Santa Fe ISD€¦ · Santa Fe ISD This guidance document is being provided based on the public health situation as we understand it today and takes effect upon approval for the 2020-2021

2020-2021 Guidance Plan for

Instruction and Operation

Santa Fe ISD

This guidance document is being provided based on the public health situation as we understand it today and takes effect upon approval for the 2020-2021 school year. Changes to the public health

situation over the course of the year may necessitate changes to this guidance.

Updated July 16th, 2020 2:51 p.m.

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Board Goals


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Santa Fe ISD Core Values


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*As of 7/15/2020, this is the proposed, updated version of 2020-2021 SFISD School Calendar. Updated version adds an

additional 10 minutes to the end of each school release time. Minutes added will assist the district with any unanticipated

Proposed w/ Additional 10-Minutes

Assessment Dates

Will Change


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SFISD Health

and Safety


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SFISD COVID-19 Standard Response Protocol

Level 1: Prevention – no confirmed cases of COVID-19

Solid prevention measures in place

o Students and employees who are ill must stay home.

o Educating staff, students, and visitors of techniques to help protect themselves from COVID-19

including proper hand hygiene, social distancing, and respiratory etiquette.

o Face masks required of students, staff, and visitors per TEA in accordance with the governor’s

executive order.

o Hand sanitizers will be available for use upon boarding transportation, upon building entries and

classroom entries. Teachers will encourage frequent use.

o Students will participate in scheduled handwashing times throughout the day in addition to

routine hand-hygiene, such as after using the restroom.

o Extracurricular activities permitted following required health and safety protocols.

o Students will have their own basic school supplies. The use of shared materials will be limited.

Any materials that will be shared, such as computers and calculators, will be disinfected between

use.

o Personalized greetings such as high fives, hugs, handshakes, etc. will be discouraged.

o Parents may not drop off students at campuses prior to campus doors opening to receive students.

Health screenings for students and staff

o Self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms every morning prior to boarding school transportation,

or entry to any District campus of facility

o Reminders of self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms to verbalized by District staff upon

campus entry and upon boarding transportation. Reminders also done at the beginning of 1st

and/or 3rd period over PA system.

o Parents are encouraged to wait with their student(s) at the bus stop to ensure entry is permitted.

o If a student verbalizes that they did not screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to:

Boarding transportation with the parent:

Present - the driver will request the parent to assess their student(s) prior to

allowing the student to board.

Not present – the driver will instruct the student to wear a face mask, covering the

mouth and nose, and to sit in a designated area for the route to their campus. The

driver will contact their dispatcher to inform the campus nurse. Upon arrival to

the campus, the student will be directed to the nurse’s clinic immediately to be

assessed. The nurse will make parent contact if necessary.

Entering a District campus or facility, the student will be directed to the nurse’s clinic

immediately to be assessed. The nurse will make parent contact if necessary.

Daily intensive and frequent cleaning

o Increased cleaning of commonly touched surfaces and areas throughout the day.

o Disinfectant and cleaning supplies provided by maintenance to staff for classroom use

throughout the day.

o Staff will be educated by maintenance of proper use and cleaning times recommended for

product.

o Transportation will disinfect buses between each route.


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Prevention communication – stay at home if ill daily reminders

Limited visitor access

o No outside visitors without an appointment.

o No deliveries, including drop-off of food or materials to front desk for students or staff.

Consistent monitoring of virus trends in the community.

Level 2: Mitigation – one or more confirmed case(s) of COVID-19 at one facility

All health and safety protocols in Level 1 remain in place.

Maintenance will be contacted by nursing department to close affected area and implement cleaning

procedures.

Individual class, group, or campus required to self-quarantine due to exposure. These individuals will

need to transition to remote instruction.

Notification sent to parents and staff who were possibly exposed.

Self-health monitoring, prevention information and stay at home if ill reminders will be sent to all

persons at the campus or facility

Possible cancellation of all extra-curricular activities.

Level 3: Modified Operations – an increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases in one specific area


In coordination with health officials, students and staff of that area may be advised to self-quarantine for

14 days.

Students affected move to distance learning.

Affected area is closed for deep cleaning.

Level 4: Facility Closure – evidence of widespread COVID-19 cases at one campus or facility


In coordination with health officials, the entire campus or facility may be closed

Entire campus or facility will receive deep disinfecting

Those in close contact with the confirmed COVID-19 case will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days

per CDC guidelines and will move to distance learning.

District-wide communication to staff/parents with health monitoring guidance.

Level 5: District Closure – evidence of widespread COVID-19 cases at multiple campuses or facilities

Based on guidance from GCHD, all SFISD campuses and facilities are closed.

All students and staff move to distance learning and remote work.

Deep disinfection of all facilities and buses.

All school events and extra-curricular activities are canceled, including outside use of facilities.

District will communicate to parents and staff on the extent and length of time of the closure.


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SFISD COVID-19 Action Levels Summary

Level 1

Prevention

Level 2

Mitigation

Level 3

Modified

Operations

Level 4

Facility Closure

Level 5

District Closure

No COVID-19

cases

One or more

confirmed case(s)

of COVID-19 at

one facility

An increase of

confirmed COVID-

19 cases in one

specific area

Evidence of

widespread COVID-

19 cases at one

campus or facility

Evidence of

widespread

COVID-19 cases at

multiple campuses

or facilities Students and

employees self-screen

daily for COVID-19

symptoms prior to

boarding school

transportation or

entering a District

campus or facility.

Students and

employees stay home

if ill.

Educate students and

employees of health

hygiene practices and

encourage adherence

to safety measures.

Face masks and/or

shields required in

accordance of the

governor’s executive

order.

No outside visitors

without a scheduled

appointment.

Monitor virus trends

in the community.

All health and safety

protocols in Level 1

remain in place.

Maintenance will be

contacted by nursing

staff to close off

affected area and

implement cleaning

procedures.

Nursing staff will

notify all necessary

supervisors.

Individual class,

group, or campus

will be required to

self-quarantine due

to exposure. These

students will

transition to remote

instruction for the

duration of their

quarantine.

Notification sent to

parents and staff who

were possibly

exposed.

Extra-curricular

activities possibly

cancelled, dependent

on GCHD guidance.



and 2 remain in

place.

In coordination with

GCHD, students and

staff of the affected

area advised to self-

quarantine for 14

days.

Students affected

will transition to

distance learning.

Notification sent to

parents and staff who

were possibly

exposed.

Extra-curricular

activities possibly


on GCHD guidance.



remain in place.

In coordination with

health officials, the

entire campus or

facility may be closed.

Entire campus or

facility will receive

deep disinfecting.

Those in close contact

with the confirmed

COVID-19 case will

be asked to self-

quarantine for 14 days

per CDC guidelines

and will move to

distance learning.

District-wide

communication to

parents and employees

with health-

monitoring guidelines.

Extra-curricular

activities possibly


on GCHD guidance.

Based on guidance

from GCHD, all

SFISD campuses and

facilities are closed.

All students and

employees move to

distance learning and

remote work.

Deep disinfection of

all facilities and

buses.

All school events and

extra-curricular

activities are

canceled, including

outside use of

facilities.

District will

communicate with

parents and staff on

the extent and length

of time of the

closure.


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Face Masks/Shields

Respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breathes or talks, even from those who show no

symptoms or have yet to show symptoms, are the main route COVID-19 is transmitted between people. This is

more likely when within 6 feet of an infected individual. Masks are used as a barrier to prevent these droplets

from dispersing into the air. The use of a face mask and/or shield can help prevent the spread of the virus to our

students, staff, and community.

Masks include non-medical grade disposable face masks, cloth face coverings that cover the mouth and

nose, or clear full-face shields.

All students, employees, and visitors will be required to wear face masks prior to entering a campus or

boarding District transportation unless:

o Younger than 10 years of age, but is still encouraged

o Any person obtaining a service that requires the temporary removal of a face covering (a face

shield is recommended for use at this time if possible)

o They are alone in a classroom or office,

o They have a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a face covering,

o They are consuming food or drink, or

o They are exercising outdoors or engaging in physical activity outdoors and maintaining a safe

distance from other people not in the same household

Students, employees, and visitors are expected to wear face masks or shields

COVID-19 Symptoms

In evaluating whether an individual has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, the following will be considered:

Have you recently begun experiencing any of the following in a way that is not normal for you?

Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0°F

Loss of taste or smell

Cough

Difficulty breathing

Shortness of breath

Headache

Chills

Sore throat

Shaking or exaggerated shivering

Significant muscle pain or ache

Diarrhea

Individuals are presumed infectious at least two days prior to the onset of symptoms or, in the case of

asymptomatic individuals who are lab-confirmed to have COVID-19, two days prior to the confirming lab

results.

Individuals Confirmed, Suspected, or Exposed to COVID-19

Any individuals who themselves, either

o Are lab-confirmed to have COVID-19; or


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o Experience the symptoms of COVID-19 must stay at home throughout the recommended period

and cannot return to school until the district screens the individual to determine that the

conditions for campus re-entry (listed below) have been met:

Any individuals who have close contact with someone who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 as

determined by the public health agency, should stay at home through the 14-day incubation period and

will not be allowed on campus.

o If close contact with the case continues for the duration of the illness, such as living in the same

household, the individual must be quarantined for 14 days from the date that the case is released

from isolation. This means that certain close contacts may need to remain home longer than the

initial case.

o Campuses will screen individuals after the incubation period has concluded. If the individual did

not experience COVID-19 symptoms during that period, they will be allowed re-entry to the

campus. If the individual experienced symptoms, they must stay at home until the conditions

outlined for re-entry (listed below) criteria have been met.

Re-entry Criteria

In the case of an individual who was diagnosed with COVID-19, the individual may return to school

when all of the following criteria have been met:

o At least three days (72 hours) have passed since recovery (free of fever without the use of fever-

reducing medications); AND

o The individual has improvement in symptoms; AND

o At least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared; AND

o Be able to provide clearance from a physician or the local health district

In the case of an individual who has symptoms that could be COVID-19, such an individual is presumed

positive of having COVID-19, and the individual may not return to the campus until completing the 14-

day incubation period and meeting ALL re-entry criteria as listed above.

If the individual has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and wants to return to campus before

completing the 14-day incubation period, the individual must either

o Obtain a physician’s note clearing the individual for return based on an alternative diagnosis, OR

o Receive two separate confirmations at least 24 hours apart from an approved testing site, that

both yield negative results.

Procedures to Respond to a Lab-Confirmed Case in a School

The campus nurse must notify the local health district, GCHD, and obtain any necessary additional

guidance.

Schools must close off areas heavily used by the individual until those areas can be disinfected, unless

more than 3 days have already passed since that person was on campus.

Schools will notify all campus employees and families of all students in a school if at lab-confirmed

COVID-19 case is identified among students or campus employees who participate in any on-campus

activities.


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*Close contact is defined as: (a) being directly exposed to infectious secretions (e.g., being coughed on

while not wearing a mask or face shield); or (b) being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of 15

minutes, while not wearing a mask or face shield; if either occurred at any time in the last 14 days at the

same time the infected individual was infectious.

SFISD COVID-19 School Admittance Individual reports

someone in their

home was exposed

to a person who has

lab-confirmed

COVID-19

Individual reports

having close

contact with a

person who is lab-

confirmed or

presumed positive

of COVID-19

Individual has

symptoms of

COVID-19 and

does not get

evaluated by a

physician

Individual is lab-

confirmed with

COVID-19

Individual reports

experiencing one or

more symptoms of

COVID-19 during

the school day

Individual may

report to school

since this is not

considered

prolonged close

contact.

*If the individual in

the home becomes

symptomatic or lab-

confirmed of having

COVID-19, they no

longer fall under

this category, but

would be considered

having close contact

with a confirmed or

presumed positive

COVID-19 case.

Individual does not

report to school or

school activities.

Individual should

seek medical

guidance from a

physician and

remain home to

monitor symptoms

for 14 days.

If close contact

with the case

continues for the

duration of illness,

close contacts may

need to remain at

home longer than

the initial case.

Individual must

stay home and

cannot return to

school until

screened by the

campus nurse.

Individual must:

wait at least 72

hours (3 days)

since recovery; and

have significant

improvement; and

10 days have

passed since

symptoms began,

symptoms to be

significantly

improved.

To return to school

before the stay

home period ends,

the individual must

provide a note

from a doctor with

an alternative

diagnosis and

clearance to return

to school OR

provide 2 separate

confirmations, 24

hours apart from

an approved

testing site, that

both yield negative

results.

Individual must stay

home and cannot

return to school until

screened by the

nurse.

Individual must:

wait at least 72

hours (3 days) since

recovery; and have

significant

improvement; and

10 days have passed

since symptoms

began, symptoms to

be significantly

improved.

Notification of those

possibly exposed

will be made with

the guidance of

GCHD.

A medical

professional’s note

or a note from the

GCHD clearing the

individual will be

required for re-entry.

Individual will be

immediately

isolated and parents

will be contacted to

pick up the student.

Parents will be

instructed upon

contact a mask

must be worn upon

entering the

building for student

pick-up.

Employees will be

sent home

immediately.

Individual will be

considered as

presumed positive

of COVID-19

unless able to

provide a note from

a doctor with an

alternative

diagnosis and

clearance to return

to school OR

provide 2 separate

confirmations, 24

hours apart from an

approved testing

site, that both yield

negative results.


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Nurses/Clinics

Campuses will implement protocols for students who require additional support from clinic staff

(diabetics, asthmatics, epileptics, medications etc.) as well as routine care for illness or injury

Visits to the school clinic will be for essential services only.

Teachers will be provided with supplies needed to address minor issues.

School nurses will provide education to students and employees regarding best practices for health

and hygiene.


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Social-Emotional Learning Definition-Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which

children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show

empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Systemic Approach to Social-Emotional Learning in SFISD- SEL is more than just a 30-minute lesson. A

systemic approach to SEL intentionally cultivates a caring, participatory, and equitable learning environment

and evidence-based practices that actively involve all students in their social, emotional, and academic

growth. This approach infuses social and emotional learning into every part of students’ daily lives—across

all of their classrooms, during all times of the school day, and when they are in their homes and

communities.

SFISD Staff Plans

Social/Emotional Support and Environment

Staff-

Social Emotional Learning Trainings

Trauma-Informed Training

Counselor Support Training

Strengthening and Promoting Positive Culture

SFISD Student Plans


Student-

Student Training

Campus-based Student Committees

7-Mindsets

SFISD Community and Parent Plans


Parent and Community-

Parent and Community Education and Training

Trauma-Informed Care and Support


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SFISD Campus

Plans


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Barnett Elementary


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Barnett Elementary Restart Plan Arrival:

Students will report straight to designated areas to limit the size of student groupings.

Buses: Students arriving on the bus will enter through the front bus entrance. A staff member will be present to

assist students as they arrive and to communicate with the bus driver on when to release students. Students

will stagger into the building to provide social distancing and report straight to breakfast or their grade level

pod.

Car: Students arriving by car will enter through the back entrance. Staff members will be present as students

arrive. Students will stagger into the building to provide social distancing and report straight to breakfast or

their grade level pod.

Breakfast/Lunch:

Breakfast: Only students eating breakfast will be allowed in the cafeteria seating area in the mornings. Students

will be seated in order to promote social distancing.

Lunch:

o Pre-K/Kindergarten students will be provided lunch within their pod. Purchased cafeteria lunches will

be delivered to the Pre-K/Kindergarten pod. Pre-K/Kindergarten classes will rotate two classes at a time

to promote social distancing. Tables will be cleaned thoroughly after each lunch period.

o First-Fifth Grade students will be provided lunch within the cafeteria. Students will be seated in order to

promote social distancing. If the amount of students becomes too excessive that social distancing

cannot be accomplished, students will be provided lunch within their grade level pod. Tables will be

cleaned thoroughly after each lunch period.

Classroom:

Students will be seated with as much separation as feasible without disrupting the educational experience.

When working within small groups, teachers will wear a mask or a face shield. Students will separate by dividers

so that they can be provided individualized instruction while continuing to have the opportunity to collaborate

with peers.

Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan on where students will sit.

Dismissal:

Car riders will transition to the gym by grade level. Once in the gym, students will be seated with appropriate

spacing to promote social distancing. Once a student is called for their car, students will stagger out and go

directly to their vehicle.

Bus Riders:

o K-2 will split between the 1st and 2nd grade pod.

o 3-5 students will split between Main Street and the Cafeteria.

o Students will be seated to promote social distancing.

o Students will stagger out one bus at a time.

Library:

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During lessons, students will be arranged within the library to promote social distancing. The librarian will have

a classroom layout plan on where students will sit.

Self-checkout will not be permitted. The librarian will check out each individual book to reduce contact between

students.

Students may self-check in books using the touch free standing scanner.

Books that are checked in will be quarantined before shelfing for recirculation.

Restrooms:

Pre-K/Kindergarten students will take a restroom break as needed within their classroom restrooms. Only 2

students will be permitted in the bathroom at a time.

First – Fifth Grade students will take restroom breaks as a class. Only 4 students will be permitted in the

bathroom at a time.

Students will leave one space open between each other while washing hands.

If a student is to go to the restroom individually, they will only enter if there is a stall open permitting only 4

students at a time.

Specials:

Each student will attend the same specials rotation for a week.

PE: Students will receive instruction outdoors as weather permits. Students will be placed in a station group to

promote social distancing. Minimal equipment will be utilized and sanitized after each class. In the event that

students must remain in the gym, students will engage in exercise that promotes social distancing. The teacher

will have a classroom layout plan on where students will sit.

Art: Additional seating will be added to promote social distancing. The teacher will have a classroom layout

plan on where students will sit. Students will bring their own bag of art supplies each day. All tables will be

sanitized between classes.

Music: Students will receive instruction outdoors as the lesson allows. Minimal equipment will be utilized and

sanitized after each class. When students receive instruction within the music classroom, they will be arranged

to promote social distancing. The teacher will have a classroom layout plan on where students will sit.

Transitions:

Arrival: Students will stagger in and go directly to their designated area within the cafeteria for breakfast or

grade level pod.

Dismissal: Car and Bus riders will have staggered release times to minimize the amount of students within one

area.

Bathroom: Only one classroom will break for the restroom at one time.

Lunch: Classes will stagger to the lunch area 5 minutes before their designated lunch time.

Specials: Classes will promptly drop off and pick up students from specials to limit the amount of students

within the specials hallway. If outgoing students are not released from the specials hallway, incoming students

will wait for outgoing students to clear before moving into the hallway.

Recess/Outdoors: Each grade level pod will utilize the outside exit to access the playground or any other area

outside of the building. Classes will return through the entrance leading directly to the pod. A staggered recess

schedule will be created to ensure a limited amount of students are on the playground at one time.


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Visitors/Volunteers/Conferences:

To limit exposure, informal campus visits will be restricted. (including lunch time)

Essential meetings will be done by appointment or through a virtual format. Parents are encouraged to call first.

Many meetings can be done online.

In the event an individual visits a campus, they must pass a screener before entering the building.

All volunteers must fill out a volunteer form and be accepted by the district prior to entering the building.

Volunteers must wear a mask and fill out a screener before they enter the building. Administrators must be

made aware of any volunteer on campus. Volunteers must stay in a designated area as set by the office staff

and/or teacher.

To ensure the safety of students and staff, no outside food deliveries will be accepted (i.e. food, gifts, door dash,

etc.).

Water:

Staff will discourage the use of community water fountains as much as possible.

Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles with a lid.

Water bottles may be refilled at each filling station.


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Kubacak Elementary


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Kubacak Elementary Restart Plan Arrival:


Buses:

o Students arriving on the bus will enter through the side bus entrance and proceed to designated area.

We will communicate with buses for when to release bus. A staff member will be present to assist

students as they arrive. Students will stagger into the building to provide social distancing and report

straight to breakfast, the gym or their grade level hallway.

Car:

o Students arriving by car will enter through the front entrance. Staff members will be present as

students arrive. Students will stagger into the building to provide social distancing and report straight to

breakfast, the gym or their grade level hallway.

Breakfast/Lunch:

Breakfast:

o Only students eating breakfast will be allowed in the cafeteria seating area in the mornings. Students


Lunch:

o PK-Fifth Grade students will be provided lunch within the cafeteria. Students will be seated in order to


cannot be accomplished, students will be provided lunch within their classroom. Tables will be cleaned

thoroughly after each lunch period.

Classroom:




with peers.

Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan to facilitate social distancing.

Dismissal:

Car riders:


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o Will transition to their designated area in the gym by grade level. Once in the gym, students will be

seated with appropriate spacing to provide social distancing. Once a student is called for their car,

students will stagger out and go directly to their vehicle.

Bus Riders:

o 3rd – 5th will move to the cafeteria and sit by bus with appropriate spacing to promote social distancing.

Students will stagger out one bus at a time.

o Pre-K – 2 will be placed in classrooms according to their bus. They will sit with appropriate spacing to

promote social distancing. Students will stagger out one bus at a time.

Library:

Self-check out will not be permitted. The librarian will check out each individual book to reduce contact

between students.

Students may self-check in books using the no touch free standing scanner.


Restrooms:

Pre-K – Fifth Grade students will take restroom breaks as a class. Only 4 students will be permitted in the

bathroom at a time.



students at a time.

Specials:

PE: Students will receive instruction outdoors as weather permits. Students will be placed in a station group to

promote social distancing. Minimal equipment will be utilized and sanitized after each class. In the event that

students must remain in the gym, students will engage in exercise that promotes social distancing.

Art: Additional seating will be added to promote social distancing. Students will bring their own bag of art

supplies each day. All tables will be sanitized between classes. The teacher will have a classroom layout plan to

facilitate social distancing.


sanitized after each class. When students receive instruction within the music classroom they will be arranged

to promote social distancing. The teacher will have a classroom layout plan to facilitate social distancing.

Transitions:

Arrival: Students will stagger in and go directly to their designated area within the cafeteria for breakfast, the

gym or grade level hallways.

Dismissal: Car and Bus riders will have staggered release times to minimize the amount of students within one

area.


Lunch: Classes will stagger in and out of the cafeteria every 5 minutes, utilizing both serving lines and both exit

doors.


within the hallway. Students will not enter the specials classroom until prompted by the teacher to ensure the

area has been sanitized.


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Recess/Outdoors: Each grade level will utilize the outside exit door on their hallway to access the playground or

any other area outside of the building.









and/or teacher.


etc.).

Water:




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RJW Elementary


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R.J. Wollam Elementary Restart Plan

Arrival:


Buses: Students arriving on the bus will enter through the side bus entrance and proceed to designated area

through D hall. A staff member will be present to assist students as they arrive. Students will stagger into the

building to provide social distancing and report straight to breakfast or their hallway. Communicate with bus on

when to release students.

Walk-Ups: Parents walking students up to the drop off location, at the back entrance, will be required to wear a

mask. Student will enter through the gate and will report straight to breakfast or their grade level hallway.

Car: Students arriving by car will enter through the front entrance. Staff members will be present as students

arrive. Students will stagger into the building to provide social distancing and report straight to breakfast or

their grade level hallway.

Breakfast/Lunch:

Breakfast: Only students eating breakfast will be allowed in the cafeteria seating area in the mornings. Students


Lunch:

o PK-Fifth Grade students will be provided lunch within the cafeteria. Students will be seated in order to


cannot be accomplished, students will be provided lunch within their classroom. Tables will be cleaned

thoroughly after each lunch period.

Classroom:




with peers.

Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan for where students will sit.

Dismissal:


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Car riders will transition to their designated area in one of the two main hallways by grade level. Once in the

main hallway, students will be seated with appropriate spacing to provide social distancing. Once a student is

called for their car, students will stagger out and go directly to their vehicle.

Walk ups will transition to the cafeteria by grade level. Once in the cafeteria, students will be seated with

appropriate spacing to provide social distancing. Once a student is called, students will stagger out and go

directly to their parent. Parents waiting to pick-up their student must wear a mask and maintain social

distancing.

Bus Riders will move out into their grade level hallway and sit by bus with appropriate spacing to provide social

distancing. Students will stagger out one bus at a time.

Library:

Self-check out will not be permitted. The librarian will check out each individual book to reduce contact

between students.

Students may self-check in books using the no touch free standing scanner.


In order to only have two classes in the gym at a time, library will be added to the specials rotation.

Restrooms:

Pre-K-5th Grade students will take a restroom break as needed within their classroom restrooms. One restroom

will be designated per classroom.

Fourth – Fifth Grade students will also be able to take class restroom breaks. Only 4 students will be permitted

in the bathroom at a time.



students at a time.

Specials:

PE: Due to a smaller sized gym only two classes will go to PE at the same time. Students will receive instruction

outdoors as weather permits. Students will be placed in a station group to promote social distancing. Minimal

equipment will be utilized and sanitized after each class. In the event that students must remain in the gym,

students will engage in exercise that promotes social distancing. Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan

for where students will sit.

Art: Additional seating will be added to promote social distancing. Students will bring their own bag of art

supplies each day. All tables will be sanitized between classes. Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan

for where students will sit.


sanitized after each class. When students receive instruction within the music classroom, they will be arranged

to promote social distancing. Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan for where students will sit.

Library: Students will report to the library. While in the library students will be arranged to promote social

distancing. Each teacher will have a classroom layout plan for where students will sit.

Transitions:

Arrival: Students will stagger in and go directly to their designated area within the cafeteria for breakfast or

grade level hallway.


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Dismissal: Walk-ups, Car and Bus riders will have staggered release times to minimize the amount of students

within one area.


Lunch: Classes will stagger in and out of the cafeteria every 5 minutes, utilizing both serving lines and both exit

doors.


within the hallway. Students will not enter the specials classroom until prompted by the teacher to ensure the

area has been sanitized.

Recess/Outdoors: Each grade level will utilize the outside exit door on their hallway to access the playground or

any other area outside of the building. A staggered recess schedule will be created to ensure a limited amount

of students are on the playground at one time.









and/or teacher.


etc.).

Water:




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Santa Fe Junior High


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SFISD-Connecting the Future 2020

The following safety guidelines have been put together based on guidance from TEA, work from many stakeholders

involved in subcommittees, and the SFISD administration and staff. These policies are fluid and ever-changing as we

monitor this pandemic and listen to the guidance of healthcare officials. We will continue to send out new

information as we receive guidance and we have an FAQ set up on our district home page.

COVID-19 Standard Response Protocols

Student Health Protocols

Students will be screened daily as they enter the building or board transportation. This screening may

look different at the elementary levels or secondary levels. Temperature checks may be done for

younger children.

o Posters of symptoms list will be hung at the three entry points. A staff member checking ID’s

will confirm with each child that they don’t have any symptoms. Students with symptoms will

be taken immediately to the nurse.

All students will be instructed on methods to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 at school.

o Indian Success Camp lessons will be developed. Indian Success Camp will be the first two

weeks of school during an extended first period. COVID-19 protocols will be presented and

practice on the first day of school.

All students should practice appropriate social distancing, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette.

o These will be included in Indian Success Camp.

All students should regularly wash their hands when reporting to school and after using the restroom.

o Posters will be hung in every restroom. When staff is available to monitor the restrooms, they

will verbally remind students to wash their hands.

o Coaches will require students to wash their hands after practice.

All students will be trained on proper hand-washing techniques and participate in scheduled

handwashing times throughout the day.

o Scheduled times: Passing periods, PE/Athletics, after lunch, or breakfast.

All students should maintain social distancing from others whenever possible. If this is not possible, face-

coverings are recommended. All students (age-appropriate) are expected to use non-medical grade face

coverings, covering nose and mouth, while in indoor common spaces.

o SFJH will follow the Governor’s orders to wear face coverings in public places. Therefore, all

students will be expected to wear a face covering.

Employee Health Protocols

All Santa Fe ISD employees will be required to complete a self-screening daily.

o District “Check-In” link or QR code daily

All employees will be trained in appropriate methods and practices to protect themselves and others.

o In-service training/Safe Schools required training


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All employees will be trained in appropriate cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, and respiratory

etiquette.

o In-service training/Supplies will be given/Safe Schools required training

All employees shall regularly wash their hands when reporting to work and after using the restroom.

All employees shall maintain social distancing from others when possible. If this is not possible, face

coverings must be used.

o SFHS Employees will follow the Governor’s orders to wear face-covering in public.

Arrival/Dismissal/Transitioning

Arrival


o Cafeteria for those eating

o Grade level hallways will be utilized and marked for social distancing.

o Gym bleachers will be marked and utilized for social distancing.

o Markers will be placed to show students how to social distance.

Santa Fe ISD already has designated student entry points for school safety. However, students may be asked

to wait at designated markers as they enter the buildings to follow social distancing.

o Markers will be placed outside and inside to spread people out

Metal Detector Entry

The following procedures will be in place until further notice:

o Students should limit the number of materials entering the building that will be required to be

pulled out of a backpack to reduce cross-contamination.

o Secondary buildings will offer students the opportunity to purchase supplies like spirals and

binders with plastic rings.

o Students will follow markers on the floor to practice social distancing.

o The goal for students is to be able to walk through the metal detector and only place their phone

in the plastic container.

o Hand sanitizer will be available for use before and after entering the metal detectors.

o Teachers checking bags/purses will use gloves.

o Teachers, coaches, and parents will work with students to reduce the number of materials

brought back and forth from school.

o When searches are required, administrators and police will work to use minimal physical contact.

Face coverings will be worn by both parties.

Dismissal

Campuses will implement staggered release procedures with multiple exits.

o Announcements will be made to dismiss students from 8th period by content area; with grade

levels/teams in separate hallways, this us to maximize social distancing.

Meal Service

All child nutrition staff will use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing job responsibilities

and will be trained to practice health and hygiene regulations.

To ensure the safety of students and staff, no outside food deliveries will be accepted.

Visitors will not be allowed during breakfast/lunch.

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We encourage parents and students to limit cash exchanges by using the School Café app for online

payments.

o SFJH Badges will have codes to prevent contact.

Floor markers will be placed along the serving lines to promote social distancing.

Serving items will be disposable and students will not be allowed access to self-serve items to prevent cross-

contamination.

o Additional trash cans will be placed at the end of each table line to reduce students walking

around the cafeteria or bottle-necking in the same area.

Payment methods will now use a barcode badge scanner for campuses with ID’s and a name identification

system for campuses that do not. Students will no longer use pin pads.

All cafeteria staff will wear gloves and face coverings and clear barriers will be installed around the cashiers.

Serving stations and lines will be sanitized between classes.

Breakfast/Lunch:

Only students eating school breakfast and/or lunch will be allowed in the cafeteria seating area in the

mornings at the elementary campuses.

o Breakfast/lunch will be monitored to maximize social distancing.

Students will be seated to promote social distancing.

o Teachers will escort students to assigned lunch tables.

o Students will be dismissed by table to lunch lines by administrators to avoid crowded lines and

allow for social distancing.

o SFJH will remain on a 3-lunch system.

o Students will use separate entry and exit points to avoid traffic.

Students may eat in various locations throughout the building to maximize social distancing.

o Hallway area may also be extended to allow students to socially distance.

Transportation

Students will sit in the window and aisle seats and skip the middle seat.

Hand sanitizer will be available as they enter the bus.

Buses will be cleaned with a fogger system and wiped down between routes.

Encourage windows down during good weather to provide fresh air.

All drivers will wear face coverings.

o Drivers will call dispatch and dispatch will notify school administration if any student is exhibiting

symptoms.

o Administrators will facilitate single file lines upon students unloading buses in order to maintain

proper social distancing.

Campus Organization/Procedures

In the classroom setting:


Teachers will wear face coverings at all times.

Students will wear face coverings as ordered by the Governor.

o Shared classroom supplies will be sanitized before used again (lab supplies, calculators, etc.).

o Teachers will submit a maximum separation classroom layout plan for administrative approval.

o Teachers will limit and/or rearrange the furniture in their classrooms to allow for maximum social-

distancing.


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o All teachers will create and submit a seating chart for each class period for ease of determining

exposure risk.

o Class transitions—Students will be required to walk on the right-hand side of the hallway as

indicated by markers.

o Teachers will have duty stations during class changes to ensure traffic flow is moving in the same

direction and students do not stop to talk.

Campus Cleaning

Ongoing use of flu and contagious disease cleaning protocols.

Distribute written disinfection protocol for teachers and staff.

Distribute disinfecting supplies to teachers and staff.

Install hand sanitizer stations in every class and all hallways.

Extra-Curricular/Field Trips

Athletics and Extracurricular Activities will be conducted in alignment with UIL guidelines.

Non-UIL activities will follow the same COVID-19 related guidelines as UIL activities.

No indoor Pep-Rallies during the Fall Semester. Outdoor Pep-Rallies or gatherings must comply with state social

distancing guidelines.

Until further notice, the use of field trips to enhance the educational experience may be limited or postponed.

Student social activities may be limited due to healthcare requirements and may come with rules and

regulations depending on the activity.

Hand sanitizing/washing stations must be available for any activity.

Visitors/Deliveries/Miscellaneous

To limit exposure, informal campus visits will be restricted. (including during meal time)

Essential meetings will be done by appointment or through a virtual format. Parents are encouraged to call

first. Many meetings can be done online.

In the event an individual visits a campus, they must pass a screener to access a school campus.

To ensure the safety of students and staff, no outside food deliveries will be accepted (i.e. food, gifts, door

dash, etc.).

Face-to-Face Instruction

Students in Santa Fe ISD will have the opportunity to attend schools and receive instruction via face-to-face

format for the 2020-2021 school year. All health restrictions and requirements will be followed as listed above.

When teachers are quarantined but not sick, the teachers will broadcast the lesson and a sub will

monitor for behavior.

If a teacher is physically sick, another teacher’s lesson can be broadcast into that classroom if there is a

partner teacher.

o If there is not another teacher who teaches the course, sub plans will be utilized.


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Digital Instruction

In preparation for the 2020-2021 school year, Santa Fe ISD will provide and an option for instruction via digital

format. Final decisions for offering digital instruction will be made based on the number of students who enroll

and acceptance of the specific procedures and guidelines

Grades 3-12 Digital, Synchronous Instruction - Two-way, real-time/live, digital instruction between teachers and

students when students are not on campus. Students are expected to be actively engaged in learning with their

teacher during a specific time during the school day. (More guidelines and conditions provided soon.

Expectations for digital learning in the 2020-2021 school year are far more specific for students to be awarded

credit and attendance.)

Secondary Specifics

Students enrolled in certain performance-based electives will be required to attend class at times.

These times can be worked out with the teacher to limit exposure. (For example, welding classes will

require hands-on work with an instructor.) Course requirements will be sent out in the future.

o SFJH students will attend core classes at their scheduled time (synchronous); some elective

classes may be asynchronous.

Secondary students will be required to log into the virtual classroom during the originally scheduled

class time for all classes. If they do not, it will constitute an absence for that class. Student attendance

is required like that of the face-to-face student.

o Teachers will be required to have a webcam on during instruction. This webcam will capture

the instruction for students who have been quarantined, are sick from other illnesses and

want to still be counted present, and students who have chosen virtual learning.

o Teachers will load all assignments on Canvas to make them available to all students.

o Teachers will ask questions of all students in the classroom virtually and in person. Therefore,

students will be required to respond during class.

o Teachers will be required to take attendance virtually when the student logs on, just as they

would if they were present in the classroom.

If a student has internet difficulty during scheduled class time, he/she will be

considered absent for that class period. They will be required to make up the work.

Students will be given a hotline number if they are experiencing internet interruption

to avoid an absence. Students must call within the first 10 minutes of class to report

the problem. Too many situations like this may result in the student being required to

attend in person.

Students participating in sports may also enroll in virtual instruction. However, they will need to be

enrolled in the correct class and attend practices. Coaches will communicate in-person attendance

expectations.

o A computer check out will occur before school starts and Hot spots may be available for

students without internet. This will make virtual learning available for all learners.

If hot spots are not available, computer labs may be opened. All safety protocols will

be enforced as well as social distancing.

o Teachers will provide synchronous education in core classrooms.


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o Electives may be asynchronous.

o Teachers will provide the following:

Videos and or live demonstrations of material

Two-way instruction: Teachers must provide question/answer/feedback processes in

real-time

Assignments and assessments will be loaded on Canvas and students will receive

feedback.

Accommodations/modifications will be documented.

Staff may work in the building and safety guidelines will be in place.

Attendance—Teachers will take attendance during the class session and feedback

time.

o Students will be able to participate in practice for sports and UIL performance-based classes

during these 3 weeks. UIL Guidelines must be followed.

o Administrators will visit the virtual classrooms to make sure the instruction is quality and the

teacher is meeting all SFTAS guidelines.

Teacher in-service will include:

o Canvas live chat features

o Protocols for question/answer time virtually

o Assessment features to ensure student academic honesty

o Accommodations and modifications will be provided and documented

Virtual Instruction Requirements:

Virtual instruction in the 2020-2021 school year in Santa Fe ISD will include specific time attendance

requirements. Students must have access to the following:

Broadband internet access

Laptop or desktop computer for use a minimum of 4 hours each school day (Monday-Friday)

The laptop or computer must be able to run live streaming, video, and have the capability for the

student to respond through live chat and video.

In addition, the following options will be considered before a student’s enrollment in virtual instruction:

The student had passing grades at the end of the 2019-2020 school year in all subjects.

o If an SFJH student failed a core course in 2019-20, they will need administrative approval for

virtual learning.

Santa Fe ISD students receiving specialized instruction may be required to attend in person with all

safety measures in place.

o SPED/ESL/504 Accommodations and modifications will be updated according to digital

capabilities.

To continue in digital learning once enrolled, the following requirements will be considered:

The student will participate in all required coursework and virtual lessons during normal school hours.

The student will have passing grades at the end of each grading period (failure to have passing grades

will result in being unenrolled in digital learning and enrollment in face-to-face learning at their assigned

school).


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The student will participate in all tutoring sessions required by the teachers.

For accelerated and advanced high school weighted courses, students will need to be able to come to a

designated campus on assigned days and times to take assessments on units of study.

Social/Emotional Needs—SFISD understands that situations like a Pandemic are considered to a trauma event for

students and staff. Therefore, the following measures will be put in place to support the emotional wellbeing of our

learning community.

Staff will receive training on Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-informed Practices, Counselor support training,

and promoting a positive culture.

Students will also receive training based on campus needs and 7-Mindsets.

Parent-trainings will be offered throughout the year.

o Wellness counselors are available, as needed. Appointments can also be made.

Grading

The evaluation of student learning through grading and assessment will follow the same grading guidelines as face

to face grading guidelines established on each campus.


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Santa Fe High School


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SFISD-Connecting the Future 2020

The following safety guidelines have been put together based on guidance from TEA, work from many stakeholders

involved in sub committees, and the SFISD administration and staff. These policies are fluid and ever changing as we

monitor this pandemic and listen to the guidance of healthcare officials. We will continue to send out new

information as we receive guidance and we have an FAQ set up on our district home page.

COVID-19 Standard Response Protocols

Student Health Protocols

Students will be screened daily as they enter the building or board transportation. This screening may

look different at the elementary levels or secondary levels.

o Posters of symptoms will be displayed by all entry points. A staff member checking ID’s will

confirm with each child that they don’t have any symptoms. Students with symptoms will be

taken immediately to the nurse.

o Transportation will screen students upon entering the bus. If students are symptomatic, they

will place them in a front seat and notify the school.

All students will be instructed on methods to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 at school.

o Advisory lessons will be developed by nurses and reviewed with students at the beginning of

the year and throughout the year. HS Advisory will be two days a week.

All students should practice appropriate social distancing, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette.

o Student will be taught during Advisory and monitored by teachers.

All students should regularly wash their hands when reporting to school and after using the restroom.

o Posters will be hung in every restroom. When staff is available to monitor the restrooms

while monitoring hallway transition, they will verbally remind students to wash hands.

o Coaches will require students to wash hands after athletic practice and PE class.

All students will be trained on proper hand-washing techniques and participate in scheduled

handwashing times throughout the day.

o HS Scheduled times: Passing periods, PE/Athletics, after lunch or breakfast.

Announcements will be made with instructions after lunch and breakfast.

All students should maintain social distancing from others whenever possible. If this is not possible, face

covering are recommended. All students (age-appropriate) are required to use non-medical grade

facemasks, covering nose and mouth, while in indoor common spaces.

o SFHS will follow the Governor’s orders to wear masks in public places. Therefore, all students

will be expected to wear a face covering or shield.

Employee Health Protocols

All Santa Fe ISD employees will be required to complete a self-screening daily.

o SFHS will use the QR code daily/weekly as required by the Lead nurse.

All employees will be trained on appropriate methods and practices to protect themselves and others.

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All employees will be trained on appropriate cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, and respiratory

etiquette.

o In-service and supplies will be given to teachers. They will be trained on the use and clean the

classroom every class change.

All employees shall regularly wash their hands when reporting to work and after using the restroom.

All employees shall maintain social distancing from others when possible. If this is not possible, face

coverings must be used.

o SFHS Employees will follow the Governor’s orders to wear face coverings (mask/shield) in

public.

Arrival/Dismissal/Transitioning

Arrival


o HS areas for morning arrival:

Cafeteria for those eating—Tables will be taped so that students can space them out.

Side gyms will be opened to space students out.

Markers will be placed along the hallway to help indicate to students how to social

distance and spread students out throughout the hallways.

As more students arrive to the HS, students will be allowed to go to class and wait by the

door.

Santa Fe ISD already has designated student entry points for school safety. However, students may be asked

to wait at designated markers as they enter the buildings in order to follow social distancing.

o Markers will be placed outside and inside to spread people out.

Metal Detector Entry

The following procedures will be in place until further notice:

o Students should limit the amount of materials entering the building that will be required to be

pulled out of a backpack in order to reduce cross contamination. Secondary buildings will offer

students the opportunity to purchase supplies like spirals and binders with plastic rings. Parents

are encouraged to buy materials that do not have metal.

o Students will follow markers on the floor to practice social distancing.

o The goal for students is to be able to walk through the metal detector and only place their phone

in the plastic container. This will limit exposure.

o Sanitizer will be available for use before and after entering the metal detectors.

o Teachers checking bags will use gloves.

o Teachers, coaches, and parents will work with students to reduce the amount of materials

brought back and forth from school.

o When searches are required, administrators and police will work to use minimal physical contact.

Face coverings will be worn by both parties.

Dismissal

Campuses will implement staggered release procedures with multiple exits.

o Announcements by hallway will be made each afternoon. The order of student release will

change periodically in order to be fair.

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Visitors will not be allowed during breakfast/lunch times.

o SFHS will go to a 3 + lunch system to lower the amount of students needing access to the

cafeteria.

o HS Students will use separate entry and exit points to avoid traffic.

Serving Students


payments.

o HS Badges will have codes to prevent contact.


Serving items will be disposable and students will not be allowed access to self-serve items in order to

prevent cross contamination.

o Additional trash cans will be placed at the end of each table line to reduce students walking

around the cafeteria or bottle-necking in the same area.

Payment methods will now use a barcode badge scanner for campuses with ID’s and a name identification

system for campuses that do not. Students will no longer use pin pads.

All cafeteria staff will wear gloves and masks and clear barriers will be installed around the cashiers.


Breakfast/Lunch:

Only students eating school breakfast and/or lunch will be allowed in the cafeteria seating area in the

mornings at the elementary campuses.

o HS—Breakfast capacity will be monitored for social distancing. Student may be asked to leave or

stay based on the other areas of the building.

Students will be seated in order to promote social distancing.

o Tape will be placed on tables to spread students out.


o Hallway areas are available to allow students to socially distance. Students are not required to

eat out in the hallway. This is a choice.

Transportation


Hand sanitizer will be available as they enter the bus.

Buses will be cleaned with a fogger system and wiped down between routes.

Encourage windows down during good weather to provide fresh air.

All drivers will wear masks.

o Drivers will call dispatch and dispatch will notify the campus if any student is exhibiting

symptoms.

o Administrators will release students from buses in order to maintain proper social distancing.

Students may be held on a bus for a few minutes.

Campus Organization/Procedures

In the classroom setting:


Teachers will wear facemasks at all times.


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Students will wear facemasks as ordered by the Governor.

o HS—Shared classroom supplies will be sanitized before another student uses the equipment. (Lab

Supplies/Calculators/CTE equipment)

o HS—Teachers will limit Teacher personal space and extraneous furniture from the room to allow

students to spread out.

Teacher will create a diagram of the classroom for administrator approval.

o Students will be given a computer to use all day in order to prevent cross contamination

o Class transitions— HS Students will be given a little more time in between classes, but will be

required to use a one-way hallway system to spread everyone out. Students will utilize multiple

staircases and hallways that are usually not used to prevent too many people in the main hallway.

o Teachers will have duty stations during class changes to ensure traffic flow is moving in the same

direction and students do not stop to talk.

o Water bottles will be allowed because water fountains will be shut down.

Campus Cleaning

Ongoing use of flu and contagious disease cleaning protocols.

Distribute written disinfection protocol for teachers and staff.

Distribute disinfecting supplies to teachers and staff.

Install hand sanitizer stations in every class and all hallways.

Extra-Curricular/Field Trips

Athletics and Extracurricular Activities will be conducted in alignment with UIL guidelines.

Non-UIL activities will follow the same COVID-19 related guidelines as UIL activities.

No indoor Pep-Rallies during the Fall Semester. Outdoor Pep-Rallies or gatherings must be in compliance with

state social distancing guidelines.

Until further notice, the use of field trips to enhance the educational experience may be limited or postponed.

Student social activities may be limited due to healthcare requirements and may come with rules and

regulations depending on the activity.

Hand sanitizing/washing stations must be available for any activity.

Visitors/Deliveries/Miscellaneous

To limit exposure, informal campus visits will be restricted. (including during meal time)

Essential meetings will be done by appointment or through a virtual format. Parents are encouraged to call

first. Many meetings can be done online.

In the event an individual visits a campus, they must pass a screener to access a school campus.

To ensure the safety of students and staff, no outside food deliveries will be accepted (i.e. food, gifts, door

dash, etc.).

Face-to-Face Instruction

Students in Santa Fe ISD will have the opportunity to attend schools and receive instruction via face-to-face

format for the 2020-2021 school year. All health restrictions and requirements will be followed as listed above.

When teachers are quarantined but not sick, the teachers will broadcast the lesson and a sub will

monitor for behavior.


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If a teacher is physically sick, another teachers lesson can be broadcast into that classroom if there is a

partner teacher.

o If there is not another teacher who teaches the course, sub plans will be utilized.

Virtual Instruction

In preparation for the 2020-2021 school year, Santa Fe ISD will provide and an option for instruction via virtual

format.

Grades PK-2 Virtual Synchronous/Asynchronous Instruction- Teacher driven instruction with a blend of real-

time/self-paced learning. (Guidelines will be updated and published. Expectations for virtual learning in the 2020-

2021 school year are far more specific for students to be awarded credit and attendance.)

Grades 3-12 Digital, Synchronous Instruction - Two-way, real-time/live, digital instruction between teachers and

students when students are not on campus. Students are expected to be actively engaged in learning with their

teacher during a specific time during the school day. (More guidelines and conditions provided soon.

Expectations for digital learning in the 2020-2021 school year are far more specific for students to be awarded

credit and attendance.)

Secondary Specifics

Students enrolled in certain performance-based electives will be required to attend class at times.

These times can be worked out with the teacher to limit exposure. (For example, welding classes will

require hands on work with an instructor.) Course requirements will be sent out.

o Administration and counselors will publish a list of these courses two weeks before the start

of school.

Secondary students will be required to log into the virtual classroom during the original scheduled class

time for all classes. If they do not, it will constitute as an absence for that class. Student attendance is

required like that of the face-to-face student.

o Teachers will be required to have a webcam on them during instruction. This webcam will

capture the instruction for student who have been quarantined, are sick from other illnesses

and want to still be counted present, and students who have chosen virtual learning.

o Teachers will load all assignments on Canvas to make them available to all students.

o Teachers will ask questions of all student in the classroom virtually and in person. Therefore,

students will be required to respond during class.

o Teachers will be required to take attendance virtually when the student logs on, just as they

would if they were present in the classroom.

If a student has internet difficulty during the class, this will be considered an absence.

They will be required to make up the work

Students will be given a hotline number if this happens in order to not get the

absence. Students must call within the first 10 minutes of class to report the

problem. Too many situations like this may result in the student being

required to attend in person.

Students participating in sports may enroll in virtual instruction. However, they will need to be enrolled

in the correct class, attend practices, and meet eligibility requirements. Coaches will communicate in-

person attendance expectations.


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Plans for virtual learning:

o Computer check out will occur prior to school and Hot spots may be available for students

without internet. This will make virtual learning available for all learners.

If hot spots are not available. Computer labs may be opened for students to access.

All safety protocols will be enforced as well as social distancing.

o Teachers will provide Synchronous education in core classrooms.

o Electives maybe asynchronous.

Electives may need to schedule times around core classes to work with students on

curriculum that must be taught in person. (Welding/Lab Classes requiring SFISD

equipment)

o Teachers will must provide the following:

Videos and or live demonstrations of material

Two-way instruction: Teachers must provide question/answer/feedback processes in

real time.

Assignments and assessments will be loaded on Canvas and students will receive

feedback.

Accommodations/modification will be documented.

Adults may work in the building and safety guidelines will be in place.

Attendance—Teachers will take attendance during the class session and feedback

time.

o Students will be able to participate in practice for sports and UIL performance based classes

during this 3-week period. UIL Guidelines must be followed.

o Administrators will visit the virtual classrooms in order to make sure the instruction is quality

and the teacher is meeting all SFTAS guidelines.

Teacher in service will include:

o Canvas Live Chat features

o Protocols for question/answer time virtually

o Assessment features to ensure student academic honesty

o Accommodation and Modification in a virtual environment

Dual credit & Collegiate HS: Students enrolled in classes at College of the Mainland must follow their

protocols. Currently COM will use a hybrid method. Please see their website for specifics.

Virtual Instruction Requirements:

Virtual instruction in the 2020-2021 school year in Santa Fe ISD will include specific time attendance

requirements. Students must have access to the following:

Broadband internet access

Laptop or desktop computer for use a minimum of 4 hours each school day (Monday-Friday)

The laptop or computer must be able to run live streaming, video, and have the capability for the

student to respond through live chat and video.


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In addition, the following requirements may be considered before a student can be enrolled:

The student had passing grades at the end of the 2019-2020 school year in all subjects.

o HS—If a HS student did fail a course, they will need administrative approval for digital

learning.

Santa Fe ISD students receiving specialized instruction may be required to attend in person with all

safety measures in place.

o HS—SPED/ESL/504 Accommodations and modifications will be updated according to digital

capabilities.

In order to continue in digital learning once enrolled, the following requirements may be considered:

The student will participate in all required coursework and digital lessons during normal school hours.

The student will have passing grades at the end of each grading period (failure to have passing grades

will result in being unenrolled in digital learning and enrollment in face-to-face learning at their assigned

school).

The student will participate in all tutoring sessions required by the teachers.

For accelerated and advanced high school weighted courses, students will need to be able to come to a

designated campus on assigned days and times to take assessments on units of study.

Social/Emotional Needs—SFISD understands that situations like a Pandemic are considered to a trauma events for

students and staff. Therefore, the following measures will be put in place to support the emotional wellbeing of our

learning community.

Staff will receive training on Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-informed Practices, Counselor support training,

and promoting a positive culture.

Students will also receive training based on campus needs and the 7-Mindsets.

Parents trainings will be offered throughout the year.

o HS—Wellness counselors are still on call as needed. Appointments can also be made.

Grading

The evaluation of student learning through grading and assessment will follow the original grading guidelines for

face-to-face and virtual learners.

High School Courses:

GPA will be included for the digital learning platform as it will be for the in-person learning.

SFISD is not sure if NCAA will accept the digital learning platform to meet their requirements. Until then,

it is encouraged that athletes expecting to play sport at the collegiate level attend our traditional

classroom.


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SFISD Learning Systems

2020-2021


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Hybrid

In Class, Face to

Face Instruction

with Course

Material in our

Asynchronous/

Synchronous Digital

This method is not warranted

in our new context of learning.

This method is the SFISD approach

and we will be assisting teachers to

prepare for in class and full-time/live digital learning.

This method has students

jumping in and out of learning

environments. Highest risk:

Instructional continuity to

support highest-level of student

achievement and attendance. The learning team is preparing the

“how to” for students accessing

online instruction in the fall and

assisting teachers with professional

learning to support this type of

instruction.

Determinations Based on TEA

Guidance, SFISD Survey Feedback

Data, and Best Practices for Student

Achievement.


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Specific Time for Attendance

LIVE delivery of instruction

Daily PROGRESS measured

and tracked using one or all

of these methods by

teacher. Checking-in isn’t

monitoring/measuring

progress.


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SFISD Curriculum Model in Both Virtual and Face-to-Face Learning Environments

Summer 2020- Curriculum

and Assessments Audited,

Vetted, Aligned, and

Developed to Focus on

Missed Learning Concepts

and Grade Level Required

Learning Standards.

Developed by: Teachers and

Curriculum Learning Team


Team, Instructional

Technology Coordinator,

Director of Technology:

Evaluated strengths of

digital support systems

Created Campus Training

of Trainer Teams to

deepen development of

instruction within LMS.


Team and Instructional

Technology Coordinator

Surveyed resources:

Instructional face-to-face

and digital resources

Researched learning

environments conducive to

both learning models

Developed professional

learning plan to support

teachers

July and August 2020 Back to

School Teacher Learning

Preparation-

Curriculum team and

Instructional Technology

Coordinator provide

professional learning to

maximize learning

environment based on

plans.

SFISD will support virtual learning with devices, well-planned lessons, and training for staff and students to the fullest extent.


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SFISD Department Plans


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Special Services Plan Special Education, 504 (including dyslexia), and English Learners, services will be provided through face to face

or virtual instruction. Progress will be monitored regularly to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students.

All ARD/IEP and 504 plans will be reviewed and revised as needed to meet the needs of all students in the

preferred mode of instruction. All Admission, Dismissal and Review (ARD)/Individual Education Plan (IEP), and

504 meetings will be virtual to minimize social interactions.

Students who receive Special Education Services will have a commensurate schedule as those in general

education, unless otherwise noted in the student’s ARD/IEP based upon the individual student’s needs.

Inclusion opportunities may be limited based on recommendations by Texas Education Agency (TEA) and

Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as well as the Texas Governor’s recommendations. ARD/IEP

meetings will be held to ensure that your child's Individual Education Plan will provide a free appropriate

education. Some on site inclusion activities may be adjusted to continue to follow the most current

TEA/CDC/Governor's recommendations to support the health safety of staff and students, such as:

o Eating breakfast/lunch in the classroom

o Fine Arts within the classroom

o Physical Education within the classroom

o Modified recess

o Minimized transitions to multiple classrooms

Student progress will be monitored regularly, and ARD/IEP meetings will be scheduled when necessary to

reflect what supports and services the student requires for FAPE whether attending school through face to

face or virtual instruction.

Overview of Provision of Services for Face to Face Instruction:

Our priority is to keep our students and staff healthy, and we will be taking measures to wear proper attire and sanitize materials often. We are following all Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as well as the Texas Governor’s recommendations. Students with disabilities will follow the SFISD re-entry safety guidelines as general education students with special consideration given to meet their individual needs based on the students'/IEP or 504 Plan. We will be implementing the following safety measures to support the health safety of our staff and students:

Face coverings are required to any student 10 years of age or older, however; exemptions will be given

to any person 10 years or older with an identified medical condition or disability

Face coverings will be supplied, masks and shields will be available; however, you may supply a face

covering from home

Visual supports will be posted throughout the classroom to support the health safety expectations


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Materials will be sanitized between the use of students

Desks will be spaced based on individual needs of students and available space in each learning

environment

Maintain same grouping of staff and students

Service providers will develop schedules that maximize time in a single classroom and minimize the number of

rooms visited per day

Temperatures will be monitored for all students with a medical condition or disability which inhibits

their ability to communicate their health needs

Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to staff and students to assist students with self-help

activities such as feeding, hygiene needs, transfers, etc....

Face shields provided to teachers to support the learning needs of students receiving special education

services in self-contained instructional settings, speech therapy, occupational/physical therapy, or staff

supporting students of the deaf or hard of hearing

Frequent handwashing and hand sanitizer will be scheduled daily

Transitions will follow campus guidelines

Follow all district and campus guidelines

Overview of Provision of Services for Virtual Instruction (Synchronous/Asynchronous Instruction)

All ARD/IEP and 504 plans will be reviewed and revised to support the virtual learning needs of our students.

Virtual instruction limits the physical interactions socially and academically between peers and staff;

therefore, the IEP may need revisions to support this learning platform. The following services will be

provided:

Lessons will be accommodated as appropriate and indicated in the students’ ARD/IEP or 504 plans

Lessons will be modified as appropriate and indicated in the students’ ARD/IEP

Student progress will be monitored regularly to ensure the implementation of the students’ ARD/IEP or

504 plans

Special Education teachers will collaborate with General Education teachers to ensure lessons are

designed to meet the needs of all students with academic services

Service providers such as Speech, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Adaptive PE, etc... will provide

indirect/direct services as appropriate to follow the students’ ARD/IEP

Dyslexia services will be provided virtually

PLEASE NOTE: The details and information provided in this document are subject to change as directives are

provided by governing authorities and/or health officials or as environmental conditions change during this

time. The health safety of staff, students, and their families is a top priority.


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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

STAFF DEVICES

Classroom teachers

Receiving new Dell 2:1 computer with touch screens and script pins.

Devices will be handed out by mid to late August.

Training of new devices and set up will be coordinated through the campus techs

Pick up of old devices that are not working or cannot be reused will be sent over to the Geek squad

Use the interactive boards we have in the district for distance learning and add additional ones for the other

campuses. These can be used in conjunction with classroom learning. All lessons can be recorded and

archived in Canvas or Teams.

Paraprofessional Staff

Staff that does not currently have a laptop will be issued one with a webcam.

Additional training will be provided to support their needs.

STUDENT DEVICES

We have 6000 student computers that can be used as our 1:1 program or as we checked out last year. If

the device is issued out by the District we can manage the use of the device and how it is used.

Surveys being conducted to support instruction by evaluating resources to enhance student learning

virtually and in class.

A student chat line is being set up for students to get help for other issues that are technology and non-

technology related issues.

Districts have purchased some “hot-spots” and will be evaluating the budget to purchase more to attempt

to accommodate students without high-speed internet. Student needs will be prioritized due to limited

supply.

Utilize student program “Geek squad” to help with computer repair.


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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Tech support phone center and remote drop off / pick up will expand hours at the beginning of the year to

meet the needs of staff and students. This will include a Saturday pick up or drop off for those that cannot

make it during the weekday.

Purchase additional devices as monitors, docking stations and webcams for staff and student’s needs.

Staff and student safety measures: Masks, gloves and hand sanitizer will be at location where we will

interact with others. Face coverings and hand sanitizer will be required by all staff and students with direct

face-to-face interaction is required by the technology staff; however, social distancing will be utilized at all

times possible.

NOTE: All devices will be sanitized as they are checked-in and out from the technology department.


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Nutrition Services




Visitors will not be allowed during breakfast/lunch times.

Serving Students


payments.


Serving items will be disposable and students will not be allowed access to self-serve items in order to

prevent cross contamination.

Alternate payment methods example barcode badge scanner, are being considered for campuses with ID’s

and a name identification system for campuses that do not. Students will no longer use pin pads.

All cafeteria staff will wear gloves and masks and clear barriers will be installed around the cashiers.


Breakfast/Lunch:

Only students eating school breakfast will be allowed in the cafeteria seating area in the mornings at the

elementary campuses.

Students will be seated in order to promote social distancing.



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Operations Department

SFISD will provide hand sanitizers for each classroom. We are exploring hand pumps and wall mounted

types. If we use hand pumps we will provide two per classroom. When one is empty they will place it

on a prescribed location and the bottle will be refilled overnight. We will have wall mounted hand

sanitizer dispensers located at exterior entrances, cafeterias, gyms, and Libraries.

Santa Fe ISD will continue cleaning under our flu protocol practices which cleans desks daily, frequently

wiping down common touch areas throughout the day, and cleaning nightly common touch areas.

SFISD will provide microfiber rags and disinfectant for each teacher for their classrooms to wipe down

surfaces during the day. Teachers will be provided training for use of the sanitizer. Rags will be placed

into a receptacle near designated exits as the teachers leave the building at the end of the day, clean

rags will be provided to each classroom, and used rags will be laundered nightly. Bottles of sanitizer

will be filled, as necessary or weekly, whichever is a shorter period and placed back in the classrooms.

Campuses that have a suspected COVID-19 case will be sanitized with an electronic misting machine in

the areas that the individual was located

Restrooms will be sanitized nightly and throughout the day, as per SFISD standard flu protocol.

Cafeteria tables will be wiped down after each group of students leaves the table and at the end of

each breakfast or lunch period with a disinfectant product.

Restrooms with multiple sink locations will have every other sink turned off to provide social

distancing. In restrooms that have only two sinks, each sink will remain operational.


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Transportation Department

A survey 0f 2019-2020 registered riders will assess the anticipated ridership for the 2020-2021 school

year.

All drivers will wear masks and/or shields, unless medically inadvisable.

Area behind the driver will be vacant.

If a student has visible symptoms, the driver will call dispatch. To protect student privacy rights, the

driver will secure the bus and contact dispatch via cell phone. Dispatch will call parent to see if the

student can be picked up by parent from the stop or is able to return home. In the event the parent

cannot be contacted, the student will be asked to wear a mask, and distancing from others will be

achieved without causing undue distress for the student in question. Dispatch will notify campus the

student is being transported to school because the parent could not be contacted. Campus personnel

meet the bus to receive that student.

Riders 10 years of age and older will wear masks in compliance with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order.

Riders under 10 years of age will be strongly encouraged to wear masks. Masks should be applied before

entering the bus and must remain in place for the entirety of the ride including exit. Non-compliance

with the Executive Order will follow the regular chain of disciplinary procedures.

Hand sanitizer will be available as students enter and exit the bus.

All routes will have assigned seats.


Bus windows will be down to increase the flow of fresh air, except where heavy rains necessitate

windows up.

Riders will be dismissed according to direction provided by campus personnel. Campuses will contact

individual bus via 2-way radio identifying route/bus number that they are ready to receive. Campus

personnel will identify themselves with campus name and last name of person calling to avoid confusion

and cross talk.

Delays in departure may cause delays in beginning the cleaning process; thereby, delaying the

subsequent run. Drivers will radio the next campus after cleaning is completed and they have departed,

notifying them of the approximate number of minutes student arrival will be delayed.

Drivers will receive instruction/training on cleaning of the buses.

Buses will be cleaned and wiped down between Secondary and Elementary routes.

Buses will be sanitized as part of the completion of morning and afternoon shifts.

Documents

Santa Fe ISD€¦ · Santa Fe ISD This guidance document is being provided based on the public health situation as we understand it today and takes effect upon approval for the 2020-2021