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(Updated June 23, 2021)
In order to better inform parents, students, and staff of the current situation of the district and how best to prepare for situations, the district will use three levels so that everyone can plan and prepare for what to expect. Please note that the district could move quickly to Level 3 with little to no notice depending on the situation.
The district will update its Safe Return To In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP) as needed throughout the year. Check back for the most current update.
Current Situational Level: Level 1 (Green Level)
The district will consistently review the following in determining the current situational level of the district.
- Current community infection rates.
- Current community vaccination rates.
- Current student and staff vaccination rates.
- Guidance from the CDC, DESE, Missouri Department of Health, as well as other appropriate agencies.
Level 1: (Green Level)
- School activities will be as normal as possible.
- Social distancing will be used when possible.
- Masks are optional in all situations for students and staff. The district may require visitors to use masks.
- Visitors to buildings may be restricted or limited.
- Hand washing/hand sanitizer will be available and frequently encouraged.
Level 2: (Yellow Level)
- Classes will either take place in person, not at all, or online if allowed by the state.
- Restrictions on school activities may be in place
- Capacity and attendance limits may be established for events or school activities
- Masks required for students and staff in all buildings for all students (kindergarten-12th grade) and any adults at all school activities on or off campus (district procedures developed from CDC and health department).
- No visitors in buildings (includes parents).
- Hand washing/hand sanitizer will be available and frequently encouraged.
Level 3: (Red Level)
- Classes will not be in session in person. Online learning will take place if allowed by the state.
- School buildings will be closed to students. Staff will still work from school to administer online classes. If any situation changes in the “Red Level” where it is not safe for staff to work from school, this will be adjusted to allow staff to work remotely.
- Health screenings will occur prior to entering buildings. Social distancing will be mandatory.
- All activities will be canceled or rescheduled.
- Re-entry plan will be determined for safe return to school.
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Additional Fall 2021 Plan Details
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Arrival/Dismissal
- Students should not be dropped off earlier than necessary before their scheduled start time.
- Students will use hand sanitizer or hand washing upon arrival into classrooms.
- Use of the car line for student pick-up or bus is encouraged. In-person parent pick-up will be allowed outside the building.
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Classrooms
- Students will be encouraged to maintain appropriate distance from each other in the school and taught good hygiene practices.
- Personal water bottles will be encouraged. The district has installed water bottle filling stations to help reduce the use of water fountains.
- There will be built in time during the day for frequent hand washing and sanitizing.
- Students and staff will be observed for illness prior to starting class or the school day. Those experiencing symptoms will be referred to the nurse.
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Transportation
- Students will be separated on the bus where feasible, but social distancing cannot be guaranteed.
- Buses will have a hand sanitizer.
- Bus drivers have been properly trained in COVID safety measures.
- Parents are encouraged to pick up/drop off their students if possible to decrease the number of students on the school bus.
- Masks will depend on the situational level.
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Breakfast and Lunch
- Breakfast and Lunch will be free to students due to extension of grant funding.
- Lunch will be eaten in cafeterias with social distancing where feasible.
- Hand washing/hand sanitizer will be available before and after lunch.
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Cleaning/Hygiene
- Regular disinfecting will occur with COVID and EPA approved products.
- Hand sanitizer dispensers have been installed throughout the buildings.
- The district will use additional equipment and cleaning procedures across the district.
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Health Services (Nurse's Office)
- School nurses will keep students and staff informed of COVID safety best practices.
- If you have medication for your child, please schedule a time with the school nurse to drop it off.
- Parents and students are expected to self-screen at home prior to students entering the building.
- Students or staff demonstrating symptoms will be referred for physician evaluation. Prior to returning to school, consult a school nurse or provide documentation from a physician.
- Procedures on how many days students must be quarantined will follow best practices (ex: CDC, MSBA, etc) and the guidance of our local health department.
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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Masks will be used based on the situational level of the district
- A mask will be required for any student presenting to the health office with COVID-type symptoms as determined by the school nurse.
- Correct wearing of masks will follow CDC guidelines.
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Volunteers
- Limited volunteers at the elementary/intermediate levels.
- Volunteers will follow district staff procedures for masking.
- All volunteers need to be pre-approved through district procedures.
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Visitors
- Visitors can first contact the school/office to determine whether an onsite visit is necessary.
- Visitors should check in at the front office behind the secure glass window.
- If entrance is determined as essential, a designated space for meeting with visitor(s) will be determined for the facility.
- No lunch guests
- Screening procedures will be used for those entering buildings, which can include temperature screenings.
- Hand washing/hand sanitizer will be available.