Board of Education Members- Roll Call

Raritan Township Flemington-Borough

•Tim Bart, President

•Ed Morgan

•Valerie Bart

•Dr. Marianne Kenny

•Laurie Markowski

•Susan Mitcheltree

•Jessica Abbott, Vice President

•Jeff Cain

The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District values children. Together, WE:

•Foster social, emotional, and academic growth in a safe and nurturing environment;

•Respect values and traditions within our families and schools;

•Strive to respond to the needs of our diverse and changing communities;

•Develop the curiosity and creativity of critical thinkers to become collaborative problem solvers who meet the challenges of a globally competitive society.

Every student, every day, at every opportunity.

District Mission Statement

Superintendent’s Report

Tonight I will recommend to the Board of Education to approve the following administrative positions:

• Mr. Jesse Lockett, Building Principal at Copper Hill Elementary School

• Mr. Jason Borawski, 12-month Assistant Principal at Reading-Fleming Intermediate

School

• Mrs. Amy Switkes, 10-month Assistant Principal at Copper Hill Elementary School

• Mrs. Vanessa Ahmed, 10-month Assistant Principal shared between Reading-

Fleming Intermediate School and Barley Sheaf Elementary School

Enrollment for our District schools:J.P. Case Middle School: 696 7th & 8th grade studentsReading-Fleming Intermediate School: 642 5th & 6th grade studentsFrancis A. Desmares Elementary School: 480 K-grade 4 studentsCopper Hill Elementary: 405 pre-K-grade 4 studentsRobert Hunter Elementary: 393 K-grade 4 students Barley Sheaf Elementary Schools: 355 K-grade 4 students

Guidelines to Returning to School With ConfidenceS U P E R I N T EN D EN T ’S R E P ORT: T H E R E T UR N TO S C H O O L W I T H CO N F I D E N C E L A D D E R PA R T I I

D R . K A R I M CG A N N , S U P E R I N T E N D EN T O F S C H O O L S

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FLEMINGTON-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT ON RETURNING WITH CONFIDENCE TO SCHOOLThe Flemington-Raritan Regional School District believes that returning to school is an emotional topic for many families, students, staff, and faculty, especially for those hardest hit by COVID-19.

The Return to School With Confidence Ladder will help us determine the readiness of the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District to return to a regular model of education with all students and staff in school, full days for full in-person instruction.

BASELINE

CONDITIONS

TIER ONE

1TIER TWO

2TIER THREE

3TIER FOUR

4TIER FIVE

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FULL REMOTE MODEL SCHOOL RETURN WITH NO CONTACT

LIMITED MODEL SCHOOLS OPEN FOR STAFF

LIMITED MODEL REMOTE LEARNING & BLEND OF IN-PERSON FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS

REGULAR MODEL ALL STUDENTS & STAFF IN SCHOOL

HYBRID MODEL BLEND OF IN-PERSON & REMOTE LEARNING

Full Remote Model (all students virtual remote academy every week)

Restrictions: Schools Closed only essential personnel on site

Health & Safety:Schools Closed

Activities:Only Remote Options

Full Remote learning (preparing for all students virtual remote academy every week)

Restrictions: Schools closed to visitors, optionally open for limited staff.

Health & Safety:Social distancingHealth screenings Masks required at all times Quarantine protocolsSanitizations and disinfection regulations

Activities:Only Remote Options (exceptions include legal requirements.)

Regular Model:All students & staff in school, full days, full in-person instruction

Restrictions: None

Health & Safety:Sanitization and disinfection regulationsQuarantine protocols

Activities:All sports/athletics & clubs open

Full Remote Model(preparing for all students virtual remote academy every week)

Restrictions: Schools closed to visitors, open for greater number of staff members. Building offices staffed.

Health & Safety:Social distancing Health screenings Masks required at all times Quarantine protocolsSanitizations and disinfection regulations

Activities: Only Remote Options (exceptions include legal requirements.)

Hybrid A/B Model (students

in-person one week and virtual the next week, except for neediest students who will attend each week in person.)

Restrictions: Schools closed to visitors. Open for all staff.

Health & Safety:Social distancing Health screenings Masks required at all times Quarantine protocolsSanitizations and disinfection regulations

Activities: All Pre-K and neediest Special Ed students and neediest ESL students in district building(s). Childcare at Copper Hill.

Hybrid A/B Model(students in-person one week and virtual the next week)

Restrictions: Limited indoor gatherings. Open for all staff.

Health & Safety:Social distancingHealth screeningsMasks required at all times Quarantine protocolsSanitizations and disinfection regulations

Activities:Same as Tier Three and Remote options for sports and clubs. Sports and clubs may be offered in accordance with social distancing rules.

Goal: 8/31/2020Currently

Goal:

9/21/2020

Goal: 11/2/2020

Goal: ASAP: As safety allows

Goal: ASAP: As safety allows

How does our district know when we are ready to open for a greater number of staff members?

Flemington-Raritan Regional School District has received personal protective equipment (PPE) & safety items ordered in May-July: hand sanitizer, adult masks, N95 masks, adult reusable face shields, pediatric reusable face shields, vinyl gloves, plexiglass dividers, pediatric masks, PPE gowns for staff. (Today we received an email from OEM to provide back

to us donated equipment from the spring.)

Regional information from the New Jersey Department of Health does not increase from yellow (moderate) to high (orange) or very high (red). COVID-19 cases and transmission rates in Hunterdon County continue to be low with the risk to exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 also remaining low, as reported by the NJDOH.

When our district is GEARED UP we are ready to advance to Tier 2

Quality air exchange and ventilation can be ensured in buildings, even those without air conditioning. Heat and humidity levels in classrooms are at levels that are comfortable for teaching and learning while wearing a facial covering (i.e., mask).

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How does our district know when we are ready to open for a limited number of students full time and a hybrid model for other students?

Flemington-Raritan Regional School District has

received personal protective equipment (PPE) items ordered in May-July: hand sanitizer, adult masks, N95 masks, adult reusable face shields, pediatric reusable face shields, vinyl gloves, plexiglass dividers, pediatric masks, PPE gowns for staff.

Staffing accommodations have been

problem-solved and staffing shortages successfully navigated. Certified staff are available to supervise and educate in person classes of students.

Regional information from the New Jersey

Department of Health does not increase from yellow (moderate) to high (orange) or very high (red). COVID-19 transmission COVID-19 cases and transmission rates in Hunterdon County continue to be low with the risk to exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

When our district has met all baseline conditions and Tier 2 conditions, then we are ready to advance to Tier 3.

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Quality air exchange and ventilation can be ensured in buildings, even those without air conditioning. Heat and humidity levels in classrooms are at levels that are comfortable for teaching and learning while wearing a facial covering (i.e., mask).

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How does our district know when we are ready to open for a greater number of students in a hybrid model?

Flemington-Raritan Regional School District has

received personal protective equipment (PPE) items ordered in May-July: hand sanitizer, adult masks, N95 masks, adult reusable face shields, pediatric reusable face shields, vinyl gloves, plexiglass dividers, pediatric masks, PPE gowns for staff.

Staffing accommodations have been

problem-solved and staffing shortages successfully navigated. Certified staff are available to supervise and educate in person classes of students.

Regional information from the New Jersey

Department of Health Regional Risk Matrix is at green. COVID-19 cases and transmission rates in Hunterdon County continue to be low with the risk to exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

When our district has met all baseline conditions and Tier 2 and Tier 3 conditions, then we are ready to advance to Tier 4.

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Quality air exchange and ventilation can be ensured in buildings, even those without air conditioning. Heat and humidity levels in classrooms are at levels that are comfortable for teaching and learning while wearing a facial covering (i.e., mask).

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√ Executive Order 149, high school sports under the jurisdiction of NJSIAA may resume in accordance with reopening protocols issued by NJSIAA. Limitations outlined in Executive Order 168 are reduced.

Details about the All Remote Virtual Academy Schedulespresented by Mr. Dan Bland, Assistant Superintendent

Live Zoom Learning

Teachers will model processes,

explain instructions, and deliver

instruction live on scheduled times

according to the student’s

schedule.

Live Zoom Learning

Teachers will model

processes, explain

instructions, and deliver

instruction live on scheduled

times according to the

student’s schedule.

Collaborate with OthersStudents will work

virtually alongside other

students to collaborate

about learning

experiences.

“Assignments Posted

Consistently”

Students will have scheduled

learning activities consistent with

the New Jersey Student Learning

Standards and the Flemington-

Raritan Regional School District

curriculum.