HeaLth & Safety

The safety of students and employees is Ocean View School District's first priority.

• All students 2 years old to 8^th grade are required to wear face coverings while at school, except individuals who are exempt.** While in the classroom or in organized activity outside, under the supervision of a teacher, and when social distancing can be achieved through other means (i.e. plexiglass), the teacher may direct students to remove their face coverings as necessary for the student’s well-being and health. A face shield is an acceptable alternative for children ages 2 to 2^nd grade who cannot properly wear a face covering.

• Students who inadvertently fail to bring a face covering to school will be provided a face covering to prevent unnecessary exclusions.

• Students will be excluded from campus if they are not exempt from wearing a face covering and refuse to wear one.

• Students who are excluded from campus will be offered alternative educational opportunities.

• A face covering or face shield should be removed for meals, snacks, naptime, or outdoor recreation, or when it needs to be replaced.

During the COVID -19 pandemic, it is our goal to ensure all surfaces are clean. This includes our hands which often touch many things throughout the day. This is one of the simplest areas for (Insert School Name Here) to help reduce the spread of the virus. Students and staff will wash and sanitize their hands frequently throughout the school day.

Increasing the amount of times students and staff wash their hands and use hand sanitizer on a daily basis is a preventative measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Step 1 - Students wash/sanitize their hands upon entry into the classroom.

Step 2 - Students wash/sanitize their hands before going out to recess.

Step 3 - Students wash their hands upon entering the classroom after recess.

Step 4 - Students sanitize their hands before exiting the classroom at dismissal.

• High traffic areas on all campuses will be thoroughly cleaned daily.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces on campuses such as doorknobs throughout the school and workday.

• Playground equipment and shared objects will be limited.

• Shared equipment transferred between students and/or staff will be regularly cleaned and sanitized.

• Cleaning & disinfectant products align with the Environmental Protection Agency-approved list.

• Custodians will follow product instructions and Cal/OSHA requirements including proper ventilation during cleaning and disinfecting.