Recommendation for Returning to

Face-to-Face Instruction��

School Board Presentation

November 19, 2020

COVID Risk Indicators

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Danville COVID based on Population

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August 6th - August 19th = 153 cases, 3.8 per 1,000 residents

August 20th - September 2nd = 120 cases, 3.0 per 1,000 residents

September 3rd - September 16th = 188 cases, 4.7 per 1,000 residents

September 17th - September 30th = 123 cases, 3.08 per 1,000 residents

*October 1st - October 14th = 168, 4.2 per 1,000 residents

October 15th - October 28th = 125, 3.1 per 1,000 residents

October 29th - November 5th = 98 cases

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*An outbreak at one location in the community produced 101 positive cases from the end of September through October 14th.

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New CDC Guidelines on Exposures

COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person. Spread occurs between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period)

Transition Phases for Face-to-Face Instruction

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• Phase 1: (November 9, 2020)
• Elementary: K-3, special education self-contained
• Middle School: Grade 6 (Group A will attend November 9 and 12 and Group B will attend November 10 and 13)
• High School: Grades 9 and 12 (Group A will attend November 9 and 12 and Group B will attend November 10 and 13)
• DAP, Adult GED, Extended Day

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• Phase 2: (November 16, 2020) (Group A will attend November 16 and 19 and Group B will attend November 17 and 20)
• Elementary: Grades 4-5
• Middle School: Grade 7-8
• High School: Grades 10-11

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Universal Face-to-Face Guidelines for DPS

• All students will have their temperatures taken daily and as needed.
• All students will wear masks in schools and on buses.
• No Gaiter masks (neck masks), masks with vents or bandanas are not allowed.
• Masks must cover noses and fit properly.
• All students will practice social distancing, minimum 6 feet from others.
• All students will wash their hands or use hand sanitizer when using the restroom and whenever directed by the teacher.
• All students will behave and follow the Student Code of Conduct and safety guidelines for the face-to-face environment.

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Universal Face-to-Face Guidelines for DPS, con’t.

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• All students will wear masks on their buses and sit in their pre-assigned seats
• All students will eat in the classroom with their teachers. While masks are removed during meals, students will remain seated 6 feet apart. As students finish eating, they may put their masks back on and talk with others who have also finished eating. (Teachers may also take students outside to eat where talking can occur as long as students social distance)

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Other Information

• Schools will have information on their websites and will be updated as needed.
• Students wishing to change from virtual to face-to-face or vice versa can do so on a survey that will go out to parents on November 20 and must be returned by December 4. Changes will take place at the beginning of 2nd semester, January 19, 2021.

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School Arrival and Dismissal Schedule for face-to-face students

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School Schedule

Grove Park Pre-K, Northside Pre-K 7:05am 12:35pm

Bonner Middle School 7:05am 2:05pm

Westwood Middle School

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Schoolfield Elementary 7:45am 2:45pm

Woodberry Elementary

Park Avenue Elementary

Forest Hills Elementary

DAP

​

George Washington High School 8:20am 3:45pm

Galileo High School

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Gibson Elementary 8:50am 3:50pm

Johnson Elementary

Woodrow Wilson Intermediate

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Recommendation for Returning to

Face-to-Face Instruction�

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Presenter: Dr. Catherine Magouyrk, Interim Superintendent

cmagouyrk@mail.dps.k12.va.us

William Chaney, Director of Safety and Security

wchaney@mail.dps.k12.va.us

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