Guiding Questions
How will you group students with staff to limit the number of individuals who come into contact with each other throughout the school day?
What policies and procedures will govern use of other communal spaces within the school building?
PDE Health and Safety Plan Requirements
Plan must include the following:
Procedures for restricting the use of cafeterias and other congregate settings, and serving meals in alternate settings such as classrooms.
Plan should also include the following to the extent possible:
Methods of staggering the use of communal spaces and hallways and ensuring regular cleaning.
PDE Considerations
Close communal use spaces such as cafeterias and playgrounds; otherwise stagger use and disinfect in between use.
Serve meals inside classrooms or other spaces as an alternative to the cafeteria.
Serve individually plated meals/box lunches and avoid buffet style meals whenever possible.
Avoid sharing of food and utensils.
NEPA Taskforce Considerations
Ensure the safety of children with food allergies.
If food is offered at any event, have pre-packaged boxes or bags for each attendee instead of a buffet or family-style meal.
PDE Health and Safety Plan Requirements
Plan must include the following:
Procedures for the safe use of cafeterias and other congregate settings.
Plan should also include the following to the extent possible:
Methods of staggering the use of communal spaces and hallways and ensuring regular cleaning.
PDE Considerations
Close communal use spaces such as cafeterias and playgrounds; otherwise stagger use and disinfect in between use.
Serve meals inside classrooms or other spaces as an alternative to the cafeteria.
Serve individually plated meals/box lunches and avoid buffet style meals whenever possible.
Avoid sharing of food and utensils.
NEPA Taskforce Considerations
Ensure the safety of children with food allergies.
If food is offered consider pre-packaged boxes or bags for each attendee instead of a buffet or family-style meal.