2021-2022 Safe Return and Continuity of Instruction

Marshall Independent School District

Transportation

• The District will continue to encourage social distancing when possible.
• Students and Drivers will have the option to wear face masks/coverings.
• Hand sanitizer will be available to students as they enter the bus.
• Members of the same household are encouraged to sit in the same seat or adjacent seats.
• Bus drivers will sanitize seats after each route with sanitizing wipes
• Buses will be sanitized with the Victory Sanitizing Sprayer nightly

Screening Protocols

• Teachers and staff will be required to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to reporting to work each day. Employees must notify their supervisor if they have symptoms or are lab confirmed. If so, they must remain off campus until they meet re-entry criteria.
• Families are encouraged to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to reporting to school each day. Students are encouraged to remain at home if they ill.

Safety/Cleaning

• Students and Teachers have the option to wear a face mask/covering.
• Removal of unused desks and furniture in classrooms to maximize physical distance and minimize objects that must be sanitized
• Establish distance between the teachers’ desk/board and students’ desks
• Teachers will maintain social distancing in the classroom when possible.
• Students will be provided instructions on appropriate handwashing and respiratory etiquette on a regular basis
• Information regarding Vaccination availability/locations will be provided to students and staff.
• Campuses will create one-way hallways when possible.
• Each campus will develop an isolation area for students who show symptoms during the day and are awaiting parent pick-up.

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Meals

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• Students will be permitted to bring a lunch from home
• Lunch boxes are allowed (does not have to be disposable)
• Reminder – All Marshall ISD students are eligible for a free Breakfast and Lunch

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• Follow the campus policy for bringing outside lunches to students (McDonalds, Sonic, etc…)

Visitors

• Visitors will be allowed on campus. Please remain mindful of social distancing when possible.

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• MISD campuses will be open to visitors and volunteers.

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• Volunteers will be required to complete a background check. Please contact Jessica Scott, Community/Volunteer Coordinator at scottjl@marshallisd.com for more information.

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Isolation Protocols

Student or Staff Displaying COVID-19 Symptoms

• When a student has displayed symptoms of COVID-19, the school nurse will provide a clinical assessment to determine if and when a student needs to be sent home.
• Students who are ill will be separated from their peers and should be picked up within 30 minutes and no later than 1 hour from the time the campus contacted the student’s parent/guardian.
• District communication will be provided to the parents of students who came in close contact with a COVID-19 positive student or staff member.
• Staff members displaying COVID-19 symptoms will follow district protocols including isolation from students and other staff members.

If Someone Tests Positive

There are steps that MISD will take when a student or staff member has been identified as having COVID-19:

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• Schools must notify all individuals in close contact and the Department of State Health Services if a lab confirmed case is identified among students, teachers or staff who participate in any on campus activities.
• The name of an individual who tests positive cannot and will not be made available to the general public.

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If Someone Tests Positive Continued

There are steps that MISD will take when a student or staff member has been identified as having COVID-19:

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• Schools should close off areas used by a sick individual (student, teacher, or staff) until they can be disinfected.
• Plans in place for both routine and "deep" cleaning
• Ensure continuity of education for students/staff who are quarantined or isolated
• Prepare plans for school closures (3-5 days) if the school environment is determined to be a source of ongoing COVID-19 spread (Determined by District Administration)

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COVID Exposure Map

Re-Entry AFTER a Positive Test or COVID-Like Symptoms

• At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared
• At least 24 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medication
• The individual has improved in symptoms (e.g. Cough, Chills, Headache, etc.)
• If the individual has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and wants to return to school before completing the above stay at home period, the individual must either (a) obtain a medical professional’s note clearing the individual for return based on an alternative diagnosis or (b) receive one confirmation that they are free of COVID via acute infection tests at an approved COVID-19 testing location.

Academic Plan

• Students will receive blended instruction on campus (some direct instruction by the teacher and some online instruction by our learning platforms Frog Street-Pre-K, Edgenuity-K-12, Google Classroom and Vizzle Pre-K – 12 Special Education Supplement). This blended model will be implemented in case there is a break in in-person school, students will already be equipped with the online learning platform, and there will not be a break with their learning regardless of what the year holds.

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• The blended learning model will be provided to equip students with online and face-to-face state aligned instructional skills.

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• Safety protocols will be followed in an effort to keep students and staff safe

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• Extracurricular opportunities available

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• Social, emotional, and mental health supports will be made available to students and staff throughout the year.

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Registration

MISD online registration will begin on

July 21, 2021

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and close end of day

July 28, 2021

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For returning students

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Registration is ongoing throughout the summer at the administration building for students new to the district.

Emergency Virtual Learning

(ONLY if schools are Closed Temporarily)

• Online learning opportunity with state aligned curriculum through Edgenuity for students in K-12; Frog Street for Pre-K; Google Classroom; Vizzle Pre-K – 12 Special Education Supplement

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• Online instruction and support will be provided

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• Daily attendance and participation required at scheduled times

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• Students must have access to technology

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• Internet Hot Spots will be provided at designated campuses

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• Extracurricular activities will be cancelled

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• Meals will be made available when possible to students due to an emergency closure

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Medically Fragile & Homebound Students

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• Protocols will follow TEA and district guidance to ensure safety of staff and students

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• Students will receive face-to-face instruction

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QUESTIONS

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If you have any questions related to the

2021-2022 Safe Return

and

Continuity of Instruction Plan

please email:

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grants@marshallisd.com

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