Adapted in PersonPlanning Update

Presentation to the Board of EducationMarch 15, 2021

New ISBE/IDPH Guidance (3/9/21)

● Masks continue to be required● Distancing of 3’-6’● 6’ and monitoring when masks off at lunch● Unvaccinated staff must maintain 6’

Confirms importance of existing D34 procedures, including:● Contact tracing and quarantines for close contacts● Self assessments ● Cleaning/sanitizing● Increase outside air flow (D34 = 50% outside air)● Staggered/monitored playground use● Travel quarantine

Arrival/Dismissal

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Continue Safety Protocols

● Daily Self Assessment ● More students = longer drop-off, check-in lines● Schools add check-in stations & staff/volunteer help● On the bus:

○ More students = less distance ○ Assigned seating○ Masks at all times

In the Classroom

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Less than 6’

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At All Levels:

● Less than 6’● Actual distance depends on enrollment

& size of classroom● Teachers have 6’ designated area

Adjustment Impact

Minimal Change From Trimester 3 to Adapted In Person

Middle School● 84 switching to in person● 19 switching to GOAL● Net Change: +65 in person

EC-5th Grade● 46 switching to in person● 6 switching to GOAL ● Net Change: +40 in person (avg 6.6 per school / 2.2 per grade per building)

No classroom / teacher redistribution

Movement: EC-5

Not Like Pre-Pandemic Classrooms● In general, limited movement ● In general, limited student interactions● Movement breaks built in throughout the day● Fine Arts:

○ EC-2: Students move to Fine Arts classrooms○ 3-5: Fine Arts teachers come to the classroom

● PE outside when possible or in the gyms

Movement: 6-8

Not Like Pre-Pandemic Classrooms● Limited movement within classroom● Cohorts of students move throughout

the day● Students wipe desks upon entering class● Teachers stay in their classrooms● PE outside when possible or in the gyms

Band/Orchestra/Choir/Music

Band/Orchestra: ● 1:1 & small group lessons● Flip masks and bell covers● 6’ distanceMiddle School BOC: Morning Overture programming begins 4/12

Music Classes:● Singing (with masks)● Non-wind

instruments

Lunch

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Lunch:Free for All

● Federal program extends free meals for every student to end of school year

● No card swipes required● Lunch orders taken daily in the classroom● Limited menu with four daily choices● Weekly meal pickups continue for GOAL

families only (every Wednesday at Springman, 3:30-6pm)

Distance & Dividers

● Dividers for every student● 1-5th grade: Eat in classroom;

½ at lunch while ½ at recess ● Middle school: Some

students eat in classroom; some move to other areas

Students Stay 6’ Apart While Eating

Sample Primary Schedule

Grab & Go

● 1st-5th Grade: Lunches delivered to classroom

● 6th-8th Grade: Lunches delivered to central locations

● Students use disinfecting wipes to clean their own spaces and dividers, or teachers spray and wipe

Outdoors

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Tents Return!

● One or Two Tents (primary schools may have one depending on construction)

● Playgrounds: ○ Rotating, assigned playground use, other

limitations○ EC-5 cohorts/classes stay together, with

zones for classrooms

Cleaning & Air Circulation

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Keeping Clean

More students = more spaces to clean● Custodial staff continue their cleaning/

sanitizing schedule● Students/teachers use sanitizing wipes or

spray at lunch and to enhance custodians’ work

Ventilation Is Key

District consultants (engineers & industrial hygienist) confirmed D34 protocols are effective:● Ventilation with 50% outside air● 5 air exchanges per hour● MERV 13 filters on rooftop units● MERV 8 filters in classroom units

Quarantines

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More Quarantines Possible

● Less distance = more potential close contacts

● Shortened quarantine not allowed with less than 6’ distance

No quarantine required for those fully vaccinated or within 90 days of positive COVID-19

Travel Quarantines

Follow CDC guidance for international travel:Test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home for 7 days after travel

Follow CCDPH guidance for domestic travel: ● No quarantine after travel to states on “yellow” list● Quarantine or test

○ 10-day quarantine - OR -○ Pre-arrival negative PCR test result (no longer than 72

hours prior to arrival) with strict masking, social distancing and avoidance of in-person gatherings

Full guidance: glenview34.org/d34-flex/health-safety-protocols

Fully Vaccinated

No quarantines for close contacts or after travel for staff who are fully vaccinated (without symptoms, following strict masking).

Fully vaccinated = 2 weeks after second dose of a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine or 2 weeks after single-dose vaccine

Vaccination Status

Vaccine Required for Staff● 300 staff fully vaccinated ● 525 in process (appointment, first dose, or less

than 2 weeks from second dose)● 70 staff need appointments

35 regular substitutes and 11 bus drivers need appointments

Moving Into Adapted In Person

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More Need for Supervision

● Arrival● Hallway Monitoring● Lunch/Recess● Dismissal* Not all buildings will need volunteer help

tinyurl.com/VolunteerD34

Smooth Transitions

For Staff: Professional Development with Doug Bolton for ALL staff on 4/5

For Parents: Evening parent program with Doug Bolton on 4/5

For Students: Teachers will have SEL choice boards for activities

Communication Continues

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