HeaLth & Safety

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

In accordance with the COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2020- 2021 School Year:

• All students 2 years of age through 8th grade are required to wear face coverings while at school or while riding district transportation, with the exception of those who are exempt. Individuals are exempt from wearing if: (1) they have a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering; this includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a face covering could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a face covering without assistance; (2) they are hearing impaired, or communicating with an individual who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication; (3) they are under the age of 2; and (4) wearing a face covering would create a risk to the individual as it relates to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.

• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), face coverings may be disposable or made from various fabrics. Masks should block light when held up to a bright light and must be replaced any time there is a hole(s).

• NEW - Persons exempted from wearing a face covering due to a medical condition, as confirmed by school district health team, must wear a non-restrictive alternative, such as a face shield with a drape on the bottom edge, as long as their condition permits.

• Students with disabilities may not be excluded from educational environments if their disability prevents them from wearing a face covering.

• All staff are required to wear face coverings.

• Students participated in mandatory training on proper face covering practices. Teachers and staff continue to reinforce their use and care through praise and reminders.

• Face coverings are removed for meals, snacks, naptime, or when they need to be replaced.

• Students and staff who inadvertently fail to bring a face covering are provided one to prevent unnecessary exclusions.

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

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

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 Star View 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.