Phases Update and �Forward Planning

April 1, 2021

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Staff and Student Covid Testing

Surveillance Covid testing has begun for staff and students

• 2567 tests were provided to staff and students as part of Phase 3
• 3260 tests as of today
• 832 Staff
• 2428 Student

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Vaccinations and Accommodations

Most staff have received their first vaccination

• Over 1000 staff members have received their first vaccination or Johnson & Johnson
• Approximately 75% of staff have received their second vaccination

264.5 FTE requests for accommodations related to the return to in-person instruction (approximately 25% of all staff)

• Most want to work from home
• The majority are medically related
• Many accommodations will last only until EE is fully vaccinated
• A high percentage are related to child care challenges
• These will decrease if elementary schools begin to have full days and/or more day of in-person instruction

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Final Return to Campus Numbers

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Phase Two Bridge Update - Samia Shoman

• 60% of our students back in-person; a few more opted in on day two.The rest are zooming in.
• Students in-person M-TH and Fridays online (zoom) for Advisory and asynchronous (possibly adding Friday in-person soon)
• Teachers and Instructional Aides are adjusting and doing an amazing job

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Phase Three Principal Updates

• Paul Belzer, Burlingame High School

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• Jeff Gilbert, Hillsdale High School

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• Yvonne Shiu, San Mateo High School

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Phase 3 Expansion

• Starting Monday, April 26th or later, the schools with under 30% of students opting for in-person instruction may combine their two student cohorts (AHS, CHS, MHS, PHS, SMHS).
• Providing four days of on-campus instruction instead of two.
• Other schools and specialized programs will consider inviting in-person students back for four days of instruction based on capacity and student need.

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Athletics

• Season One sports have finished their seasons with Football winding down
• Cross County, Swimming, Girls Golf & Tennis completed seasons
• Football continues until April 16
• Season Two sports currently in season, except for Yellow Tier sports
• Boys Golf and Tennis, Track & Field, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Badminton, Soccer, Water Polo and Cheer
• Yellow Tier sports begin on April 19*
• Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling
• 10 games, intra-district only
• Covid-19 testing 48 hours before competition

* Pending PAL approval

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Performing Arts

• Music (Band/Choir) programs at each school have received $4,000 for safety equipment
• Instrument/Bell Covers & Specialized Masks (to restrict blown air from instruments/singers)
• Mobile technology & keyboard carts for conducting classes outside
• Temporary coverings to be set up each day as weather requires

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Mental Health & Wellness

Current MH Offerings:

• MH support on campus & via telehealth to meet the needs of all learners
• Wellness Student Groups (virtual)
• TUPE: Tobacco Use Prevention Education Programs
• Parent Education & Support

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Preparation for the Fall:

• We are looking into continuing MH Support both in person and online as needed
• All of the above

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Links to MH Support:

• SMUHSD Wellness Team/Counselors to schedule a virtual or phone appointment ​
• SMUHSD Parent Support Group - Parent Connect ​
• SMUHSD Substance Use Support & Restorative Justice Programs for Students & Families
• Parent Education Series ​
• Stanford Teen Mobile Health Van​​
• Care Solace: our online resource with a live 24/7 concierge service meant to assist individuals

in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services.​​

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End of the Year Activities

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Graduation (dates pending Board approval)

• The District is working with a vendor to provide virtual graduations with in-person options (if health conditions allow)

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• Tuesday, May 25: MC Location TBA
• Wednesday, May 26: AHS, HHS, PHS
• Thursday, May 27: BHS and CHS
• Friday, May 28: MHS and SMHS

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Proms

• It is unlikely that public health directives will allow for events like prom this year.

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Other events

• PTOs are working with our facilities staff to create opportunities for safe, social gatherings after graduation
• Activities Directors are also involved in end-of-the year events

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Finals

• Each School has identified their Finals Schedule to accommodate the expanded AP testing schedule
• A/B cohorts will be combined for this last week
• All finals will be virtual
• Students who have chosen In-Person learning may take their Final on campus or virtually

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Planning for the 2021-22 School Year

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Instructional Bell Schedule

Present planning for the 2021-22 school year

• Full-time In-Person Learning with Block Schedule
• Five days a week with odd day/even day schedule with similar bell schedules at each school
• The present guidance from the CDE is that high schools will revert to the 64,800 minute requirement next year
• School will start around 8:30 a.m. Discussion is needed about whether or not staff planning time is before or after classes

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Instructional Options

We anticipate most students to return to full time in-person learning, however, there may be flexible options available based on our learning this year:

• Virtual offerings may continue, especially for courses with small class sizes that could be offered District-wide
• Twilight virtual classes will be offered if there is need and interest
• We expect that underclass students will access mostly in-person learning to ensure they have the support and structure for a successful transition to campus
• The independent study program will continue as an option for students
• Using our distance learning experience as we consider assessments and presentations

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Comments & Feedback

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