COVID-19 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PLAN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
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COVID-19 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PLAN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6
(250) 754-5521 www.sd68.bc.ca
MASKS
Who is required to wear masks in school district buildings?
All students from Grade 4 to 12 are required to wear non-medical masks while indoors, including
at their desks and on school buses.
Kindergarten to Grade 3 students are strongly encouraged to wear non-medical masks while
indoors, including at their desk and on the school bus.
All staff and visitors are required to wear non-medical masks while indoors.
Will masks be supplied to students, staff and school visitors?
Yes, disposable masks will be available.
Do students have to wear masks when eating?
Students will not be required to wear a mask while eating. Masks must be worn once they are finished
eating.
Do students have to wear masks while singing?
Grade 4 to 12 students must wear masks while singing. Kindergarten to Grade 3 students not wearing masks
may still sing.
VACCINATION
Why doesn’t the vaccine passport program include K-12 schools?
Schools are not included in the vaccine passport because they are controlled environments with
comprehensive health and safety measures already in place. As well, in schools we know who is in the
building and when people are in the building.
About half of all K-12 students are under 12 years old, so the vaccine passport would not be applicable to
those students.
The district does not ask about vaccination status for anyone.
*If schools do host an event (like a concert open to families/public) the vaccine passport would apply to
that event.
Will there be COVID-19 vaccination clinics in schools?
Yes, Island Health intends to have a pop-up one-day clinic in all secondary schools and every school with
Grade 7 (aged 12) students in attendance. This will take place in September 2021.
1Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6
(250) 754-5521 www.sd68.bc.ca
LEARNING
Will the school district continue to support students who work from home due to COVID (and its effects)?
The district will continue to do its best to accommodate all learners.
How are immunocompromised students being supported this school year?
Where in-class instruction is not appropriate for a student with severe immune compromise,
parents or caregivers must obtain a doctor’s note indicating the need for alternative learning
arrangements due to the child’s health related risks.
The family may choose to have the student remain with a neighbourhood school or move to a
distributed learning arrangement.
Where the family chooses to remain with their neighbourhood school, the school team will
collaborate with the family to establish an at-home learning program.
Where a parent/caregiver is severely immune compromised, they are encouraged to connect with
the child’s school to ensure appropriate preventative measures are in place for in-class instruction
or distributed learning.
LOCKERS
Lockers can be used.
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
No restrictions, being mindful of Physical Distancing and Space Arrangements.
SCHOOL GATHERINGS
Gradual transition to larger gatherings:
Virtual → small group → large group
Virtual until further notice; timeline to be determined
Gr. 4 – 12 students and all staff wear masks
OUTDOOR GATHERING GENERAL GUIDE
Similar to indoor gatherings, we should be transitioning from small group → larger group.
Get outdoors as much as possible.
Manage the size of group to ensure safety protocols will be met.
The number of people at the gathering is not the primary consideration. Gatherings must be held
in a manner that will allow for flow of traffic and to reduce involuntary contact with each other.
2Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6
(250) 754-5521 www.sd68.bc.ca
Traffic flow for people pre-planned out; avoid congestion.
Consider a station approach.
Pre-plan for entry and exit to the outdoor event.
This includes activities such as: First day of school, student bbq events, outdoor sports spectators
PAC MEETINGS
Follow same gradual transition process as above: General Guide - Virtual → small group → large group
CLEANING AND SUPPLIES
Are we still fogging the school daily?
Cleaning and disinfecting will be compliant with provincial guidelines
Clorox 360 disinfecting will continue
VISITORS
Sign in process:
Standard sign in form will be provided; visitors to provide date, name, phone number, health check.
EXTRA CURRICULAR SPECTATORS
Gradual transition to larger spectator gatherings:
None → small group → large group
None until further notice; timeline to be determined
When we transition to small spectator groups, a general letter will be sent out from the principal to all
parents re. expectations when attending an extracurricular event at a school.
Mask wearing
Respecting other’s personal space
Sign in process
We do not ask about vaccine status in the K – 12 setting at any time.
3Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6
(250) 754-5521 www.sd68.bc.ca
OPEN HOUSE/MEET THE TEACHER
As the guidelines recommend a gradual transition to in person gatherings; we will follow the school
gatherings approach and plan for this to be virtual at this time
COACH/PARENT/ATHLETE ORIENTATION NIGHTS
As the guidelines recommend a gradual transition to in person gatherings; we will follow the school
gatherings approach and plan for this to be virtual at this time.
TRAVEL FOR SPORTS TEAMS
Teams – Can they travel to out-of-town tournaments?
Yes, as per current health authority restrictions.
FIELD TRIPS
As per normal district field trip guidelines. See page 28 of the COVID-19 Communicable Disease Plan.
HOT LUNCH/FOOD/CAFETERIA
Schools can continue to include food preparation as part of learning programs for students. See page 28
of the COVID-19 Communicable Disease Plan.
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