School Operations: Logistics and Safety

Information will be added/revised as more details are released from the Ministry of Education and Public Health. This information is applicable to both Option 1 (Conventional model - full return to school with enhanced cleaning and safety precautions in place ) and Option 2 (Adaptive model - partial return to school blended with distance learning).

ALL STAFF, STUDENTS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS, and ESSENTIAL VISITORS

Pre-Screening Protocol (Please see Appendix A)

Included in the staff and parent/guardian communication a Covid 19 self assessment checklist (See Appendix B) will be distributed to all families prior to the start of the school year, as well as reminders will be sent home on a regular basis. Staff, students, parents/guardians and essential visitors will be expected to conduct the screening process prior to riding a school bus and/or entry to a school each day. Staff and students will be expected to stay home if symptoms are identified and the school will be notified through the school’s illness reporting protocol.

• For students identified with possible COVID 19 symptoms during the day please see Appendix C.

• For staff identified with possible COVID 19 symptoms please see Appendix D.

Upon entry and/or arrival at the school, staff and essential visitors will be required to complete an electronic self-assessment form ( Please see Link to digital Self-Assessment Form) and be required to use the hand sanitizing stations provided. In situations where physical distancing cannot be maintained proper PPE will be provided.

• For Staff, a link will automatically be provided upon logging into the school network

• For essential visitors, i.e. daily occasional teacher, board staff, a kiosk will be available at the front entrance with a Link to digital Visitor Sign-In and Self-Assessment Form and Sign-Out Form

• Parents/Guardians are not able to enter the schools at this time.

ADAPTIVE MODEL CONSIDERATIONS: A reminder to complete the screening will be sent to each cohort, through the school messenger system, at the start of their scheduled time at school. (eg. Week 1 - reminder sent home Monday and Thursday, Week 2 - reminder sent home Monday and Wednesday)

CONVENTIONAL MODEL CONSIDERATIONS: A reminder will be sent to families through the school messenger system at the beginning of each week.