Superintendent Presentation - BOE meeting 8/11/2021 - Amazon AWS
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Superintendent Presentation BOE meeting 8/11/2021
DCIP-District Comprehensive Improvement Plan
1
Increase proficiency rate for ELA performance for all students K -12, including our identified subgroups - SWD & economically
disadvantaged, using evidenced-based instructional strategies and data to inform teacher practices.
2
Create a culture of inclusivity and belonging to improve student outcomes and strengthen all student voices by providing targeted
social emotional supports.
3
Increase proficiency rate for ELA performance for students with disabilities using specialized reading instruction techniques delivered
by special education teachers
GEER-Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund Preserve a classroom teacher Incoming kindergarten supports K-12 Social Emotional Learning supports
Title IA, II, III, IV Federal & School Improvement Grants
AIS Reading
AIS Math
MTSS Supports
Homeless Reserve
RAPP
ENL Supports
Professional Development
MTSS CoordinatorESSER-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief
K-12 School counselor(temp) Promethean Boards
Summer Scholars Generator
Before and after school supports Ductless AC
Academic Tutoring Interior Doors
YAC(Youth Activation Committee Advisor) Social and Emotional Survey
Assistant Principal (temp) APEX Learning
Daily Substitutes Professional Development for Specialized
Instruction
Secondary reading teacher
Email encryption and security
CAMS Disinfecting Spray
Replacement of septic pumps, railings and plumbing
with new controller
Window Blinds
Hardcover cases for chromebooks
K/1 Tablets
And more
Instructional equipmentPotential Reopening Guidance to date In-Person Learning Prioritizing in-person learning is a key point of both the CDC and AAP guidance. If guidance permits the loosening of some restrictions (ex. reducing the amount of required physical distancing between students in classrooms), we planning a 100% return to in-person learning Masks The CDC and AAP recommendations call for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to continue wearing masks when inside K-12 school buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Daily COVID Screenings/Attestations If allowed, Brunswick does not plan to have daily student COVID screening attestations. We still strongly encourage families to be very mindful of when students or someone in their household are exhibiting COVID symptoms. In either case, students should not come to school. As an added mitigation strategy, we are currently working with the Rensselaer County Department of Health to provide screening testing that will help to identify infected people, both with or without exhibiting symptoms, who may be contagious. Parental consent to test is required, in accordance with the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act. More information to come.
Reopening Continued Physical Distancing in the Classroom Even with our planned universal masking in place, we still expect some form of physical distancing in Brunswick this year. If allowed, we plan to reduce the required amount of physical distance between students from 6 feet to 3 feet when in the classroom. Increased spacing will likely be needed for Physical Education, Choir and Band. Cafeteria/Meals Meals will be distributed in the kitchen area and eaten in the cafeteria. Physical distancing will be maximized to the greatest extent possible in both areas. Mask removal* will be limited only for the duration of eating to limit potential exposure. Tables will be cleaned between uses and hand washing/sanitizing before and after will be strongly encouraged. Student Transportation We are anticipating that school transportation follows the same safety guidelines as public mass transportation. Universal masking on school buses, eliminating the need for household seating cohorts on busses and a reduction in required physical distancing on busses, would permit Brunswick CSD to transport more students in 2021-2022. Positive/Suspected COVID Cases in School & Contact Tracing We anticipate following similar protocols for this as we did in 2020-2021. When made aware of a positive COVID case in the schools, we will notify impacted Brunswick students and staff members ASAP about their exposure and the need to quarantine. We will inform the Rensselaer County Health Department of the case and work with them to ensure proper contact tracing is carried out in our school community.
Learning During a Quarantine Period Should students need to quarantine due to possible COVID exposure, we are still required to provide some form of appropriate education while they are not physically attending school. The District is still exploring various instructional models to accommodate students’ needs. Athletics/Extracurricular Activities Currently, the Capital Region Workgroup is collectively establishing guidance for athletics. This includes all levels (varsity, JV, modified) and all levels of risk (low, moderate, high). This is in conflict with current guidance https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-OFFVnYzE5cxmzfkuSUh0uhM1gXRlt7B/edi t?usp=sharing&ouid=111743982710817712499&rtpof=true&sd=true
Things to consider Our goal is to have and to preserve Our goal is to have and to preserve k-12 in person instruction k-12 in person instruction Delta Variant has a high Political pressure vs. legal transmission rate defense Community Transmission rate Mandate vs. requirement What are our mitigation strategies? “Remote” Option Minimum standard of Care Medical Director advice “What is acceptable risk?” Attorney Advice Our goal is to have an to preserve https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/10/ k-12 in person instruction opinion/covid-schools-masks.html
Capital Project Update Solar Panel issue Material costs Timeline
Positive News The Town of Brunswick is going to roll the soccer fields 2 candidates came to the Bus Rodeo and we are hosting another one in the evening in the beginning of September Summer Scholars was a huge success Pre K classes and Supports Kindergarten #’s are up
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