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Baldwin-Whitehall School District Reopening Plan

Getting Back to Better

School Board Presentation

August 12, 2020

• Is Safe for Students and Staff• Is Sustainable over Time• Is Flexible and Responsive to Changing Conditions• Is Inclusive of ALL• Is Aligned to Our Mission

The BWSD planning committee, in line with our District-wide theme, DARES TO implement a plan that:

THANK YOU!

A special thank you to:

• The Board of School Directors for their support and communication

• All Committee Members for their work on this plan

• BWEA and BWSEA leadership for your input, communication, and support

• The BWSD parents for your patience and support as we work to Getting Back to Better

Areas of Focus

• Teaching and Learning•

• Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation•

• Social Distancing

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• Monitoring Student and Staff Health•

• Mental Health and SEL

Committee Members

Randal LutzRachel SprouseAndrea HuffmanMarissa GallagherMark CherpakJaneen Peretin Jill Fleming-SalopekRandy HuddartKaren BrownGerald PantoneJanice TarsonRob Achtzen

John SarasKara EckertShaun TomaszewskiHeather WesselLaurel NewberryScott RossJon PeeblesPatricia FuscoAlicia JohnsonCandee MorrisWilliam CoddingtonDave TompkinsJoyce WeberEd Dini

Octavia BriceRachel NeilWilliam DaviesMichelle HigginsStephanie SynderCassie BartusBryan GigliottiAmy GoetzmanMaggie GraffKathy HawkRita HustavaMegan KrausAmy McDonoughSima Misquitta

Jennifer PetrillaKatie TemmeJon TietzAdrienne VallusTina WalshDenise WellsRebecca WolfChristina KellyDonna PiotrowskiEileen KlineTracey SpicuzzaJudy LeadbitterPat DiFrancesco

The Results are In…..

Baldwin High School 26% Remote 74% Hybrid

McAnnulty Elementary School 28% Remote 72% Hybrid

Harrison Education Center 31% Remote 69% Hybrid

Whitehall Elementary School 31% Remote 69% Hybrid

Data Results as of 8/12/20

Guidance and Mandates

BWSD is acting under the guidance and mandates put forth from the following agencies and

departments:

PDE/PA DOH/AAP - School Reopening Guidance/Public Health Guidance Regarding

COVID-19 for Phased Reopening of Pre-K-12 Schools ● Social distancing (6 feet), desk placement

● Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols

● No large group meetings go virtual) or non-essential guests

● Cohort Scheduling; Busing/Lunch restrictions and modifications

● Face covering requirements (guidelines for implementing DOH Order)

● Determining Instructional Guidance (When to fully close)

CDC - Preparing for a Safe Return to School/Considerations for Schools/Importance of

Reopening America's Schools • Benefits and risks of both in-person and virtual models

• Promoting healthy behaviors (handwashing & hygiene)

• Maintaining healthy environments/operations (6 feet / face coverings)

• Preparing for when someone gets sick (quarantine)

Guidance

Mandates

● Requirements of the PDE Health and Safety Plan

● Gathering Size limits from PA DOH and Allegheny County

● Masking Orders for Schools from CDC and PA DOH

● Handling of Positive COVID-19 Cases from ACDOH and PADOH

Distance and Time Matters!• < or > than 6 ft / < or > than 15 min• Contact• Close Contact• Isolation vs. Quarantine

Determining the Appropriate Instructional

Model• Represents the Threshold for Low, Moderate, Substantial

Community Transmission

• It is important to note that a significant and/or widespread outbreak may require moving to a more remote-based model more quickly.

Masking Orders

PA Department of Health Universal Masking Order applies to all K-12 students while at school with the following exceptions: • Eating or drinking when spaced at least 6 feet apart; • Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6 feet

apart;• Engaged in any activity at least 6 feet apart (e.g., face

covering breaks, recess, etc.); • When wearing a face covering creates an unsafe

condition in which to operate equipment or execute a task.

BWSD Mask Expectations

BWSD will adhere to the DOH Universal Mask Order for all K-12 students and BWSD faculty and staff.

• Masks are a supplement, not a substitute, for other preventive measures (social distancing, staying home when sick, frequent handwashing, etc)

• Masks prevent the spread of germs by containing coughs and sneezes; keeps others safe

• Wearing a mask adds another layer of protection when considering potential “close contact” or exposure

Mask Guidelines for BWSD Students

• Students will be required to provide their own mask which covers their nose and mouth

• Acceptable Examples: Cloth face coverings, cloth masks, surgical masks, plastic face shields

• We recommend keeping an extra mask at school• A mask will be provided if student forgets or loses one

• Currently, CDC recommends cloth masks that:• Fit snugly but comfortable against the side of the face• Are secured with ties or ear loops• Include multiple layers of fabric• Allow for breathing without restriction • Can be laundered/machine dried without damage or

change to shape

PPE Guidelines for BW Students

• Wearing a mask is part of the District’s Health and Safety Plan and aligns with District Policy #218

• Students who fail to wear masks will be in violation of Policy #218

• Persistent or willful violation of Policy #218 may result in a student's removal from the hybrid program and automatic enrollment into the virtual program

• Exemptions to wearing a mask must be approved by the Director of Pupil Services which must include a recent exemption certified by a medical professional

• Students who are medically fragile and require additional PPE at school will have updated IEP/504/IHPs to identify supplies needed and where they will be stored at school.

Symptom/Exposure Screening

• PA Dept of Health is NOT recommending mass temperature checks in schools.

• Parents/guardians will complete daily health check with student prior to leaving the house for school.

• Medically fragile and high-risk students will have a symptom screening completed at school as needed in addition to home screening unless opted out by parent/guardian

*Exposure: An individual is considered to be exposed to a person with confirmed or presumed positive COVID-19 if there was close contact (within 6 feet) for longer than 15 minutes, irrespective of use of PPE, within 2 days of positive test collection or symptom onset. Symptom/Exposure* Screening

Symptom Screener from the PHD/PDE

• The symptom screener (next slide) will be used for pre-screening as well as in-school assessment by the health office staff.

• If 1 or more symptoms from Group A or 2 or more symptoms from Group B are found, students/staff should stay home or be sent home from school.

Symptom Screener from the PHD/PDE

Students and staff

should stay home or be sent home

from school if:

Group A(1 or more symptoms)

Group B (2 or more symptoms)

Fever (100.4 or higher) Sore throat

Cough Runny nose/congestion

Shortness of breath Chills

Difficulty breathing New lack of smell or taste

Muscle pain

Nausea or Vomiting

Headache

Diarrhea

Stay home if: Have one or more symptoms in Group A OR Have two or more symptoms in Group B OR Are taking fever reducing medication and symptom reducer medication

Instructional Models

Instructional Model Overview

The 2020-2021 school year will begin with a single planned instructional model that will feature multiple options for parents and their children. Our faculty has been working all summer to “digitize” their curriculum and instructional program utilizing a platform called Canvas Learning Management System. Students will access their learning in one of two ways – the Hybrid Learning Model or the Remote Learning Model. A full time, in person learning model is not available at this time, although as conditions improve we will reevaluate our plans.

The philosophical design element of the BWSD program is that the curriculum, teacher, and activities within each option remains the same. The only difference in the program is how the children will access the classroom – either in-person or remotely.

Hybrid Learning

Students will be assigned to one of two groups.

Group 1: report to the school buildings on Monday and Tuesday

Group 2: will report to school buildings Thursday and Friday.

All students in the hybrid model will engage remotely on the

other 3 days of the week.

Hybrid Learning:Week at a Glance

Monday (M) Tuesday (T) Wednesday (W) Thursday (R) Friday (F)

Group 1 -

In-School

Group 1 -

In-School

Highlander Days

Flexible Groups (In-School) and/or Remote Learning

Group 1 - Remote Learning




Group 2 -

In-School

Group 2 -

In-School

Remote Learning

The BWSD recognizes that there are families that will choose to not have their children physically participate in school within our facilities until a vaccine is developed or conditions improve.

We also recognize that we must have a model in place that can accommodate interruptions of the Hybrid Learning Model due to virus exposure by staff and/or students.

The Remote Learning Model has been designed to meet those needs in a seamless manner.

Remote Learning

● Children are assigned to a BWSD homeroom/class with a District faculty member and their peers, just as if they were physically in the school building.

● Students maintain the learning relationship with a BWSD teacher, and have

access BWSD curriculum and instruction. ● Students will be assigned a Chromebook for use at school and home.

● Seniors will earn a Baldwin High School Diploma

● Faculty will continue to deliver their lessons via the Canvas Learning Management System utilizing live and recorded instruction as well as planned

activities.

● Materials needed for completion of lessons, projects, etc. will be available just as

if children were in school.

● Internet access will be necessary to participate in the remote learning option.

Kindergarten

For the 2020-2021 school year, the parents of incoming Kindergarten children must also choose between the Hybrid or Remote Leaning Models.

Kindergarten Hybrid Learning Model:

• In person on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on a half (½) day schedule

Kindergarten

● All students will be assigned either to the morning or afternoon session.

● Parents selecting the Remote Learning Model option will have their children participate in the learning activities remotely, either synchronously or using recorded instruction and activities.

● Transportation will be provided to and from school for students in the Hybrid Learning Model.

● For the Remote Learning Model, students will be able to access the program Kindergarten students will be provided a Chromebook to use in school and at home when necessary.

● Students will have access to the food service program.

Grading

Students in Kindergarten

● Progress Reports - Every 9 weeks

Students in Grades 1 through 12

● Traditional Letter Grades (A, B, C, D, F) - Every 9 weeks● Elimination of Informal (10%) and Formal (90%) Grades (Grades

6-12)● Elimination of Indicators (Grades 1-5)● Utilization of Percentages

Attendance

BWSD will adhere to the guidance of PA Dept. of Education for recording attendance for the 2020-2021 school year based on a Student’s:

• Access to Instructional Materials• Completion of Assignments, Activities & Tasks

Attendance for this school year will:

• More than time in a seat• More than the completion of an attendance log•

Daily Schedules

Grades 9-12 Arrival: 7:20-7:45 a.m.

School Day: 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Dismissal: 1:45-2:00 p.m.




Baldwin High School

Daily Schedules


School Day: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m

Dismissal: 3:30-3:45 p.m

Kindergarten AM Arrival: 9:10-9:30 a.m

School Day: 9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m


Kindergarten PM Arrival: 1:00-1:15 p.m

School Day: 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.


Harrison Education Center

Daily Schedules

Grades 2-5

Arrival: 9:20-9:40 a.m



Whitehall Elementary School

Daily Schedules

Grade 1 Arrival: 8:30-8:45 a.m.

School Day: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m


Kindergarten AM Arrival: 8:30-8:45 a.m

School Day: 8:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m

Dismissal: 11:00-11:15 a.m.

Kindergarten PM Arrival: 12:15-12:30 p.m

School Day: 12:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m


McAnnulty Elementary School

School Calendar

Children that are physically coming back into school will experience an environment that is very different than the one we all left on March 13th.

The work we have engaged in for years to personalize spaces, add flexible seating and rethink how instruction is delivered has changed. We also know that remote learning through a hybrid model or full remote setting will be challenging.

While the first day of school for all students will continue to be Thursday, September 3, 2020, how we spend the first few days

with children will change.

First Week of School

September 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2020,

Will be full remote days for all children, regardless of instructional model has been chosen.

• These days will be filled with orientation programs, transition activities, tutorials on how to use the learning system, health and hygiene in a school system, and distribution of materials and devices. While much of the time is being planned as remote activities, coming to the building may also be necessary.

Monday, September 14, 2020

First day of hybrid instruction with Group 1 students coming to school.

It is our belief that by adding this acclimation period for all learners and faculty to work out the procedures and expectations in this new environment, we can set ourselves

up for greater success for all students and reduce any chance of setbacks.

Canvas + Google = Better Together

Learning from the Spring: The Fundamental Four Questions

What do I need to do?

● Calendar● Coming Up● To do list● Notifications● Home pages

When is it due?

● Calendar● To do list● Home pages

How did I do?

● Gradebook● Recent

Feedback

How can I get help?

● Mail (internal communication in Canvas)

● Announcements● Canvas

Community

What have we been doing this summer?

Technology Department

● Standing up the district’s Canvas instance

● Completing administrator implementation courses and onboarding

● Supporting teachers with their technical and instructional design questions

● Integrating district resources● Holding office hours● Moderating a faculty user Facebook

group

Faculty

● Completing the Growing with Canvas course

● Attending Canvas training sessions ● Attending PD related to tools that

are supported by Canvas ● Collaborating on course content and

design● Supporting each other in multiple

forums ● Utilizing the Canvas support

resources (chat, phone, community forums)

Growing with Canvas

Canvas for Our Youngest Learners

Canvas in Grades 6-12

What’s Next?

● Continue work on integrating district resources with Canvas

● Sync Skyward with Canvas● Continue professional development and support for

all faculty members● Continue work on developing resources for families

and students to learn about Canvas to ensure a smooth start to the school year in all environments (hybrid or remote)

Student Services

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is utilizing a tiered approach model to ensure the needs of ALL

students are met however they may be accessing the school environment.

Students with

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

All

Access to a free and appropriate public education via a remote model every scheduled school day. All instruction including

special education and related services, if applicable, will be provided via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous

remote learning. In addition, all students with IEPs will receive an invitation to participate in Highlander Days in the student’s

assigned school building on Wednesday mornings.

or

Access to a free and appropriate public education via a hybrid model five days per week. All instruction including special

education and related services, if applicable, will be provided via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous remote

learning opportunities for three days per week and in person for two days per week. In addition, all students with IEPs will

receive an invitation to participate in Highlander Days in the student’s assigned school building on Wednesday mornings.

and

Upon receipt of the agreement to participate, each student will have the opportunity to attend through the 1st nine weeks of the

school year. Based on data collected during the 1st nine weeks, the student may continue to qualify for future nine week

Highlander sessions. If the student qualifies to attend, parents/guardians will be notified via a forthcoming invitation.

Highlander Days will consist of individual and small group instruction focusing on recoupment and retention of skills related to

students’ individualized IEP goals.

Students with

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Some

In addition, to the remote or hybrid models outlined above, including access to

Highlander Days during the 1st nine weeks; beginning the 2nd nine weeks, based on data

collected, students may continue to qualify for Highlander Sessions. Parents/guardians

will be notified via invitation prior to the start of the 2nd nine weeks

Few

In addition to the models outlined above, and access to Highlander Sessions, students

who have significant cognitive disabilities who require intensive instruction and

extensive support in order to perform and/or participate in the everyday activities of

school, home, community, and work environment will have the opportunity to attend

both hybrid model weekly sessions (ie. 4 days per week). As documented in their

current IEP, these students require substantial modifications of the general education

curriculum as well as instruction.

All

Access to acceleration and/or enrichment, as appropriate, via a remote model every scheduled school day. Services are provided

according to the student’s intellectual and academic abilities and needs. All instruction will be provided via a combination of

synchronous and asynchronous remote learning. In addition, all students with GIEPs will receive an invitation to participate in

Highlander Days in the student’s assigned school building on Wednesday mornings.

or

Access to acceleration and/or enrichment, as appropriate, via a hybrid model five days per week. All instruction will be provided

via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous remote learning opportunities for three days per week and in person

instruction for two days per week. In addition, all students with GIEPs will receive an invitation to participate in Highlander Days in

the student’s assigned school building on Wednesday mornings.

and

Upon receipt of the Highlander Days Commitment Form, each student will have the opportunity to attend through the 1st nine

weeks of the school year. Based on data collected during the 1st nine weeks, the student may continue to qualify for future nine

week Highlander sessions. If the student qualifies to attend, parents/guardians will be notified via a forthcoming invitation.

Highlander Days will consist of individual and small group instruction focusing on enrichment skills related to the student’s

individualized GIEP goals.

Students with Gifted

Individualized Education Plans (GIEPs)

Students with Gifted

Individualized Education Plans (GIEPs)

Some

In addition, to the remote or hybrid models outlined above, including access to

Highlander Days during the 1st session; beginning the 2nd nine weeks, based on data

collected, students may continue to qualify for Highlander Sessions.

Parents/guardians will be notified via invitation prior to the start of the 2nd nine

weeks.

Students with 504 Service Agreements (504 Plans)

All

Access to a free and appropriate public education via a remote model every

scheduled school day to include all documented accommodations. All instruction,

will be provided via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous remote

learning.

or

Access to a free and appropriate public education via a hybrid model five days per

week to include all documented accommodations. All instruction will be provided

via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous remote learning opportunities

for 3 days per week and in person for two days per week.

Students receiving English as a Second

Language Instruction (ESL)

All

Access to a free and appropriate public education via a remote model every

scheduled school day to include English as a second language instruction. All

instruction, will be provided via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous

remote learning.

or

Access to a free and appropriate public education via a hybrid model five days per

week to include English as a second language instruction. All instruction will be

provided via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous remote learning

opportunities for 3 days per week and in person for two days per week.

Students receiving English as a

Second Language Instruction (ESL)

Some

In addition to the remote or hybrid models outlined above, Level 1 and 2 English

learners will receive an invitation to participate in Highlander Days in the student’s

assigned school building on Wednesday mornings. If the student qualifies to attend,

parents/guardians will be notified via a forthcoming invitation. Upon receipt of the

Highlander Days Commitment form, each student will have access to participate in

Highlander sessions throughout the course of the school year. Highlander Days will

consist of individual and small group instruction focusing on language instruction

and its impact on the student’s progress in the general education environment and

curriculum.

Highlander Days

For the 1st nine weeks, invited students will have the opportunity to attend weekly Highlander Days from September 16th - November 4th. Based on data collected during the 1st nine weeks, the student may continue to qualify for future nine week Highlander Sessions. Parents/guardians will be notified via invitation prior to the start of the 2nd nine weeks in regard to the 2nd session.

Highlander Days will occur every Wednesday (9/16 through 11/4), in your student's assigned school building, unless otherwise noted in the district calendar. Each day will include two, one hour intervention/enrichment blocks that will run for the 1st two hours of the student's designated school day. Transportation will be provided by the district, if needed.

Highlander Days: IEP

For students with a current IEP, Highlander Days will consist of individual and small group instruction focusing on recoupment and retention of skills related to their individualized IEP goals. This instruction may include direct service time with a special education teacher, related service provider, or regular education teacher depending on the skills being addressed. Each student's schedule on Wednesday mornings will be individualized based upon these factors.

Qualifying for school age special education services and supports is a two prong approach, meeting the criteria for a disability classification and that classification must impact the student's progress in the general education classroom and curriculum. For example, if a student has speech and language goals as a part of their IEP, it does not mean their time spent on Wednesday mornings would be a two hour speech session. However, their morning may include time with their homeroom teacher engaging in a specialized ELA intervention and instruction as the student's language disability directly impacts their progress in reading.

For students with a current GIEP, Highlander Days will consist of individual and

small group instruction focusing on enrichment of skills related to students’

individualized GIEP goals. This instruction may include direct time with a gifted

education teacher or regular education teacher depending on the skills being

addressed. Each student's schedule on Wednesday mornings will be

individualized based upon these factors. For example, the student's morning

may include time with their homeroom teacher engaging in ELA enrichment

based on a current classroom assignment or, if appropriate, participation an

extension activity assigned by the gifted education teacher.

Highlander Days: GIEP

Highlander Days: Level 1 & 2 ESL

For students receiving English as a Second Language instruction (Level 1 and 2),

Highlander Days will consist of individual and small group instruction focusing on

language instruction and its impact on the student’s progress in the general

education environment and curriculum. This instruction may be provided by an

ESL teacher or regular education teacher depending on the student’s identified

needs. Each student's schedule on Wednesday mornings will be individualized

based upon these factors. For example, the student's morning may include time

with their ELA teacher focusing on grade level content or working in a small group

with their ESL teacher participating in direct language instruction.

Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning

Available For Students

• Tiered interventions for mental health via BWSD faculty, Allegheny Health Network, and School Based Mental Health both in-person and virtually

• Continuation of established SEL curriculum K-6 and Chill Project 7-12

• Welcome committees to make returning to school more inviting and aid in reducing anxiety ie. positive posters, messages on lockers, throughout the schools

• Virtual orientations• Student Assistance Program (SAP) Meetings, K-12 with particular

focus on COVID impacts for students

Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning

For Faculty and Staff

• Proposed faculty survey to determine mental health and well being need via Google Form

• Professional development led by Allegheny Health Network and BWSD faculty to address identified needs

• EAP workshops to reduce stigma and facilitate a familiarity to encourage use of their services

• Administrative support to maintain morale ie. personal messages, notes, signs, throughout schools

• Professional development and guidance for all staff on proper procedures for addressing sick or ill students

Dedicated focus and attention has been paid to safely maintain appropriate distances in all areas of the building. This includes consideration of those times when maintaining 6ft is not possible and how BWSD plans to keep staff and students safe in the process.

Social Distancing

LEARNING SPACESCOVID Compliant Classrooms - ELEMENTARY

• Color coded groups for better identification• Every student has their “Own” desk• Desks are cleaned everyday with a deep clean on

Wednesdays

6ft

Group 1 Group 2 Group 1 Group 2

Learning SpacesCOVID Compliant Classrooms - ELEMENTARY

To the greatest extent possible...

• In order to have enough room in the classrooms for the desired desk arrangement, other types of classroom furniture are being limited.

• Carpets, flexible seating, shared manipulatives, classroom toys will not be permitted

• All students will have their own materials and will not be permitted to share

• Each classroom will have 3 portable partitions to use for small group instruction- KDG will have additional partitions to serve as dividers since there will be tables instead of desks

HallwaysElementary

• Developing a flow for traffic to limit cross traffic• Posting signage to help students/staff with the

direction in which “traffic” should be moving• Students will walk in single file lines as opposed two

lines (Boy/girl) to minimize the space taken up in the hallway

• Implementation of behavior strategies to help students manage unnecessary touching of surfaces

HallwaysElementary

To minimize crowded stairwells and assist with transitions in hallways• Encore teachers will walk students back to their

homeroom and/or designate a meeting point with that teacher

• Development of Building Wide Whole Class Bathroom Break Schedules to stagger use

• Designation of “Grade Level Only” Hallways/Stairwells

HallwaysHigh School

• One-way flow through all hallways, where space allows

• Marking hallways around common areas (guidance, main office, atria, gyms) for one way traffic flow

• Designating stairwells as one direction only - Up or Down

Visitors

• There will be no visitors permitted in the buildings unless it is something that cannot be done via Zoom/Google.

• Essential visitors will be permitted only on a limited basis

• Assemblies, PTA/PTO parties and events will all be evaluated on an individual basis for approval

• Use of faculty spaces and lunch rooms will be limited

• Meetings- held within the social distancing guidelines if not able to be held virtually

Cafeteria Spaces

• Masks will be worn at all times when in cafeteria lines• If students cannot maintain a 6ft distance, they need

to be seated facing the same direction• Teachers will walk students into the cafeteria and

students will be seated before getting in line to prevent large groups of students

• Seating charts will be implemented by class to ensure proper spacing between students (Elementary)

• Signs will be placed on the floor reminding students to keep 6ft apart

• Alternative spaces will be explored for cafeteria settings

School Bus Expectations

• Drivers and students will wear face masks at all times while on the busDrivers will implement all safety actions and protocols

• Buses will be equipped with extra face masks

• Drivers will open windows to increase circulation of outdoor air as long as it doesn’t pose a safety or health risk

School Bus Expectations

• Loading and unloading protocols will be implemented to the greatest extent possible to reduce mixing of students

• Maximum of 2 student per seat

• Siblings should be seated on the bus together

• The first rows of the bus, immediately behind the driver, will be left open

Facilities

Touch Points, HVAC, and Water Fountains• All high touch points will be sanitized and disinfected regularly

• Increase ventilation in buildings by altering run times of HVAC

systems, outside air levels, and frequency of filter changes

• Water fountains will be turned off. Bottle fillers shall be installed at various locations in each building

Sanitizing and Disinfecting

BHS Classrooms During the School Day• All classrooms will be supplied with a 2 spray bottles, one

containing Sanitizer and one containing Disinfectant.

• Student desks will be Disinfected during class changes.

• Excess furniture has been limited to allow for a concentrated Sanitizing of student seating and maximize Social Distancing.


HEC, MES & WES Classrooms During the School Day• All classrooms will be supplied with a 2 spray bottles, one

containing Sanitizer and one containing Disinfectant.

• Student desks will be Sanitized regularly, as needed.

• Excess furniture has been limited to allow for a concentrated Sanitizing of student seating and maximize Social Distancing.


All Classrooms after Student Dismissal - Daily• All student and instructor seating will be disinfected.

• All classrooms high touch points & horizontal surfaces will be disinfected.

• Floors will be swept & spot mopped.

• Trash will be removed.


Restrooms• At BHS all student restrooms will be disinfected after each class

change. All faculty restrooms will be disinfected once per hour and each faculty restroom will be supplied with a Disinfectant spray bottle for staff use.

• At HEC, MES, WES all student restrooms will be disinfected as they are used by each individual classroom. All faculty restrooms will be disinfected once per hour and each faculty restroom will be supplied with a Disinfectant spray bottle for staff use.

• After student dismissal all restrooms will be Cleaned & Disinfected.

• On Wednesday’s (Highlander Day) all restrooms will be Deep Cleaned.


Transportation Vehicles• Transportation personnel will be trained on the proper application of

the Sanitizer/Disinfectant to be used on the transportation vehicles• Transportation personnel will be trained on the correct use and care

of the equipment used in the Disinfection of transportation vehicles.• All Transportation vehicle high touch points will be sanitized

between runs/routes.• All Transportation vehicles will be Disinfected at the completion of

daily run/route.• All Transportation vehicles will have hand sanitizer dispensers

installed and will be equipped with spray bottles of Sanitizer and Disinfectant for high touch surfaces.

Cleaning Product Effectiveness

BWSD will use products that are on the N-list and certified by the EPA and OSHA:

• Demonstrate efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19);• Demonstrate efficacy against a virus that is harder to kill

than SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19); or• Demonstrate efficacy against another type of human

coronavirus similar to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Athletics and Activities

Guidance and Mandates:

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District continues to follow the Resocialization of Athletics/Activities (Approved

06/24/2020) based on the continued developments of the PIAA and WPIAL.


Highlights of the Resocialization of Athletics/Activities Plan:

• Consistency across ALL Athletic/Activities Programs.• Pre-Screening Health Process (Temperature Taking/COVID-19 Related Questions).• Team Approach to Pre-Screening Health Process.• Adherence of Students/Student-Athletes.• Social Distancing Reminders.• Levels of Communication across ALL Individuals.• Responsibilities of ALL individuals related to the Resocialization of

Athletics/Activities Plan.

Continued Monitoring Areas of the Resocialization of Athletics/Activities Plan:

• Mask Wearing Procedures.• Social Distancing Reminders (Students/Student-Athletes).• Outlined Procedures of In-District vs. Outlined Procedures of Out-Of-District.


Timeline Updates:

• Introduction and Approval of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District Resocialization of Athletics/Activities Plan (Approved 06/24/20).

• Intended Week 1 of Phase 1, CANCELLED (Week of 07/06/20).• Week 1 of Phase 1 (Week of 07/13/20).• Week 2 of Phase 1 (Week of 07/20/20).• Week 3 of Phase 1 (Week of 07/27/20).• Week 4 of Phase 2, (Week of 08/03/20).

• Preparation for Beginning of 2020 Fall Athletic Season.• PIAA/WPIAL decision to continue with Resocialization of Athletics/Activities

Plan based on announcement of the Governor (08/06/20). • Week 5 of Phase 2 (Week of 08/10/20).

• Preparation for Beginning of 2020 Fall Athletic Season.• PIAA/WPIAL announcement regarding decision date (08/24/20).


PIAA, Return To Competition, Individual Sport Considerations

Highlights of the PIAA Plan:

• Considerations are aligned with the Baldwin-Whitehall School District Resocialization of Athletics/Activities Plan (Approved 06/24/20).

• Defined Roles of Students/Student-Athletes/Coaches/Parents/Community.• Pre-Screening Health Process.• Social Distancing Requirements.

• Considerations will be adhered to within the Baldwin-Whitehall School District Athletic Department when it comes to the following:

• Schools/Officials/Supplemententals Communications and Guidelines.• Individual Sport Guidelines.

• Considerations will be adhered to within the Baldwin-Whitehall School District Athletic Department when it comes to the following:

• PA Department of Health, Allegheny Department of Health, PDE

CASE?CONTACT?or CASE ofCONTACT?

*adapted from www.health.pa.gov

What is “Close Contact” ?

For COVID-19, a Close Contact is defined as:

any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected

person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days

before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2

days prior to positive specimen collection) until the

time the patient is isolated.

Isolation vs. Quarantine

Isolation: An individual

should isolate, if they

have COVID-19, whether

or not they have

symptoms.

Isolation separates people

who are infected with the

virus from others, even in

their home.

Quarantine: If an individual

might have been exposed to

COVID-19, they should stay home.

If an individual has Close Contact

with a positive case, they are

required to quarantine for 14 days

from the date of contact.

Quarantine keeps someone who

might have been exposed to the

virus away from others.

Response to a confirmed

or probable case

● DOH or ACHD staff will notify the school entity

immediately upon learning that an individual with a

confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 was present at

the school or a school event while infectious.

● DOH or ACHD staff will assist the schools with risk

assessment, isolation and quarantine recommendations,

and other infection control recommendations. Schools

will take every measure to maintain the confidentiality of

the affected individuals.

Protocol COVID 19 CASE

If reported directly to school by parent/guardian or Health Department:

• Notify School Nurse and/or administration

• Communicate with Allegheny Health Department (if reported by a parent/guardian)

• Internal contact trace in conjunction with Health Department liaison.

• Inform community as outlined by DOH Guidance

When can a student with a confirmed CASE return?

Individuals can be around others/return to school after:

● 10 days since symptoms first appeared

AND● 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing and

symptom reducing medications

● COVID-19 symptoms have improved (for example, cough,

shortness of breath)

● Return to school could be delayed up to 20 days for severe

cases

*adapted from www.cdc.gov

• Is Safe for Students and Staff• Is Sustainable over Time• Is Flexible and Responsive to Changing Conditions• Is Inclusive of ALL• Is Aligned to Our Mission

The BWSD planning committees, in line with our District-wide theme, DARES TO implement a plan that:

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