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A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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REOPENING SCHOOLS �2020-2021

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A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN

The purpose of this document is to provide a framework to re-open in the fall of 2020-2021 in the safest way possible while fulfilling our mission to educate our students. Due to concern for the health and safety of our students, staff, and community related to COVID-19, our school district’s have been working on developing plans based upon the recommendations from local/state/federal health departments and the Department of Public Instruction. This plan cannot possibly address every scenario that the COVID-19 pandemic might produce; real-time issues and decisions that are not identified in this plan will be addressed collaboratively between partner agencies.

Lakeland Area School Districts are working together to provide a framework to open schools in the fall of 2020-2021. The framework includes guidance from a variety of sources including, Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and both Vilas and Oneida County Health Departments. The safety of students, staff, and the community is our top priority.

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A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

GOALS FOR THIS REOPENING PLAN

1. To provide a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and the community while fulfilling our mission to educate our students.

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• To provide face to face instruction in school when possible within the guidelines of local and state health departments.

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• To provide the best possible educational opportunities for all students regardless of learning format and/or setting.

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• To provide continual communication with all stakeholders in a timely manner.

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A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

• The safety of students, staff and the community is the highest priority

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• The District will make modifications to its practices and protocols to keep the students as safe as possible while continuing to educate our students

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• There may likely be positive COVID-19 cases within the community that will require quarantine of student(s) and/or staff

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• Remote learning may be required at times in response to changing conditions in our school community

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• Co-curricular events may be canceled or postponed based on pandemic activity and/or sport and county risk level

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• This plan may be changed from time to time as COVID-19 guidance and recommendations continue to evolve and/or circumstances dictate

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS FOR FAMILIES

• Families should be prepared for short term building closures without significant notice throughout the school year. These may be necessary for deep cleaning or for quarantine of students or staff. Begin to plan now for back-up child care options - much like an inclement weather closure.

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• Families must screen their children daily for symptoms of COVID-19. Families have the responsibility to keep their children home from school when they are ill and to notify the school of the presence of COVID-19 illness if it occurs

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• New procedures may be in place for the safe drop off and pick up of students

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• Large events like open house/PT conf/performances/contests may be cancelled or modified

Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

OUR COMMITMENTS

SAFETY

Student and staff safety is a top priority. Plans will reflect guidance from the CDC, State and Oneida and Vilas County Health Departments.

FLEXIBILITY

Plans will be developed to allow for a fluid response keeping in mind staff, student and parent capacity, coupled with financial resources of the District.

INSTRUCTION

Plans will reflect a preference for traditional classroom learning and focus on creating conditions to safely reopen schools. Instructional models will include blended and remote learning options for 4K-8 in the event that traditional

classroom learning cannot occur.

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

REOPENING PLAN OVERVIEW

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• School Re-Opening 5 Days Per Week
• Technology Enhanced Learning
• 1:1 Technology Deployment as appropriate
• Devices Deployed to Homes as necessary if Remote Learning is Required
• Health & Safety Precautions
• Instructional Delivery Models
• A: Face-to-Face Instruction As Priority
• B: Blended Learning - If Necessary
• C: Remote/Virtual Learning - If Necessary

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

OPERATIONS: PHYSICAL SPACES

Implementation of guideline based on the Center for Disease Control, Department of Health Services and Vilas and Oneida County Health Department guidance.

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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Sanitation Stations

• Increased placement and encourage usage

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Locker Usage

• Limit amount of time at lockers- backpacks will be allowed to be carried during the day

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Creating Space for Social Distancing

• Removal of certain furniture
• Reconfigure or moving workspaces
• Reconfigure or moving teaching spaces

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Physical Barriers

• Plexiglass barriers may be used

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Safety Signage

• Hand Hygiene
• Social/Physical Distancing
• Symptoms

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Drinking Water

• Bottle Filling Only (brought home daily for cleaning)
• Options will be provided for those without water bottles

OPERATIONS: TRAFFIC FLOW

Implementation of guideline based on the Center for Disease Control and

Health Department guidance.

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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Self-Contained Classrooms�Teachers will move to student classrooms in Grades 4K-4 whenever possible, with the exception of P.E.

Passing Time�Times for passing will be staggered as much as possible�Students will wear cloth face coverings when social/physical distancing is not possible.

Traffic patterns will be modified to ensure less cross traffic whenever possible

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Staff Monitoring �Staff will monitor the hallways to remind of social/physical distancing

Exit and Entry

Separate entry and exit points will be designated for each level whenever possible

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OPERATIONS: HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS

Cleaning & Disinfecting

• Increased daily and weekly protocols

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Shared Objects

• Sharing of objects will be discouraged/avoided whenever possible
• Students have individual supplies either provided or brought from home.�Any community items will be managed by the classroom teacher. �

Communal Spaces (Labs, etc.)

• Staggered Use and scheduling
• Increased cleaning protocols

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Hand Hygiene

• Teach and reinforce in the classroom
• Increased signage and instructions

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

OPERATIONS: STUDENT HEALTH

Symptom Room�The current nurse office will be utilized for injuries and other non-Covid-19 related health issues . A separate room will be used for students with COVID-19 symptoms.

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All symptomatic students will need to be picked up and taken home ASAP.

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Testing �Students sent home with COVID-19 symptoms will be requested to obtain a COVID-19 test at one of our local health facilities. If testing is not obtained, the student will be excluded for 72 hours after symptoms resolve.

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Communication �School staff and/or Vilas County will be communicating with close contacts of a positive case in need of quarantine. The District will follow Vilas County Health Department protocol for response to positive cases in our schools.

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

OPERATIONS: DAY TO DAY

Visitors and Meetings�Non-essential visitors and volunteers are limited and must be pre-approved by administration.

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All essential visitors must complete COVID screener and wear a mask when 6 feet of distancing is not possible.

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Parents or community members may visit school staff by appointment only to ensure offices can accommodate the number of people.

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Phone or video meetings are encouraged to maintain physical distancing and reduce exposure.

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Face Coverings�All staff will be required to wear masks when 6 feet of distancing is not possible

�Students are strongly recommended to wear cloth face coverings

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Field Trips

No field trips unless pre-approved by administration

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Large Gatherings & Assemblies

No large gatherings and assemblies at this time

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Staffing�Reassign staff as needed to cover daily operational needs prioritizing student learning and safety

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High Risk Staff�Must communicate with the District Office as needed.

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High Risk Students�Communicate with School Administration

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

OPERATIONS: TRANSPORTATION

Student Capacity

• Reduced capacity per bus
• One or two students per seat
• Students will have assigned seats
• Household and family members seated together, then like cohorts of students seated together
• Sit at window to provide 6 feet of separation whenever able

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Face Coverings On Buses

• All Transportation Staff will be required to wear face coverings.
• Students will wear face covering.
• Face coverings will be made available .

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Health and Safety

• Buses will be disinfected following each route with special attention to high touch areas

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Students with Special Needs

• IEP driven accommodations in review with a commitment to finding solutions for all families

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Self-Transport

• Parents and/or students planning to self transport are encouraged to contact the transportation department ASAP to increase accuracy of routes and staffing requirements.

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Student Drop Off and Pick Up

• Parents will not enter the school building to drop off or pick up students.
• Appropriate staffing will be present to ensure appropriate supervision for safety of young students.
• New procedures will be in place for the safe drop off and pick up of Elementary students curbside��

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

OPERATIONS: FOOD SERVICE

Point of Sale

No common touch keypads

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Service Style

Required hand hygiene before meal lines

Elimination of student self-serve

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Food Service Staff

Installation of plexiglass in serving area

Masked during service to students and anytime 6 feet distance cannot be maintained�

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Lunch Room �Increased physical distancing

Students seated by cohort group.

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Student Capacity �Adding additional tables and rearranging and offering outside seating when appropriate

During Closure �School meal service offered as a pick up option if closure for 5 days or more

Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL:

TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM LEARNING

Return to the classroom�Students and staff practice operational safety procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Staffing�Some staff may be reassigned to support distancing and safety procedures enabling students to return to the classroom

Schedules�Daily schedule modification (i.e. lunch, recess) as necessary with start and end of day bell times remaining the same

Social Emotional Learning�SEL support for students and staff

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Resources�Schools may require additional resources to support work and systems

Alternatives�Students and families who are not comfortable returning to school may be offered the option of remote or virtual schooling.

Communication�Ongoing and systematic communication to staff, families, and community

Moving Between Instructional Models �Movement between instructional models may be required based on state orders and/or prevalence of COVID-19 cases within the community, school, Lakeland Area, or county.

Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL:

REMOTE LEARNING

Targeted or District Wide�May be used for short or long term needs as determined by positive COVID-19 cases

Schedule�Live teaching daily

Devices and Access�Students use district device, home internet access becomes vital for all students

Early Identification�Teachers and schools to quickly identify students struggling to engage

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Resources�May require additional resources to support work and systems

Grading�Standards - Based 4K-8

Communication�Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families

Moving Between Models�Movement between instructional models may be required based on prevalence of COVID-19 cases within the community or individual schools.

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL:

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Environments�Access to education will be reconfigured to meet physical distancing guidance while meeting the needs of individual students

Case Loads�Staff or schedules may be redesigned to provide access to individualized learning to meet IEP and 504 plans

Travel�Schedules will be configured to limit travel as much as possible while providing services to students

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Resources�May require additional resources to support work and systems

Communication�Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families

Moving Between Models�If there is a need to move between instructional models, accommodations will be made for safe delivery of services utilizing the student IEP and 504 teams.

Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL:

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Reboarding�Focus on social and emotional health during the first week back for students and staff focusing on inclusion and anxiety reduction

Climate and Culture�Work to introduce students to new look of school and classrooms to help foster welcoming environments for learning

Universal Instruction�Use of existing curricular components of Second Step, Zones of Regulation, Morning Meeting, and Advisory time

Breaks�Schedules structured to allow for staff breaks within a student cohort model (Elementary/Intermediate)

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Resources�May require additional resources to support work and systems

Wellness�Focus on staff wellness and communicate Security Health Tele-therapy options

Communication�Ongoing and systematic communication to staff and families

Moving Between Models�If there is a need to move between instructional models, accommodations will be made for safe delivery of services utilizing the student IEP and 504 teams.

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

MOVING BETWEEN MODELS

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4K-8

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Movement between models will be determined in partnership with the Vilas County Health Department

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS: MOVING BETWEEN MODELS

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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WIAA Guidance�Rely on and implement guidance from WIAA to safely hold athletic practices, competitions and events

Clubs & Activities�Assuming school is able to resume in a traditional classroom learning environment, clubs and activities will take place with social distancing and safety measures in place

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Spectators

Some competitions and performances may be held with limited or no spectators. In this instance, an effort will be made to stream the event for parents and the community.

Communication�Ongoing and systematic communication to participants and advisors

County Activity Risk Level

Determined weekly and used to determine possible restrictions and/or participation.

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Moving Between Models�Activities and events may be postponed or adjusted to meet guidelines and/or current conditions in schools or the community

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

WIAA RISK LEVELS

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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REFERENCES (LINKS)

Symptoms of COVID-19

DPI Mitigation and Measures for Schools

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers COVID-19

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Opening Up America Again

COVID-19 Business, Employers, and Workers

Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities

CDC: Considerations for Schools

CDC: Schools Decision Tool

CDC: What Bus Transit Operators Need to Know About COVID-19

DPI: Information on COVID-19

DPI: Interim School Health Services COVID-19 Infection Control and Mitigation Toolkit �DPI: COVID-19 Infection Control Checklist for K-12 Schools�DPI: Determining Release from Isolation and Quarantine Cases and their Contacts in Day Care Settings or Schools�DPI: Interim COVID-19 Infection Control and Mitigation Measures for Schools�DPI: Interim COVID-19 Transportation Guidance�DPI: Reopening School Buildings Risk Assessment Tool�DPI: Recommendations/FAQs on Testing for Schools�DPI: Returning to School After COVID-19

WIAA Webpage

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Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: PARTNERS

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Thank you to the Lakeland Area Schools and all stakeholders for your participation and involvement in the development of the re-opening procedures. Thank you to the Oneida and Vilas County Administrators and nurses for your collaboration and involvement in the development of these procedures. This plan was modeled after the work completed by a number of districts including Clear Lake and Stevens Point Area School District.

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The re-opening protocols/procedures will be in effect at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. These protocols/procedures have been implemented to attempt to mitigate exposure to COVID-19 in the Lakeland Areas Schools. These protocols/procedures may be amended from time to time at the discretion of the District Administrator as COVID-19 guidance and recommendations continue to evolve and/or circumstances dictate.

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Reopening School 2020-21

A joint effort between Lakeland Area School Districts REOPENING SCHOOLS 2020-2021

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