Wellness Education
● With the current vaccination availability, WPS highly recommends that everyone get vaccinated when the vaccinations become available for your age group.
● Prevention posters will be placed around school buildings, including, gyms, cafeteria, bathrooms, and classrooms.
● The district will conduct training for teachers and students on common preventative measures for COVID-19 prevention including
○ Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds
○ Avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth
○ Covering coughs and sneezes with tissues and throwing away tissues
○ Avoiding contact with others when sick
● Mental Health
○ Tiered Response and Intervention Strategies (MHIT: Mental Health Intervention Team)
○ Efforts Coordinated by Project AWARE staff
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
● The District has placed disinfectant materials around the school for students and teachers to use, including in classrooms, computers labs, and bathrooms. Han sanitizer will be available in all common areas and classrooms throughout the district.
● The District has adequately equipped maintenance and cleaning staff with personal protective equipment that is appropriate for the cleaning products used.
○ If supplies are needed custodians are to follow the ordering procedure as follows:
■ Custodial Closet
■ Ordering:
1. Supplies will be ordered from the Central Office Warehouse. Items needed should be written down and turned into the building principal. A description of the item should be included.
2. When supplies come in they will be inventoried and stored at the Warehouse at the Central Office.
● The District has a process for cleaning surfaces at least once a day, including desks, doorknobs, cafeteria tables, and bathroom counters. All WPS staff and students will play a role in maintaining cleanliness and santizing.
● If a person suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19 has been in the facility, the District should close off areas used by the ill persons and wait as long as practical before beginning cleaning and disinfection. Areas should have outside doors and windows open before disinfection. If possible, the CDC suggest waiting 24 hours before beginning the cleaning and disinfection process.
Mitigation Strategies
● Student safety precautions
○ For PK-2nd Grade students extra vigilance in hand hygiene, cohorting and spending time outside when weather permits will mitigate social distancing challenges for this age range of students.
○ Students in 3rd - 12th grade will be encouraged to wear a facial covering when possible,especially when social distancing is not feasible (classrooms, hallways during passing times, etc).
○ Cohorting PK-5th grade students will help facilitate contact tracing when necessary
● Buses and Facilities will be sprayed with victory sprayers each evening by custodial staff and bus drivers (buses after each route).
● Students will be educated on physical distancing, washing hands, and proper hygiene.
● Bus Routes:
○ Parents are encouraged to utilize other means of transportation for getting their children to and from school if possible as social distancing on buses is nearly impossible.
○ Students riding the bus will be required to wear a facial covering until further notice. Drivers will also be required to wear a facial covering (which the district will provide)
● Large gatherings and assemblies will be suspended as circumstances dictate
● Visitors to the buildings will be limited as much as possible; those admitted inside the building may be screened and requested to wear a facial covering, contingent upon local conditions and community spread.
● Classrooms:
○ Physical Distancing will be utilized where possible
○ Face coverings are highly recommended for staff and students to mitigate situations where social distancing is not possible.
○ Where possible teachers rotate, not students (pull outs/push-ins)
○ Staggered schedules may be implemented to for passing times for social distancing as much as possible
○ All teachers need to maintain accurate seating charts to facilitate contact tracing when needed
● Counseling Services
○ ICAP - check-in with students through class meets to monitor progress, goals, and welfare.
○ Make contact through phone calls or emails to document progress.
○ District Counselors work with Mrs. Williams on Food Backpack distribution
● Sports Venues:
○ Sanitizing and cleaning facilities
○ Screening student-athletes
○ Physical Distance where possible/where mandated
● Employees:
○ Employees unable to attend work because of vulnerability to COVID-19 (FFCRA:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave)
○ Teacher requests to instruct remotely due to isolation/quarantine will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
○ Employees who choose to travel out of state shall be screened by their supervisor (principal, director, etc.). Screening questionnaire here.
○ After screening, the employee may be required to self-quarantine for fourteen (14) days upon arrival home. Employees are required to use their sick leave, annual leave, or personal leave and cannot request leave from the Catastrophic Leave bank.
○ If you must travel please check the CDC Guidelines for traveling: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html
School Closure
● If a positive case has been confirmed, the superintendent or designee will determine the number of days the classroom, pod, hallway, site, or sites will be closed in the district. State and local health authorities will be consulted in making this decision based on contact tracing and social distancing limitations.
○ Principals or Administrative designees will send out communication from their site.
● If an extended school closure is necessary, the administrative team will communicate the following to staff and the community:
○ Distance Learning Plan
■ Review and revise current plans. Grading, Attendance, Etc...
■ Google Classroom to be utilized daily to facilitate distance learning and intermittent virtual students.
■ Ensuring equity regarding Device Checkout/Check-in/Insurance so every student has access to a device and internet connectivity.
○ Food Service
■ Coordinate Meal Delivery with Mrs. Fairless
■ Maintenance vehicles/buses prepare for meal delivery
○ Staffing Assignments
■ Essential Employees - Site Administrators, Custodians, Secretaries, Transportation(Director and Bus Drivers), Food Service, Paraprofessionals, Library Aides, Computer Aides.
○ Building Hours
■ To be determined at the time of the extended closing
○ Student Awards, Assemblies, Graduation
■ Local, state, and federal guidance will be used in conjunction with input from our families and students. Input from students and families will be gathered from surveys and/or virtual meetings.
○ Virtual and Blended Learning
■ options will be available for full virtual or blended learning for grades K-12.
● Social Distancing Plan
○ If local/state health officials determine that WPS must implement social distancing in the facilities, the following plans will be activated (*no early release on Mondays):
■ Elementary
● A/B Schedule 1⁄2 days; Group A attends the morning session and will receive lunch as they are leaving. Group B attends the afternoon session and will receive lunch as they arrive.
○ Concerns to be addressed: busing, sanitizing (facilities and buses), after school activities (e.g., Boomer ExStream)
○ Secondary
■ A/B Schedule M/Th and T/F, Wednesday Virtual: Group A attends in person M/Th and virtually T/F; Group B attends in person T/F and virtually M/Th; all students will be virtual on Wednesday to allow for cleaning of the facilities.
● Concerns to be addressed: extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs), electives (band, vocal, debate), busing, sanitizing, meals for virtual students (CNP waivers in place that address feeding virtual students)
*The Superintendent of Schools has the authority to make modifications to this plan as needed based on the prevailing conditions and guidance from local and county health officials.
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