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Osage R2L Back to School FAQ

2021-2022

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General Practices

Social distancing of 3 ft or more is recommended by public health. If this is not possible, grouping/podding of students will be practiced to limit exposure.
Hand washing or hand sanitizing will be required when students enter a new space.
Continued disinfecting of classrooms and gathering spaces will take place.

Face Coverings/Masks

Students and staff are not required to wear face masks, although it is highly recommended for all individuals (vaccinated or unvaccinated) to limit COVID-19 exposure.

COVID-19 Exposure Protocol

Mrs. Aschenbrenner or Ms. Cordes will evaluate for COVID-19 symptoms, as needed.
Students who display two or more COVID-19 symptoms will be isolated until they are able to be picked up from school.
Mitchell County Public Health recommends any student demonstrating symptoms get tested with your family provider to confirm.
If test is negative, the student will be allowed to follow our school sickness protocol and return once symptoms subside.
If positive, MCPH will contact your family with isolation proctol.

Contact Tracing

Osage CSD will continue to partner with MCPH to contact trace. If your child comes in direct contact with a positive individual for more than 15 minutes, you will receive a letter via JMC. This will outline your options

Transportation

In-town busing will no longer be provided; this includes the shuttle bus from Lincoln to the MS/HS.
Face coverings/masks are not required while riding the bus, but are highly recommended.
Parent drop-off and pick-up of children will occur outside the school building.
Daily disinfecting of the buses will continue to take place.

Cleaning of Facilities

Each classroom will be wiped down in between periods before a new group of students would enter.
Hand sanitizing stations are present throughout the building to encourage frequent cleansing.

Volunteers/Visitors

Non-essential volunteers and visitors will not be allowed access to buildings throughout the day.
This includes classroom family members, and lunch guests.
Those who do enter, we recommend to wear a face covering/mask.
If a parent needs to bring something to a student, there will be a tote available in the entryway to leave items. Staff will make sure your child receives it.

We are excited for the 2021-2022 school year! Thank you to our staff, parents, and community for your continued partnership. Go Big Green!