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RETURN TO
IN-PERSON
INSTRUCTION
PLAN
SECOND SEMESTER
LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 18, 2022
DRAFT PLAN RELEASED TO PUBLIC: JUNE 21, 2021
BOARD APPROVED: JUNE 23, 2021
RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION
Hamilton Southeastern Schools is pleased to offer students in-person instruction at 100%
capacity, five-days a week for the 2021–22 school year.
This Return to In-Person Instruction Plan was developed to provide a safe, secure learning
and working environment for all within Hamilton Southeastern -- safe not only in the physical
environment, but also in the social environment. To that end, Board Policy A02.00 provides
direction in addressing forms of discrimination.
As part of the new school calendar, there
2021-22 are four eLearning days to allow staff to
SCHOOL START TIMES
engage in professional development. The
Elementary 7:40 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. 2021-22 eLearning days (Prek-12) will be:
September 24, 2021
High School 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
November 12, 2021
Intermediate/ Jr. High 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. February 18, 2022
April 29, 2022
Click here to see the 2021-22 school calendar
HSE will continue to rely on data provided by the HSE Department of Staff and Student
Services, the Fishers Health Department (FHD), the Indiana State Department of Health, the
Governor's office and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Superintendent has authority to make adjustments to the in-person instruction plan.
Executive Orders from the Governor or Emergency Orders from FHD may require measures
that alter plan designs previously approved by the School Board.
Note: This plan is designed to meet criteria for the Return to In-Person Instruction Plan, as
required by the US Department of Education as a part of ESSER III funding.
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SCHOOL PROTOCOLS
FACE COVERINGS
Effective February 22, 2022, all HSE Schools will be mask optional for students and staff.
School nurses will continue to track positive cases utilizing the HSE Schools COVID-19 Data
Dashboard and monitor for potential outbreaks. Should the percentage of positive COVID
cases begin to rise in a particular building, local and state health officials will be contacted
to determine next steps.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Due to the extension of a federal mandate, masks are required to be worn by all individuals
riding the school bus.
If a student does not have a face covering while riding the bus, a mask will be
provided by the driver. Notification to the family will be made if a student
repeatedly does not have a mask.
Drivers will monitor students (as safely as possible) to ensure all riders are properly
wearing a mask.
BUS SANITIZATION
Buses will be disinfected following the afternoon routes every day.
High-touch areas in the bus will be cleaned as needed throughout the day.
STUDY TRIPS
Study Trips are permissible through the study trip approval process. Students and staff must
follow transportation protocols outlined in the Return to In-Person Instruction Plan.
FOOD SERVICES
Barcode/ID scanning system and touch keypads will be used at all grade levels.
Food Services will utilize reusable flatware and trays for the 2021-22 school year.
All cafeteria tables and serving lines will be cleaned between lunch periods.
HAND WASHING/ SANITIZING
It is the expectation students will practice hand washing or sanitizing when entering/exiting
the building, prior to meals and whenever using the restroom.
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ENHANCED CLEANING
Custodial crews will clean and disinfect “high touch” points in common areas as needed,
which include but are not limited to:
Desks, chairs, tables
Door handles, push plates
Stair rails
Water fountains
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND GUESTS
Masks are optional for anyone visiting a school building/facility.
Classroom volunteers will be permitted in all buildings pursuant to Board Policy K07.00.
Lunch visitors are not allowed at this time.
MITIGATION STRATEGIES
SCREENING PROCEDURES
It is the expectation of parents and/or guardians to only send healthy students to school
each day throughout the year. If they any of the exhibit symptoms listed here, the students
must remain home.
EXHIBITING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS AT SCHOOL
If an individual presents with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they will be sent home
and asked to contact their healthcare provider and/or to seek testing for COVID-19. If the
healthcare provider believes the illness is caused by another illness, provide documentation
stating so and when the student may return to school.
The individual will need to stay home and be fever-free for 24-hours without the use
of fever-reducing medication prior to returning to school.
If the individual tests negative for COVID-19, the student may return to school
immediately upon providing test results.
If the individual tests positive for COVID-19, the date to return will be determined
using the latest guidelines from the Indiana Department of Health.
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CONTACT TRACING
Per the Indiana Department of Health, contact tracing during the school day is no
longer required.
In a continued effort to keep you informed of COVID positive cases occurring during the
school day, we have launched school-specific webpages listing the following
information where COVID positive cases have been reported:
Date, Teacher, Class Name/Class Period and Bus #
This information by clicking here or going to the COVID-19 Data Dashboard and will
assist you in identifying if your student has been exposed to a COVID positive case.
COVID ISOLATION ROOMS
Students who present signs or symptoms of COVID will be sent to a designated area
created in all buildings while awaiting pick-up.
ISOLATION PROCEDURES
If an individual (regardless of vaccination status) tests positive:
Stay home for 5 days.
Return to school on Day 6, if asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving.
Fever-free for 24-hours without medication.
Individuals should wear a mask at all times for additional 5 days.
Can resume extracurricular activities on Day 6 and should wear a mask for Days 6-
10.
If an individual (regardless of vaccination status) is exposed to someone with COVID-
19, including home contacts, as long as asymptomatic, may remain in school and should
wear a mask for 10 days.
If symptoms develop, seek testing and isolate at home.
If positive, follow isolation guidance. If negative, return to school when
symptoms have resolved.
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TIMELINE FOR RETURN
If an individual tests positive for COVID, the first day of symptoms or test date (if no
symptoms) is Day 0, count 5 days for isolation, and the individual returns on Day 6 if above
criteria is met.
INSTRUCTION DURING ISOLATION
For students who are isolated due to COVID-19, teachers will provide students with missing
work as they would do with any other absence. This may include, but is not limited to:
Post assignments on Canvas.
Email class work directly to student.
Leave instructional materials at the front office of school for pick-up.
SITUATION ACTION
The teacher will provide instruction to the students
A teacher is not isolated
present.
but some of the class is
Lessons and/or assignments will be supplied to
isolated.
absent students by the teacher.
There will be a substitute teacher assigned to the
A teacher is isolated but
class, who will carry out lesson plans supplied by the
the class is not.
teacher.
5CONT. - INSTRUCTION DURING ISOLATION
Absent students will access lessons/assignments
The teacher is in provided by the teacher.
isolation and some of There will be a substitute teacher assigned to the
the class is also in class for students who are present and the
isolation. individual will carry out lesson plans supplied by the
teacher.
Absent students will access a grade-level
K-6 Related Arts
lessons/assignments (Choice Board) on Canvas.
Students with
Students with previously written IEP contingency
Individualized
plan may have Zoom as a method of instruction.
Education Plans (IEP)
HSE PRESCHOOL OF THE NATURAL SCIENCES
ISOLATION PROCEDURES
If a student 5-years-old or older tests positive:
Stay home for 5 days.
Return to school on Day 6, if asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving.
Fever-free for 24-hours without medication.
Should wear a mask at all times for additional 5 days.
If a student between 2- and 5-years-old tests positive:
Stay home for 5 days.
Return to school on Day 6, if asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving, is fever-free
for 24-hours without medication and can correctly wear a mask for additional 5
days.
Students who cannot correctly and consistently wear a mask should isolate at
home for 7 days and return on Day 8.
6FACILITY MODIFICATIONS
PROTECTIVE BARRIERS
More than 300 plexiglass barriers have been
installed throughout the buildings to provide
another layer of protection for those working,
and reflects the best guidance regarding
healthy interactions. Some of the barriers have
been strategically placed in the following
areas: front offices, guidance offices, on the
desks of school registrars and treasurers,
bookstores, cashier stations in the cafeterias, fan and concession stands.
SIGNAGE
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created infographics on the symptoms of
COVID-19, social distancing and how to properly wash your hands. HSE Schools selected
five signs that are applicable and printed 5,200 posters and floor decals. The signage will
appear in building entrances, hallways, cafeterias and restrooms.
WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS
Water bottle filling stations have been installed to provide students and staff with access to
water throughout the day in addition to water fountains.
HAND SANITIZER STATIONS
In addition to hand sanitizer being available to students and staff in classrooms, all
buildings are equipped with free-standing hand sanitizer stations.
7BUILDING VENTILATION
Changes have been made to building ventilation to increase outside air flow:
The CO2 setpoints on HVAC units with demand ventilation have been lowered.
The outdoor air damper minimum position on HVAC units with standard ventilation have
been increased.
HVAC systems are started 2-hours before students arrive with the outdoor air dampers
commanded to their maximum ventilation position. This helps ensure buildings start the
day with filtered and conditioned outdoor air.
Extended the HVAC occupied times.
Implemented an unoccupied evening dehumidification program.
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