• Students in grades 1-12 will be asked to wear a face covering. Students in Head Start and kindergarten will not be asked to wear a face covering.

• Face coverings will be provided to students.

• Parents are encouraged to wash face coverings on a regular basis to maintain good hygiene.

• Facial coverings will be required in the building when social distancing is not possible and when students are moving.

• Face coverings can be removed when someone is seated, at least six feet apart from all others, and, for students, permission is given by an adult.

• Refusal to wear a face covering will result in a student conference with the administration and parent/guardian.

• Social distancing of 6 feet will be maintained when possible.

• Students may not always be able to be socially distanced in classrooms. If they cannot be socially distanced, then they will be asked to wear a face covering.

• Parents should complete a temperature check before putting students on the bus.

• Temperature checks will be required upon entry for everyone.

• Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will follow guidelines provided by the local health department

Guidance on Safety Expectations and Best Practices for Kentucky Schools K-12