ROADMAP TOREOPENING

PLAN

2020-2021 School Year

WENTZVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICTJULY | 2020

This plan is likely to change as more information becomesavailable and as we continue to follow the latest guidance

from public health officials. We will notify parents, staff,and the community when we update plans.

Revised September 10, 2020

The Wentzv i l le School Dist r ic t i s committed to the

hea l th and sa fety of our s tudents , s ta f f , and

community .   Since the WSD c losed in March , a l l

f i ve school dis t r ic ts in St . Char les County have

been work ing c lose ly together to deve lop pract ica l

responses to the chal lenges that have been

presented . St . Char les County Director of Publ ic

Heal th Demetr ius Cianc i -Chapman has been very

grac ious with his t ime to weigh in and of fe r

gu idance as we have worked to deve lop our plan .

In the WSD , the adminis t rat i ve team has been

work ing throughout the summer in col laborat ion

with s ta f f and s takeholders to prepare fo r our

Overv iew

s tudents ’ return to school and l earn ing in August . Parents and s ta f f were

surveyed mult ip le t imes in an ef for t to address concerns and incorporate a

var iety of perspect ives in the plan to s tar t the new school year .

Our goal i s to prov ide high -qual i ty ins t ruct ion and l earn ing opportuni t ies in a

c lean and sa fe env i ronment fo r s tudents and s ta f f .   The Dist r ic t ’s in tent i s to

begin at Leve l One fo r the s tar t of the school year with in -person l earn ing , but

we fu l l y recognize that may need to change at any t ime based on the ra te of

t ransmiss ion in our community and the guidance f rom heal th of f ic ia l s .  On

Monday , Ju ly 20 , the fo l lowing Roadmap to Reopening Plan was shared with ,

and approved by , the Board of Educat ion . Parents wi l l have the opt ion of

sending the i r s tudent to school fo r in -person l earn ing or enro l l ing in the WSD

Vir tua l Academy .   Parents wi l l rece ive an emai l on Ju ly 21 with deta i l s about

choos ing an opt ion fo r the i r s tudent (s ) . Those who choose to enro l l in the

Vi r tua l Academy must commit fo r the ent i re semester . Fami l ies wi l l need to

not i f y the Dist r ic t of the i r in tent by Ju ly 28 .

Due to the cur rent t rend data of Cov id - 19 cases in St . Char les County , the WSD

wi l l be requi r ing s tudents in grades 3 through 12 and a l l s ta f f members to wear

face cover ings when soc ia l dis tanc ing i s not feas ib le .  

We unders tand that th i s pandemic has caused vary ing l eve l s of apprehens ion

and numerous chal lenges fo r a l l of us to work our way through .   In the WSD ,

the scope of those chal lenges i s only compounded by the s ize of our bui ld ings

and our his tor ic growth . With your cont inued pat ience , f lex ib i l i t y , and

feedback , I am conf ident we wi l l ef fect i ve ly work together to ensure the sa fety

and wel l -being of our s tudents , s ta f f and community .

Curt i s Cain , Ph .D .

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All grade levels attend in-person with health and safetyprecautions in place. Details of what that looks like areoutlined on the following pages by early childhood,elementary, and secondary levels. The goal is to begin

Option 1: In-person Learning

Option 2: WSD Virtual Academy

A full course schedule for all students, A full day of instruction, Class assignments and/or learning activities, A structured schedule that students will be expected toadhere to daily, Grading & assessment practices consistent with

Required attendance for live instruction sessions  Younger students will need support at home to participate

The WSD Virtual Academy will be very different than theextended school closure virtual learning students experiencedin the spring.  The WSD Virtual Academy will include:

in-person learning,

To enroll in the WSDVirtual Academy,students will beautomatically enrolledfor a full academic year. Enrollment changes canonly be made at the endof a semester. If youchoose to enroll yourstudent for the firstsemester, they willremain enrolled until atleast the end of thatsemester. Page 3

the school year at Level 1 with in-person learning, but we fully recognize that may need to change at any time based on the rate of transmission in our community and the guidance from local health officials.

Elementary (Grades PreK-6) will be enrolled in the WSD VirtualAcademy with a WSD Virtual teacher who will serve as their“homeroom” and core curriculum instructor.   Secondary(Grades 7-12) will be enrolled in a combination of FuelEducation, Launch, and WSD Virtual courses, which will befacilitated by various Missouri certified teachers.

TABLE OFCONTENTS

LEVEL 1: IN-PERSON LEARNING5 PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT)6-10 BARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER11-18 ELEMENTARY K-619-26 SECONDARY 7-12

LEVEL 2: BLENDED LEARNING27 PAT & BARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER28-29 ELEMENTARY K-630 SECONDARY 7-12

LEVEL 3: VIRTUAL LEARNING31-32 ALL GRADE LEVELS

33 MENTAL HEALTH PLAN34 WORKGROUPS35 RESOURCES

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A traditional reopening of the PAT program with

Check-ins with the parent will include the CDCrecommended questions regarding health. Outside supplies will be limited. Parent Educatorswill be partnering with families to have suppliesready for the visit, including a favorite book. Social distancing and masks will be encouragedwhen possible and at the parent and parenteducator’s comfort levels. Families who decline in-home visits will beencouraged to participate in virtual/phone visits.

in-person visits. 

In-person ScreeningsA traditional opening of the PAT program with in-person screenings in the office andpreschool/daycares. Check-ins with the parent and facility will includethe CDC recommended questions regardinghealth. PAT will check-in with the facility to get a copy oftheir protocol for health and safety. Social distancing and masks will be utilized basedon the comfort level of the facility and screener.

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In-person Home Visits

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person

with health and safetyprecautions in place.

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Students are permitted (not required) to wear a face covering in Barfield Early Childhood Special EducationCenter. Teachers and staff will be required to wear facecoverings when social distancing is not feasible.

Nurses and clinic staff will wear face coverings and otherprotective gear as necessary.  They will follow the NationalAssociation of School Nurses Guidance for HealthcarePersonnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEin Schools During COVID-19).

All front offices will have plexiglass partitions.

Hand WashingWe will schedule hand washing breaks and we will encouragehand washing throughout the day. We will also supply handsanitizer in every classroom. Students and staff members mustwash hands or use hand sanitizer before and after meals andoutdoor play. Teachers will guide students on proper handwashing. Hand washing and hygiene signs will be placed instudent restrooms.

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Outdoor PlayStudents will wash hands before and after going outside.Staff will encourage social distancing when possible. We will schedule times to allow for smaller groups of students to play throughout the day. We will sanitize outdoor equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person

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Health ServicesOur clinic and school staff request an open line ofcommunication between home and school regarding anypossible COVID-19 exposure or symptoms.  Please contactthe nurse directly and as soon as possible if your child orfamily has been exposed.

Fever or chillsCough/Shortness of breath or difficulty breathingFatigue/Muscle or body achesHeadacheNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrhea

Three spaces will be utilized for nursing services: mobile well-clinic on a cart with ascreen (meds, glucose checks, etc), sick clinic in standard nurse’s office, and a separate nebulizer room (with proper ventilation).

Self-care kits will be provided for each learning space for basic/minor needs.

In the event of a positive COVID-19 case, the District will collaborate with and follow theguidance of St. Charles County Department of Public Health. Students and staff areasked to self-screen at home prior to coming to school each day.  Students exhibitingsymptoms of illness should not attend school and parents should consult theirhealthcare provider and follow CDC considerations regarding their return to school.Symptoms of COVID-19, as currently defined by CDC, include: 

If a parent is reporting an absence with symptoms, notes will be taken by the mainoffice. Students who enter the sick clinic with symptoms are required to wear a mask.Students who meet the criteria to be sent home ill will remain in the clinic until someonearrives to pick them up.  Please plan ahead so that sick students can be picked up fromschool within one hour, if possible. Students will remain home from school until they aresymptom free for at least 72 hours after last receiving medication. Upon return to school,we ask that students check in with the nurse prior to returning to class.  

Nebulizer treatments will only be provided in the case of an emergency. Routinenebulizer treatments will not be possible, and alternate methods of care should bediscussed with your pediatrician prior to the start of the school year.

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D Physical DistancingStudents traveling in the hallway will be encouraged tosocially distance when possible. Hallways will have clear directions posted to eliminateclose interactions. Classrooms will be set up to allow for as much socialdistancing as possible.  Students will be seated invarious arrangements with spacing provided whenpossible.All-school assemblies and building-wide presentationswill not occur.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Food ServiceAll snacks will be served to students in the classroom.Half of the students will be served while the other halfare seated for carpet time.Tables and chairs will be sanitized before/after eachgroup.Outside treats, provided by staff or families, are notpermitted.

InstructionLearning activities will include whole group, smallgroup, and individual instruction.Engaging, meaningful tasks will be provided.Field trips will be suspended for the fall of 2020; field trips during second semester will be dependent on community transmission.

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D Special EducationCase managers will be the main point of contact forstudents receiving Special Education services.Services will be provided in a pull-out/push-in model asneeded. All IEPs will be reconvened.

TransportationBus routes/services will continue to be provided.Students Pre-K through 2 will be permitted to wear maskson the bus, but not required. (Students grades 3-12 will berequired).Bus drivers and aides will wear masks when socialdistancing is not feasible.We will open windows when possible.Pick-up/Drop-off procedures will be adjusted toaccommodate an increase in families utilizing this option.Individual buildings will provide these plans to families. Students will wash their hands at home, before enteringthe bus.Students will have assigned seating, and family memberswill sit together whenever possible.Social distancing will be encouraged at bus stops, whenpossible.

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Facilities UseAs a safety precaution, we are not yet openingour indoor facilities for use by outside groups.We will reevaluate this decision as publichealth guidelines evolve.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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CleaningClassrooms will be cleaned daily.Classroom materials, supplies, and shared learning

Nurses will clean and sanitize student cots between sickstudent visits.Clinics will be deep cleaned and disinfected nightly.All staff will be trained to properly clean and sanitizesurfaces.Buildings and buses will be disinfected on a regularlyscheduled basis.Sanitation procedures will take place between routes on allbuses.

devices will be sanitized regularly.

VisitorsVisitors will need to complete a health screeningquestionnaire upon arrival. All visitors will be required to wear face coverings whenentering district buildings and schools.  Visitors dropping a student for itinerant services orevaluations may not stay in the building; staff will call themwhen services/evaluation are complete.Required meetings such as IEP/504 meetings will still occurat school, with an option for parents to attend virtually.Visitors will not be allowed in classrooms for parties or events.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Students in Pre-k through 2 are permitted (not required) towear a face covering. Students in grades 3-12 and staff willbe required to wear face coverings when social distancing isnot feasible.

Nurses and clinic staff will wear face coverings and otherprotective gear as necessary.  They will follow the NationalAssociation of School Nurses Guidance for HealthcarePersonnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEin Schools During COVID-19).

All front offices will have plexiglass partitions.

Hand WashingWe will schedule hand washing breaks and we will encouragehand washing throughout the day. We will also supply handsanitizer in every classroom. Students and staff members mustwash hands or use hand sanitizer before and after meals andrecess. Teachers will guide students on proper hand washing.Hand washing and hygiene signs will be placed in studentrestrooms.

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RecessWe will participate in one 20-minute state-mandated recess.Students will wash hands before and after going outside.Staff will encourage social distancing when possible. We will schedule times to allow for smaller groups of students to play throughout the day. Regular cleaning of recess equipment will occur.

Personal Protective Equipment

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person

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All grade levels attend in-person withhealth and safety precautions in place.

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Health ServicesOur clinic and school staff request an open line ofcommunication between home and school regarding anypossible COVID-19 exposure or symptoms.  Please contactthe nurse directly and as soon as possible if your child orfamily has been exposed.

Fever or chillsCough/Shortness of breath or difficulty breathingFatigue/Muscle or body achesHeadacheNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrhea

Three spaces will be utilized for nursing services: mobile well-clinic on a cart with ascreen (meds, glucose checks, etc), sick clinic in standard nurse’s office, and a separate nebulizer room (with proper ventilation).

Self-care kits will be provided for each learning space for basic/minor needs.

In the event of a positive COVID-19 case, the District will collaborate with and follow theguidance of St. Charles County Department of Public Health. Students and staff areasked to self-screen at home prior to coming to school each day.  Students exhibitingsymptoms of illness should not attend school and parents should consult theirhealthcare provider and follow CDC considerations regarding their return to school.Symptoms of COVID-19, as currently defined by CDC, include: 

If a parent is reporting an absence with symptoms, notes will be taken by the mainoffice. Students who enter the sick clinic with symptoms are required to wear a mask.Students who meet the criteria to be sent home ill will remain in the clinic until someonearrives to pick them up.  Please plan ahead so that sick students can be picked up fromschool within one hour, if possible. Students will remain home from school until they aresymptom free for at least 72 hours after last receiving medication. Upon return toschool, we ask that students check in with the nurse prior to returning to class.  

Nebulizer treatments will only be provided in the case of an emergency. Routinenebulizer treatments will not be possible, and alternate methods of care should bediscussed with your pediatrician prior to the start of the school year.

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Physical DistancingIn K-6 classrooms, every best effort will be made to maintain stablegroups (children will remain in one classroom for learning, with someexceptions as noted below). There will be ample time for children to usethe restroom and be outside with peers. Elementary teachers are veryexperienced in ensuring movement for children. A stable group is anindividual’s personal collection of people who have been in their 6-footperimeter (these are the people who they usually interact with).

Students will remain with their homeroom class as much as possible.Classrooms will be set up to allow for as much social distancing as possible. Students will be seated in various arrangements with spacing provided

Students will have assigned seats.Students will move around their homeroom as usual without social distancinghowever, when students enter other classrooms and work spaces outside oftheir homeroom, social distancing will be in place.6th grade students will continue to move from classroom to classroom toreceive core instruction.  6th grade students will also travel to elective classes.Regular restroom breaks will be scheduled to minimize the number of

School-wide assemblies and building-wide presentations will not occur;

Due to the lack of social distancing in the hallways, masks are required forstudents 3rd grade or up when social distancing is not feasible.

when possible.

students in the hallway.

smaller gatherings limited to grade levels or smaller may occur whennecessary. Appropriate distancing will be encouraged.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Drinking FountainsDrinking fountains will be used to refill water bottles only. All students need to bring a water bottle labeled with their name  to school each day.  Paper cups will be provided for students who do not have a water bottle.

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Students will utilize hand sanitizer or hand washing before entering andafter exiting a special area classroom.Students will have limited access to shared supplies.  When supplies areshared, they will be cleaned and sanitized in between uses.  Students will access the library with their class for lessons as well as tocheck out books.  The library will adhere to the cleaning practices outlinedthroughout this plan between classes.  Books will be sanitized betweenuses.PE classes will utilize outdoor spaces and homeroom classrooms in addition to the gym, as needed.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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InstructionGrade level curriculum will be modified to account fortime lost during our spring extended school closure.Frequent assessment of individual skills will occur, bothformally and informally, to ensure we are meeting theneeds of each individual learner.

Whole group, small group, and individual instruction will occur.Shared materials such as science tools, etc. will be sanitized between uses.Explicit guidance and instruction in the area of digital competency will beprovided to prepare for possible extended closures.Field trips will be suspended for the fall of 2020; field trips during secondsemester will be dependent on community transmission.

Special Area ClassesClasses will travel to special area classes with theirhomeroom only.  Homeroom classes will not share special area spaceswith another homeroom with the exception of 6th grade,who will travel to elective classes with other 6th graders.

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School Supplies & BelongingsStudents will utilize individual supplies as much aspossible.  There will be no community supplies thisschool year.  Students will keep their belongings in assigned areas of the classroom.

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Intervention ServicesStudents will continue to receive intervention servicesin small groups in the intervention classroom, whenpossible. When needed, intervention services will push into theclassroom.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

Special EducationCase managers will be the main point of contact forstudents receiving Special Education services.Services will be provided in a pull-out/push-in model asneeded.All IEPs will be reconvened.

Section 504504 case managers and nurses will review caseloadsand identify students who are medically fragile.  For thestudents identified, 504 teams will convene to conductthe appropriate meeting needed and determine if anychanges are needed to the placement and/or plan.  As isalways the case, parents may request to reconvene the504 team for any reason.  New referrals for Section 504may still be initiated following our typical process.

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Food ServicePrepackaged food items and condiments will be served.Staff will be required to wear a face covering.We will utilize single-use paper products as much aspossible.No pin pads will be used. There will be assigned seating in the cafe.Students will wash hands before and after meal service.There will be predetermined entrances and exits to thecafe.Classes coming into the cafe will be staggered to allowfor fewer kids in line.Serving lines will be taped off with one entrance and exitfor each line.There will be no self-serve items.A staff member will distribute juice and milk.Due to the limits on available space, visitors will not beallowed to eat lunch with students.Outside treats, provided by staff or families, are notpermitted.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

Chautauqua Before & After CareThe before and after care program will be provided tothose who have enrolled in the program.  Chautauquawill adhere to the guidance outlined in this plan.Spaces used in the school building for Chautauquaservices will be sanitized before and after school.

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Cleaning

VisitorsVisitors will need to complete a health screeningquestionnaire upon arrival. All visitors will be required to wear face coverings whenentering district buildings and schools.  Visitors will remain near the front entrance and lobby ofthe building whenever possible.Required meetings such as IEP/504 meetings will stilloccur at school, with an option for parents to attendvirtually.Visitors will not be allowed in classrooms for parties or events.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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CleaningClassrooms will be cleaned daily.Classroom materials, supplies, and shared learning

Nurses will clean and sanitize student cots between sickstudent visits.Clinics will be deep cleaned and disinfected nightly.All staff will be trained to properly clean and sanitizesurfaces.Buildings and buses will be disinfected on a regularlyscheduled basis.Sanitation procedures will take place between routes on allbuses.

devices will be sanitized regularly.

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HorizonsStudents will not attend Horizons Centers.  Students willreceive Horizons programming one day/week at theirhome school site.Horizons classes may be mixed grade levels. Students willattend lunch and special areas at their normal times withtheir homeroom classes.

TransportationBus routes/services will continue to be provided.Normal routes/services provided including outsideplacements and tutoring.Students grades 3-12 will be required to a wear facecovering when social distancing is not feasible.All bus drivers and aides will wear a face covering whensocial distancing is not feasible.We will open windows when possible.Pick-up/drop-off procedures will be adjusted toaccommodate an increase in families utilizing this option.Individual buildings will provide these plans to families. Students should wash their hands at home, before enteringthe bus.Drivers/aides will disinfect buses between routes.Buses will be sanitized daily.Social distancing will be encouraged at bus stops, whenpossible.All buses will utilize assigned seating with family membersseated together when possible.

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LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

Facilities UseAs a safety precaution, we are not yet openingour indoor facilities for use by outside groups.We will reevaluate this decision as publichealth guidelines evolve.

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12 Students in grades 3-12 and staff will be required to wear

face coverings when social distancing is not feasible.

Nurses and clinic staff will wear face coverings and otherprotective gear as necessary.  They will follow the NationalAssociation of School Nurses Guidance for HealthcarePersonnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEin Schools During COVID-19).

All front offices will have plexiglass partitions.

Hand WashingTeachers and staff will guide students on washing handscorrectly.Students will be encouraged to wash hands frequently.Hand sanitizer pumps will be installed in every classroom.Hand washing and hygiene signs will be placed in studentrestrooms.

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Personal Protective Equipment

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person

with health and safetyprecautions in place.

Drinking FountainsDrinking fountains will be used to refill water bottles only.  All students need to bring a water bottle to school each day. Paper cups will be provided for students who do not have awater bottle.

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LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Health ServicesOur clinic and school staff request an open line ofcommunication between home and school regarding anypossible COVID-19 exposure or symptoms.  Please contactthe nurse directly and as soon as possible if your child orfamily has been exposed.

Fever or chillsCough/Shortness of breath or difficulty breathingFatigue/Muscle or body achesHeadacheNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrhea

Three spaces will be utilized for nursing services: mobile well-clinic on a cart with ascreen (meds, glucose checks, etc), sick clinic in standard nurse’s office, and a separate nebulizer room (with proper ventilation).

Self-care carts will be provided for students' basic/minor needs.

In the event of a positive COVID-19 case, the District will collaborate with and follow theguidance of St. Charles County Department of Public Health. Students and staff areasked to self-screen at home prior to coming to school each day.  Students exhibitingsymptoms of illness should not attend school and parents should consult theirhealthcare provider and follow CDC considerations regarding their return to school.Symptoms of COVID-19, as currently defined by the CDC, include: 

If a parent is reporting an absence with symptoms, notes will be taken by the mainoffice. Students who enter the sick clinic with symptoms are required to wear a mask.Students who meet the criteria to be sent home ill will remain in the clinic untilsomeone arrives to pick them up or they are able to leave campus.  Please plan aheadso that sick students can be picked up from school within one hour, if possible.Students will remain home from school until they are symptom free for at least 72hours after last receiving medication. Upon return to school, we ask that studentscheck in with the nurse prior to returning to class.  

Nebulizer treatments will only be provided in the case of an emergency. Routinenebulizer treatments will not be possible, and alternate methods of care should bediscussed with your pediatrician prior to the start of the school year.

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Physical DistancingClassrooms will be set up to allow for as much socialdistancing as possible.  Students will be seated invarious arrangements with spacing provided whenpossible.

Face coverings will be required when students are in the hallways.Students will be discouraged from congregating in hallways, parking lots, andcommon areas.Unnecessary physical contact between students such as hand shakes, highfives, and hugs will be discouraged.Students will have assigned seats.School-wide assemblies and building-wide presentations will not occur;

Due to the lack of social distancing in the hallways, masks are required forstudents 3rd grade or up when social distancing is not feasible.

smaller gatherings limited to grade levels or smaller may occur whennecessary. Appropriate distancing will be encouraged.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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InstructionContent will be modified to account for time lost duringour spring extended school closure.Frequent assessment of individual skills will occur, bothformally and informally, to ensure we are meeting theneeds of each individual learner.

Whole group, small group, and individual instruction will occur.Explicit guidance and instruction in the area of digital competency will beprovided to prepare for possible extended closures.Field trips will be suspended for the fall of 2020; field trips during secondsemester will be dependent on community transmission.For music and band classes, students will be physicallydistanced as much as possible.  Outside areas may be utilized to provide space for these classes.

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LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Section 504504 case managers and nurses will review caseloads andidentify students who are medically fragile.  For the studentsidentified, 504 teams will convene to conduct the appropriatemeeting needed and determine if any changes are needed tothe placement and/or plan.  As is always the case, parentsmay request to reconvene the 504 team for any reason.  Newreferrals for Section 504 may still be initiated following ourtypical process.

Special EducationCase managers will be the main point of contact forstudents receiving Special Education services.Services will be provided in a pull-out/push-in model asneeded.All IEPs will be reconvened.

School SuppliesStudents are encouraged to bring learning materials such aspaper, pencils, etc. to class daily.  Community supplies will be limited.

The Mind Development CenterIn addition to following the District guidelines outlined forschools in Levels 1, 2, and 3, The Mind Development Centerwill collaborate with families to individualize services for thestudents they serve, and they will continue to serve as aresource for students and their families.

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Social distancing is encouraged and should be followed as much aspractical.All contact with our athletes is to be done under the supervision of a coachas arranged by the coach.Each day, prior to arriving on school grounds, each student, coach, or sponsorwill need to complete a self-assessment at home.Each student, coach, and sponsor will have their temperature taken on-siteeach day before practice. If the temperature is at least 100.4 degrees, theindividual will be sent home and they need to contact their supervisor orcoach.Face coverings are required when social distancing is not feasible.Coaches and sponsors will provide time for students to wash handsthroughout the practice, including during transition times from one drill to thenext.Team drills can take place where players are less than 6 feet apart, but thisshould be minimized to brief one-on-one drills.Most of the practice should be conducted using physical distancing.All equipment used should be disinfected between individual uses (such asweights, helmets, bats, etc.).Locker rooms will be available to student athletes before and after schoolonly.Only one student should be in a bathroom at any given time.All students should bring their own water source and a face covering.Students in small groups are preferable. Outdoor venues should be used whenever possible.There will be no visitors allowed at any practices until further notice.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Athletics & ActivitiesOur procedures will change to meet current guidance andneeds as we transition from one level to the next.Prior to participating in any phase of activity, studentsand parents must sign the COVID-19 waiver and bring iton the first day of participation.

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The weight room can be utilized with social distancing measures in placeas much as possible. Athletes should wear face coverings, and numbersshould be limited to 30 or less at a time. When social distancing is notpossible, or an athlete is being spotted, face coverings should be worn atall times. All machines should be sanitized after each use by an individualathlete. Attendance records should be kept in the event that the Department ofPublic Health is required to conduct contact tracing.Carpools will be discouraged.

LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

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Athletics & Activities (continued)Any seating of students should be through the use ofsocial distancing. This includes dugouts and teambenches whenever students are sitting or resting.

Facilities UseAs a safety precaution, we are not yet opening our indoorfacilities for use by outside groups. We will reevaluatethis decision as public health guidelines evolve.

VisitorsVisitors will need to complete a health screeningquestionnaire upon arrival. All visitors will be required to wear face coverings whenentering district buildings and schools.  Visitors will remain near the front entrance and lobby of thebuilding whenever possible.Required meetings such as IEP/504 meetings will still occurat school, with an option for parents to attend virtually.Visitors will not be allowed in classrooms for parties or events.

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Serving lines will be taped off with one entrance and exitfor each line.All self service in the serving line and all self-servestations will be eliminated.Staff will be required to wear a face covering.We will utilize single-use paper products as much aspossible.No pin pads will be used. Hand sanitizer will be available, and students will beencouraged to wash hands before and after meal service.There will be predetermined entrances and exits to thecafe.Staff will clean and sanitize area in between groups.When possible, additional dining spaces will be providedsuch as common areas, large open areas, outside areas,etc.Microwave use will be permitted, and sanitizing wipes willbe provided.Outside treats, provided by staff or families, are notpermitted.

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LEVEL ONE: In-person LearningAll grade levels attend in-person with

health and safety precautions in place.

Pearce Hall - Alternative CenterIn addition to following the District guidelines outlined forschools in Levels 1, 2, and 3, Pearce Hall - Alternative Centeris dedicated to continuing to provide all the programs,therapies, and services that were available during the lastschool year, and they will continue to serve as a resource for students and their families.

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TransportationBus routes/services will continue to be provided.Normal routes/services provided including Lewis andClark, outside placements, student work programs,athletic and activity trips, and tutoring.Students grades will be required to a wear face coveringwhen social distancing is not feasible.All bus drivers and aides will wear a face covering whensocial distancing is not feasible.We will open windows when possible.Pick-up/drop-off procedures will be adjusted to

Students will wash their hands at home, before enteringthe bus.Social distancing will be encouraged at bus stops, whenpossible.All buses will utilize assigned seating with familymembers seated together when possible.

accommodate an increase in families utilizing this option.Individual buildings will provide these plans to families.

CleaningClassrooms will be cleaned daily.Classroom materials, supplies, and shared learning

Nurses will clean and sanitize student cots between sickstudent visits.Clinics will be deep cleaned and disinfected nightly.All staff will be trained to properly clean and sanitizesurfaces.Buildings and buses will be disinfected on a regularlyscheduled basis.Sanitation procedures will take place between routes on allbuses.

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LEVEL TWO: Blended LearningApproximately 1/2 of the students attend

in-person learning two days a week and attendvirtually three days a week.

InstructionClassroom capacity will be at approximately 50%.Instruction will occur with social distancing required.Curriculum will be modified to account for a blendedmodel.Students will be provided with learning activities,assignments, and some virtual instruction on the twodays they are not present in school.  Attendance is required and will be recorded on thesedays.One day a week will be fully virtual with required liveinstruction and attendance.Frequent assessment of individual skills will occur, bothformally and informally, to ensure we are meeting theneeds of each individual learner.Support for at-home learning will occur.

Parents as TeachersHome visits will be based on areas/schools in thedistrict that may be open. Parents who reside inattendance areas that are closed will be offeredvirtual/phone visits.Based on the location of the facility within attendanceareas of schools, some screenings may be conductedvirtually or rescheduled for another date.

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LEVEL TWO: Blended LearningApproximately 1/2 of the students attend

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InstructionClassroom capacity will be at approximately 50%.Instruction will occur with social distancing required.Grade level curriculum will be modified to account for ablended model.Students will be provided with learning activities,assignments, and some virtual instruction on the twodays they are not present in school.  Attendance is required and will be recorded on thesedays.One day a week will be fully virtual with required liveinstruction and attendance.Frequent assessment of individual skills will occur, bothformally and informally, to ensure we are meeting theneeds of each individual learner.Support for at-home learning will occur.Devices and internet access will be provided to familiesas needed

Intervention ServicesIntervention services will be offered in the classroom. Students will not be pulled out of the classroom toreceive intervention. Students will receive intervention services on specificdays based on AA/BB attendance and availability of theinterventionist.

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LEVEL TWO: Blended LearningApproximately 1/2 of the students attend

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Special Area ClassesStudents will receive special area instruction on the daysthey are in attendance at school.  Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate a newschedule for AA/BB days.Students will remain in their homeroom, and special areateachers will travel to the classroom for instruction.Library services will be provided in the classroom. Students will have access to books from the library tocheckout in their classroom.

Food Service - In ClassroomStaff may deliver lunches to the classroom.Lunch options will be chosen in the morning andcollected by cafe staff.Lunches will be completely disposable.

Chautauqua Before & After CareWe will make decisions related to the Chautauqua Before and After Care Program based on the status ofthe pandemic in our community and guidance fromhealth officials at the time of transition to Level 3.Full day Chautauqua will be offered for students enrolledin the program.Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be served daily.Updated information related to registration will be sharedwith families in the coming weeks.

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LEVEL TWO: Blended LearningApproximately 1/2 of the students attend

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InstructionClassroom capacity will be at approximately 50%.Instruction will occur with social distancing required.Students will utilize a traditional bell schedule during their in-person learning days (AA:  Mondays and Tuesdays; BB: Thursdays and Fridays).  On Wednesdays, when studentsare all learning virtually from home, we will utilize a blockschedule. Details will be provided by the school.Content will be modified to account for a blended model.Students will be provided with learning activities,assignments, and some virtual instruction on the two daysthey are not present in school.  Attendance is required and will be recorded on these days.One day a week will be fully virtual with required liveinstruction and attendance.Frequent assessment of individual skills will occur, bothformally and informally, to ensure we are meeting the needsof each individual learner.Students will be required to utilize their district-assigneddevice to access learning from home.  Internet access will be provided to families as needed.

Athletics & ActivitiesIf students are able to participate in athletics and activitiesbased on current guidance, we will start by following thesame procedures listed in Level 1. Our procedures maychange to meet current guidance and needs as wetransition from one level to the next.

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LEVEL THREE: Virtual LearningAll students attend virtually in the case of a

school or district closure.

Athletics & ActivitiesIf students are able to participate in athletics and activitiesbased on current guidance, we will start by following thesame procedures listed in Level 1. Our procedures maychange to meet current guidance and needs as we transitionfrom one level to the next.

Food Service DistributionMeals will be distributed once a week in a drive-thru pick at the high school locations for those students who needthem.

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LEVEL THREE: Virtual LearningAll students attend virtually in the case of a

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We will make decisions related to the Chautauqua Before and After Care Program based on the status ofthe pandemic in our community and guidance fromhealth officials at the time of transition to Level 3.

Chautauqua Before & After Care

Special EducationAll IEPs will be reconvened at the beginning of the year toadd/create a Distance Learning Plan for each student.Guardians will be surveyed prior to the beginning of theyear IEP meeting.Services will be based on the Distance Learning Plancreated by the IEP team for each individual student.Students will receive all Special Education/relatedservices remotely via online platforms or throughteletherapy.Students will be provided with Free and Appropriate PublicEducation (FAPE) in a remote, online learningenvironment.Case managers will be the main point of contact forstudents receiving Special Education services.

Section 504504 teams will convene at the request of a parent or staffmember to make adjustments to 504 plans. New referrals for Section 504 may still be initiatedfollowing our typical process.Students will be provided with Free and AppropriatePublic Education (FAPE) in a remote, online learningenvironment.

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Educational Support Counselors (ESCs) willprovide training for classroom teachers on howto talk to and support children during and afterthe COVID-19 pandemic.ESCs will immediately check-in and continue tofollow up with students with known pre-existinganxiety, depression, prior history of trauma orloss, and other mental health conditions.Identify students who need additional academicsupport due to the stress associated with thepandemic. Facilitate outreach to students who have notreturned to school. Provide opportunities for students to talk abouttheir concerns regarding returning to school witha trusted adult in their building.  Provide regular communication through theDistrict and individual school websites,newsletters, etc. regarding typical responses toreturning to school after pandemic and provideoutside referral resources when additionalsupport is needed.

Mental Health Return to School Plan

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of stakeholders who contributed their time and talent todeveloping the Roadmap to Reopening Plan for the WSD.

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ResourcesThe following resources were referenced by

workgroups as this plan was developed.

National Association of School Nurses

St. Charles County Department of PublicHealth Considerations andRecommendations for School Reopening

Centers for Disease Control andPrevention Considerations for Schools

Missouri Department of Health andSenior Services Missouri School GuidanceFrequently Asked Health-Related COVID-19 Questions

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American Academy of Pediatrics- COVID-19 Planning Considerations:Guidance for School Re-entry