Health & Safety

Hygiene Protocol

  • Hand washing and/or use of hand sanitizer will occur throughout the day.

  • There will be recurring cleaning of high touch surfaces throughout the day.

  • Lockers will not be used this fall and use will be reassessed for winter.

  • WJHS students will not use locker rooms nor uniforms.

  • No water fountain use, water bottle filling only.

Classroom Considerations

  • All classrooms will be equipped with a cleaning supply kit.

  • We will be restricting the borrowing/sharing of any items.

  • There will be additional cleaning for the surfaces/spaces where food is eaten.

  • Students will be spaced 6 ft apart in the classroom to maintain social distancing to the greatest degree possible.

  • Learning spaces will be narrowed/contained to the greatest degree possible.

Student Expectations

  • Proper hand washing and use of hand sanitizer will be taught to students.

  • Social distancing guidelines will be explicitly taught and followed.

  • Required symptom checks for all students prior to coming to school.

  • All students and staff will be required to wear a face covering at all times.

  • Proper use of masks and other PPE will be taught to students.

  • There will be limited items being brought to and from school.

Entrance Procedures

  • Every family will self-certification daily at home. (form linked below)

  • Schools will assign separate entrances by grade level or arrival methods.

  • Staggered arrival times (K-4) will happen to limit number of students arriving at one time.

  • Temperature checks will be conducted upon entering the school.

Self-Certification Form

Click on the link above to download the self-certification form.

Washrooms

  • Students will use assigned washrooms for use.

  • A limited number of students in washroom will be allowed at one time.

Hallways

  • Hallway use will be minimized.

  • Hallway traffic will be planned with directional floor markings.

  • Staff will walk classes to and from other classes per their schedule while maintaining social distancing and monitoring for safety.

New D39 Parent Response to Illness

Instructions Booklet


District 39 has compiled health guidance and information into one easy-to-reference booklet designed to assist District 39 parents in evaluating and responding to illness. If your child is ill or is experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19, this booklet will help to guide your next steps and what you can expect from the school. Careful adherence to these guidelines and the documentation requested by your school nurse will help to keep everyone healthy and safe.


Responding to Illness

  • When reporting a school absence due to illness, parents will be asked to provide information about nature of illness.

  • A supervised quarantine space will be available if students become symptomatic during the day. A guardian will be required to pick their student up immediately.

  • If a student or staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19:

    • The Health Department will be notified by the school nurse, and the district will implement their guidance.

    • School building or classroom may close for up to five days for cleaning and tracing of viral contact chain in accordance with guidance from the Department of Public Health.

    • Special deep cleaning and sanitation protocol will be implemented.

    • Communication plan will be implemented.

    • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will follow IDPH and doctor guidelines for returning to school/work.

  • Individuals with close contact exposure to a positive case of COVID-19 (in any setting), which is defined as within 6 feet of the COVID+ individual for more than 15 minutes, will quarantine at home for 10-14 days, monitor symptoms and follow medical guidance from their doctor.

  • Guidance from the Department of Public Health will be adhered to for quarantine and school closures.

IDPH-COVID19-Exclusion-Decison-Tree.pdf

D39 Q&A Webinar with Medical Experts

Wilmette Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kari Cremascoli, leads a Q&A with medical and COVID experts to gain insight on some of the most frequently asked questions from our D39 faculty and staff. The expert panel includes Dr. Norrina Allen, Dr. Karl Bilimoria, Dr. Raina Paul and Dr. Marin Gjaja.

Panelists:

Norrina Allen, PhD, MPH, FAHA

  • Department of Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology and Pediatrics)

  • Director, Center for Epidemiology and Population Health

  • Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM)

  • Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

  • Co-Director of the Data Science Hub

  • Associate Professor

  • Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences (DevSci)

Karl Bilimoria, MD MS

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  • Vice President - Quality and Information Systems, Northwestern Medicine

  • Director, Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC)

  • John B. Murphy Professor of Surgery

  • Vice Chair for Quality, Department of Surgery

Raina Paul, MD

  • Director of Quality and Patient Safety for Advocate Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Departments

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Advocate Medical Group (Pediatrics) affiliated with Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge as well as Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Marin Gjaja, PhD

  • Senior Partner & Managing Director Boston Consulting Group

  • Dr. Gjaja leads BCG's COVID-19 scenario planning, re-start, and winning the fight work globally, including multiple publications on scenarios, re-opening safely, risks by population segment, racial disparity in COVID impact, virus monitoring systems (in progress), etc.

  • Dr. Gjaja coordinated COVID response work with multiple federal, state, and local governments, and also worked closely with Arne Duncan to improve CPS 2003-2008.