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Lincoln County Re-Entry Plan 2020/2021

Lincoln County Schools will continue to work in conjunction with the Lincoln County Health Department, West Virginia Department of Education, and follow the direction of Governor Jim Justice regarding the safety guidelines and recommendations for our students, staff, and school communities. We are committed to the overall well-being of our students and employees and will continue to monitor the statistics related to COVID-19 cases and monitor contact exposure in all cases. Flexibility and communication will be the focus of our plans for re-entry. Our school employees, volunteers, and community members have united to offer support and on-going services to our students and families since March 13, 2020 and during the restart of the 2020/2021 school year, we will continue that united commitment to supporting our students.

This document may change as guidelines for safety and instruction change in response to the pandemic. Due to Governor Justice’s announcement of September 8 as the first day of school for students, all OS, PL, and CD days have been moved to the beginning of the school calendar. The Non-Traditional Instruction Days (NT) will be utilized throughout the school calendar to provide learning activities for students to be completed at home while staff reports to school.

The first weeks of school will begin in a phased approach to assist with transition of students and staff back to buildings with safety protocol. Students will follow an alternating 2-1-2 Blended Schedule for the first nine weeks.

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Table of Contents Re-Entry Guidance .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Re-Entry Metrics for Lincoln County ........................................................................................................................ 4

In-Person Instruction Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 5

Athletic and Extra Curricular Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 5

Daily Screening ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Travel Guidance ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Important Dates ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

First Nine Weeks Schedule for 2-1-2 Blended Model ....................................................................................... 9

District Instructional Options ................................................................................................................................... 10

Steps Taken by the Lincoln County Board of Education ............................................................................... 12

Communication ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Transportation ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Athletics ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16

WVDE Toolkit Spotlight ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Safety Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................. 18

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Re-Entry Guidance Re-entry plans are based on guidance provided by the West Virginia Department of Education. The guidance document is referred to as the Re-Entry Toolkit. The document is fluid and Information within this document will change as we receive new guidance. The Toolkit may be accessed at https://wvde.us/school-system-re-entry/ where guidance relative to cleaning schools, food service, busing, etc. may be found.

Guidance for Parents, Staff and Community Members Verify Information – While social media outlets are many and provide us real-time updates, they sometimes present misinformation. Rely on communique from official county and/or school channels.

Remain Calm - We will be faced with frequent challenges. How we respond to these issues will impact our effectiveness. Composure will be our greatest ally in identifying and implementing solutions.

Be Strong and Supportive - Stressors will be many. Modeling resiliency and perseverance may be the best lesson we can currently teach our youth.

***Should you have any concerns or questions,

please call 304-824-3033.***

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Re-Entry Metrics for Lincoln County Based upon Lincoln County’s population of 20,500

7 Day 7 Day Per Total Daily Avg. 100,000 Code

0 0.00 0.00 Green 1 0.14 0.70 Green 2 0.29 1.39 Green 3 0.43 2.09 Green 4 0.57 2.79 Green 5 0.71 3.48 Yellow 6 0.86 4.18 Yellow 7 1.00 4.88 Yellow 8 1.14 5.57 Yellow 9 1.29 6.27 Yellow

10 1.43 6.97 Yellow 11 1.57 7.67 Yellow 12 1.71 8.36 Yellow 13 1.86 9.06 Yellow 14 2.00 9.76 Yellow 15 2.14 10.45 Orange 16 2.29 11.15 Orange 17 2.43 11.85 Orange 18 2.57 12.54 Orange 19 2.71 13.24 Orange 20 2.86 13.94 Orange 21 3.00 14.63 Orange 22 3.14 15.33 Orange 23 3.29 16.03 Orange 24 3.43 16.72 Orange 25 3.57 17.42 Orange 26 3.71 18.12 Orange 27 3.86 18.82 Orange 28 4.00 19.51 Orange 29 4.14 20.21 Orange 30 4.29 20.91 Orange 31 4.43 21.60 Orange 32 4.57 22.30 Orange 33 4.71 23.00 Orange 34 4.86 23.69 Orange 35 5.00 24.39 Orange 36 5.14 25.09 Red

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Every Saturday, the metric will be posted on the WVDE website with county numbers to use to determine school status for the upcoming week. (https://wvde.us/school-reentry-metrics-protocols/)

In-Person Instruction Guidelines Green

o Continue best practices to prevent the spread of disease as outlined in the WVDE Re-Entry Toolkit (https://wvde.us/school-system-re-entry/ where guidance relative to cleaning schools, food service, busing, etc. may be found. )

Yellow o Required masks for Grades 3 and above in congregant settings o Increased hand washing and hygiene protocols and increased cohorting by

limiting exposure outside of core groups o Limiting activities where social distancing is not feasible o Increased community engagement to prevent escalation

Orange o Aggressive mitigation measures pursued in schools and in communities o Required masks for Grades 3-5 in congregant settings and Grade 6 and above at

all times o Increased community engagement to prevent escalation of disease o Athletics and other extracurricular events limited to controlled practices

Red o Suspend in person instruction and all school-related activities halted until yellow

is maintained on a 7-day rolling basis o Remote learning activated but essential student support services will be

continued including meals, student engagement, and special education services

Athletic and Extra Curricular Guidelines Green

o Permit spectators with limited tickets Yellow

o Permit spectators with limited tickets Orange

o Limited to controlled practices/activities only Red

o Activities are suspended until yellow level is maintained on a 7-day rolling basis

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Daily Screening

Daily health screening is a very important piece of our re-entry to school. At-home screening of students prior to sending them to school will be the first line of defense. We are asking for your help in making this a part of your morning routine at home each and every day. Please review the “How to screen for COVID-19” image below. Print it out and place it on your refrigerator door. Take a picture of it with your phone so you have it on hand at all times. Again, please make this a morning routine and err on the side of caution should there be any uncertainty as to the screening results. (specifically: if your child has been exposed to COVID-19, has a diagnosis of COVID-19 but no symptoms, or has at least one symptom on the list, do not send them to school).

We appreciate your cooperation and help in keeping our students and schools safe.

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Travel Guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has guidelines regarding travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The site notes, “Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.” The CDC also provides pre-travel considerations, protection steps during trips and post-travel information. Additionally, the site examines types of travel, high-risk settings, etc. We ask that parents review this guidance prior to any travel. Furthermore, please consult local health officials regarding re-entry to school or engagement in school activities before finalizing any travel plans. Please visit the link below to access CDC travel guidelines.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Ftravelers%2Ftravel-in-the-us.html

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Important Dates Submission of county plans to the state August 15, 2020

School Staff Return August 25, 2020

Staff Prep Days August 25 – September 4, 2020

Target Start Date September 8, 2020

Group A Students Report to School September 8-9, 2020

Group B Students Report to School September 10-11, 2020

2-1-2 Blended Model Begins for Schools September 14-18, 2020

**We will continue the 2-1-2 blended model for schools for the first nine weeks**

Non-Traditional Instruction Day (Students do not report) October 12, 2020

Teacher-Pupil-Parent Conference (Students do not report) November 2, 2020

Election Day (No School) November 3, 2020

Veteran’s Day Holiday (No School) November 11, 2020

Non-Traditional Instruction Days (Students do not report) November 23, 24, 25, 2020

Thanksgiving Break (No School) November 26-27, 2020

Non-Traditional Instruction Day (Students do not report) December 21, 2020

Christmas Break (No School) December 22-Jaunuary 1, 2021

Martin Luther King Holiday (No School) January 18, 2021

Non-Traditional Instruction Day (Students do not report) February 15, 2021

Non-Traditional Instruction Days (Students do not report) March 29-April 1, 2021

Good Friday - Out of Calendar Day (No School) April 2, 2021

Lincoln County High School Graduation May 28, 2021

Memorial Day Holiday (No School) May 31, 2021

Last Day for Students June 2, 2021

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First Nine Weeks Schedule for - - Blended Model

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7 8 9 10 11

Labor Day A A B B14 15 16 17 18

A A Virtual Day B B21 22 23 24 25

A A Virtual Day B B28 29 30

A A Virtual Day

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2

B B5 6 7 8 9

A A Virtual Day B B12 13 14 15 16

A A Virtual Day B B19 20 21 22 23

A A Virtual Day B B26 27 28 29 30

A A Virtual Day B B

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2 3 4 5 6Parent-Teacher

ConferencesElection Day Virtual Day B B

9 10 11

A A Veteran's Day

All students will remain home and receive remote learning on

Virtual Days.

Exception: Guardians who have multiple students in a household who do not share the same last name(s) may opt to send all of their students to school on the same days based on the oldest

child's last name.

Group A will consist of students last names A - K.

Notes

Minus any significant positive changes regarding the status of

COVID, we will maintain the 2-1-2 Blended Learning Model until

Veteran's Day.

Group B will consist of students last names L - Z.

September

October

November

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District Instructional Options The WVDE Toolkit for Re-Entry framework for instruction and student engagement has been followed to develop the options below. We continue to make every effort to permit schools to make the best instructional decisions for their students. This will allow school-based teams to work with parents who are seeking alternatives.

Administrators and teachers are currently working to expand their instructional capabilities. We feel that the professionals based at our schools know what is best for their students. We are entrusting them to put forth the best educational options. Please be patient as our educators work to create more diverse delivery models.

A. Blended Learning (2-1-2 Schedule)

1. This is a schedule of students

attending two days per week in buildings with virtual engagement activities three days per week.

2. Some students will attend daily while others complete schooling on a virtual platform.

3. Some students may complete some instruction in-person while also taking some courses virtually.

4. We will continue this model at least through the first nine weeks of school and will re-evaluate based on health department guidelines.

B. Full-Time Virtual with WVVS

1. Students take all classes online. 2. They do not physically attend school. 3. Students must remain in program for

a semester; may not opt out. 4. Students are required to have

internet access. 5. Student/family must pick up meals.

C. School-Based Alternative Option

1. School-based re-entry teams have developed alternative options for students.

2. The options are generally for students who wish to receive instruction at home delivered by Lincoln County teachers.

D. Remote Learning

1. RL is instituted by the Governor and/or the WVDE School Re-Entry metrics & protocols.

2. Requires students to complete school assignments and engage remotely five days a week.

3. Requires the teacher and students to communicate regularly and develop a

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3. These models are dependent on student population, teacher availability, digital platforms, etc. This may also include virtual options provided by Lincoln County teachers.

4. Student/family must pick up meals.

process for monitoring, reviewing, and/or grading of student engagement activities.

4. RL is what was used in the spring after schools were closed on March 13.

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Steps Taken by the Lincoln County Board of Education

- Hand sanitizer stations mounted in all classrooms

- Secured technology grant for $24,000 through Education Alliance

- Secured technology grant for $50,000 through Greater Kanawha Valley

- Secured CARES Act funds in the amount of $1,200,000

- 100,000 dispensable masks ordered

- 12,500 reusable masks ordered

- 3,700 masks provided by the National Guard

- 100 thermometers secured - 75 thermometers ordered - Conducted county-wide

survey on student learning options

- Opened virtual pre-registration; more than 200 submissions at this point

- Adjusted the school calendar to provide nine prep days for teachers prior to September 8; approved by the WVDE

- Secured more than 75 free-standing hand sanitizer stations for schools

- Principals will be establishing school-based re-entry teams in order to gather teacher input

- One-to-one order placed to provide iPads for all students

- Submitted competitive grant application to the WVDE requesting $1,200,000 in additional funds

- Have ordered four of eight wi-fi antennae for schools

Communication Use the following communication channels to acquire and verify information.

Lincoln County Schools

https://www.lcsdwv.com/

Lincoln County Schools WV FB Page

@LCSchoolsSupport - LC Trauma Team FB Page

Duval

https://www.duvalyellowjackets.net/

Duval Facebook

Duval School Messenger

Guyan Valley

https://www.guyanvalleywildcats.net/

Class Dojo

GVMS Facebook

Hamlin

https://www.hamlinbobcats.net/

Grade Level Facebook Pages

Grade Level Class Dojo

Livegrades

Monthly School Newsletter

PTO Facebook Page

Remind 101

School Messenger

School Marquee

School Phone Numbers: 304-824-3836 or 304-824-3036

Twitter

Harts

https://www.hartslions.net/

Lincoln County High School

http://www.lincolncountypanthers.net/

Midway

https://www.midwaymustangs.com/

Ranger

https://www.rangerrangers.com/

West Hamlin

https://www.westhamlinroughriders.com/

All concerns or questions should be directed to 304-824-3033.

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Transportation Parent Guide for Student Screening at Home

Please use the COVID-19 SHOULD I COME TO SCHOOL reference page attached to the end of this document when screening your child each morning. Parents should complete the screening process before sending a student to catch the bus. Parents should err on the side of caution when screening their student(s). Should you need assistance please contact the Lincoln County Board Office at 304-824-3033.

Cleaning/Disinfecting/Sanitation

Each bus will be cleaned twice daily with a fogger/mist spray disinfectant after morning and evening runs. This will cover all seats, windows, floors, and any area with which students would come into contact.

Bus Operators will, additionally, clean and wipe down driver’s seat area and dash as well as stairs and handrails.

Doors and windows will be open during cleaning to enhance air circulation. Loading at Bus stops Social distancing (at the bus stop) is strongly encouraged and will be reinforced by the

bus operator. Hand sanitizer will be available for students upon entering the bus. Each student must

sanitize their hands before continuing to be seated. Students who are 10 years of age and older must wear a mask. Disposable masks will be

available for those who need one. Students will load the bus one at a time. When one student turns down the aisle the

next student can board the bus.

Bus seating

Each student will have an assigned seat. Students will sit two per seat unless from the same household, then possible three per

seat. Bus stop groups will be seated in the same section of the bus

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Unloading Bus at School

Students will unload the bus one seat at a time from front to back while practicing social distancing protocols

Buses will unload one at a time. When the front busload of students has entered the building, the next bus will begin unloading.

School staff will be available and on duty to assist with student entry into the building.

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Athletics We will be adhering to SSAC guidelines.

Fall sports and sport specific guidelines are available at: https://4d9c4tgwuo512loe32473ag5-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Informative-Links-updated-Aug-4.pptx

Coaches committees for each sport developed a final set of guidelines for each sport.

Gator-type face coverings are approved to be used.

August 17 will be the start day for fall practices.

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WVDE Toolkit Spotlight The toolkit consists of more than 100 recommendations and requirements. Here are some notable items. Please visit https://wvde.us/school-system-re-entry/ to see the full document.

Face Coverings/Social Distancing

Required of all staff when they cannot provide instruction in a socially distanced manner.

Unless medically waived, students grades 3 and above are required to wear face coverings when outside of their core classroom group or in congregant areas.

Students in middle and high school are required to wear face coverings in congregant areas and in classrooms if they are not in their core groups and/or social distancing cannot be maintained.

Limit nonessential visitors and activities involving external groups or organizations.

Instruction

Consider a blended learning option whereby students who have sufficient access to broadband may participate from home.

Health & Wellness

Establish a dedicated space for symptomatic individuals that will not be used for other purposes.

Conduct symptom screening of any visitors entering the building, including family members, vendors and others.

Cleaning & Hygiene

Provide adequate supplies to support healthy hygiene behaviors (e.g., paper towels, tissues, soap and hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol) for safe use by staff and older children.

School Food Service

Ensure that all students and staff wash their hands before and after the meal service.

Use disposable containers and utensils when feasible.

Utilize outdoor space for meal service as practicable and appropriate.

Transportation

Fully clean and disinfect transportation vehicles regularly and/or as needed.

Provide hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) to support healthy hygiene behaviors on all school transportation vehicles for safe use by staff and older children.

When feasible, utilize procedures for loading and unloading buses to limit the number of students entering/exiting the building at one time.

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Safety Protocol Following the guidance of the WVDE and national and local health experts, face coverings and social distancing reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help to prevent the transmission of the disease. The use of face coverings is required when it does not aggravate existing health conditions. When children are in group settings, it is important to maintain six feet of social distancing.

Face coverings are required of all staff when they cannot provide instruction in a socially distanced setting.

Unless medically waived, students in Grades 3 and above are required to wear face coverings when outside of their core classroom group or in congregant areas.

Lincoln County Schools will provide face coverings if students do not have their own; however, students are encouraged to bring their own.

Students in middle and high school are required to wear face coverings in congregant areas and in classrooms if they are not in their core groups and/or social distancing cannot be maintained.