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City School District of Albany

2020-21 Reopening Discussion

Information is subject to change

Kaweeda G. Adams, Superintendent

July 23, 2020

Vision Statement

The City School District of Albany will be a district of excellence with caring

relationships and engaging learning experiences that provide equitable

opportunities for all students to reach their potential.

Mission Statement

We will work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every

learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge

and skills necessary for success.

Goals

Increase student achievement

Enhance the delivery of quality instruction

Build our leadership capacity

Empower families

Partner with our diverse community

CSDA Guiding Principles

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Provide updates on the planning process and status of reopening schools in September.

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Discussion Topics

General Guidance Elementary Considerations Secondary Considerations Instructional Technology Food and Nutrition Maintenance and Operations Transportation

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Required components of our Reopening Plan

Parent choice: in-person, hybrid, virtual

Enhanced academic rigor and accountability

Students and employees wearing masks

Families are asked to provide masks for their children

The district will have replacement masks and also face shields as an option for employees

Daily health screenings for all employees and students

Parents asked to take their child’s temperature daily before coming to school

Contact tracing and coordination with local health department guidelines

Daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols

Shared books and supplies minimized.

Where used, books (e.g., library books, trade books) and supplies (e.g., science lab materials) will be disinfected or allowed to remain untouched for three days between use (or length specified by CDC)

School visitors will be restricted to those required for school business

Students and staff will be trained on proper hand hygiene practices5


Elementary School Considerations

Parent choice: in-person learning, hybrid, virtual learning


Building Space

Instructional Considerations

Staffing

Next Steps

Note: No decisions have been finalized at this time.

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Middle School Considerations

Parent choice: in-person learning, hybrid, virtual learning


Building Space


Staffing

Next Steps


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High School Considerations

Parent choice: Enriched Virtual Blended Learning (hybrid), virtual learning


Building Space


Staffing

Next Steps


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CSDA 2020-21 Reopening

Considerations: Device Deployment and Management

Overall device need to achieve 1:1

Students – 4,000 (+5% for sustainability)

Staff (instructional) – 1,000

Prioritization of access (including WiFi)

Take-home 1:1 for grades 6-12 (and other remote learners)

Greatest equitable access for onsite K-5

Instructional staff need

Deployment

Minimal, decentralized collection of deployed devices

Centralized processing and preparation

Decentralized redistribution

Planning Committee: Instructional Technology

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Summer SchoolConsiderations



Considerations: Instructional Support

Platform and application support

Google Classroom, password and Chromebook support for students/families via central Help Desk

Instructional application support through Help Desk and instructional staff

Professional development

Coaching model to enhance district-wide offerings for teachers

Governance, data privacy and security

New login scheme for student accounts and continued use of unique student passwords (full password management control for grades 6-12)

Compliance with NYS Education Law §2-d, FERPA, COPPA and CIPAthrough use of only district-approved software and platforms


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Considerations: Operational Support

Methods for defining and tracking virtual “attendance”

Interval assessment/benchmark testing in remote environment

Scheduling

Multiple scenarios, capable of responding to changes in occupancy scenarios

Linking instructional and non-instructional groupings for logistics only

Equipping non-traditional spaces as instructional/active learning spaces

Display technology in locations without technology

Sufficient cameras in instructional spaces to promote “intranet” broadcasts

Define sanitization best practice

Intervals and products appropriate for electronics


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Considerations: Major Unknowns

Status of Smart Schools Investment Plan (Chromebook acquisition)

“Occupancy Scenario” dictating deployment need

Potential relief from or modification of NYS Data Warehouse reporting


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Planning Committee: Food and Nutrition

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On-Site Meals

Meals should be served in supervised, non-congregate settings

Consideration must be given to how meals are served to enable contact tracing

Additional equipment and resources (time, staff) required to implement meal service outside the cafeteria, or if some students are in cafeteria while others are in classrooms

Measures required to protect students with food allergies – how those may be implemented in a classroom meal setting

Options are:

Cafeteria Service/Cafeteria Dining

Cafeteria Service/Classroom Dining

Classroom Service/Classroom Dining

Alternate Point of Service/Classroom Dining




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Off-Site Meals

Due to USDA-approved waivers, service options may be “grab and go,” curbside pickup or delivery; all will need to be reviewed for feasibility

In hybrid models, students may take home meals for days they are not on-site

Prepare for and develop methods to assess gaps in off-site service (i.e., sites not accessible, transportation, weather, family-specific conflicts)

Consider bulk packaging/multiple days of meals served at one time (i.e., student on-site on Mondays – takes home food for Tuesday-Friday)




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Primary (K-5)Students on-site daily

Breakfast service “grab and go” style to the classroom for grades 1-5 Breakfast after the bell, classroom delivery for pre-K, K and self-contained

(if desired) Traditional service and dining may be available to small groups daily or in a

rotation with adequate time for cleaning and sanitation in between Lunch classroom service/classroom dining requires staggered meal times,

significant resources for delivery and classroom-specific ordering/tracking

On-site and virtual learning Options as above for days or groups of students on-site. Take-home meals provided at dismissal for days (or meal period if half-day

model) not in attendance Determine criteria for receiving off-site meals: only if requested vs. opt-

out vs. automatic




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Secondary (Grades 6-12)Students on-site daily

Breakfast may be “grab and go” style to the classroom upon entry; staffing impact depending on number of entry points

Staggered start times to decrease crowding Lunch traditional service and dining may be available to small groups daily

or in a rotation with adequate time for cleaning and sanitation in between Lunch classroom service/classroom dining requires staggered meal times,

significant resources for delivery and classroom specific ordering/tracking

On-site and virtual learning Options as above for days or groups of students on-site Take-home meals provided at dismissal for days (or meal period if half-day

model) not in attendance Determine criteria for receiving off-site meals: only if requested vs. opt-

out vs. automatic




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All virtual learning – All grades

Would apply to full school closure and students selecting remote learning

Access to school meals for virtual learners is a mandatory requirement for all enrolled students per NYSED

Determine if provision will be:

As requested: Order placed Wednesday for pickup the following Tuesday

Opt-in: Meals quantity per student/frequency selected when school is closed or remote learning is selected

Automatic for all remote learners

Meals can be available daily or provided for multiple days at a time

Pickup and delivery models will be required to meet family-specific needs; both permitted through USDA-approved waivers



Planning Committee: Transportation

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First Student (elementary and special education students)

Following state guidance, the district is planning to operate yellow buses for general education students at a maximum of 50% capacity. This would mean one student per seat on all large buses, with students from the same household allowed two-to-a-seat

We will adhere to strict social distancing protocols on buses serving students with special needs, with a limited capacity on small buses and wheelchair buses

All students and employees on all First Student buses will be required to wear a mask or other face covering unless there is an underlying medical condition

All buses will be cleaned and sanitized in alignment with CDC guidance

Drivers will wipe down all high-touch areas after each run

First Student also will implement an additional deep-cleaning protocol for all buses



Planning Committee: Transportation

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CDTA (middle school and high school students)

Limiting ridership on tripper and regular-service buses to a maximum of 20 to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Eligible middle school and high school students can use their swiper card/student ID to ride any CDTA bus and must follow all CDTA guidance

CDTA strongly recommends all riders wear a mask or other face covering, in alignment with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order requiring masks in public when distancing of 6 feet or more cannot be observed

Following Department of Health and CDC health and safety guidance:

Modified bus and facility cleaning processes, using a deep-cleaning liquid that contains a hospital-grade sanitizing agent

Bus operators have access to face masks, disposable gloves and sanitizing wipes to do additional wipe-downs of their work areas

Cleaners doing wipe-downs of buses at layover areas multiple times daily



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Planning Committee: Student/Parent/Community Forums

646 survey participants 3,632 total comments and questions 9 categories

Frequently Asked Questions

Delivery of instruction Online Q: Will students be held more accountable for grades and participation

than in the spring? Hybrid Q: What percent of instruction will be online and what will be in-person? In-person Q: How many students will receive instruction at a given time?

TransportationQ: How will social distancing be maintained and enforced on buses, and how frequently will buses be cleaned and sanitized?


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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

AthleticsQ: What safety precautions will the district implement and enforce to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, coaches and spectators during the fall?

Safety and securityQ: What will be done to enforce social distancing, handwashing and other safety protocols during the school day, including arrival and departure? What consequences will individuals face if they intentionally refuse to comply?

Health screeningQ: How will screening be handled – process, frequency, etc. – for all students, employees and building visitors?



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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

Health and hygieneQ: What procedures will be in place to ensure that adequate supplies of hand sanitizer, soap, paper towels and PPE are available to students and staff in buildings? How will you assure that students can easily access sinks for handwashing during the school day?

Breakfast and lunchQ: Where will students eat their meals, and how will you enforce social distancing while students eat and are not wearing masks?

TechnologyQ: What is the district doing to provide a laptop to every student and Internet access to every home that doesn't have it?

OtherQ: How will the district handle it if a student or teacher tests positive for COVID-19?



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Next Steps/Important Dates

July 28

Virtual Middle School Reopening Forums

Students – 4 p.m.

Parents/guardians/community members – 6 p.m.

July 31

Final day for all NY school districts to submit reopening plans to the state

August 1-7

Governor Cuomo announces final reopening guidance

August 13 and 27

Board of Education meetings – Reopening updates

September 8

First day of the 2020-21 school year!

Questions

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