RESTART PLAN: MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT MILLER, SD 2020-2021
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RESTART PLAN:
A GUIDE TO THE CHALLENGES OF COVID - 19
2020-2021
MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT
MILLER, SD
Miller School District Restart Plan 1
This draft is the result of the ongoing information from the CDC, DOE, DOH and the Miller
School District COVID Task Force. There will be an ongoing review of this plan with
modifications being highlighted with each revision.
Our goal is for our students and staff to attend school safely while providing the most
optimal education possible for our students.
Our survey showed strong support for our students returning to school in the fall. Faculty
and staff must be supported and given every opportunity to protect themselves and the
children that they teach.
Our students are very important to us and students thrive in a safe structured and
nurturing environment. We will strive to teach our students through a shared commitment
from students, teachers, families, and staff to prevent the spread of COVID – 19.
The South Dakota Department of Education and South Dakota Department of Health have
developed guidance for the opening of schools with all students having the opportunity
attending a regular schedule. However, we realize as the state relaxes restrictions, the risk
of infection and the school guidelines may need to change.
What the Miller School District will do:
The district attendees will follow social distancing protocol where possible.
Students and staff will be highly encouraged to wear masks.
Mitigate risk/ spread by encouraging physical distancing, proper hand hygiene,
sanitation, hallway flow and spacing of students in common areas.
Be aware of illness/symptoms in the student body and contact a student’s family
immediately if a student exhibits symptoms.
Monitor positive COVID-19 and its spread in the school community and follow the
recommendation of health officials regarding modified school schedule, in-school
adjustments, or school closures.
Improve our digital opportunities to meet the needs of our students using distance
learning as it arises.
What families can do:
Administer the Daily Symptom Screening Checklist.
Keep your children home when having a fever, cough, cold or flu symptoms. Have
your well child return to school after the symptoms have subsided 48 hours, with no
temperature for 24 hours without aid of fever reducing medication.
Encourage family members to congregate at the bus stop and sit together while
riding the bus.
Understand that guidelines are determined by health, educational professionals in
an effort to care for your child(ren), considering the physical environment, time
spent in school and the potential risk of the health of our students, staff and families.
Miller School District Restart Plan 2
Talk to your child(ren) about the changes they may notice at school, reinforcing that
these measures are in place to preserve their health, and the health of others.
Create a family plan:
o In case your child is sent home from school/bus due to high fever, being ill or
is required to be quarantined or isolated.
o In the event that school closes for a 14-day quarantine.
As always, please reinforce the importance of respecting the responsibility of
teachers and staff to maintain order in the classroom, the hallway, and at all school
functions.
Prepare to adapt to change.
Recognize that you can choose traditional face-to-face school or distance learning
options, and still remain actively enrolled in the Miller School District.
Understand that we are here to assist you with your child’s educational needs.
Know that you as the guardian and parent have the right to keep your child home at
any time as you assess risk as it relates to your family.
Miller School Status Model
School is Open School is Open School is Closed
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk and Low More Risk and Moderate Highest Risk
Spread Spread Substantial Spread
Schools Open Schools Open with Building closed to
Masking highly increased safety students
recommended measures. School implements
Social Distancing Masks may be 100% distance
required learning
If our district is seeing cases Blended learning Students will be able
and we can continue with plan will be to receive lunch and
full traditional learning, implemented breakfast. Parents
staff and students may be Increase isolation will need to pick up
asked to wear masks. measures by the at the school.
building/ classroom Decisions on all staff
reporting vs. Closing
buildings will be
handled by the
Superintendent’s
office.
Miller School District Restart Plan 3
Health Protocols
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Staff Staff Building is closed to
Face-coverings Face-coverings may students.
highly recommended be required when Superintendent will
Health screening and students are in communicate when
temperature checks school. we can return to
must be completed Health screening and face-to-face learning.
at home temperature checks
Students must be completed
Face-coverings at home
highly recommended Students
Health screening and Face-coverings
temperature checks highly recommended
must be completed at Health screening and
home temperature checks
must be completed at
Temperature checks
home
by school personnel
Temperature checks
when symptoms are by school personnel
observed. when symptoms are
Temperatures observed.
greater than 100.0 Temperatures
will be sent home greater than 100.0
Students will be will be sent home.
isolated for parent Students will be
pick-up. isolated for parent
Student may return pick-up
when symptoms. Student may return
have subsided for 48 when symptoms
hours including 24 have subsided for 48
hours without aid of hours including 24
fever medication. hours without aid of
If our district is fever medication.
seeing cases and we Bus students will be
can continue with taken to school and
full traditional isolated for parent
learning, staff and pick-up
students may be
asked to wear
masks.
Miller School District Restart Plan 4
Educational Delivery
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Traditional face-to- Blended learning Building closed to
face instruction plan will be students.
Actively enrolled in implemented. Students will learn
the Miller School Blended learning 100% of the time
District. will have half of the through distance
Contract required if students present in learning.
choosing to attend the classroom while Packets will not be
online classes. half of the students delivered due to risk.
will be attending All learning will be
class through the through the distance
online platform. learning platform.
Students attendance
in both settings will
be required.
New schedule of
attendance online
and face-to-face
instruction will be
communicated when
needed.
Miller School District Restart Plan 5
Instructional Information
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Google Classroom Inform parents/ Inform parents/
and Microsoft Teams families to the move families of the move
are the distance to blended learning. to closure.
learning platforms Utilize the online Utilize distance
that will be used. learning while in learning through
Staff will integrate class or out of class Google Classroom
distance learning schedule. and Microsoft
into regular Instruct students on Teams.
instruction. schedules/
Continued staff responsibilities and
development of attendance.
Google Classroom
and Microsoft
Teams.
Physical Distancing of Group Size
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Staff will reconfigure Staff will reconfigure Not applicable,
classroom to protect to protect students school is closed.
students as space as space allows.
allows. Social distancing
Social distancing where possible.
where possible. Face masks may be
Highly recommend required. Minimize
wearing face movement where
covering. possible (classes,
Schedule movement hallways, common
where possible areas)
(classes, hallways, No Assemblies
and common areas). No field trips
Staggered recess,
lunch, and specials
schedules.
Miller School District Restart Plan 6
Cleaning Protocol
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Increased cleaning of Increased cleaning of Schools will be
surfaces surfaces. thoroughly cleaned,
Nightly disinfecting Nightly disinfecting disinfected, and
of classrooms and of classroom and secured until
common areas. common areas. reopening.
Hand sanitizing Hand sanitizing
liquid in rooms and liquid in rooms and
common areas. common areas.
Sanitation wipes or Sanitation wipes or
sprays provided in sprays provided in
every classroom. every classroom.
Access to Buildings
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote
Delivery Learning
Low Risk More Risk
Highest Risk
Visitors Visitors Not
No visitors past entry point. No visitors past entry point. applicable,
Limited visitor access (by Limited access (by school is
appointment; official appointment; official closed
school business only) school business only)
Face covering is highly Face covering may be
recommended. required.
Late arrival: Late arrival:
o Guardian will bring o Guardian will bring
student not further student no farther
than the vestibule. than vestibule.
Early pick-up: Early pick-up:
o Guardian will enter o Guardian will enter
the vestibule and the vestibule and
wait for student. wait for student.
Facility use agreement
will be available.
Transportation
Miller School District Restart Plan 7
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Face-covering is highly Face-covering is highly No student
recommended. recommended. transportati
Hand sanitizer on bus. Hand sanitizer on bus. on, school is
Bus stops: Bus stops: closed.
o Socially distancing. o Social distancing.
o Students will have o Students will have
an assigned seat. an assigned seat.
Buses and district Buses and district
vehicles will be sanitized vehicles will be sanitized
after each use. after each use.
Food Service
Traditional Learning Blended Learning Remote Learning
Delivery
Low Risk More Risk Highest Risk
Face masks are Face masks may be Not applicable,
highly required. School is closed.
recommended. Breakfast and lunch Students will be able
Breakfast and lunch are served in the to receive lunch and
are served in the commons, safety breakfast. Parents
commons, safety precautions will be will need to pick up
precautions will be taken. at the school.
taken. Cashier will be
Cashier will be positioned behind a
positioned behind a plexiglass shield.
plexiglass shield.
Activities/ Facility Use
Traditional Learning Delivery Blended Learning Remote
Low Risk Learning
More Risk
Highest Risk
Activities in full session. Modified participation Activities
Regular spectator utilizing suspended
attendance. CDC/SDDOH/SDHSAA until further
Pre-participation screening and local guidelines notice.
before practices/ events. Tiered Attendance
Miller School District Restart Plan 8
Equipment/surface/room o First, parents
sanitized after each practice o Next, siblings
or event. o Then, student
Face-coverings are highly body
recommended for coaches o Finally, the
and managers public
Face-coverings are highly Streaming service
recommended on buses and provided where
in school vehicles. applicable
Hand sanitizing by all Pre-participation
participants during each screening before
water break. practices/ events.
Face-coverings may be
required for all coaches
and managers.
Face-covering may be
required on buses and
in all school vehicles.
Hand sanitizing by all
participants during
each water break.
Activities and Sports:
Testing regimens, specific guidelines regarding mass gatherings, and response to a student
or team member testing positive for COVID-19 (including contact tracing) are all currently
under review, and guidance will come from CDC and state and local health departments.
Limited testing availability, lack of resources for contact tracing, and expanding knowledge
of the characteristics of COVID-19 transmission could all result in significant changes to the
recommendations below. The NFHS, and SDHSAA expect to disseminate this information as
it becomes available.
All Miller School District Activities and Sports:
Miller School District Restart Plan 9 Traditional Learning Delivery, Low Risk: All Activities and Sports are open as
normal. Practices/ Events/ Travel may resume at all levels and activities. Regular
Spectator Attendance.
Blended Learning Delivery, More Risk: Practice with Limited Travel and Limited
Events. Essential and preferred are allowed at events (parents).
Remote Learning, Highest Risk: No School means No Practice and No Events/Closed
due to unsafe conditions.
Travel:
When using a bus or school vehicles, students and staff will sit appropriately spaced
as possible within the bus or vehicle. All who ride the bus/ vehicle will sit in the
same seat to and from the activity.
Transportation Considerations:
Face coverings while in a school vehicle is highly recommended.
Transportation staff will clean and disinfect high contact areas between
runs/routes.
Hand sanitizer will be available in each bus/school vehicles.
Each vehicle will be disinfected thoroughly at the end of each trip.
Students will be socially/physically distanced as possible – family members may sit
multiple to a seat.
Health and Safety Measures for all Conditioning, Practice, and Contests regardless of risk:
A. Screen for signs of COVID-19:
All rostered individuals will be screened for signs/symptoms of COVID-19 prior
to a workout. Screening includes a temperature check.
Responses to screening questions for each person should be recorded and stored
securely and in compliance with privacy laws so that there is a record of
everyone present in case a student develops COVID-19.
Any person with symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate and
should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate health-care
professional.
People at risk for COVID-19 should consult with their medical provider
regarding participation in activities or athletic events.
B. Protocol for Confirmed Close Contact and Positive Cases:
ALL indications of positive cases and confirmed close contact (within 6 feet
for at least 15 minutes of time starting two days prior to symptom onset)
must come through the South Dakota Department of Health.
Any Department of Health verified close contact must follow SDDOH
guidelines. Currently, those guidelines require a 14-day quarantine from the
date of contact away from school and daily screening of symptoms.
Any Department of Health verified positive case must follow SDDOH
guidelines. Currently, those guidelines require the individual to self-isolate
for 10 days from the first onset of symptoms and must be fever free for 24
Miller School District Restart Plan 10hours without the use of fever-reducing medications. Trainer must be
involved in re-entry prior to participation.
Schools must notify the SDHSAA of any verified close contact or positive
cases of rostered individuals via the SDHSAA School Zone. No personally
identifiable information will be contained in the notification to the SDHSAA.
All information will be treated in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA from
the member school and the SDHSAA.
C. Practice good hygiene
Athletes, coaches, officials, and staff should wash their hands with soap
and water or use hand sanitizer, especially after touching frequently used
items or surfaces. Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of
20 seconds with warm water and soap before touching any surfaces or
participating in workouts or contests.
Avoid touching your face.
Sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible.
All are encouraged to wear face coverings while in public and when social
distancing is not possible.
Appropriate clothing/shoes should be worn at all times in the weight
room to minimize sweat from transmitting onto equipment/surfaces.
No pre-game and post-game handshakes/high-fives/fist bumps in any
activity.
Students must be encouraged to shower and wash their workout clothing
immediately upon returning.
Concessions:
Each district is asked to follow the COVID-19: FOOD CONCESSION STAND FOR
SCHOOL AND TEMPORARY EVENTS put out by the SD Department of Health.
Head Table:
Only essential workers will be allowed in this area. Managers, statisticians,
trainers, etc must sit in the bleachers to allow for social distancing at the head table.
Bench area or sideline:
Only coaches and athletes will be allowed on the bench or sideline to allow for social
distancing (Medical personnel can be an exception on the sideline). Benches will be
spread apart as much as possible. If there are not enough chairs in the bench area,
the extra players must sit in the bleachers behind the bench. Masks for players not
playing are recommended but not required. All athletes should use hand sanitizer,
provided at the head table, before entering and exiting the playing court.
Other Guidelines:
Guidance regarding social distancing and hygiene will be posted at facility
entrances and high traffic areas.
Miller School District Restart Plan 11 Encourage and support the use of masks by spectators.
Spectators at the game will be a local decision. The host school MUST
inform the visiting school in advance if any restrictions are in place as
early as possible. If schools want to save sections for social distancing,
those should be clearly marked and advertised.
Facility cleaning guidance for the summer should be continued
throughout the school year.
SDHSAA will determine if a contest is a “no contest” or “forfeit”. This will
be outlined in the SDHSAA Fall Sports/Activities Task Force Plan.
Goals for school should be consistent:
o Do what is best for ALL kids.
o Do what is best to start and end each season.
Follow in-season modifications outlined by SDHSAA and let visiting
schools know of procedures to follow when traveling to the host school at
least a day or two in advance.
2020-2021
Miller School District
Online Learning Contract
Program Expectations and Guidelines
Student will remain enrolled full-time in the Miller School District.
Families will need to provide internet access and the school will provide a
computer.
Miller School District Restart Plan 12 A signed computer User Agreement must be on file in the school office.
Instruction will be provided through South Dakota Virtual Schools.
Students who are eligible for special services will continue to receive
those services as determined by the team.
Student will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities,
pending eligibility.
Online School with South Dakota Virtual Schools has recommendation of
commitment of a quarter, semester or 1-year depending on the program.
Quality completion of work assigned will be required for final grades and
course credit.
If a student does not abide by these expectations, truancy will be filed
when applicable and/or the distance learning option could be rescinded.
Any variation of this must be appealed to the superintendent for
approval.
I have reviewed and understand the above guidelines and expectations of the Miller School
District Distance Learning Program. I understand, if I do not follow through with this
agreement truancy may be filed and I will no longer be allowed to take part in distance
learning.
Student Printed Name and Signature Date
Parent/Guardian Printed Name and Signature Date
Administrator Printed Name and Signature Date
8/30/2020
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & HEALTH GUIDANCE
The Department of Education is partnering with the Department of Health and K-12 school
leaders to provide guidance for reopening and daily operations in SY 2020-21, recognizing
that schools will need to be flexible and adjust to changing conditions. Special thanks to the
K-12 practitioners who are assisting in this process.
STARTING WELL DOCUMENTS:
All documents provided to schools by the SD Department of Education and SD Department of
Health. https://doe.sd.gov/coronavirus/startingwell.aspx
Reopening Schools Checklist. https://doh.sd.gov/documents/COVID19/Schools_ReopeningChecklist.pdf
Miller School District Restart Plan 13Bus Guidelines. https://doh.sd.gov/documents/COVID19/Schools_BusGuidelines.pdf
Miller School District Restart Plan 14Miller School District Restart Plan 15
Miller School District Restart Plan 16
STUDENT SYMPTOM SCREENING CHECKLIST
Parents must complete a daily symptom screening check by answering these
questions before sending their child to school.
Has your child had close contact (within 6 feet for at
_______ ______
least 15 minutes) with a confirmed case of COVID-
YES NO
19?
Does your child have chills or a fever of 100.4 or _______ ______
greater? YES NO
_______ ______
Does your child have new or worsening cough?
YES NO
Does your child have shortness of breath or _______ ______
difficulty breathing? YES NO
_______ ______
Is your child experiencing fatigue?
YES NO
Does your child have unexplained muscle or body _______ ______
aches? YES NO
Does your child have a headache (not related to a _______ ______
known health condition i.e. migraines)? YES NO
_______ ______
Does your child have a new loss of taste or smell?
YES NO
_______ ______
Does your child have a sore throat?
YES NO
Has your child been experiencing nausea or _______ ______
vomiting? YES NO
_______ ______
Does your child have diarrhea?
YES NO
*Based on CDC guidelines from 5-13-20
If YES to ANY of the questions DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD
TO SCHOOL. Please seek guidance from your medical provider. Contact
your school to inform them of your child’s symptoms. You may also contact
the South Dakota Department of Health at 1-800-592-1861 with questions.
If NO to ALL questions, go to school.
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