As part of OLG School’s commitment to protecting the health, safety, and wellness of every member of our community, and in accordance with CDPH Industry Guidance for Schools and School Based Programs, it is mandatory that each student in grades K-8, faculty, and staff member wear an approved face covering. Teaching and reinforcement of face covering use for students in grades K-2 will be administered as much as practicable due to developmental and chronological needs. Each struggling student will have the educational goal of wearing the mask consistently for the duration of the school day except when eating or drinking. At drop-off, students will be reminded to wear their face covering over nose, mouth, and chin both verbally and with aid from signage. We will exempt students, faculty, and staff from wearing a face mask if they fall within the CDPH guidelines for individuals exempt, but they will then be required to wear a face shield with a drape.

OLG School also notifies staff members who share spaces with unmasked or sub-optimally masked individuals about the environment and employs several additional mitigation strategies. OLG School faculty and staff will exercise care when working with students that may have sensory, medical, cognitive, or behavioral needs that make wearing a mask difficult. Those students and their families will be encouraged to use a face shield with a drape or opt for our hyflex distance learning program.

Wearing a face covering is a sign of our care and concern for one another- you wear a mask to protect me, and I wear one to protect you. All students are required to bring two of their own cloth face masks/covers or a face shield with a drape to school every day. Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear disposable 3-ply surgical masks or to bring two cloth masks of their own. The second mask will be used in the event the first becomes soiled or dirty. Each student will be provided a personalized lanyard with a bag attached that is refreshed daily that students can use to store their mask while they are eating or drinking. Masks will be provided to students and families that forget or cannot provide their own. In order to comply with the California Department of Public Health guidance, OLG School will exclude students in grades K-8 from campus if they refuse to wear an approved face covering. In addition, teachers can use face shields when pedagogically necessary, immediately placing face mask back on when it becomes necessary. Students and staff will be instructed on the proper use, removal, and washing of cloth face coverings, including being careful not to touch the mask and areas of the face. Parents will be asked to frequently reinforce and review this protocol at home. Visual reminders on school signage present throughout the campus will reinforce proper protocol for wearing face coverings. Employees are also encouraged to consider use of disposable gloves to supplement frequent handwashing or use of hand sanitizer due to handling commonly-touched items or frequentlytouched surfaces.

Teachers and staff will set reminders for not touching faces, washing hands, and properly caring for face masks. Teachers and staff of OLG School will work with all shareholders to train, educate, and reinforce the need for face coverings and PPE. Staff was trained before the start of the school year on their requirements to wear a face covering and will remind students throughout the day for the duration of the school year about proper usage. Every individual is responsible for the daily cleaning of their personal face covering. Disposable face masks are 10 single-use and must be thrown away at home and a new one worn each day. Cloth face masks must be washed before subsequent use on a following day. Likewise, face shields must be disinfected each night before the next school day. Teachers and staff will use gloves if they are involved in health screenings or in contact with high-touch surfaces or the collection of work.

Although no visitors are allowed on campus, any parent or vendor that must visit the school in the event of an emergency must comply with the use of a CDC-approved face covering and maintain physical distance. Signage at all entrances reinforces this requirement.