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NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COVID-19 ADDENDUM TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK 2021-2022 i|Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS COVID-19 POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ................................................................................................ 1 Masks and Gloves ................................................................................................................................. 1 Social Distancing ................................................................................................................................... 1 Common Spaces .................................................................................................................................... 1 Hallways ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Campus Entrance and Exit .................................................................................................................. 1 Temperature Checks ............................................................................................................................ 2 Illness Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Visitor Protocols .................................................................................................................................... 3 COVID-19 Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 5 General Office Area .............................................................................................................................. 5 Meetings ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Copier Rooms/Areas ............................................................................................................................. 5 General Hygiene .................................................................................................................................... 5 Masks and Gloves ................................................................................................................................. 5 Sanitation and Disinfection .................................................................................................................. 6 Classroom setup Procedures ................................................................................................................ 6 Bus Exiting Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 7 Arrival Procedure for Students ........................................................................................................... 7 On-Campus Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 8 School Dismissal .................................................................................................................................... 8 Vistors Procedures/Checkout .............................................................................................................. 9 Breakfast and Lunch Procedures ........................................................................................................ 9 Attendance of Students ....................................................................................................................... 10 Illness Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 10 Bus ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Fleet Vehicle Cleaning and Disinfecting ........................................................................................... 12 Evacuations.......................................................................................................................................... 13 ii | P a g e
COVID-19 POLICY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) There are various types of Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) used in the prevention of COVID-19. Some of the PPE used in a school/educational setting are: • eye protection • gowns • facemasks • hair coverings • hand gloves Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be optional on all New Beginnings High School campuses to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and better ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all faculty and staff. MASKS Face masks will be optional for the 2021–2022 school year. In private spaces such as an individual office, your facial covering may be removed if you are alone. These guidelines are consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which makes clear that facial coverings and social distancing are among the most effective measures for limiting the spread of COVID-19. SOCIAL DISTANCING Staff members should remain within three (3) feet of each other (per CDC guidelines). While on NBHS campuses and in administrative offices, staff are required remain at least (3) feet apart when feasible or as recommended by the CDC. This will be expected in classrooms, school bus and, common areas and offices. COMMON SPACES NBHS staff will clean and disinfect all areas such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, commonly touched surfaces, and shared electronic equipment as needed. HALLWAYS As an added precaution, all NBHS campuses will designate certain hallways as one-way, using symbols, markings or signs depending on the width of the corridors. Additional signage maybe placed on walls for visual referencing. Campuses must limit nonessential movement. CAMPUS ENTRANCE AND EXIT All NBHS campuses will have one entrance for employees and students. The school is limiting facility access to essential faculty and staff who are employed. Identification badges/cards will be required for 1|Page
all employees upon entry. The employee must display their ID at all times. NBHS ID badges/cards may be obtained at the front office. Winter Haven employees only: Staff at the Winter Haven campus will need to have both Bay Care and NBHS IDs. TEMPERATURE CHECKS Temperature checks will be conducted with a thermometer. If you have a fever 100.4° F or greater (per CDC), you will not be admitted into the building. ILLNESS POLICY Using the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) Coronavirus Self-Checker, people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2- 14 days after exposure to the virus. Common Symptoms of COVID-19 • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. The CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Please visit the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms- testing/symptoms.html for an up-to-date list of symptoms. If you feel sick, feverish, or experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 we recommend you not come to work. You may need to get tested for COVID-19 and report the results whether positive or negative to NBHS People Department at (863) 298-5666. Reporting If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with someone who tested positive or experiencing one or more symptoms within the last 14 days, you must self-report. The NBHS COVID- 19 Self Reporting Form can be found online at www.newbhs.net. Isolation and Mitigating Possible COVID-19 Cases All NBHS must follow the multi-step process to isolate and mitigate possible COVID-19 cases on campus as outlined within the COVID-19 Procedures section of this Addendum. Return to Campus 2|Page
Faculty or staff member with new or worsening signs (or any symptoms listed above) cannot return to any campus operation until they have met the Reentry Procedures listed within COVID-19 Procedure section of this Addendum. VISITOR PROTOCOLS Please encourage parents to complete any school business electronically by visiting our website, www.newbhs.net. For the safety and health concerns of everyone, there will be limited office visits at each campus. If you have questions about school-related issues, please contact the DAA, Pilot Director, or office support team at (863) 298-5666. Facial coverings/masks are optional for anyone entering a NBHS building/campus. Visitors should wear a facial covering mask at all times. The office support team will be available to answer visitors phone calls and questions. Non-Essential Visitors Due to COVID-19, NBHS is restricting all non-essential visitors, volunteers, and activities until further notice. These guidelines will be in place to provide a safe working and educational environment for everyone. Parents, Guardians, New Enrollees, and Community Partners • Parents and/or those over the age of 18 who are planning to enroll at NBHS must do so by visiting www.newbhs.net. School enrollment is no longer available in person but is now scheduled through our Admissions Department by visiting our website or calling 863-298-5666. • Please advise parents who would like to meet with our Director of Academic Progress (DAP) in order to discuss their student’s academic progress must do so by calling the DAP at 863-298-5666 to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment Community Partners All community partners ((e.g., Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families, local law enforcement) wanting to obtain entry to NBHS campuses must do so by using the campus office call button located at the main entry of each campus. General Hygiene Each staff member must clean, organize, sanitize all areas as advised by NBHS. Staff must follow all CDC recommendations and guidelines as feasible. Updates This document may be updated as further information becomes available. 3|Page
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COVID-19 PROCEDURES GENERAL OFFICE AREA Staff will be encouraged not to linger or socialize in common area. Workstations will be configured so employees do not face each other and are at least three (3) feet apart. MEETINGS In-person meetings will be limited and social distancing will be practiced. If meetings are to occur in person, they will be conducted in a timely manner. Lingering and socializing before and after meetings will be discouraged. Meetings held in person will not include meals or snacks. The front desk staff will be made aware of all meetings to assist with cleaning and disinfecting before and after meetings. COPIER ROOMS/AREAS Congregating in copier rooms/areas will be discouraged. Employees will be responsible for wiping down the equipment before and after use. GENERAL HYGIENE Employees should wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropyl alcohol if soap and water are not readily available. Suggested times to wash or sanitize hands: • After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing • Before, during, and after preparing food • After using the toilet • After touching trash • Before and after the work shift • Before and after work breaks • After touching objects that have been handled by others MASKS AND GLOVES Face masks and gloves for staff will be optional for the 2021–2022 school year. Face masks coverings may be worn. Teachers may wear both a face mask and gloves during class instruction. Proper Wear for Facial Covering 1. Face covering/masks must cover your nose and mouth completely. 2. Face covering/masks must fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. 3. Face covering/masks must be secured with ties, elastic, or ear loops. 4. Face covering/masks must allow for breathing without significant restrictions. Proper Wear use of Gloves 5|Page
1. Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them well. 2. Let the glove hang with the fingers pointing downward. 3. If the glove does not go on straight, wait to adjust it until you put on the other glove 4. To remove, Grasp the palm of one glove near your wrist. Carefully pull the glove off, turning it inside out 5. Hold the glove in the palm of the still-gloved hand. 6. Pull the glove until it comes off inside out. 7. Wash your hands after removing gloves and before touching any objects or surfaces. SANITATION AND DISINFECTION 1. NBHS staff will regularly and frequently disinfect any and all high touch surfaces such as doorknobs, tables, student desk, chairs, and restrooms. 2. Teaches will disinfect classrooms after each session. 3. Students and employees will be reminded to disinfect personal electronics regularly. 4. Hand sanitizer will be available in every classroom. 5. All disinfecting by staff will occur after each class and at the end of every day. 6. Staff member must clean, organize, sanitize all areas as advised by NBHS. Handwashing Schedule • All students and staff should wash their hands upon arrival to school. • Hands are to be washed before breakfast and lunch. • Hands are to be washed after the use of the restroom. CLASSROOM SETUP PROCEDURES • Schedules will be staggered and courses to be divided into smaller sections to minimize contact with individuals. • Standard classrooms will be designed to serve up to 25 students and one instructor unless the classroom is deemed large enough to handle more by the Pilot Director/DAA or Principal. • Teachers will assign seats to students to keep them at a safe distance from one another. It's imperative that students follow seat assignments in order to track any contamination or the possible spread of COVID-19. • Students will eat their meals in classrooms and follow breakfast and lunch procedures. Classroom Cleaning PROCEDURE 1. Each staff member should wear gloves while cleaning any area 2. Each staff member must wear PPE gear while cleaning Step 1: Apply cleaning solution (NO BLEACH) to clean the following HIGH TOUCH areas. • doorknobs (outside and inside of room) • light switches • student tables / desks • teacher desks • classroom telephone • keyboard 6|Page
• promethean board and accessories • student chairs • writing utensils Step 2: Sanitize/disinfect (with disinfectant) all HIGH TOUCH areas and let the solution to sit on the surface for 2-3 minutes. Step 3: Wipe and dry areas with paper towels/microfiber towels or allow to air dry. • Wipe off solution with micro-fiber towels, paper towels, or allow to air dry • Discard all garbage Classroom Daily Cleaning Schedule Time Doors Tables Chairs Books Utensils Clean at 10min till Teacher: Students: Students: Teacher: Teacher: the hour before class Wipe down Wipe down Wipe down Disinfect Keep 4 doorknob inside tables (top and front and back disinfectant utensils at and out table legs) of each chair over books each table area 4:50pm - Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: 5:00pm/School Wipe down Disinfect Disinfect Disinfect Disinfect Closure doorknob inside teacher teacher desk instructional utensils and out desktop, desk chair materials drawers and knobs BUS EXITING PROCEDURE Bus drivers will release their riders from the bus a few at a time and must line up outside of the campus entry doors while maintaining a social distance of at least three (3) feet apart when feasible. ARRIVAL PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS 7:45 am – 8:00 am Car riders, walkers and/or bike riders 11:50 am - 12:00 pm Car riders and walkers 1. All students are required to have their temperature checked prior to admittance to the campus. a. Any student who has a temperature of 100.4F° or higher will be required to wait in a designated area until their parents/care givers have been notified and asked to pick the student for return to home. 2. Only 2 to 4 students should be in the front lobby area while awaiting their temperature and security check. 3. Sign-in. The Front Desk Receptionist will verify attendance utilizing the RAPTOR System. Students will sign in via the daily Student Sign-In sheet and will be required to use separate writing utensils. 7|Page
a. Based on the campus location, students will be required to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer prior to and after security check-in. b. Only two (2) students will be permitted at any given time in the restrooms. Students are required to wash hands upon exiting the restroom. 4. Once the student has entered the classroom, they will not be permitted to exit without being escorted by an NBHS employee. ON-CAMPUS PROCEDURES • Teachers will train students on the first day of class how to appropriately wash their hands and use sanitizer • Wash/sanitize your hands prior to entering a classroom, office, or facility using soap and water or sanitizer. • Continue to practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds or use sanitizer as trained. • Practice social distancing with all individuals by maintaining at least six feet of separation when feasible. • Follow symbols and markers placed throughout the campus to help guide social distancing in high traffic areas. • Minimize movement throughout the building and restrict mixing between groups. Try to keep the same groupings together throughout the school day as much as possible. • A maximum of two people at a time will be allowed in the main office lobby. • The water fountains on campus are available for drinking and students are welcome to refill their water bottles. • Life Skills Lab (kitchen) access will be limited to area personnel. • Limit gatherings, events, and extracurricular activities to those that can maintain proper social distancing. • Restrict nonessential visitors, volunteers, and activities involving groups of people at the same time. SCHOOL DISMISSAL The DAA or designee is responsible for dismissing students at the end of the school day. Teachers are NOT permitted to release students from classrooms, without Admin. approval. Students are to be dismissed in the following order: 1. Student drivers and car riders will be dismissed 5 minutes prior to student scheduled student dismal. 2. Student walkers and bus riders will be dismissed at their scheduled dismissal time. The same students will report to the bus loading zone to board their bus while maintaining a social distance of at least (3) feet apart when feasible. 3. Walkers should be advised they are not permitted to hang out on the campus premises following dismissal. 4. Teachers will be responsible for escorting walkers and car riders out the building during dismissal time daily. 5. City bus riders should be advised they are not permitted to hang out on the campus premises following dismissal. Early Dismissal NBHS is a closed campus; therefore, students are not allowed to check out early. 8|Page
We cannot accept phone calls requesting early release and are unable to take last minute phone calls to have students waiting in the Front Office for parent arrival. In the event of an emergency, the student’s PD/DAA and front office personnel will be notified to approve the release. A follow-up written note/email from the parent /guardian is expected to confirm the emergency. Students cannot return to the building if they choose to leave for the day. Disciplinary actions will be taken should students leave the campus unauthorized. VISTORS PROCEDURES/CHECKOUT 1. All visitors will be instructed to park in the front parking lot of each campus. 2. All visitors will be required to provide a state issued ID to the front desk receptionist upon entry to the campus. 3. Before entry into a campus, each visitor should use the call button located outside of the main office door. At this time, the front desk receptionist will conduct a pre-screen of the visitor’s nature of business. 4. All visitors will have their temperature checked at the main campus door by the front desk receptionist before entering a school building. Visitors with a fever greater than 100.4°F, congestion, dry cough, breathing difficulties, sore throat and/or chills will NOT be permitted to enter our campus buildings or offices. 5. After entering our campuses, all visitors will be required to sign their NBHS prescreen (taken previously by the front desk receptionist) 6. All visitors will be encouraged to use the hand sanitizer provided by the front desk receptionist when they enter a campus lobby area. 7. All visitors to our school campuses must remain in the front lobby areas at all times unless authorized by the DAA/Pilot Director or Principal. 8. All visitors must practice social distancing. All in-person meetings must allow participants to socially distance themselves at least (3) feet from another person or person(s) when feasible. 9. Parents/Guardians who wish to pick up their student(s) from any campus are required to call the school and speak with the campus front desk receptionist. At that time, the front desk receptionist will notify the DAP and/or the DAA of the student’s departure. When the parent arrives to retrieve their student(s), the parent must follow the above guidelines of entry onto the campus. Each parent must wait in the designated campus lobby area until the student is called from their classroom. If the student is under the age of 18, the parent/guardian and student must both sign out. a) Student check-outs will not be granted as students will only be present for two (2) hours per day. Student/parents are encouraged to make all appointments after school hours. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROCEDURES Prepping Area 1. Clean surface where breakfast/lunch will be served. 2. Wear gloves when preparing or handling food items. 3. Place each item to be served on a clean tabletop so that students can easily access it (grab & go). 9|Page
Breakfast 1. Breakfast will be prepped by the campus bus driver or designee daily in preparation for next school day. 2. Breakfast items (all dry goods) will be available to students daily at 7:45 am. Lunch 1. All lunches will be picked up no later than 11:45 am by the campus bus driver either the campus bus driver and/or designee. 2. Upon return to the campus, the bus driver and/or designee will place lunch coolers outside each classroom for lunch distribution. 3. Each classroom teacher must take lunch count using proper documentation. 4. Teachers/designee will distribute lunches, while practicing social distancing. Serving 1. All tables, where any food will be served, must be cleaned and disinfected prior to serving and issuing of food items. 2. All employees are required to wear Gloves when serving breakfast or lunch (if serving). 3. Eating utensils should be readily available in each classroom. 4. Students will be served individually adhering to social distancing. 5. After breakfast and lunch is served leftovers should be discarded. 6. Receptacles will be assessable in each classroom for students to discard any trash. SmilePac Program NBHS remains committed to feeding children and families. To ensure food distribution sustainability and help as many people as we can, the SmilePac Program is available on a referral only basis. Please refer anyone interested to the following link: https://forms.gle/AmXxojdS1qNqwK6dA which will be posted on www.newbhs.net ATTENDANCE OF STUDENTS Recording Keeping 1. Every teacher will record attendance daily in our Student Information Systems whether instruction is delivered in school or remotely by the designated time. 2. Each teacher will make phone calls home to check in with students not logged in or in attendance in person. 3. Social workers will analyze attendance weekly and implement a tiered approach to avoid potential chronic absenteeism. ILLNESS PROCEDURES Isolation and Mitigating Possible COVID-19 Cases NBHS has mandated a multi-step process for isolating and mitigating possible COVID-19 cases on campus: 1. Any staff reporting feeling symptoms should have an immediate temperature check to see if they have a fever. 2. Campuses must immediately separate any employee who displays COVID-19 symptoms. 10 | P a g e
3. To protect staff, campuses will close off any room(s)/space that the ill employee occupied. 4. All areas used by the individual showing COVID-19 symptoms or test positive should be cleaned and sanitized by the custodial service team. 5. During that time, the room(s)/space is not to be used by any person until properly sanitized and disinfected. Containment Anyone assisting an employee who is ill while at work or answers YES to any of the screening questions must wear appropriate PPE. 1. Ask the employee to place on a mask if one is not already warn. 2. Relocate individual to a designated “isolation” room where minimal contact with others is possible but where the individual can still be observed. 3. Advise the employee to go home and suggest contacting their medical provider. 4. Clean the area where individual has been in the building as trained Reporting In the event of a possible exposure, all staff will be required to self-report using the COVID-19 Self- Reporting Form on the NBHS website. Email notification will be sent within 24 hours from the People Department to any employee with possible COVID-19 exposure. Exposure is defined as being within (3) feet, who is showing symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 Reporting There are different steps to take depending whether the person identified as ill, symptomatic or not. This distinction also impacts the steps needed for anyone who had contact with that individual. Employees who have been exposed to or tested positive to COVID-19 must do the following. 1. Notify your direct supervisor. 2. Access and complete the COIVD 19 Self-Reporting Form. Re-Entry Procedures If an employee answers YES to any of the NBHS COVID-19 self-reporting questions, they may not return to work/school. The individual may return to work when one of the five following statements is true. No exceptions will be made: 1. A health care provider has confirmed in writing that the illness was NOT COVID-19-related because of an alternative diagnosis. **Other viral illnesses, upper respiratory infections, pneumonia do not exclude COVID-19 and are not adequate to authorize return. 2. The individual had a positive test and isolated for ten days plus twenty-four hours after having no signs or symptoms (including fever). If this happens, then these steps should be taken: a. Identify those who have been in close contact (within three (3)feet) within the past two days. School-specific staff/administration are responsible for this step. b. These contacts should quarantine for ten days from their last exposure to the individual whether they wore a mask or not. 11 | P a g e
c. Any testing would not change the length of quarantine, so random testing is not recommended, and a negative test is not adequate to authorize return. 3. The individual has had two negative tests, at least twenty-four hours apart, since symptoms began AND has been well for twenty-four hours. 4. The individual has isolated for ten days plus twenty-four hours after having no symptoms, regardless of testing status (positive, negative, or none at all). 5. Non symptomatic individuals can provide evidence of fully vaccination status results. BUS Students are encouraged not to gather together and to practice social distancing to the maximum extent possible at bus stops. NBHS BUSES Students will be assigned seating for morning and afternoon bus routes. Seats will be adjusted to improve social distancing and to allow rear-to-front loading and front-to-rear unloading for runs. Signage will be used to encourage healthy hygiene practices: 1. Before students can enter the bus, students will have their temperature taken by the bus driver. If a student has a temperature above 100.4F°, the student will not be allowed to enter the bus. Students under 17 years of age will have their parents notified if the student has a temperature. 2. Please see the Student Handbook for proper and allowable face masks. 3. Staggered entrance of the bus will be practiced. Students will enter and start seating from the back to keep students from having to pass each other and practice social distancing. 4. Students must sit in their assigned seat upon entering the bus. There will be an “X “marked in the seat for the designated location they should sit. Students must remain in designated seats and practice social distancing while on the bus. 5. Windows will be down to help with air flow on the bus. Students are not to hang their hand outside of the windows or throw any objects. Standard rules for bus passengers will be applied listed in the Student Handbook. 6. When arriving on campus students will remain in seats until the bus driver instructs the students to exit the bus. School buses will be disinfected at the end of the morning and afternoon routes. Drivers will clean contact surfaces using approved soap and water disinfectant solutions, micro-fiber cloths, and paper towels. A garbage can will be available on each bus for disposal of paper products. Garbage will be emptied at the end of each bus service. FLEET VEHICLE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Do • Sanitize frequently touched vehicle surfaces on a regular basis. • Be mindful of the cleaning/disinfecting agents used on vehicles to avoid inadvertently damaging the interior or exterior. • Many of the same household cleaners (such as non-bleach, unscented, non-chlorinated disinfectant cleaners and wipes) that kill COVID-19 on hard surfaces at home can also clean most car interiors without causing damage. • Alcohol solutions that contain at least 70% isopropyl alcohol are effective against COVID-19, according to the CDC. Nearly every interior surface of a vehicle can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. 12 | P a g e
• Vigorous washing with soap and water can also destroy COVID-19. Soap and water are safe for most car interiors. Be careful not to saturate the surfaces. • Consult the cleaning directions provided in the Vehicle Owners’ Manual. • Follow the cleaning agent manufacturer’s product label guidance for the recommended disinfecting procedure, as guidance varies by cleaning product. Read all instructions and precautions of the materials being utilized and follow all safety recommendations when utilizing cleaning products to ensure personal safety. • When using wipes, remove excess liquid before wiping surfaces, especially electrical components and touch screens. • Test selected cleaning agent in an inconspicuous location. Avoid • Don’t use bleach or hydrogen peroxide on the inside of your car. • Don’t use scented wipes or wipes containing bleach. • Don’t use ammonia-based cleaners on car touch screens or dashboards, as they can damage anti- glare and anti-fingerprint coatings. • Never combine cleaning chemicals as doing so may lead to toxicity. Vehicle High Touch Areas • Car keys and fobs • Door handles, door latches and lock buttons • Steering wheel • Shift lever • Any buttons or touch screens (radios, mirror adjusters, climate controls, etc.) • Wiper and turn signal stalks • Center console and cup holders • Driver and passenger armrests and seat belts, grab handles, and seat adjusters • Headrests and seat pockets Operating Suggestions • Wash your hands before and after driving. • Wear gloves when possible outside of your vehicle, especially when fueling. Pumps, keypads and other surfaces are frequently touched and may not have been sanitized. • When possible use contactless payment methods to avoid touching keypads or pens. • Consider using your knuckles rather than fingertips to touch common use contact areas. Compared to fingertips, knuckles will generally have less contact with other things throughout the day. • When finished driving the vehicle for the day, thoroughly wipe down the vehicle with disinfectant wipes or other appropriate cleaning solutions. EVACUATIONS General Procedures Areas outside of the building that will allow (3) feet of separation of students and staff will be identified and communicated. Face coverings should be worn at all times. Staff will be instructed to bring all necessary items including additional face coverings and hand sanitizer. Lockdown 13 | P a g e
Please refer to the NBHS Emergency Plan and Disaster Preparedness Information Manual. If there is no room for social distance without being in the line of sight, social distancing protocols will be violated in an effort to maintain safety. Fire Drills Tasks for All 1. At the fire alarm signal, everyone is to leave the building in the manner designated and perform their assigned duties. While exiting the building, each staff member and student must practice social distancing. 2. Only designated personnel are to determine if there is a fire, a false alarm, or some other problem. 3. Everyone is to remain outside of the campus building until the “All Clear” signal is given by the DAA or designee. Specific Assigned Tasks Front Desk Receptionist 1. Take a printout of attendance roster (RAPTOR) prior to the beginning of the fire drill 2. Check to make sure no students (checking all cameras) are in any area of the front lobby, conference rooms, and/or hallway areas. 3. Head to designated area outside of the school. 4. Obtain (prior) count of total staff members in the building. Campus Staff and Directors 1. Assist with the traffic of students heading out of the building and to assist with supervision of students while outside. 2. Assist with student supervision outside of the campus building and must assist with obtaining the teacher total student count which is to be given to the DAA/PD. 3. Conduct a security check along with the SRO to make sure that (a) all individuals (staff and students) have exited the building, (b) all classrooms to be locked after clearance, (c) no fires in the school. 4. Ask teachers for a total head count for their class. 5. Tally all teacher totals and cross check totals with front desk attendance total. If both totals do not match, the teachers will be asked to re-count their students. a. Once both totals are match, the DAA/PD will announce “all clear” via radio to all staff. b. The DAA will then dismiss each class into the building. All classes must re-enter the building through the front main entry door. 6. Staff should sanitize hands upon reentry and must follow social distancing. 7. Monitor the hallways until all students are back in their classrooms. Teachers and Support Staff 1. Create and maintain a daily attendance sheet and/or seating roster readily available for fire drills. The attendance sheet must have all students who are in attendance that day. 2. At the sound of the fire alarm, ask students to line up, and lead students outside while practicing social distancing. 3. Escort students to their designated “rally point”. 4. Count students to ensure it matches their roster/seating chart. 5. Ensure that students line up together while outside of the school 14 | P a g e
6. Teachers are to provide the DAA/PD with their total student count for the day/period. 7. Support staff will be assigned an area for their “rally point.” 8. Upon re-entry into the building, advise students not to use the restroom at this time. DURATION The Board may suspend/revoke/rescind portions of this policy if/when information is available regarding COVID-19 cases. 15 | P a g e
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