Roadmap to Reopening:

Family Playbook

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2020-2021

Family Playbook: Table of Contents, Page 1

Andover Roadmap to Reopening

• Letter from the Superintendent
• Portrait of a Graduate
• Guiding Principles
• Executive Order 20-59
• Andover BOE Approved Recommendations, 7-30-20
• 2020-2021 Learning Models
• Andover Health and Education Assessment Team
• Andover COVID Gating Criteria
• What To Expect
• Learning Management Systems

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Health and Safety Protocols

• Symptoms
• Safety Precautions
• Temperature Checks
• Social Distancing and Face Coverings
• Face Coverings Requirements
• Wear Your Mask Correctly
• Modeling Proper Use of Masks
• Hand Sanitizers and Wipes
• Required Safety Training for Staff and Students
• COVID-19 Testing and Infectious Period
• Separation While In School
• Exclusion from School
• Release from Isolation and Quarantine
• What is a Positive Case?
• Positive Case Isolation and Release Process
• What is a Close Contact?
• Close Contact Quarantine and Release Process
• Unknown Test Results
• Negative Test Results
• Contact Tracing
• Contact Tracing: Activities and Events
• Travel Related Isolation
• Communication Protocols
• Butler County Health Department Illness Report
• Non-Essential Visitors
• Transportation Safety Protocols
• Food Service

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The Andover Roadmap to Reopening Playbook is intended to provide clarity and guidance to the complex issues our school community is facing together. The playbooks will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.

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The Table of Content slides are hyperlinked so you may easily click on the topic that most interests you and be taken directly to the information. It is easiest to click on the “Present” button to easily navigate within the playbook. Each page has a “Table of Contents” link in the bottom left corner which will easily take you back to the hyperlinked table of contents pages.

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Back-to-School Events

• Virtual Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
• Staggered Start

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District Calendar

• Calendar Overview
• 2020-2021 Revised District Calendar

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BOE Approved Learning Models

• 2020-2021 Learning Models
• Andover Health and Education Assessment Team
• Elementary Learning Models
• Middle and High School Learning Models, Sept. 10-25
• Middle and High School Learning Models, Sept. 28-Oct. 9
• Intentions and Rationale for Re-evaluation of Models

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Remote Learning

• What is remote learning?
• Remote Learning - District Assurances
• Remote Learning - Family Assurances
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Teacher Daily Connection

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Technology

• Technology Help for Parents
• Technology Overview
• Internet Options
• Relay Web Filtering

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Standards, Competencies and Grading

• Standards and Grading
• Elementary Report Cards
• Elementary Directions for Viewing Standards

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A Letter from Superintendent Brett White

The health and safety of our students, staff and families is of utmost importance. When the 2020-2021 school year begins, school will look much different than previous years due to new health and safety measures. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been a partner in the development of reopening guidance for schools in Kansas. We are working closely with our health department and local medical providers to ensure that our Roadmap to Reopening playbook prioritizes safety and ensures that we serve all of our students’ educational needs. We value the input from our stakeholders as we navigate these uncharted waters. Thank you for your support and flexibility during these extraordinary times.

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Guiding Principles

• The health and safety of our students and staff is of paramount importance and will drive the decisions that we make during this pandemic.
• Social-emotional health will be a priority, with an emphasis on building positive relationships. We will provide social-emotional support for students, staff, and families.
• We are committed to providing the best possible education for all students & will provide the instruction, resources, and learning environments necessary to meet their needs within the changing health restrictions.
• Ensuring equity for all students in the 2020-21 school year will be essential, with a focus on the learning needs of special education students, English Language Learners, at-risk students, & underserved student populations.

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Executive Order 20-59

On July 20, Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order that requires certain safety measures to be followed in schools, which are largely also recommendations found in the “Navigating Change” guidance document accepted by the Kansas State Board of Education. Executive Order 20-59 includes:

1. Mandatory masks/facial coverings for all individuals in K-12 schools, with certain exceptions.
2. 6-foot distancing with the exception of in-person instruction when facial coverings are worn.
3. Hand sanitizing available in all classrooms, used by students and staff at least once an hour.
4. Temperature check before entering a school building each morning.

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On August 4, the Butler County Commission passed an order exempting the county from the requirements of Executive Order 20-59, but including language that strongly recommended that school districts adopt safety plans consistent with Covid-19 public health guidelines. Legal experts disagree on whether counties can pass these orders.

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Andover Public Schools requires masks to be worn by students, staff, and visitors with the limited exceptions as outlined in Executive Order 20-59. We will also socially distance whenever possible, wash/sanitize hands on an hourly basis, and check temperatures of students and staff members each day.

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Andover BOE Approved Recommendations

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Andover Roadmap to Reopening 2020-2021, BOE Meeting 7-30-20

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2020-2021 Learning Models

The Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team will meet to review community health data on a regular basis.

The team will make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the gating criteria for the district.

The district will then determine the appropriate learning model.

Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team

The Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team will meet to review community health data on a regular basis.

The team will make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the gating criteria for the district.

The district will then determine the appropriate learning model.

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Andover COVID Gating Criteria

The Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team will meet to review community health data on a regular basis. The team will make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the gating criteria for the district. Gating Criteria Data is posted at usd385.org/roadmap by noon the day after team meetings. A Positive Case Report is posted by noon Tuesday each week, also at usd385.org/roadmap. The district will then determine the appropriate learning model.

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What To Expect

Safety Precautions at School Screening Face Coverings

• Required on the Bus
• Required for Students
• Required for Staff
• Required for Visitors
• No shields without masks

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In K-2 Classrooms

In Grades 3-12 Classrooms

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Learning Management Systems

It will be important that students have the ability to learn at home if they find themselves in a situation of self-isolation. To help make the transition smoother, students will be utilizing a learning management system (LMS) throughout the entire school year whether they are onsite or at home. We will utilize the same two LMS from last spring: SeeSaw and Google Classroom.

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In K-2 Classrooms

In Grades 3-12 Classrooms

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Health and Safety Protocols

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COVID-19 Symptoms

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms.pdf

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Safety Precautions

Stop the Spread of Germs

• Face coverings required for all adults and students, with exceptions provided for in governor’s executive order 20-59.
• Hand washing/sanitizing hourly during the day.
• To the extent possible, social distancing of six feet will be maintained. During times like lunch, passing periods and classroom instruction, when spacing may be less than six feet, masks will be worn.
• Classrooms are arranged in an effort to maximize the amount of space between students.
• Decrease use of shared spaces when possible.
• Replace handshakes, high-fives and hugging with alternative celebrations and greetings.
• Disinfect work spaces, backpacks and personal materials with approved cleaning supplies.
• Exterior signs will be placed on all entrances, stating masks must be worn in the buildings. Persons with COVID symptoms should NOT ENTER.
• Interior signs will be posted throughout the building about the symptoms of Covid-19, proper handwashing, etc.

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Thermometers and Temperature Checks

• Infrared handheld touchless units will be in all buildings.
• Each school will have touchless “stations” that a student/staff member walks up to for temperature checks. Students and staff will be screened each morning.
• Students and staff will extend their arm in front of the sensor for a temperature check. We anticipate the ability to scan 20-30 people per minute.
• Protocols will be followed if a student/staff member is above 100 degrees that include a second temperature check with health office staff.

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Social Distancing and Face Coverings

Social Distancing will be implemented whenever possible, with the understanding that there may be times during the day (passing periods, lunch, arrival/dismissal, classroom instruction) when 6 feet of social distancing may not always be achieved. Remember that masks are required to be worn.

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Reasonable efforts will be made to keep as much space as possible between people. Schools will utilize signage and visual cues to aid traffic flow so it is conducive to social distancing.

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Rationale:

Social distancing is an important part of the safety plan. There are times, where social distancing may be slightly less than six feet. We will minimize these times as much as possible, and supervise diligently.

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• Required in Health Rooms
• Required on the Bus
• Required for Students
• Required for Staff
• Required for Visitors
• Each student can be provided a bag or container for storing masks when on mask breaks. Bags can be replaced periodically.

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Face Coverings

Please help us create a safe learning environment for students and staff.

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Wear Your Mask Correctly

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Parents, teachers and school staff are encouraged to model how to properly put on and take off a face covering. Students will receive training as well on mask protocols.

Modeling Proper Use

of Masks

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Hand Sanitizer and Wipes

We will use high-quality products to clean & sanitize.

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Hand Sanitizer:

CDC requires alcohol content > 60%: These will be placed on stands at each entrance and the main offices; and bottles in each classroom

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Symmetry Foaming Sanitizer:

(62% alcohol content):

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Purell Gel Sanitizer:

(70% alcohol content):

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Sanitizing & Wiping Surfaces:

We will use a cleaner with a Covid-19, EPA certified “< 1 minute kill” rating criteria to sanitize and wipe surfaces.

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Required Safety Training for Staff and Students

• Handwashing techniques/hygiene
• Proper wearing and handling of masks
• Social distancing guidelines, including arrival/dismissal, passing periods, locker rooms, and breakfast/lunch
• Temperature checks
• Covid symptoms & warning signs
• Procedures for covid-related illnesses, quarantines, and return to school/work

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Rationale: Training is essential to clarifying expectations and keeping students and staff healthy.

COVID-19 Testing and Infectious Period

A person is considered a case of COVID-19 if they have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by a diagnostic test (PCR or antigen).

Based on what we currently know, a person is considered infectious two days prior to the onset of symptoms through at least 10 days after the onset of symptoms. For cases that do not have symptoms, the infectious period is considered two days prior to testing through a minimum of 10 days after testing.

Cases must remain in isolation until they have met the criteria for release from isolation set by KDHE or the local health department.

COVID Testing in Kansas

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Separation While In School

Each school will have a room or space separate from the nurse’s office where students or employees who may have COVID-19 will wait to be evaluated or picked up from school.

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Students and employees are required to wear a mask. Only essential staff assigned to the room may enter. All who enter the room will sign in so that there is a record. The room will be disinfected several times throughout the day when utilized. Strict social distancing is required, and staff must wear appropriate PPE.

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Students who are ill will be walked out of the building to their parent/guardian.

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Exclusion from School

The health and safety of our students, staff and families is the utmost importance. Students and employees exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 without other obvious explanations are prohibited from coming to school, and will be sent home immediately if they do.

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Release from Isolation

Source:

Release from Isolation and Quarantine

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Release from Quarantine

Source:

Release from Isolation and Quarantine

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What is a Positive Case?

To be considered a COVID-19 case the person must have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by a diagnostic test (PCR or Antigen).

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Positive Case Isolation and Release

Positive Case:

To be considered a COVID-19 case the person must have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by a diagnostic test (PCR or Antigen).

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A student or staff member that has been excluded due to testing positive to COVID-19 may return to school or work once they have been released from isolation by the Health Department.

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Any positive case placed in isolation will receive:

• Notice of Isolation letter
• Release from Isolation letter

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Schools will request to see the release letter before allowing the student or staff member to return.

Source: Butler County Health Department

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What is a Close Contact?

A person is considered a close contact of a case if they were within 6 feet for more than 10 minutes (cumulative time over infectious period) or exposed to secretions such as being coughed or sneezed on.

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Close contacts must remain in quarantine until they have met the criteria for release from quarantine set by KDHE or the local health department. A negative test does not end the quarantine period.

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Source: Butler County Health Department

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Close Contact Changes - March 2021

Source: Sedgwick County Health Department Guidelines and Butler County Health Department Guidelines

Low Risk:

A low-risk non-household close contact is a contact where all mitigation measures have been adhered to, including appropriate mask wearing, washing of hands, and remaining socially distanced to the greatest extent possible.

• Low Risk students may continue to attend school following all mitigation procedures are in place.
• Families may choose remote learning as a precautionary measure.

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High Risk:

A high-risk non-household close contact is a contact where mitigation measures have not been followed or possible in one or more ways listed below:

• Anything unmasked or mask not properly worn, especially when not physically distanced
• Consuming food/drink less than six feet apart
• Activities that include physical exertion, less than six feet apart for longer than 10 cumulative minutes
• Athletic activity that involves close, sustained contact between participants, lack of significant protective barriers, indoors, and high probability that respiratory droplets will be transmitted between participants
• Playing woodwind and brass instruments less than six feet apart without mask
• Singing/shouting less than six feet apart without mask
• Playground if unmasked students have sustained contact with physical exertion for more than 10 minutes

High Risk students will need to move to remote learning and practice at home self-isolation.

Close Contact Quarantine and Release

Close Contact:

Within 6 feet for more than 10 minutes (cumulative time over infectious period) or exposed to secretions such as being coughed or sneezed on.

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Any close contact placed in quarantine by the health department will receive:

• Notice of Quarantine letter
• Release from Quarantine letter

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Schools will request to see the release letter before

allowing the student or staff member to return. A negative test does not end the quarantine period.

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Source: Butler County Health Department

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Unknown Test Results

A student or staff member who was sent home with COVID-19 symptoms and is waiting on test results will be excluded from school and instructed to isolate at home until test results are received.

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If a student or staff member is sent home with COVID-19 symptoms and is not tested they will be treated as a positive and will be required to follow

the Isolation requirements.

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Source: Butler County Health Department

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Negative Test Results

If a student or staff member’s test result is negative and they are not in quarantine due to a close contact exposure, they may return to school as

long as they are fever free.

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Source: Butler County Health Department

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Contact Tracing

1. Each school district will identify one staff member from each school/school district that will be the liaison between the school and the health department. This person will notify the health department immediately

when there is a confirmation of a person infected with COVID-19 that was in a school building. The Health Department will contact this person concerning students and staff who are positive. KDHE has suggested this contact person be a school nurse or school counselor. This will be the only person the Health Department will disclose personal information to.

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2. As soon as the school becomes aware of a student or staff member that has tested positive school staff will immediately begin compiling a list of close contacts, including names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers going back 48 hours from date symptoms began. If the case is asymptomatic then you go back 48 hours from date of test. The names on the list may only be disclosed to the Health Department if consent to release has been obtained from the staff member/student/parents. Please consider having a release of information signed before school begins.

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3. The school will contact parents/students and employees and notify them that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 was in the building and encourage cooperation with the school and the health department for contact tracing. The individual who tested positive will not be identified in the communication to the school community at large.

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4. Any siblings of a positive student will need to be sent home and quarantined (This quarantine is the length of the positive person’s isolation plus 14 days. This is because a quarantine starts after the last contact with a COVID-19 positive person). The same would be true for household contacts of a staff member who tests positive.

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Contact Tracing: Activities and Events

5. For extra and co-curricular activities schools will maintain documentation of the following:

Date/time

Participant name

Temperature

Report of cough

Report of sore throat

Report of congestion, runny nose

Report of headache

Report of chills

Report of fatigue

Report of new loss of taste/smell

Report of muscle weakness

Report of shortness of breath

Report of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms or indicate contact with someone with COVID-19 should be excluded from activities and reported to the health department.

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6. Attendance at activities should be limited to two spectators/guests per student. This number could change based on disease activity in the area.

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7. Any Concession stands should sell prepackaged foods only.

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Source: Butler County Health Department

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Travel Related Isolation

The health and safety of our students, staff and families is the utmost importance. People who have traveled to locations on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment list will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas.

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COVID-19 Communication Protocols, Page 1

As soon as the school becomes aware of a student or employee who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the custodial staff will be informed so that all desks, lockers, and workspaces of the person are thoroughly disinfected.

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School staff will immediately begin compiling a list of close contacts who have been within 6 feet for 10 minutes or more or would have direct contact with secretions.

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Parents and staff who have been identified as close contacts will be informed immediately. Close contacts must start a 10-day mandatory quarantine period starting from the day after the last contact with the case. The list of close contacts will be shared with the local health department for follow-up.

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Remote learning will begin for students in quarantine via the learning management system.

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As soon as the school becomes aware of a student or employee who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the school will contact parents, students and employees to notify them that a person who tested positive was in the building. The individual who tested positive will not be identified in the communication.

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The school will remain open but will block off areas where the infected person was until the areas can be cleaned thoroughly. The school will work with the health department to identify the close contacts.

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Butler Co. Health Department Illness Tracking

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The Butler County Health Department will receive a weekly illness report from each school to monitor and assess local virus spread and community health conditions.

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Non-Essential Visitors

Non-essential visitors, as determined by the building administrator, will be limited within schools to protect the well-being our our students and staff.

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All visitors are required to wear a face covering.

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Transportation Safety Protocols

Durham School Services will implement health and safety practices including the following:

• While continuing to offer transportation services per the approved fee schedule to those families who live within 2.5 miles of school, we will encourage parents who live within 2.5 miles to transport their own children or secure transportation outside the district option.
• Buses will be cleaned and sanitized following each route.
• Drivers and students will be required to wear masks or face coverings.
• Students will have assigned seats, with siblings or those living in the same house seated together.
• Buses will be filled starting with the back of the bus and filling to the front as students load.
• Students will be spread out as much as possible.
• Buses will be unloaded from the front to the back.

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Food Service

OPAA Food Service will implement health and safety practices including the following:

• OPAA will use pre-packaged meals as much as possible to limit touch points.
• All kitchen staff will wear gloves and masks. Cashiers will also have face shields.
• Temperature checks will be done daily for staff.
• Touch point areas will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
• When possible, schools will use at least two different spaces for students to eat.

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Virtual Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Teachers will conduct virtual meetings to help parents navigate the learning models, expectations and support on September 1-2, 2020.

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• Virtual Orientation and Open House
• The Roadmap to Reopening Playbook for Parents will be referenced during the conferences.
• Each family has a 15-20 minute Parent/Student/Teacher Conference with one of their child’s teachers.

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Staggered Start

The first two days of school, September 8-9, will be a staggered start for students to reconnect, participate in an orientation for new safety procedures, and prepare for the learning model. Students will be divided into two groups, last names A-K and last names L-Z.

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Families will be in the same group. For blended families who have children with different last names, if you wish to have your children attend on the same day, we are happy to accommodate that. We will use the last name of the oldest sibling to determine which group your family will be in. Parents will need to communicate whenever possible with non-residential parents so there is clarity on the plan. In addition, the parent with residential custody will need to email the principals at each school where children attend to make them aware of the request.

• Sept. 8: Last names A-K at School
• Sept. 9: B Last names L-Z at School

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School begins on September 10 with the learning models recommended.

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District Calendar

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2020-2021

District Calendar Overview

To approve the proposed district calendar, reflecting the following changes due to the September 8 start date for students:

• Our previous calendar had 173 student contact days, 10 professional learning days, 2 days for parent-teacher conferences, and 3 work days.
• This calendar has 164 student contact days, 17 professional learning days (15 of which are prior to the students reporting), 4 days for parent-teacher conferences, and 3 work days.

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Rationale:

The calendar builds in time for our educators to plan and collaborate. It frontloads the vast majority of the professional learning to August/September. Christmas break and spring break do not change. We are done prior to Memorial Day. We meet the instructional time requirements of the state. The end of the grading periods were adjusted from the original calendar due to the delayed start with students.

The calendar also builds in time for each family to have a virtual one-on-one conference with an educator and their child prior to the year starting. Just as our educators need time for planning, we also want families to have this touch-base time to ensure clarity and establish relationships prior to the year starting.

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Revised District Calendar

Highlights:

• 164 Student Days, 188 Educator Days
• August 12: Educator Contract Begins
• Total of 17 Professional Learning Days: 15 Professional Learning Days at beginning of the year to plan and prepare, with 2 throughout the rest of the year
• Sept. 1-2: Virtual Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences and Orientation
• Sept. 8-9: Staggered Start for Students
• Sept. 10: School begins with recommended learning model

Link: 2020-2021 District Calendar

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2020-2021 Learning Models

The Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team will meet to review community health data on a regular basis.

The team will make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the gating criteria for the district.

The district will then determine the appropriate learning model.

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Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team

The Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team will meet to review community health data on a regular basis. The team will make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the gating criteria for the district. The district will then determine the appropriate learning model.

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Intentions and Rationales for Re-evaluation of Models

The goal and hope is for secondary students to be in person with all students every day. This decision to shift to the in-person learning for all students will be made with the health and safety of students and staff as a top priority.

The Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will provide ongoing guidance and recommendations to the Board of Education based on data and metrics that will be established by the team, such as the number of new cases in Butler and Sedgwick counties, percentage of positive test results in those counties, and other data related to disease spread in the area and in our schools.

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What is Remote Learning?

For 2020-21 school year only, the student is regularly enrolled in the school district he or she would normally have attended on-site, but the student is attending remotely because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Curriculum and instruction are prepared, provided and/or supervised by local teachers and staff in the student’s home district. Remote Learning should approximate the student learning experience that is taking place in the on-site (brick and mortar) classroom.

Enrollment and Attendance: Student is regularly enrolled in the school district he or she would have normally attended on-site. The student is not enrolled in a virtual school full time. Student must be enrolled and attending on Count Day, which is Sept. 21, 2020 for the 2020- 21 school year. Time counted toward attendance is based on a daily log.

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Remote Learning: Curriculum and Instruction

Remote learning is prepared, provided and/or supervised by local teachers and staff from the student’s home district. Remote Learning is not simply virtual curriculum and instruction purchased and made available to the regularly enrolled student and paired with a daily call from a local teacher to the student. The student is assessed on the same standards and competencies as on-site students using each and all progress, academic and social-emotional monitoring assessments (Star, Dibels, etc.,) as on-site students. Learning will be asynchronous (can take classes anytime, anywhere) and simultaneous (scheduled).

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Remote Learning: Teacher Daily Connection

Students must have at least one meaningful daily connection with a local teacher that is employed by the district. Such connections can be through telephone and/or interactive video conferencing.

Contact is required with at least one local teacher, not all teachers. However, students must have ready access to all local content teachers throughout each week and student questions must be answered within 24 hours during school days, preferably the same school day if possible.

Remote Learning Expectations

• Utilize Seesaw/Google Classroom throughout the entire school year for onsite and remote learning.
• It is highly encouraged that building grade level/department colleagues create shared units and lessons within Seesaw/Google Classroom. This will allow colleagues to easily intervene if their colleague is quarantined.

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Technology Help for Families

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Please click on the links below for support resources.

• Elementary Parent Technology Help

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• Middle and High School Parent Technology Help

Technology Overview

Account Access

Students will need to log into their Chromebooks or home device using their district-issued Google for Education account. Students should remember to log out of their Google account when finished using a home computer or shared device.

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Email

Grade K-2: No email service.

Grades 3-8: Will be able to email teachers.

Grades 9-12: Open and monitored using Gaggle for potentially harmful content, emails, messages, documents, images, and more. If potentially objectionable content or a potentially harmful situation is discovered, Gaggle alerts school officials and assists them in the discovery process. Gaggle will be used in conjunction with your child's school Google account.

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Technology Overview

Using a District Chromebook at Home

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Connecting To Your Network

Connect to Wi-Fi

Step 1: Connect the Chromebook to the Internet with a compatible Wi-Fi network.Sign in to the Chromebook

Step 2: Turn on the device and sign in to your child’s school account.

K-1 Students will be able to login to their district Chromebook using a teacher provided QR code if they have a blue dot on the lid

2-12 Students will need to log into their Chromebooks or home device using their district-issued Google for Education account. Students should remember to log out of their Google account when finished using a home computer or shared device.

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For families who do not currently have internet access, here are some options available.

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One way to overcome this challenge is making your own connection, using your mobile phone, and creating what is known as a “hotspot.” A hotspot is simply a small area where one can get online, wirelessly to access the Internet. You would then connect your device to this hotspot to access online instruction.

• For detailed step by step instructions on how to create a Wi-Fi hotspot with an Android, click here.
• For detailed step by step instructions on how to create a Wi-Fi hotspot with an iPhone, click here.

Another option is to take advantage of some of the free or extremely discounted services offered by some out the local Internet providers.�Cox - For customers who sign-up between July 21 and Dec. 31, 2020, we are offering�First two months free Connect2Compete service, $9.95/month thereafter�First two months free remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care to provide peace of mind and ease for technology needs�Resources for discounted refurbished equipment through our association with PCs for People�Check out the details here: https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete/covid-19-response.html

ATT - In response to the public health crisis, Access from AT&T is temporarily:�Expanding eligibility based on income and to households participating in National School Lunch Program/Head Start�Waiving all home internet data overage fees�Check out the details here:https://www.att.com/internet/access/

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Relay Web Filtering

Chromebook Web Filtering - What Parents need to know…..

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Andover Public School District makes the safety of each student a top priority. We have several systems and tools in place to ensure that our students can access as much of the valuable information on the Internet as possible, and as little of the inappropriate content as technically and humanly possible.

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Andover Public Schools will manage, configure, and filter all district-owned Chromebooks. Each device runs through the district’s content filtering system regardless of time or place. Consequently, there will be many sites your child will not be able to use on their Chromebook, but they will be able to access all the sites and content they need to complete work for class. It is important to know that the Internet changes rapidly and no technical solution will ever be 100% perfect. Even with all of these technology tools in place, parents will still need to supervise their child’s use of the Chromebook when not on campus.

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District-owned chromebook - Filtered 24/7 no matter where they are

Personal or family owned chromebook - Filtered 24/7 as long at they are logged into their school google account (username@students.usd385.org)

Personal or family owned Windows computer - The student will be filtered as long as they are logged into the Chrome web browser with their school google account (username@students.usd385.org)

Personal or family owned Mac computer - The student will be filtered as long as they are logged into the Chrome web browser with their school google account (username@students.usd385.org)

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Tech Support Overview

If your child is part of our middle school or high school 1:1 Chromebook program and need assistance with a broken or damaged device, they can reach out to their building Library Media Specialist for assistance.

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If your child is having difficulties with digital assignments, apps, or other digital content, please have them reach out to their classroom teacher for help. If the classroom teacher is unable to resolve the issue, the teacher will pass the issue on to one of the districts specialists.

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Standards, Competencies and Grading

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Standards and Grading

The standards and competencies during the onsite learning model will remain rigorous as in traditional years past. This year should not be confused with the state’s Continuous Learning Model from the Spring of 2020 where student contact time and learning expectations were reduced temporarily.

To help make transitions smoother, students will be utilizing a learning management system (LMS) throughout the entire school year whether they are onsite or at home.

Grading will be conducted as normal and available through PowerSchool Online Portal.

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Elementary Report Cards

Elementary paper report cards will not be utilized this year. Quarterly standards progress reports will be available through PowerSchool.

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Resource for Parents:

How to View Standards in PowerSchool Parent Portal

• Please refer to the following slides for how to access the standards.

Due Dates:

• Grades are due at the end of each quarter.
• End of the Quarters for 2020-2021: Oct. 28, Jan. 14, March 25, May 27
• Standards will be available for parent viewing after the quarter ends.

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How to view Standards

in PowerSchool Parent Portal (Elementary Students Only)

Chromebook Tips

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Log into PowerSchool Parent Portal

If you have more than one student, select the student name you wish to view.

The page will default to Grades and Attendance.

Click on the Standards Grades Tab.

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Google Classroom

GC - Assignments

GC - Calendar

Guardian Summaries

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Chromebook Tips

PowerSchool

PowerSchool for Quarterly Standards

Chromebook Tips

The Standards Grades page shows the current year standards.

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Google Classroom

GC - Assignments

GC - Calendar

Guardian Summaries

Zoom

Chromebook Tips

PowerSchool

PowerSchool for Quarterly Standards

Chromebook Tips

Click the Expand All Standards button to see all grades.

You also have access to see Standard Grades from prior years, if applicable, by clicking the Year on the right side of the page.

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2020-2021 Learning Models

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2020-2021 Elementary Learning Models

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Elementary Cohorts

A cohort is considered the regular classroom grouping of students. Cohorts serve as an important safety measure by reducing unnecessary exposure to others and also helps with contact tracing. The goal is to maintain classroom cohorts as much as possible.

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Exceptions to staying in the cohort include:

• Recess (refer to Recess Slide below)
• Special Education and MTSS (refer to SPED and MTSS slides).
• Lunch (refer to lunchroom slide)

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Elementary Large Group Gatherings

Large group gatherings will be dictated by local health department and district guidelines/recommendations:

• Classrooms may not combine for any purposes besides those listed on the Cohorts slide.
• Assemblies, performances, and community events in buildings are postponed until further guidance from the district or health department.

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Elementary Hallway Protocols

• Maintain social distance from others as much as possible
• Walk on the right hand side of the hallway. Visual cues can be used in the hallways.
• Limit waiting in the hallways as much as possible.
• Hallways may not be used for instruction, student collaboration, or any purposes other than moving from location to another.

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Elementary Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

Checking students out

Office staff will conduct all signing in and out of students. Parents may call to check-out students and then the student is sent out to the parent with visual identification. For in-person checking out, once a student is checked out, the parent will go back to their vehicle and the student will be sent out by the office.

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Checking students in

Staff members will check students in to create a touchless system. Students need to have temperature checked before proceeding to class if they are arriving for the first time that day.

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Non-Essential Visitors

Non-essential visitors, as determined by the building principal, will be very limited within schools to protect the well-being our our students and staff.

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All visitors are required to wear a face covering.

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Elementary Visitors’ Procedures

• Only essential visitors are permitted in the building.
• No volunteers or lunchtime guests until further notice.
• Scheduled appointments: Visitors should call the office upon arrival and wait for notification to enter the building. School phone numbers are posted.
• For social distancing purposes, office staff may request that visitors wait outside of the building or in the foyer.

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Elementary Recess

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• Equipment may be used. Hands should be washed/sanitized before and after recess.
• Masks are not be required on the playground.
• Grade level sets of play equipment (balls, ropes) are provided and will be sanitized each evening.
• When possible, the overlapping of grade-level cohorts will be avoided.
• Students are instructed on ways to maintain social distancing while on the playground
• Students are expected to separate on the play systems
• Classes may be assigned to various areas (grass, asphalt, play system) & will rotate

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Elementary Cafeteria/Lunch

• Two prepared meal options will be available for purchase.
• It is preferred that students sit on only one side of the tables to maintain social distancing.
• Once seated, students may remove masks. When done eating, students will place masks back on.
• Some students may eat in alternative locations to help with social distancing.

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Elementary Restroom Procedures

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• Minimize whole class restroom breaks
• Teachers monitor the number of students that are exiting their classroom to use the restroom to prevent too many students in the hallway and/or gathered in the restroom.
• It is recommended that students wash or sanitize hands when returning to the classroom due to a student potentially not washing hands while at the restroom.

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Elementary Drinking Fountains

• Drinking fountains are not available.
• Bottle filling stations are available.

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Elementary Car Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival

• Students are asked to please stay in the car until school personnel signals to unload. Students enter the building at a designated time (varies by building).
• Students should wear a mask once on school property.
• Temperatures will be screened daily shortly after arrival. Anyone with an elevated temperature will be sent to the school health office.

Dismissal

• Students will wait in a designated area until they are dismissed.
• Students will social distance as possible and wear their mask.

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Elementary Bus Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival

• Students are welcome to unload and enter the building once school personnel has signaled the bus driver.
• Temperatures will be screened daily shortly after arrival. Anyone with an elevated temperature will be sent to the school health office.

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Dismissal

• Students will be dismissed from their classrooms in a staggered manner.
• Students will social distance as possible in the hallway and wear their masks.

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Latchkey

The YMCA offers Key Academy (latchkey) for elementary families.

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Elementary Classroom Cohort Protocols

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• Soft surfaces will be removed from the classroom. This includes couches, chairs, beanbags, pillows, rugs, etc. Personal items of this nature need to be stored at the educator’s home.
• When possible, students will all be facing the same direction in all instructional settings; however, students may be seated in pods/groups of up to five students if that arrangement is determined to reduce close-contact exposure in the classroom. Seating arrangements should remain static for as long as possible.
• Educators should provide an environment where social distancing is practiced such as using desks, assigning seats, distancing at tables, removing unnecessary furniture, etc.

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• When possible, limit community supplies. Students should have individual sets of essential supplies labeled with their name. When it is necessary to share objects or supplies, students should sanitize hands before and after use.
• Limit contact of student personal belongings (backpacks, coats, etc).
• Hand washing/sanitizing must be done at least every hour.
• Classroom library books should stay in the classroom. Students should sanitize hands before and after visiting the classroom library.

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Elementary Classroom Cohort Protocol, Page 2

• Electronic devices should be assigned to specific students. Students who share a device should sanitize hands before and after use.
• Small group instruction is permitted. Limit size to no more than five students.
• Materials and items may not be shared between classrooms.
• All shared food items must be commercially produced and individually wrapped.
• Students may bring snacks prepared and packaged at home for personal consumption only.

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Elementary

Electives and Band

Instructional Protocols

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Elementary Art

• Instructed in the regular classroom or the art room depending on the stability of cases in the building
• When possible, students will face the same direction
• When possible, students should refrain from sharing community supplies
• Community supplies need to be sanitized between usage
• Use outside spaces as possible.

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Elementary Music

• Instructed in the regular classroom or the music room depending on the stability of cases in the building
• When possible, students will face the same direction
• When possible, students should refrain from sharing community supplies
• Community supplies need to be sanitized between usage
• Use outside spaces as possible

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Elementary Physical Education

• Instructed in the PE space. Initial instruction will follow social distancing.
• When possible, limit community supplies.
• Community supplies (equipment, etc) need to be sanitized between usage
• Outdoor spaces are encouraged

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Elementary Counselor

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• Instructed in the regular classroom or a separate counselor classroom (if available) depending on the stability of cases in the building and/or the enrollment size of the building
• Small groups must remain in classroom cohorts
• Due to additional needs of the counselor during this time, lessons may not be rescheduled

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Elementary Library/Media Center

• Instructed in the regular classroom or the library depending the stability of cases in the building and/or the enrollment size of the building
• Books will be checked out from the regular classroom by librarians providing books on a cart. Librarians will determine how many books can be checked out for each grade level.
• Librarians may explore options for students to browse titles online and request specific titles. Epic will be used for all students. Librarians will send information home to parents.
• Checked out books must be quarantined for 5 days before being put back on the shelf or cart for checkout by another student.

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Elementary Band

• Instructed in the regular classroom or other designated space depending on the stability of cases in the building and/or the enrollment size of the building
• Instructed in classroom cohorts (no mixing of classes)
• When possible, students will face the same direction.
• When possible, students should not share supplies.

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Early Learning

• Early Learning students attend Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday is a non-attendance day.
• Refer to Classroom Cohort Protocols
• Classroom staff will clean between AM and PM session
• Surfaces wiped
• Materials and play items exchanged as needed
• Pre-K is an expanded cohort for recess (All Pre-K Classrooms)
• ECSE is an expanded cohort for recess (All ECSE Classrooms)

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Instructional Supports

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Elementary MTSS Interventions

• Refer to Classroom Cohort Protocols
• Instructional Aides support students in the regular classroom setting and/or work with small groups in a separate location. When possible, classroom cohorts will be kept in tact. Example, grade levels will be kept with their grade levels within the special education setting.
• Reading Specialists will work with identified students in the reading lab setting based upon data (reading lab, empty classroom etc)
• For push-in support, one consistent aide will be assigned for each classroom cohort as possible.
• Learning spaces must be cleaned between sessions.

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Elementary Special Education

• Refer to Classroom Cohort Protocols
• Paraprofessionals will support students in the regular classroom setting and/or work with small groups in a separate location. When possible, classroom cohorts will be kept in tact. Example, grade levels will be kept with their grade levels within the special education setting.
• For push-in support, assign one consistent paraprofessional for each classroom cohort as possible.
• Learning spaces must be cleaned between sessions.
• IEP meetings can be in person or via Zoom.

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Elementary English Language Learners

• Refer to Classroom Cohort Protocols
• Staff will support students in the regular classroom setting and/or work with small groups in a separate location. When possible, classroom cohorts will be kept in tact. Example, grade levels will be kept with their grade levels within the special education setting.
• Staff will be working with EL students based upon the data in a EL setting
• For push-in support, assign one consistent aide for each classroom cohort as possible.
• Learning spaces must be cleaned between sessions.

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Elementary

Family and Community Involvement

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Elementary PTO, Site Council and Class Parties

• Meetings will happen using Zoom or will be held off campus; no on-site meetings until further notice
• For Site Council, elementary principals will host 4 meetings using Zoom during the 2020-21 school.
• The Fall Party and Valentine’s Day Party are permitted without visitors and must follow Classroom Cohort Protocols.

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Elementary Extracurricular Activities

The following activities are delayed until further notice:

• Field trips
• Music Programs
• Student Council
• In-Person Book Fairs
• Band Concerts
• No outside community programs (except Latchkey)

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Middle and High School (Secondary)

Learning Models

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2020-2021 Learning Models

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Secondary Learning Models for Sept. 10-25

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The goal and hope is for secondary students to be in person with all students every day. This decision to shift to the in-person learning for all students will be made with the health and safety of students and staff as a top priority.

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The Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will provide ongoing guidance and recommendations to the Board of Education based on data and metrics that will be established by the team, such as the number of new cases in Butler & Sedgwick counties, percentage of positive test results in those counties, and other data related to disease spread in the area and in our schools.

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On September 22, The Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will make a recommendation to the Board of Education about whether a shift to an in-person learning model for all students should be made for the weeks of September 28-October 9.

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The learning models for middle and high school students will be evaluated by the team every two-four weeks throughout the year, using metrics to drive recommendations.

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Secondary Learning Models for Sept. 28-Oct. 9

Learning Model Decision

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Based on Andover COVID Health and Education Assessment Team

Recommendation

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On September 22, the Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will make a recommendation to the Board of Education about whether a shift to an in-person learning model for all students should be made for the weeks of September 28-October 9.

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Beginning of School: Secondary Learning Models

Families with secondary (middle and high school) students will have a choice to make regarding the learning model for their child:

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Secondary Option 1: Hybrid learning: Following the staggered start on September 8-9, middle and high school students will begin the year in a hybrid learning model from September 10-25.

• The goal and hope is for secondary students to be in person with all students every day. This decision to shift to the in-person learning for all students will be made with the health and safety of students and staff as a top priority.
• The Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will provide ongoing guidance and recommendations to the Board of Education based on data and metrics that will be established by the team, such as the number of new cases in Butler & Sedgwick counties, percentage of positive test results in those counties, and other data related to disease spread in the area and in our schools.
• On September 22, The Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will make a recommendation to the Board of Education about whether a shift to an in-person learning model for all students should be made for the weeks of September 28-October 9.
• The learning models for middle and high school students will be evaluated by the team every two-four weeks throughout the year, using metrics to drive recommendations.
• Safety measures will be in place, including masks, enhanced cleaning, and social distancing when possible.

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Secondary Option 2: Virtual learning through Andover eCademy.

• Andover eCademy has 10 year proven track record of providing high-quality education.
• Students commit to eCademy for the school year.
• Optional on-site learning opportunities offered at various times throughout the year.
• New students to Andover eCademy are not eligible for extra curricular activities at AHS, ACHS, AMS, or ACMS.

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2020-2021 Learning Models: October-May

The Andover COVID Response and Assessment Team will meet to review community health data on a regular basis. The team will make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the gating criteria for the district. The district will then determine the appropriate learning model.

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Intentions and Rationales

for Re-evaluation of Models

The goal and hope is for secondary students to be in person with all students every day. This decision to shift to the in-person learning for all students will be made with the health and safety of students and staff as a top priority.

The Andover Public Schools Covid Response and Assessment Team will provide ongoing guidance and recommendations to the Board of Education based on data and metrics that will be established by the team, such as the number of new cases in Butler and Sedgwick counties, percentage of positive test results in those counties, and other data related to disease spread in the area and in our schools.

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What is Hybrid Learning?

Hybrid Learning is a combination of students learning in-person (onsite) and learning remotely.

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• In-Person (Onsite): For on-site days students attend classes, two days a week, according to the regular bell schedule.
• Remote: Students attend classes online, according to the regular bell schedule, 3 days a week

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Last Names A-K/L-Z Learning Days

Remote Learning

Students complete learning tasks/online platforms on alternate days including direct instruction and remote activities that extend learning from onsite days.

• When both middle and high schools are in hybrid learning, all children within a family are able to follow the same attendance schedule. The students’ assigned schedule will be based on the first letter of the last name of the oldest enrolled student within the family, by birthdate. Families affected by this should notify school.
• M/Th or T/F attendance by last name/family is consistent for grades 6-12
• Students with last name (A-K) attend on-site Monday & Thursday and receive instruction remotely on Tuesday & Friday.
• Students with last name (L-Z) attend on-site Tuesday & Friday and receive instruction remotely on Monday & Thursday.
• All students will participate in Remote Learning on Wednesdays.

• Students learn from home on days when they are not on-site

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A-K and L-Z Hybrid Schedule

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• Sept. 10: Last Names A-K at School
• Sept. 11: Last Names L-Z at School
• Sept. 14+
• Monday and Thursday: A-K at School, L-Z at Home
• Tuesday and Friday: L-Z at School, A-K at Home
• Wednesday: Remote Learning Day at Home for both groups

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High School Hybrid Schedule

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High School Remote Learning Schedule (Wed.)

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• Monday-Friday In-Person Learning
• No Entry Into Building Before 7:30am

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Middle and High School

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Secondary Student Arrival & Dismissal

• Students will not be allowed into the school until 7:25 (north), 7:30 (south) & 7:30 (CAPS).
• Students will practice social distancing outside the building while waiting to be admitted.
• Students will follow designated safety protocols upon entry to the building.
• Students will gather at locations specified by building administration.
• Building administrators will develop a staggered dismissal schedule for the last 10 minutes of the school day.
• No students will remain unattended in the building past 3:15 p.m.
• Students may not arrive for sports practices before 3:15 p.m.

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Middle School Breakfast and Lunch

AMS and ACMS

• Students must wear masks until seated at an available seating location.
• Seating availability will be socially distanced and unavailable seats will be marked.
• If in line, students will maintain social distance spacing. Floor markings may be used as indicators of safe distance.
• Students will only go through the lunch line one time.
• Once seated, students will remain in their seats unless permission is given by the lunch supervisor to move. It is important that we limit movement in an environment that might be more highly populated.
• Students will receive grab-and-go lunches.
• Lunch spacing may require the use of two lunch rooms and/or outside facilities.

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High School Breakfast and Lunch

Students will wear masks in line while getting food from the cafeteria.

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Andover High School

• AHS may use the following common areas: Gym B, the lower & upper commons areas, learning stairs, global citizen room, small soft seating areas, bar seating and media center, etc

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• ACHS will use the Library, commons, extra tables, tables in 800 hall, (collaboration spaces if needed for 11th & 12th grade)

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Secondary Hallway Protocols

• Students will move throughout building by staying on the right side of hallways.
• Students will take restroom breaks during instructional time.
• Signage will be displayed to encourage social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks, etc.
• Teacher/admin will maintain presence in hallways to monitor and keep students from congregating.
• Students will NOT use individual lockers, but are allowed to carry backpacks to class.

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Secondary Mask Expectations

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• Mask breaks will occur during lunch, when eating or drinking
• If a class can go outside and be socially distanced, then masks may be removed.
• Otherwise, masks:
• Should adhere to dress code
• Will be disposed of and WILL NOT be placed in lost and found
• Must be worn at all times in class, in hallways, during passing periods, on the bus, upon entering/exiting the building.
• Must be worn covering both the nose and mouth.

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Secondary Locker Room Protocols

• Locker rooms will be utilized when deemed appropriate by individual building administration.
• HS Students are expected to bring a change of clothes for PE/Weights daily to be kept in their backpack or PE locker.
• The high school is not responsible for the loss of student items during class. All student belongings will be stored in the main gym area during class.
• MS Students will participate in PE in their regular clothing, without changing.

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Secondary Courses and Student Supports

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Middle School Keyboarding, PE, Band, Vocal Music & RAMP

• 6th grade schedules normally include alternating day classes for a quarter credit each semester. These include Keyboarding/PE and Band or Vocal Music/RAMP.
• These courses will be changed to 9-week classes where students will have one of the alternating classes for the entire first quarter, then the other alternating class for the entire second quarter.
• This model will be less confusing for students as they will have the same schedule every day they are on-site.
• This model will also make remote days more manageable since students will have two fewer classes to manage remotely.

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Secondary Special Education

• Co-teaching classes will need to be flexible. Students may need to be in the resource room on their remote days if determined appropriate by the IEP team. In consultation with parents, special education students’ schedules will be modified as appropriate to best meet the learning needs of students.
• FAA students will have the option of attending on-site five days per week.

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Secondary English Language Learners

• Students in the newcomer program should have the option on-site attendance four days per week.
• Flexibility will be needed in structuring schedules for ELL learners.
• ELL learners will be monitored to determine the appropriate balance between on-site and remote learning.

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Secondary At-Risk Students

• At-Risk learners will be monitored to determine appropriate balance between on-site and remote learning.
• At-Risk learners also include those with limited internet access or other home environments prohibiting optimal learning. School staff will communicate with families about internet options to create equitable learning opportunities for these students.

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Technology for Secondary Students

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• All students have a Chromebook.
• During the orientation conferences, we will ask each parent if they have adequate internet at home. If they do not, we will work to help secure internet for those families.
• All classes will utilize Google Classroom as the main LMS and could use other technology tools to support learning.
• Dual Credit classes will utilize Canvas.

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Dual Credit and Concurrent College Classes

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• Classes taught at ACHS start remote August 17th, final grades are due December 18.
• WSU and BCC start classes August 10, all the Academy program start August 10. BCC semester ends for academies at Thanksgiving.
• Students who enroll in college classes off the HS campus enroll in college release.
• 2nd Semester seniors will not be required to enroll in a full schedule.

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Senior Student Transfers to eCademy

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• Senior students who transfer to eCademy due to COVID for the 2020-2021 school year will be allowed to graduate with the brick-and-mortar school where they attended during the 2019-20 school year if they wish.

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Sports, Extracurricular, Performances and School Events

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Secondary Parent Organizations and Site Councils

• Meetings will happen on Zoom; no on-site meetings until further notice
• For Site Council, principals will host 4 meetings on Zoom during the 2020-21 school year

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Secondary Performing Arts Performances

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• Due to distancing recommendations, set by NFHS, there will be no concerts in the building for the first nine weeks. This decision will be reviewed quarterly based on the APS COVID Response Team guidance.
• Buildings can consider options for performances that could be done outdoors or at other venues where social distancing can occur, while adhering to the recommendations from the NFHS.
• Helpful documents: NFHS Guidance & Aerosol Study

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Middle School Sports

Middle School sports will continue as scheduled (WSL tournaments have been cancelled) and will follow KSHSAA COVID considerations for the rest of the 2020-21 school year. KSHSAA COVID considerations can be found at www.kshsaa.org.

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The KSHSAA considerations for school activities released on July 22 are still in effect. Those considerations are posted here:

Return to Activity - General Considerations

Activity Specific Considerations

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High School Sports

KSHSAA Fall Activities Permitted to Begin As Scheduled

By action of the KSHSAA Executive Board, all fall activities may begin as scheduled for the 2020-21 school year. This includes practice and competition.

Local school districts retain the right to modify the start dates for practice or competition based on their local and county health recommendations.

The KSHSAA considerations for fall activities released on July 22 are still in effect. Those considerations are posted here:

Return to Activity - General Considerations

Activity Specific Considerations

www.kshsaa.org

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Extracurricular Eligibility for new eCademy Students for 2020-21 School Year

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• The district has opened the option of eCademy enrollment to all families due to safety concerns with Covid. Most years, eCademy enrollment would be closed by this time, based on staffing capacity. The additional eCademy slots that we have made available are full-time virtual, without the option of taking classes at a brick and mortar school.

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• Thus, students new to eCademy in 2020-21 WILL NOT be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities at AHS, ACHS, AMS or ACMS. Per our handbooks, to be eligible for extracurricular activities, an eCademy student would be required to take a class at the brick-and-mortar school. This would have significant funding, staffing, and scheduling implications, which is why the eCademy option is virtual only.

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Contact Tracing: Activities and Events

For extra and co-curricular activities schools will maintain documentation of the following:

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Date/time

Participant name

Temperature

Report of cough

Report of sore throat

Report of congestion, runny nose

Report of headache

Report of chills

Report of fatigue

Report of new loss of taste/smell

Report of muscle weakness

Report of shortness of breath

Report of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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Anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms or indicate contact with someone with COVID-19 should be excluded from activities and reported to the health department.

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Attendance at activities should be limited to two spectators/guests per student. This number could change based on disease activity in the area.

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Any Concession stands should sell prepackaged foods only.

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Source: Butler County Health Department

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CAPS Learning Model: Monday - Friday

No Entry Into Building Before 7:30

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CAPS - Student Arrival & Dismissal

• Student will not be allowed into the building until 7:30.
• Students will practice social distancing outside the building while waiting to be admitted.
• Students will check-in upon arrival in the main office.
• Students will follow designated safety protocols upon entry to the building.
• Students will gather at locations specified by building administration.
• No students will remain unattended in the building past 3:15 p.m.

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CAPS - Front Office & Visitors

• Only essential visitors are permitted in the building. No volunteers until further notice. No lunchtime guests.
• In order to maintain social distancing in the office, office staff may have to request visitors to wait outside of the building or in the foyer.
• Checking students out: Office staff will conduct all signing in and out of students. Parents may call to check-out students and then the student is sent out to the parent with visual identification. For in person checking out, once a student is checked out, the parent goes back to their vehicle and we will send out the student.
• Checking students in: A staff member checks students in to avoid touching a chromebook as applicable. Students need to have temperature checked before proceeding to class.
• Scheduled Appointments: Visitors should call the office upon arrival and wait for notification to enter the building. We will post signage with school phone number.

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CAPS - Hallway Protocols

• Students will move throughout building by staying on the right side of hallways.
• Students will take restroom breaks during instructional time.
• Signage will be displayed to encourage social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks etc.
• Students are allowed to carry backpacks to class.

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CAPS - Mask Expectations

• If a class can go outside and be socially distanced, then masks can be removed.
• Otherwise, masks:
• Should adhere to dress code
• Will be disposed of and will not be placed in lost and found
• Must be worn at all times in class, in hallways, during passing periods, on the bus, upon entering/exiting the building
• Must be worn covering both the nose and mouth

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