MUMFORD ISD

COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN 

The health and safety of our students, employees, families, and community are most

important. As part of this commitment, Mumford ISD is closely monitoring developments regarding COVID-19. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to reopening schools. Mumford ISD’s return-to-school plan will continue to be evaluated and adapted in order to meet the continuing trends of the COVID-19 virus, especially in Robertson County and nearby cities.

Mumford ISD will strive to follow recommendations for school opening and operation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the University Interscholastic League (UIL), as well as other state and local health officials. Circumstances related to COVID-19 may change throughout the coming school year, and this document will be updated as conditions arise. Please check often on the Mumford ISD website for information, as it is posted.

COVID Protocols

Required Health Screenings

• Teacher and Staff Screening - All teachers and staff will self-screen for fever, diarrhea, or vomiting before coming to campus each day.
• Student Screening - Parents must ensure they do not send a child to school on campus if the child has a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.

COVID-19 Symptoms Include

●         Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.4°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 Confirmed with COVID-19

In the case of an individual who was diagnosed with COVID-19, the individual may return to school when both of the following criteria are met (see diagram):

• at least 24 hours have passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications);
• the individual has improvement in symptoms (e.g., cough,shortness of breath).

Classwork for Students on Quarantine

• Students that are in quarantine will be marked absent for the duration of their time off campus.
• Mumford ISD will do their best to provide a continuum of learning and the child will have the opportunity to make up the work.

Health and Safety Measures

General Infection Control Measures On-Campus

• According to a proclamation by the Governor of Texas, masks are optional but cannot be mandated by the school.  
• Social distancing of at least 6 feet is encouraged at all times, when possible.
• Students and staff are encouraged to provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Additional hand washing and sanitizing will be encouraged and time provided.
• Water fountains will be returned to normal operation during the 2021/2022 school year. Students are encouraged to bring their own refillable, clear/translucent water bottle for use during the school day.
• The use of field trips to enhance the educational experience will be done on a case-by-case basis in order to determine appropriate safety measures are put into place for each trip.
• Teachers will report to campus no later than 7:30am each morning. Doors will open at 7:30am for students to enter the building and go directly into classrooms.

Visitors and Deliveries

•  Parents may enter the buildings to walk students to their classrooms, on the first day of school only.
• After the first day of school, parents and visitors will not be allowed into hallways. Parents will remain outside the buildings when dropping off or picking up students, at the beginning and end of the day.  
• Essential meetings such as parent-teacher conferences and ARDs will be held on campus as appropriate or necessary.
• Phone communication should be utilized by parents prior to coming to campus. We will do everything we can in order to meet the needs of parents and students while still limiting physical proximity.
• Informal campus visits will be limited (including during meal times). Parents may request to have lunch with their child for special occasions (for example, their birthday). This must be approved by an administrator, in advance, so we may plan accordingly.
• Although campus deliveries are discouraged, deliveries will be accepted for students on special occasions (birthday gifts, flowers, et cetera) and will be held at the front office until the end of the school day.
• Student lunches should be sent with the student each morning, not brought to school at lunchtime. Food deliveries will not be accepted during the instructional day.

In Classrooms and other Learning Environments

• Daily wiping of high hand-touch areas.
• Doors will be left open throughout the day, as appropriate and possible.
• Each classroom and common area (cafeterias, gyms, Mustang Room) has been equipped with a UV air filtering system.
• Hand sanitizer is available throughout the school (classrooms, entrances, lunch rooms, common spaces) and encouraged to be used.
• Campus entrance and exit points during arrival and dismissal are organized in order to promote social distancing.
• Arrangement of desks and classroom furniture to maximize space between students.
• Limit mixing between cohort groups as much as possible.
• Limit the number of students participating in small group instruction at one time.
• School volunteers must be approved by the superintendent in order to help support our students on campus. This will be done on a case-by-case basis with the ultimate goal of supporting students in a safe school environment.
• Parents will not be allowed to attend school parties in the classroom. Teachers will communicate with parents in regards to their needs for their classroom.

Transportation

• Parents are encouraged to bring their child to school and pick their child up from school, in an effort to minimize social contact.
• Hand sanitizer will be available on buses, and buses will be disinfected daily.
• Ridership will remain at typical district capacity, dependent upon the number of riders.
• Students will be assigned seats and a seating chart will be maintained by the bus driver.

Mumford ISD Extracurriculars

Cheer

• Practices and performances will be conducted following safety protocol provided by guidance from Mumford ISD, UIL, and TEA (COVID-19 screening, group sizes, sharing and sanitizing of equipment, locker room usage).

Athletics 

• Practices and performances will be conducted following safety protocol provided by guidance from Mumford ISD, UIL, and TEA (COVID-19 screening, group sizes, sharing and sanitizing of equipment, locker room usage).
• Hand sanitizing stations will be in athletic areas, and handwashing will be emphasized before, during, and after activities. Equipment will be sanitized on a regular basis.
• Cleaning and sanitization of all athletic facilities will happen routinely.

Who May I Contact?

• If you have questions or concerns regarding the planned reopening of Mumford ISD, please contact Dr. Allen Reese, Superintendent, at atreese@mumford.k12.tx.us or (979) 279-3678.

Circumstances related to COVID-19 may change throughout the coming school year. We will keep students, parents , and staff informed as conditions arise.