The framework for reopening school campuses is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Diocese of San José, in consultation with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD), will update the framework as needed and as additional information becomes available.

The goals of the 2020-2021 School Plan are to:

• Safeguard the health of the students, parents, employees, and their families

• Reduce the risk of spreading disease in the community

• Ensure ongoing, accessible, high-quality ministry

• While the framework for reopening school campuses applies to all elementary schools in the Diocese of San Jose, the protocols included within it are specific to the context of each location. All site-based protocols must comply with the most current order of the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (or the State order if it is more restrictive) and should be responsive to the needs of the local community.

The framework is not exhaustive nor is it a substitute for any existing safety and health-related regulatory requirements for schools. As the COVID-19 situation continues, it is imperative for school leaders to remain current on changes to public health guidance and state/local orders and maintain consistent communication with the school community.

• Santa Clara County Public Health Department

• California Department of Public Health

• Center for Disease Control