ACADEMICSGOAL 1

GOAL 1: ACADEMICS

STRATEGICUPDATES

INSPIRE ENGAGE EMPOWERAligned with the Strategic Plan.

2021-2022

September 27, 2021

STRATEGICUPDATES

2021-2022

AGENDA ● Continuity of Learning

● Staffing Updates

● Additional Support for Health Services*

● Quarantine/Isolation Protocols*

● Student Athlete COVID-19 Testing*

● Vaccination Clinics

● Dashboard Subscriptions

● Upcoming Dates

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021*Board Action Requested

ACADEMICS GOAL 1

CONTINUITY OF LEARNING

● Week 2 Quarantine Data for September 13-19, 2021○ Students - 1,433

(Elementary - 784, Middle - 268, High - 381)○ Staff - 21

● Identifying solutions for challenges at elementary level

● Remediation support available when students return to school

● Revising attendance codes for students who are in quarantine/isolation○ Marked “Present” for meaningful interactions○ Marked “Absent Excused” if no meaningful interaction○ Discontinuing “Meaningful Interaction” attendance code

*meaningful interaction = attend live session or complete daily assignments

DURING QUARANTINE/ISOLATION

EMPLOYEESGOAL 2

Current Vacancies:Elementary Teachers - 25Middle School Teachers - 19High School Teachers - 21

Bus Drivers - 126Custodians - 35School Nutrition Services - 78Lunchroom Monitors - 37

HUMAN RESOURCESSTAFFING UPDATE

EMPLOYEESGOAL 2

BOARD ACTION REQUESTEDHealth Services Employee Contracts (2021-22 SY)

● Extend school nurse contracts from 7 hours to 7.5 hours per day, retroactive to August 26, 2021

● Extend 260-day health services supervisor and program administrator contracts from 7 hours to 8 hours per day, retroactive to July 1, 2021

● Add clinic assistant stipends for licensure, effective mid-October payroll○ Add a $2,000 stipend for current LPN license○ Add a $1,000 stipend for current EMT or CNA

HEALTH SERVICES COMPENSATION

EMPLOYEESGOAL 2

BOARD ACTION REQUESTEDPart-Time Positions for Contact Tracing

● Create up to 30 part-time positions for contact tracing, with hiring preference for licensed and practicing nurses

● Compensation rates up to 20 hours per week:○ RN: $35 per hour○ LPN: $25 per hour○ Medical or call center experience: $20 per hour○ Other: $15 per hour

● Extenuating circumstances that warrant contact tracing on the weekend will be paid at $45 per hour (approval required)

HEALTH SERVICES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

ENVIRONMENTGOAL 3

HEALTH & SAFETY2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

Mask Usage

Physical Distancing

Hand Hygiene

Cleaning & Disinfection

Contact Tracing

VaccinePromotion

GOAL 3ENVIRONMENT

DEFINING “CLOSE CONTACT”QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS

CLOSE CONTACT (as defined by CDC)● Someone within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15

minutes or more over a 24-hour period● Exception: Students within 3-6 feet if both were correctly wearing masks

inside the classroom setting● Exception: Students on a school bus if there is a documented seating

chart and students remained in assigned seats while wearing masks

NOT REQUIRED TO QUARANTINE● Positive COVID-19 test within past 3 months with no new symptoms● Fully vaccinated (2 weeks after second dose) with no symptoms● Must continue to wear a mask at all times, including outside, for 14 days

GOAL 3ENVIRONMENT

DEFINING “CLOSE CONTACT”QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS

Virginia Department of HealthSeptember 10, 2021

GOAL 3ENVIRONMENT

QUARANTINE LENGTHQUARANTINE PROTOCOLS

Virginia Department of HealthSeptember 10, 2021

GOAL 3ENVIRONMENT

QUARANTINE LENGTHQUARANTINE PROTOCOLS

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED10-Day Return with Negative COVID-19 Test Result

● Beginning October 4, 2021, offer a 10-day return to school/work for students and staff who have been quarantined and provide a negative COVID-19 rapid test result (test on Day 10 and return on Day 11)

● Supply home tests to families in need through ViSSTA grant

● Those who do not provide a negative COVID-19 test result will be required to complete a 14-day quarantine before returning

GOAL 3ENVIRONMENT

SAME HOUSEHOLD CASESQUARANTINE PROTOCOLS

Virginia Department of HealthSeptember 14, 2021

ENVIRONMENTGOAL 3

ATHLETICSBOARD ACTION REQUESTED

Screening Testing for Student Athletes

● Independent vendor hiring staff to conduct weekly testing

● Weekly COVID-19 testing will begin November 8, 2021 for in-season middle and high school student athletes (all sports)

● Student athletes who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 should submit proof of vaccination to their school health advisor to be exempt from testing

● Student athletes who are NOT fully vaccinated will be required to submit a consent form for weekly testing

ENVIRONMENTGOAL 3

VACCINE PROMOTION

LOCATION CLINIC #1 CLINIC #2 CLINIC #3

Western Branch Middle Sept. 1 Sept. 22 Oct. 13

Oscar Smith High Sept. 8 Sept. 29 Oct. 20

Indian River High Sept. 15 Oct. 6 Oct. 27

UPCOMING VACCINE CLINICS

All clinics open 4:00-7:00 PMFree to students ages 12 and older and adults

COMMUNITYGOAL 4DATA DASHBOARD

SUBSCRIBE FOR DAILY EMAIL NOTIFICATIONSCOMMUNITYGOAL 4

COMMUNITY GOAL 4

COMMUNITY WEBINARCOVID-19 MITIGATION IN OUR SCHOOLS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 46:30 PM via Zoom Register at https://tinyurl.com/C19Mitigation

● Chesapeake Health Department● Quarantine and Isolation Protocols● Continuity of Learning Scenarios● Data Dashboard Demonstration● Student Athlete Testing

Zoom Registration

COMMUNITY GOAL 4

IMPORTANT REMINDERSMARK YOUR CALENDARS

Friday, October 1Early Release for Elementary Schools Only

Wednesday, October 6End of Grading Period for High Schools Only

Friday, October 22Early Release for Elementary Schools Only

STRATEGICUPDATES

2021-2022

BOARDACTION

REQUESTED

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTH SERVICES● Extend hours for Health Services contracts (retroactive as noted)● Provide stipends to clinic assistants with medical licensure as

noted● Add 30 part-time positions (up to 20 hours per week) for contact

tracing with pay rates previously noted● Provide compensation for extenuating circumstances that warrant

contact tracing on the weekend (approval required)

CHANGE IN QUARANTINE PROTOCOL● Offer a 10-day return to school/work for students and staff who

have been quarantined and provide a negative COVID-19 test result (effective October 4, 2021)

ADDITIONAL MITIGATION FOR STUDENT ATHLETES● Require all middle and high school student athletes to provide

proof of COVID-19 vaccination or participate in weekly PCR testing at the school (effective November 8, 2021)