512-278-4973
Erica Galindo, Director of Multilingual Education512-278-4457
Jeff Solomon, Chief Financial Officer512-278-4020
Cleota Epps, Chief Human Capital Officer512-278-4000
Luis Guevara, Director of People and [email protected]
Laura Krcmar, Interim Director of Employee [email protected]
Candice Cooper, Chief Communications [email protected]
512-278-4456
Clarence Yarbrough, Chief of [email protected]
512-278-4379
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Academics
For the 2021-2022 school year, all instruction will take place in person. Please see specific grade level band
configurations by campus:
Manor ISD School Campus Grade Level Bands
Manor Elementary Early Learning Center PreK 3 and PreK 4
Blake Manor Elementary K-6
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary K-6
Decker Elementary K-6
Lagos Elementary K-5
Oak Meadows Elementary K-6
Presidential Meadows Elementary K-5
Pioneer Crossing Elementary K-6
ShadowGlen Elementary K-5
Decker Middle School 6-8
Manor Middle School 7-8
Manor New Tech Middle School 6-8
Manor High School 9-10
Manor Senior High School 11-12
Manor Early College High School 9-12
Manor New Tech High School 9-12
Manor Excel Academy 10-12
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MISD Bell Schedules
Manor ISD School Campus Bell Schedule
Manor Early Elementary Learning Center (MEELC) 7:15 am - 2:15 pm
Elementary Schools 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Middle Schools 8:25 am - 3:55 pm
Manor New Tech High School 8:25 am - 3:55 pm
Manor High School
Manor Early College High School
Manor Senior High School
Manor Excel Academy/Manor Alternative Program:
9:15 am - 4:50 pm
Scholar Transitions, Arrival & Dismissal
Transitions between Classes
Markings will remain on the floors and sidewalks as physical guides to create one-way routes during
transitions.
K through 2nd elementary scholars will stay in their designated homerooms for all core classes. For
departmentalized classes, scholars will be dismissed for transition in accordance with social distancing
protocols. There will be clear markings on the floor for direction and teachers will be standing at the doorway
to their classrooms in order to assist with hall monitoring, while scholars social distance during the transition.
In middle schools and high schools, there will be clear markings on the floor for direction and teachers will be
standing at the doorway to their classrooms in order to assist with hall monitoring.
Bathroom use will be limited during transitions depending on the campus layout. For safety precautions, we
ask that scholars check in with their teachers to receive a restroom pass. Restroom and hand hygiene breaks
will be scheduled.
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Entering/Exiting Schools
To protect scholars’ safety all scholars will enter and exit each building through limited entry and exit points,
depending on their transportation for arrival and dismissal.
Family members should not leave their vehicles when picking up or dropping off scholars during arrival and
dismissal. Family members will be allowed in the building with prior approval from campus administration.
Family members will not be allowed to eat with their scholars due to lack of vaccine availability among our
elementary scholars.
We strongly encourage parents and guardians to schedule virtual meetings with their teachers and
administrators for safety. Parents/guardians may schedule meetings with administrators by contacting the
front office at their respective school campus to schedule an in person appointment.
Dismissal Protocol
Scholars will have a staggered release to ensure social distancing protocols are followed. Car riders and walkers
will be dismissed first. All parents must remain in their vehicles during car rider dismissal. No one will be
allowed into the building until all scholars have been dismissed. Bus riders will be dismissed by route.
School Supplies
School supplies should and will not be shared with other scholars to prevent the spread and/or
cross-contamination. If scholars are rotating through stations, scholars should be provided with the
opportunity to sanitize their hands prior to moving onto the next station. Scholars may also bring their own
hand sanitizer if they have a sensitivity to the district-provided sanitizer.
Attendance and Grades
2021-2022 Academic Calendar: The Academic Calendar includes the number of instructional days/minutes,
grading periods, assessment dates, and scholar and staff holiday dates. Scholars are expected to attend school
at an attendance rate of 90% or higher.
Grading policies are located on each school campus website in the Student Handbook.
All scholars must report to campus and be present in the building in order to be counted for attendance.
There is no longer a remote attendance option.
Manor ISD also continues to await guidance from TEA on attendance coding for scholars that are directed to be
quarantined by the school district in accordance with Austin Public Health Guidelines. Scholars who are
directed to quarantine due to COVID-19 will participate in asynchronous instruction for the duration of the
quarantine period. Scholars will also access instruction and assignments through their Learning Management
System (SeeSaw, Google Classroom, or ECHO).
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Athletics & Extracurricular Activities
All scholars are required to complete the Rank One paperwork and have an up-to-date physical yearly.
All scholars must continue to screen for COVID-19 symptoms and refrain from participating if symptomatic. If
scholars become symptomatic before, during or after practice or rehearsals, notify the coach or director
immediately.
At this time, we will offer athletics and extracurricular activities in the Fall and Spring semesters. It remains
possible that some or all of our Athletic and Fine Arts seasons may be changed or shortened. These decisions
are also subject to change during the season depending on the status of COVID-19 in our state and region.
Due to the continued COVID 19 pandemic, Manor ISD will continue to utilize an online ticket sales platform.
University Interscholastic League Guidance can be found at 2021-2022 UIL COVID-19 Risk Mitigation
Guidelines.
The following policies and procedures must be followed during re-entry:
● Hand Sanitizer: We will provide hand sanitizer and wipes for scholars and teachers.
● Masks: This will be optional and must be provided by the family.
● Water and Food: scholars will be required to bring their own water and will not be allowed to share
water or food with other scholars.
Central Office COVID-19 Visitor Procedures
Masks will be optional and available if you would like to request one. We ask that all visitors please self-screen
and monitor for any COVID-19 like symptoms and refrain from visiting if you are sick. Unvaccinated visitors and
immune compromised visitors are encouraged to wear a face covering.
Campus Visitors
Masks will be optional. We ask that all visitors please self-screen and monitor for any COVID-19 like symptoms
and refrain from visiting if you are sick. Unvaccinated visitors are encouraged to wear a face-covering (available
on campus). All visitors will be required to provide proof of identification prior to entering the campus. Please
note that the visitation guidance may change should there be a moderate to high COVID-19 community
transmission rate.
● All direct service providers will be allowed to access their designated school campus(es) and will
comply with Manor ISD school visitor protocols.
● If any direct service provider should begin to exhibit signs or symptoms during their time on
campus, we ask that they notify the school campus principal or designee and leave the school
premises immediately.
● Report any positive COVID-19 test results to the school campus principal or designee. Please
note that all health information is protected health information (PHI), and will only be shared
with the District Risk Management Coordinator and the Interim Director of Health and
Wellness.
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Mentors and Volunteers Campus Visits
Until further notice, mentors and volunteers will not be permitted to visit or assist on campuses. Manor ISD
will continue to monitor the level of spread in the community and will utilize the Austin Public Health Risk
Based Guidelines and will resume visits when the community is in Stage 2.
All volunteers, mentors, and student interns must submit an application and complete a background check in
accordance with the guidance set forth by the Manor ISD Police Department.
Each school campus Parent Liaison will communicate and notify the volunteer once their application is
approved.
The use of masks will be optional. Unvaccinated volunteers are encouraged to wear a face covering. We also
ask that all volunteers please self-screen and monitor for any COVID-19 like symptoms and refrain from visiting
if they are sick.
● If a mentor/volunteer should begin to exhibit signs or symptoms during their time on campus,
we ask that they notify the campus administrator and leave the school premises immediately.
● Report any positive COVID-19 test results to the campus administrator. Please note that all
health information is protected health information (PHI), and will only be shared with the
District Risk Management Coordinator and the Interim Director of Health and Wellness.
● Mentor visits will remain virtual until further notice.
MISD Continuity of Services Plan
Manor ISD will continue to provide wrap-around services for all scholars and staff who are in need of Health,Wellness, Mental Health Support, and/or referral to additional support services through mental healthcommunity agencies and partnerships. Comprehensive health services will also continue to be offered throughthe Manor Mustang Clinic.
Health & Wellness
Manor ISD would like to encourage all scholars who are twelve years of age and older to get vaccinated. TheCOVID-19 vaccine is not a requirement to return to school. It is recommended due to it being the leadingpublic health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masks will be optional for scholars and staff this coming school year and this poses new challenges with the fall
flu season potentially complicating the identification of COVID-19 cases. Our scholars and staff will continue to
monitor for symptoms and are asked to remain at home if they should have any COVID-19 like symptoms. The
Health and Wellness Department will continue to work diligently to ensure that all of our scholars and staff are
safe and healthy while in school and at work.
Please note that if your scholar is visiting the campus nurse, they will be asked to wear a mask as a means of
protecting themselves from any potentially infectious illness such as flu, the common cold, and/or COVID-19.
As you are aware the symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to the allergies, colds, and flu, thus we want to ensure
the safety of our scholars when they are in the health office.
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Scholars that are receiving health related services; i.e. dental, counseling and evaluations, but not limited to
these services provided, will be asked to wear a mask. The service provider will be asked to wear a mask to
minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19.
The district will continue to implement and update our health and wellness protocols based on the level of
spread in the community. As a district, we are aware that the virus continues to change and with these
changes come modifications in our practice in schools to ensure the health and safety of our scholars.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
School campuses will be provided hand sanitizer, face masks, face shields, and desk shields (sneeze guards) as
a layer of protection and to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Handwashing● Hand sanitizer units will be stationed at the entrances and exits, throughout the buildings, in every
classroom and on the buses.
● scholars and staff will be instructed and regularly reminded about the importance of proper
handwashing.
● Teachers may allow for more breaks to give scholars the opportunity to wash their hands, either at a
classroom sink or in a restroom
COVID-19 Point of Contact
Each school campus principals will identify a COVID-19 Point of Contact for parents and staff to contactregarding questions or concerns. In addition, this person will work closely with the nurse, communicateconcerns and lessons learned related to COVID-19 contact tracing, preventive activities and response. You mayaccess the list here: COVID-19 Point of Contact.
COVID-19 Dashboard
The COVID-19 Dashboard has been posted on the district website to provide families, staff, and communitywith a transparent summary of COVID-19 cases and will be updated as needed based on cases reported. TheCenter for Disease Control (CDC) What to do if a Student Becomes Sick or Reports a New COVID-19 Diagnosisat School (Qué hacer si un estudiante se enferma en la escuela o notifica un diagnóstico nuevo de COVID-19)document has been provided and is posted on the district website. This document will provide you with theguidance on the steps the nurses will follow in the school based health clinic.
All school campus nurses will implement MISD Nurse Walkthrough Checklist protocols twice a day to ensurethat all health and safety measures are in place and that common areas are being sanitized and disinfectedthroughout the day. In addition, all Health and Wellness staff will also be monitoring buses to ensure that handsanitizer and masks are available.
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Prescreening and Testing
Parents must ensure they do not send their scholar(s) to school on campus if they have a temperature of 100degrees Fahrenheit or greater if they have any of the COVID-19 symptoms or are lab-confirmed with COVID-19.
A Prescreening Attestation Document has been included with the school enrollment packet for parents toacknowledge that they have read and agreed with the document. Click on the link to see a copy of thisdocument that can be found in Skyward Family Access Pre Screening for Manor ISD scholars.
Parents are required to pre-screen their child(ren) every day for COVID-19 symptoms.
Has your child begun experiencing any of the following in a way that is not normal for them?● Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100 degrees F● Loss of taste or smell● Cough● Difficulty breathing● Shortness of breath● Fatigue● Headache● Chills● Sore throat● Congestion or runny nose● Shaking or exaggerated shivering● Significant muscle pain or ache● Diarrhea● Nausea or vomiting
Emergency Warning SignsIf someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
● Trouble breathing● Persistent pain or pressure in the chest● New confusion● Inability to wake or stay awake● Bluish lips or face
Call your medical provider immediately for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
If any scholar begins to display any of the above symptoms we will contact the parent or guardian to pick upthe scholar. The scholar will be cleared to return once evaluated by their primary care provider and a medicalclearance is obtained.
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Diagnosed with COVID-19
In the case of a scholar who was diagnosed with COVID-19, the scholar may return to campus when all three of
the following criteria are met:
(a) At least one day (24 hours) has passed since recovery (resolution of fever
without the use of fever-reducing medications);
(b) The scholar has improvement in symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and
(c) At least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
Symptoms of COVID-19 - No Medical evaluation or COVID-19 Test
In the case of a scholar who has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and who is not evaluated by a medical
professional or tested for COVID-19, the scholar is assumed to have COVID-19, and the scholar may not return
to the campus until the scholar has completed the same three-step set of criteria listed above.
Symptoms of COVID-19 - Medical Evaluation or COVID-19 Test
If the scholar has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and wants to return to campus they can return early if
they receive a doctor’s note stating an alternate diagnosis or symptoms are not related to COVID-19, or they
receive a negative test result from a COVID-19 test.
Manor ISD COVID-19 Rapid Testing
COVID-19 Rapid Testing will continue through October 3, 2021. Manor ISD will continue to collaborate with
TEA and update families as needed. COVID-19 testing will be located at Manor Excel Academy by appointment
only. Testing hours will be 9 AM to 12 PM and 1PM to 3PM. Please remain in your vehicle and call the
COVID-19 testing curbside phone number.
Case Review and Reporting for School-Based Exposure
● Upon notification of a positive COVID-19 case, the campus POC will notify the Chief of Schools.
● The COVID-19 Reporting Form will be completed and submitted to the Chief Schools Officer to begin
the case review process.
● Any scholar noted to have exposure or symptoms of COVID-19, or a positive test confirmed COVID-19
result, must remain off campus until they meet the criteria below for re-entry:
(a) At least one day (24 hours) has passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of
fever-reducing medications);
(b) The individual has improvement in symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and
(c) At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
● The COVID-19 Campus Point of Contact (CPOC) will identify all close contacts
● All athletes that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 must be cleared by their physician prior to
returning to play. For more information, please refer to the UIL Physician Clearance for Athletics and
Marching Band website.
● All cases are reviewed individually and reported per Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Austin Public
Health. The Interim Director of Health and Wellness will notify the Austin Public Health Department
and complete the weekly TEA reporting document.
● Any person(s) who may have been exposed will be notified the same day.
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● The district will follow primary care physician guidance for when a scholar may return to school.
COVID-19 Additional Guidance, Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information from the CDC
Mental Health & Wellness Support
All scholars may face additional stress and anxiety during this time period, and going back to school in the fall
may raise some unexpected health issues. Teachers and support staff will be trained in recognizing mental
health issues in both in-person and distance learning contexts. In addition, counselors will be providing
“Trauma-Informed Classroom” training and ongoing support for staff at campus monthly faculty meetings.
Throughout the year, counselors will review, model, and teach innovative trauma-informed strategies for staff
to use the most effective tools. These will include creating a safe environment, meeting scholars where they
are, and maintaining a clear, predictable routine to provide a sense of stability. Counselors will focus on an
inclusive community by continuing to participate in “No Place for Hate” in partnership with ADL Austin.
Scholar guidance and counseling lessons will focus on having a growth mindset and practicing self-efficacy,
which will help scholars develop confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior,
and social environment. If a scholar needs additional support, the campus counselors will provide support and
/or refer to mental health service providers within the district.
Specialized Programs
Every scholar with a disability is entitled to a free appropriate public education. Scholars receiving services
through Section 504/Dyslexia or Special Education will receive the same access to high quality services as their
peers without disabilities. All instructional and related services through special education will return to
face-to-face instruction and learning. Manor ISD will provide special education and related services to scholars
in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP). For any scholar in which this is not possible
due to medical or health reasons, a contingency plan will be considered through an ARD Committee.
If you need a copy of your scholar’s most recent IEP, please contact your school campus’s ARD Facilitator.
For scholars entitled to FAPE under Section 504, services will be provided consistent with their Section 504
Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP). Dyslexia services will return to face-to-face instruction. For a copy of
your scholar’s Section 504 plan, contact your school campus Section 504 Coordinator.
All campuses will have the ability and option to continue ARD Committee and Section 504 Committee
Meetings through virtual/remote meetings unless a parent requests and requires a face-to-face meeting.
ARD or Section 504 committee members who will meet face-to-face must complete and pass a COVID-19
pre-screening before attending a face-to-face meeting. If a committee member does not pass the screening
process, the meeting will be rescheduled or transitioned to a virtual/remote meeting.
Maintenance of Safe and Healthy Facilities
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Daily Cleaning
In order to maintain a clean, safe environment all bathrooms on all school campuses will be cleaned hourly.
Door handles and stair rails will also be cleaned hourly. Each school campus will be deep cleaned after scholars
leave each day as well as days scholars are not on campus during the week. Building fogging, additional
sanitizing and cleaning will also take place on the weekends, as needed. School campuses that have been
exposed to a person with COVID-19 are subject to relocation on the school campus to fog, sanitize and
disinfect thoroughly. Teachers will also be provided with sanitizing wipes or sanitizing spray to maintain clean
classrooms throughout each day.
Deep Cleaning
Sanitizing and cleaning for all classrooms and common areas will occur daily. However, where individuals are
confirmed with COVID-19, deep cleaning will resume that includes disinfecting with fogging machines and
sanitizing each area where a positive, confirmed case was reported.
Drinking Fountains - Water Bottle Hydration Stations
Drinking fountains will remain off and water hydration stations have been installed so scholars can fill their
bottles throughout the day. We are asking parents to have their scholars bring their own water bottles to
school. To avoid cross-contamination, we request that elementary teachers write the scholars’ names on the
bottles and that secondary scholars write their names on their bottles.
Ventilation
Manor ISD will have preventative maintenance schedules in place to allow for replacing filters to improve air
quality according to HVAC standards.
Learning Platforms and Systems Support
It is our commitment that all scholars will have access to an appropriate device by the first day of school to
provide access to ALL learning platforms. All instructional staff and administrators will continue to receive
professional development on remote learning platforms and systems, and on how to effectively switch
between traditional and virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year. Helpful iTeach short “How to” videos will
be posted on the MISD Return to Learn support page to offer additional support for scholars and families.
Infrastructure systems are in place to provide security, access, and a safe environment to host innovative &
rigorous instruction for all scholars.
Scholar Instructional Technology
Scholars previously issued a District device (iPad/Chromebook/Laptop) are expected to bring that device fully
charged and ready to begin the first day of instruction. It is the responsibility of the scholar and family to
ensure that the device is in its proper position during transportation to and from the school as well as during
the school day. The sharing of devices among scholars is prohibited.
A district device and/or MIFI(Internet Hotspots) will also be made available in the event a scholar must
quarantine due to a COVID-19 exposure, thus allowing the scholar to continue to connect asynchronously
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through google classrooms and other Learning Management System (LMS) platforms. Please contact your
school campus principal regarding potential needs and requests for a district device or MIFI.
Instructional Technology Support
MISD Instructional Technology will train and support the school campus staff on how to assist scholars with
retrieving passwords, accessing new software, and navigating the instructional learning systems and platforms.
Teachers will support scholars in their classrooms to ensure all issues with devices are resolved. Technology
issues that remain unresolved longer than 48 hours will be referred by the school principal or designee to the
MISD Technology Department via MISD Help Desk Ticket.
Food & Nutrition Services
All scholars in Manor ISD are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch this school year. If school is in the full
traditional mode, we will provide both breakfast and lunch but with additional attention to a new safety
checklist and strict adherence to CDC recommendations which will include the use of gloves, optional face
masks, and social distancing by staff. Food & Nutrition staff will also implement proper hand hygiene, cleaning
& sanitizing kitchens as well as touched surfaces frequently. Customers & staff will maintain a 3-foot distance
during meal service. Visual cues, such as tape on the ground or signs, will be placed to notify scholars and staff
of where to stand during the process.
Additional safety measures that will occur on campus:
● The Food Services Department will limit the handling of cash transactions and encourage all parents to
submit funds online at https://www.lunchmoneynow.com/lmnmnr/splash.php. A la carte snack sales
will be available in all schools.
● Cafeteria staff will check off the number of scholars that took a meal using a meal count form. The
secondary schools will use markers to space out the scholars keeping them 3 feet apart as they go
through the line.
● All waste will be bagged and placed outside the classroom door for pick up from the custodian for
schools that offer breakfast in the classroom.
● Scholars will go through the lunch line while maintaining a distance of 3 feet from their peers at all
elementary schools.
● Cafeterias will be practicing offer versus serve giving scholars the choice of entree and additional
components.
Transportation
The transportation plan for the district will operate the same as last year; however, there may be exceptions
due to the multitude of scholar ridership. MISD will follow all TEA guidelines to include optional face masks,
hand sanitizing, and bus ventilation as needed. These are briefly mentioned below and will be outlined in more
detail as the start of school approaches.
● All drivers and passengers are not required to wear a mask, although it is optional for scholars to weara mask if they chose to.
● Hand sanitizer will be mounted in the front of the bus for everyone to utilize.
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● All scholars will be seated from the back of the bus moving forward to help prevent scholar contact.Scholars may be asked to sit 2 per seat or possibly 3 per seat, if family.
● All scholars will be required to sit in an assigned seat while on the bus (families shall sit together).● Scholars will unload the bus beginning with the front seat moving backward.● When possible, bus drivers will open windows or roof hatches to allow outside air to circulate
throughout the bus.● Buses will be sanitized between each bus run and at the end of the day.
This may result in some changes to your bus route and bus stop location, so please double-check your stops
the week before school begins to ensure you know where to go. Check your bus route here:
http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=MI3E6M87582
It is also a good idea to talk with your scholar about what transportation and what to expect. Bus monitors will
ride with each special needs bus bus routes and Pre-K shuttles to ensure scholar safety and compliance with
TEA guidelines.
COVID-19 Staff Information and Guidance
There will be no district directed quarantine related to COVID-19. Please refer to the MISD Employee
Handbook for information and guidance related to absences.
COVID-19 Waiver for Student Interns and Student Teachers
All student interns and student teachers must complete this document and return directly to the Office of
Human Capital Department. MISD COVID-19 Waiver for Student Teachers/Interns/Schools of Nursing.
Staff Health and Wellness Screener
All staff members are encouraged to complete the Skyward Daily Wellness Check Screener. Employees are
encouraged to email [email protected] if they are diagnosed with COVID-19.
2021-22 Out of State Professional Development Travel Recommendations and Guidance
● Employees who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to travel out of state for professional development.
All professional development related travel must be approved by the Division Chief, unless using grant
funds then approval must be granted by the Division Chief and Coordinator of Federal/State Programs.
● All employees regardless of vaccination status must continue to follow the CDC prevention measures.
This includes wearing a mask when traveling via planes, trains, buses or any other form of public
transportation when traveling into, within, or out of the U.S. and while in transportation hubs such as
airports and stations.
International Travel for professional development activities will be prohibited until further notice.
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CDC Guidance for Employee Health and Wellness
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