• Temperature screening will take place randomly for non-symptomatic students. 

• Masking:

All individuals must wear a mask regardless of vaccination status while indoors and while being transported by FTIS.  As the order relates to our schools, the following individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings:

• • • • • Any person with a disability, or a physical or mental impairment, that prevents them from safely wearing a face covering (mask exemption paperwork required from medical professional)

        • Any person who is deaf or hard of hearing and are actively communicating or any person who is actively communicating with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, and is able to maintain a safe distance of six feet from all individuals who are not members of that person’s household

        • Any person who is seated and actively consuming food or beverage

        • Any person who is obtaining a service that requires temporary removal of the face covering in order to perform the service

        • Any person who is required to temporarily remove their face covering to confirm their identity or for security/screening purposes

        • Any person who is giving a speech or broadcast to an audience and is able to maintain a safe distance of at least six feet from all individuals who are not members of the person’s household

        • Any person who is actively engaged in exercise while indoors 

• Physical distancing:

Individuals will maintain 3 feet, or the greatest distance possible, at all times.

• All sanitizing protocols will remain the same as the 20-21 school year.

• Nurses will continue to contact trace with each positive case. 

• We do not anticipate a virtual option being provided on a long term or permanent basis.

Fort Thomas Independent Schools will ensure that all board owned property is maintained and cleaned frequently during the 2021 - 2021 school year.  It is our goal to instill in our staff and students a district-wide mindset to work as a team to clean and disinfect at every opportunity.  The steps we have put in place include the following.

• All staff will receive training on appropriate sanitizing and cleaning protocols

• Students will receive regular breaks to wash hands thoroughly 

• A minimum 60% ethyl alcohol gel hand sanitizer will be placed in every learning space and a supply to refill these containers will be maintained.

• A dispenser containing a minimum 60% ethyl alcohol foaming hand sanitizer will be placed at school entry points, in reception areas, and where otherwise required.

• Frequent cleaning and disinfection of all aspects of board owned property throughout the school year.  If a surface is dirty, it will be cleaned using our standard cleaning solutions and water then disinfected using products that are registered and listed as effective against SARS-CoV-2 with the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Clean and disinfect high-touch shared tools and objects between each use. Examples are whiteboard markers, remote controls, copier controls, etc.

• Frequently touched surfaces shall be disinfected a minimum of three times per day.  Examples are handrails in stairwells, door handles, countertops in common areas, etc.

• Water fountains will be cleaned and sanitized frequently throughout the school day.  If possible, students should provide their own reusable water bottles or cups to be refilled with water throughout the day.  This will reduce the number of students drinking directly from the water fountains.