As we look ahead to the 2020-2021 school year, we recognize that we need to plan for in-person, hybrid and remote learning. To accomplish this we have convened work groups in five areas. In keeping with our four guiding principles below, we must remain student- and family-centered during this unprecedented time. We strive to create a plan that is flexible and responsive to our students’ and their families’ needs and that strengthens the partnership between home and school in order to best meet our students’ needs during this continued time of uncertainty.

1. Health and Safety. Doing everything that we can to support the health, safety, and well being of our students and their families and our staff is our top priority. This includes maintaining safe facilities that aid in providing for the health and safety of our students and staff for in-person school programs and limits the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Additionally, we will continue to provide nutritious foods, promote opportunities for physical wellness, and provide social- emotional and mental health support for all of our students.

2. Equity. This on-going pandemic affects everyone but will disproportionately impact our most vulnerable students and families. Equity should be at the forefront of all planning and implementation.

3. Relationships. Making connections and maintaining relationships are at the foundation of all implementation plans. Set a schedule that includes faculty and staff connecting with students as frequently as possible.

4. Teaching and Learning. In looking ahead to the 20/21 school year, we are preparing for the provision of teaching and learning in-person, remotely, and/or a hybrid model, depending on public health guidance. We will consider both the health and safety practices of providing in-person instruction and the variable abilities of families to access and utilize the internet and the impacts of increased screen time expectations required of remote learning.