Dr. Valenzuela

July 8, 2020

A Clear Path In An Unclear World

A Critical Mission: The success of every student in a safe and supportive environment

Uncertain Rapidly Changing New Disease Infection Rates “Novel” or “New” Diverse opinions among our

community State Law and administrative

parameters Health and Hygiene

Maintaining a student centered environment and feeling tone

Adapting School Procedures and Routines

Managing Fixed Variables (school space, buses, cafeteria)

Adapting and Developing New Programs

Adjusting school programs and activities (sports, band, chorus, drama)

Finance-ensuring budget stability and soundness

Preparing for staff accommodations and needs

Senior Staff Task Force

Gather Information from referent authorities

Analysis and Evaluation

Establish Stakeholder Subgroups

Teacher Principals

Support Staff Directors Parents Staff Surveys to all

860+ Team Members Parent Surveys to all

parents-3423 returned

Parent Survey

Families participated in “The Road Back 2020” survey.

PARENTS ARE MOST CONCERNED ABOUT:

Traditional

#1 Classrooms and other

student gathering places not

properly disinfected

#2 Public health regulations

not being followed

Hybrid Remote

#1 Classrooms and other

student gathering places not

properly disinfected

#2 Public health regulations

not being followed

#1 Having in-person

interactions with others

#2 Classrooms and other

student gathering places not

properly disinfected

Remote #1 There is nothing that will make me feel comfortable

#2 Classrooms cleaned and sanitized daily

#3 Maintaining social distancing protocols

#4 Wellness checks required for every student before entering school

Traditional #1 Classrooms cleaned and

sanitized daily

#2 Increased access to

sanitizing/handwashing stations

#3 Other common gathering

spaces cleaned and sanitized

daily

#4 Buses cleaned and sanitized

daily

Hybrid #1 Classrooms cleaned and

sanitized daily

#2 Increased access to

sanitizing/handwashing stations

#3 Other common gathering

spaces cleaned and sanitized

daily

#4 Wellness checks of

employees required before

entering school/workplace

FACTORS THAT WOULD MAKE PARENTS FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE:

School Opening Plans Staff Survey

Based on feedback from our stakeholder meetings:

School Opening Plans Staff Survey

Some samples: “Any forced plan like hybrid that limits

access to the school is a burden on working families, and it limits the education program for students.”-Teacher/Parent

“If we used masks, allow them to take breaks”-Parent Mark spots in the cafeteria and try to spread them to outside if possible-Parent

“If my kid has to wear a mask to go back to school, so be it.”-Parent

“If a teacher is selected for the online school, the entire master schedule may have to be rebuilt.” -Principal

“We can use other available spaces as classrooms to help spread people out.” - Teacher

“Managing face coverings will be challenging with younger age children.”- Principal

“We need to pause school gatherings, like

Open House, Assemblies for now”- Principal

“Cleaning procedures are critical and must be clear.” -Teacher “How are we going to manage cases if someone gets sick?”-Teacher

“I’m a concerned parent and staff member. I am concerned about what the classroom and learning will look like. I don’t want it to feel like a prison for my child or me, but I do worry about the virus.” Parent/Staff

Create flexibility and choice Create clarity Ability to change and adapt

4 MODELS

TRADITIONAL – IN-PERSON/FULL-TIME

DIGITAL PATHWAYS ACADEMY

HYBRID BLENDED

DISTANCE LEARNING

Clear consistent practices

Frequent and Detailed Cleaning Practices

Electrostatic disinfection (nightly)

Regular disinfection of high touch surfaces (desks, tables, light switches, door knobs, phones, keyboards, bathrooms)- Multiple, regular, daily cleanings

Meticulous, clear, designated

Regular hand hygiene-handwashing and sanitizing stations

Per Pima County Ordinance, face coverings shall be worn in public spaces

by those five years and older when 6 ft. of distance cannot be maintained.

“The County ordinance applies to all public spaces. We need face

coverings if we are going back to traditional school at this time.” - Dr.

Francisco Garcia, Chief Medical Officer, Pima County

“Evidence continues to mount on the importance of universal face covers

in interrupting the spread of COVID 19.” American Association of

Pediatrics

“The evidence for mask wearing unless clear reason seems prudent. The

cost and inconvenience of mask wearing are largely outweighed by the

potential benefits.” - Joe Gerald, MD, PhD, Zuckerman College of Public

Health

The recommendation is wearing of face coverings by students and staff .

Students and adults who provide medical documentation citing health

reasons for exemption will be considered individually.

Teachers will work with younger students to promote mask wearing, and

brief breaks may be given as needed.

We are offering a digital option.

Concerns about validity, time investment, and logistics of universal student screening.

Parents are asked to take a daily temperature check prior to departing home.

Daily Temperature Check for Staff Members

Cleaning before and after each run Face covers will be worn on the

school bus Reduced loads on buses to support

distancing Drivers will wear a mask at

minimum, and they may choose to add a face shield for our drivers to use.

Daily temperature checks on all

Transportation employees

Ventilation and strategic opening of windows

Plexiglass shields in all general office spaces

Signage in campus and

office spaces to facilitate efficient movement that supports distancing

Hand sanitizer and PPE supplies

Furniture arranged to support distancing

Elementary K-5 - Offer meals but reduce number of entree choices Serving 2 entree (hot meal or cold meal)

Grades 6-8 - Offer meals but reduce number of entree choices Serving 3 entrees (hot or cold)

HS - Offer meals but reduce number of entree choices 4 options vs the 7-8 options

Stagger arrivals to support distancing

Reduce the number of seating to a minimum of half the normal

The tables and seating will be set up for students to be seated

facing the same direction Signs for social distancing will be on the floors. Seating markers

will also be identified Hand sanitizer will be available for students prior to

receiving their meal No salad bar or self serving Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting after each meal shift Condiments will be in individual packages Utensils will be pre-wrapped with napkins Provided hand wipes with meals

Classroom Cohorting

Keep students as

cohesively grouped

as possible

For recess and

lunch

Minimize flexible

grouping outside of

the self contained

classroom

School Counselors at all schools

Better Together

Coalition support and referral services

Employee Assistance

Program (EAP)

Outside visitors are not allowed at the current time, other than emergency situations.

Schoolwide events -Paused Temporarily Assemblies Meet and Greet traditional style Performances

Flexibility and Choice For families who want a fully online

learning experience this year HIGHLIGHTS Five (5) Days Per Week Staffed by SUSD #30 Certified and

Highly Qualified Teaching Faculty K-5 – Virtual – Daily Direct Instruction

and Guidance 6-12 – Online Curriculum Edgenuity

(E2020) Request a commitment for at least

one(1) semester Currently Enrolling.

GOAL: LOWER IN PERSON CLASS SIZES, WITH EXISTING BUDGET, STAFFING, AND SPACE Students attend school ½ of the days or daily instructional minutes.

Others are working independently at home PLUSES: It lowers class sizes at a given point in time by 50% CONCERNS: The relative benefit versus disruption is unknown It is disruptive to traditional education and family norms-

consistency, time in class, childcare costs It impacts educational calendars and pacing guides-1/2 the time in

class. Current Governor Order #2020-41 requires that in person

instruction be in place. Hybrid plans still require the utilization of on-site learning programs on days when students are not in session.

Schools have conceptual plans but focusing current efforts on

urgency of known directions.

Structured continuity of learning when traditional, in person learning is not available

Program Enhancements and

Norms Direct Instruction Independent Work Outreach and Communication Academic consistency and

standards Academic accountability and

assessment

Basic student scanning and assessment Temperature Checks for Staff Home monitoring partnership with parents Staff professional development and assessment Tracing and isolation within public health norms including close

proximity Area sanitation after 24 hours Communication with Pima County Health Department Communication and mobilization to Distance Learning for impacted

students and staff, individually or collectively if evidence suggests need Health Office Norms – Keep healthy children out, handle more minor

and routine matters via outreach Possible voluntary testing program-pending further development with

United Community Health Centers (UCHC)

Quick Get child/staff help Respond with cleaning Assess/trace Communicate Shift to Distance Learning

Creating a clean, sanitized, and wellness environment

Implementing cleaning and safety focused

procedures and routines Pre – report PCR diagnostic screening test

opportunity Individualized consideration as possible,

within parameters of organizational mission.

Opportunities to apply for flexible work

opportunities (SDPA) Accommodations in alignment and

parameters of relevant leave and employee support laws.

Building a cadre of guest teacher access

and flexibility Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

July 29, 2020- Same

regular report day for all

certificated teaching

faculty.

August 10, 2020 – Start the

2020-21 School Year

through Distance Learning

versus the original August

3, 2020 day.

WHY?

In person school cannot start

any earlier than August 17,

2020, per Executive Order

2020-44, as signed by

Governor Doug Ducey.

This Year is a new and different start in many ways.

July 29-August 7 - Time to prepare and Be Ready: Cleaning Norms

Restructuring Classroom Managing the physical environment Adjusting and practicing new daily

procedures and routines Questions and Answers Adjustment of master schedules and

registration as needed Clarifying dismissal procedures, bus norms,

and cafeteria routines Refinement, establishment, and

clarification of Distance Learning norms, procedures and expectations.

Review of applicable laws and consultation suggests compliance with required instructional minutes.

August 17, 2020, or as Ordered by the Governor,

return to traditional education with established and

clarified norms and standards

Consistency of calendar Time to prepare for a totally

new start to the year

Professional development to enhance total readiness

Time to respond to individual questions, and make

adjustments to our schedules

Ready to return students to school as soon as possible

Maximize readiness for traditional, digital, and

distance platforms

Uncertain days Process Clarity Rapid Change Parent Survey Flexibility Safety Staff Survey Choice Education Mission Review of Guidance and

consultation Positive Environment Stakeholder Focus

Subgroups

“Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has.” -

Rev. Billy Graham

“All the challenge I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have

strengthened me.” – Walt Disney

“Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet

a precious jewel on its head” – William Shakespeare

“Your experiences facing and overcoming challenges are one of your biggest

advantages.” -Michelle Obama