100% IN-PERSON LEARNING

IN-PERSON LEARNING AT THE COOMBS SCHOOL

SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE

6-FOOT DISTANCING OF ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND IN COMMON AREAS

FREQUENT AND SCHEDULED HAND-WASHING/HAND-SANITIZING

  • When entering the school building,

  • When entering a classroom

  • Prior to removal of mask

  • Prior to putting mask back on

  • Prior to dismissal at end of school day

WEARING MASKS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND ALL STUDENTS IN PRE-K - GRADE 2.

COHORTS: Students will be grouped into homeroom cohorts (There are 11 students assigned to each homeroom.)

BUS TRANSPORTATION

  • Hand-sanitizer is applied as student boards the bus.

  • One student per bench seat; exception: two siblings may share a bench seat

  • Bus windows remain open.

  • Masks are worn at all times.

  • Note: 6-foot distancing is expected to be maintained at bus stops

BUILDING CLEANING/DISINFECTING PROCEDURES/PROTOCOLS (Mashpee Department of Public Works)

  • Frequently visited areas/common areas will be disinfected multiple times throughout the school day.

  • Cafeterias will be disinfected in between each lunch seating.

  • Bathroom stall doors will be disinfected throughout the school day.

  • Note: ALL toilets and sinks are now touch-free. All classroom doors will remain locked but open during the school day.

HVAC SYSTEM (Mashpee Department of Public Works)

  • Unit filters have been upgraded and are scheduled to be changed every three months.

  • Systems are adjusted to maximize fresh air flow into the classrooms.

  • Systems are scheduled to begin running well before start of teacher work day and will continue to run for a longer period of time at the end of the teacher work day.

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF LEARNING OPTIONS

GOAL: IN-PERSON TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH STUDENT AND STAFF SAFETY AS A PRIORITY

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF IN-PERSON LEARNING

  1. Can we meet 6-foot distancing in all Coombs classrooms--YES. This results in 11 students in the average classroom space at Coombs.

  2. Can we transport students on our buses meeting the following requirements:

One student per bench seat; two siblings may share a bench seat--PROBABLY--still analyzing