CASD Health and Safety Reopening Plan

CANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHASED SCHOOL REOPENING HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

BOARD APPROVED: AUGUST 13, 2020
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Table of Contents
Health and Safety Plan: Canton Area School District……………………………………………………………...... 3

Type of Reopening…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Pandemic Coordinator/Team…………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-6
Key Strategies, Policies, and Procedures………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation…………………………………………………. 6-10
Social Distancing and other Safety Protocols……………………………………………………….. 10-19
Monitoring Student and Staff Health…………………………………………………………………….20-24
Other Considerations for Students and Staff………………………………………………………… 25-27
Health and Safety Plan Professional Development……………………………………………………………28
Health and Safety Plan Communications…………………………………………………………………………. 28
Health and Safety Plan Summary: Canton Area School District………………………………………………….29
Facilities Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Ventilation………………………………………………. 29
Social Distancing and Other Safety Protocols…………………………………………………………………… 30-31
Monitoring Student and Staff Health………………………………………………………………………………..31
Other Considerations for Students and Staff……………………………………………………………………. 31-32
Health and Safety Plan Governing Body Affirmation Statement: Canton Area School District…. 33
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN: CANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
All decision-makers should be mindful that as long as there are cases of COVID-19 in the community, there are no strategies that can completely
eliminate transmission risk within a school population. The goal is to keep transmission as low as possible to safely continue school activities. All
school activities must be informed by Governor Wolf’s Process to Reopen Pennsylvania. The administration has categorized reopening into three
broad phases: red, yellow, or green. These designations signal how counties and/or regions may begin easing some restrictions on school, work,
congregate settings, and social interactions:
 The Red Phase: Schools remain closed for in-person instruction and all instruction must be provided via remote learning, whether using
digital or non-digital platforms. Provisions for student services such as school meal programs should continue. Large gatherings are
prohibited.
 The Yellow Phase and Green Phase: Schools may provide in-person instruction after developing a written Health and Safety Plan, to be
approved by the local governing body (e.g. board of directors/trustees) and posted on the school entity’s publicly available website.
Depending upon the public health conditions in any county within the Commonwealth, there could be additional actions, orders, or guidance
provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) designating the county as
being in the red, yellow, or green phase. Some counties may not experience a straight path from a red designation, to a yellow, and then a green
designation. Instead, cycling back and forth between less restrictive to more restrictive designations may occur as public health indicators improve
or worsen. This means that our school district accounts for changing conditions in our local Health and Safety Plan to ensure fluid transition from
more to less restrictive conditions in each of the phase requirements as needed.
TYPE OF REOPENING
Based on Bradford County’s current designation and local community needs, Canton Area School District has selected the following type of
reopening:
 Total reopen for all students and staff (but some students/families opt for distance learning out of safety/health concern).
Anticipated launch date for in-person learning:
 August 31, 2020
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PANDEMIC COORDINATOR/TEAM
Pandemic Team Roles and Responsibilities

Individual(s) Stakeholder Group Represented
(Options Above)
The coordinator will oversee the Pandemic Team and
communicate with the school board of directors and assist the
Dr. Eric Briggs CASD Administrator
team in the development, modification, and implementation of
the District Health and Safety Plan.
The Director of Buildings and Grounds will be responsible for the
oversight of the day to day operations of the maintenance and
custodial staff and will communicate with the team on a regular
Mr. Mark Jannone CASD Administrator basis updating the team on any safety and health concerns as
they relate to our campus, campus activities, or other aspects
that involve the campus safety and health of students when they
are traveling to and from our school campus.
The Buildings and Grounds staff will assist in the coordination of
health and safety activities as they relate to sanitation and
Mr. Fred Richter CASD Buildings and Grounds health related procedures during entry, exits, and transitions
students and staff make throughout the day when the
educational system is functioning.
The purpose of the technology specialist is to address any
Mr. Jeff Karpinski CASD Technology Specialist questions we have around plans that will involve the
implementation of any online components of our plan.
The building principals will be responsible for the oversight of
the implementation of the District Health and Safety Plan while
students and staff are on site for all educational activities. They
Mr. Mike Wells CASD Administrator
will also communicate to the team any concerns, issues, or
recommendations for adjustments to the plan throughout the
plan implementation phase.
Mr. Donald Jacopetti CASD Administrator The building principals will be responsible for the oversight of
the implementation of the District Health and Safety Plan while
students and staff are on site for all educational activities. They
will also communicate to the team any concerns, issues, or
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recommendations for adjustments to the plan throughout the
plan implementation phase.
The safety coordinator will provide feedback to the principals,
Director of Buildings and Grounds, and Pandemic Coordinator on
Mr. Darryl Jannone CASD Safety Coordinator
the day to day operations and implementation of aspects of the
Health and Safety Plan, specifically in the area of safety.
The school nurse will provide critical feedback about any health
related issues and lead the discussion with the team on
Mrs. Cindy Reed CASD Certified School Nurse
recommendations on how the district responds to day to day
health issues faced by students, staff, or the district as a whole.
The purpose of the parents is to provide us valuable input on
Mrs. Sarah Neely Parent, PEMA Liaison specific areas of health and safety and how they impact the
students of the district as we prepare the plan.
The purpose of the school board member will be to keep the rest
Community Representative, School of the school board apprised of the progress of the team and
Mr. Gary Black
Board Member make them aware of the progress and details of the plan as it is
being developed throughout the entire process.
The purpose of the school board member will be to keep the rest
of the school board apprised of the progress of the team and
Mrs. Judy Sourbeer CASD School Board Member
make them aware of the progress and details of the plan as it is
being developed throughout the entire process.
The purpose of the parents is to provide us valuable input on
Mrs. Lianne Landis Parent, Special Education specific areas of health and safety and how they impact the
The purpose of the transportation provider is to provide the
Mrs. Alicia Jennings Transportation Provider team with the economic impact of transportation and determine
how the team can continue to support the transportation.
The purpose of the teacher is to provide insight on the aspects of
the plan as it involves the implementation of various stages of
Mrs. Becky Roof CASD Special Education Teacher
the plan as they relate to planning, instruction, safety, and the
classroom environment.
Mr. Joe Hollett CASD Regular Education Teacher
Mrs. Casandra Blaney Parent The purpose of the parents is to provide us valuable input on
specific areas of health and safety and how they impact the
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The purpose of the school physician is to assist the team in
making educational decisions around the health and safety of all
Dr. Kari Wood CASD Physician students and staff as we navigate through the challenges and
barriers presented to us through the current pandemic. She will
assist in any medical issues that are a response to the pandemic.
Mr. Casey Aylesworth CASD Regular Education Teacher
The purpose of the food service director being on our team will
CASD Food Service Director, Nutrition
Mrs. Leanne Young allow us to plan for how we will handle the breakfast and lunch
Group
programming throughout the school day.
KEY STRATEGIES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

CLEANING, SANITIZING, DISINFECTING AND VENTILATION
The Canton Area School District will ensure all buildings are cleaned and ready for students and staff to safely return to school for the 2020-20201
school year. The district has secured supplies to assist in this process that meet WHO and CDC requirements for COVID-19. Safety procedures and
protocols will be implemented for cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, and for ventilation purposes to maintain staff and student safety. Procedures
will be developed for cleaning and disinfecting throughout the school day, and staff and students will be trained on sanitizing, disinfecting, and
ventilation protocols. The training will be provided to staff prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year, and it will be provided to students during
the first week of school that students are in attendance in person.
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Action Steps Action Steps
Requirements
Under Moderate Transmission Phase Under Low Transmission Phase
* Cleaning, Cleaning Cleaning
sanitizing,  Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect.  Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect.
disinfecting, and  Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use  Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use
ventilating learning disinfectant. disinfectant.
spaces, surfaces,  Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs,  Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs,
and any other dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs
areas used by on surfaces. on surfaces.
students (i.e.,  Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.  Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.
restrooms,  More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required  More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required
drinking fountains, based on level of use. based on level of use.
hallways, and  Surfaces and objects in public places, such as shopping  Surfaces and objects in public places, such as shopping
transportation) carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and
disinfected before each use. disinfected before each use.
 High touch surfaces include:  High touch surfaces include:
 Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles,  Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles,
desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc. desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.
Disinfecting Disinfecting
Always read and follow the directions on the label to ensure safe Always read and follow the directions on the label to ensure safe
and effective use. and effective use.
 Wear skin protection and consider eye protection for  Wear skin protection and consider eye protection for
potential splash hazards potential splash hazards
 Ensure adequate ventilation  Ensure adequate ventilation
 Use no more than the amount recommended on the  Use no more than the amount recommended on the
label label
 Use water at room temperature for dilution (unless  Use water at room temperature for dilution (unless
stated otherwise on the label) stated otherwise on the label)
 Avoid mixing chemical products  Avoid mixing chemical products
 Label diluted cleaning solutions  Label diluted cleaning solutions
 Store and use chemicals out of the reach of children and  Store and use chemicals out of the reach of children and
pets pets
Disinfecting Soft Surfaces Disinfecting Soft Surfaces
 Clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners  Clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners
appropriate for use on these surfaces. appropriate for use on these surfaces.
 Launder items (if possible) according to the  Launder items (if possible) according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest
appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
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Lead Individual: Mr. Mark Jannone, Business Manager/Director of Buildings and Grounds
Materials and Resources: Additional cleaning supplies; additional clothing for staff for disinfecting high contact areas or areas known to be COVID-19 infected;
signage; additional staffing.
Professional Development: Yes
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Requirements
Other cleaning, Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility if someone is Cleaning and Disinfecting Outdoor Areas
sanitizing, sick  Normal routine cleaning for outdoor playground
disinfecting, and  Close off areas used by the person who is sick. equipment, no need for spraying disinfectant on outdoor
ventilation practices  Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is playgrounds- it is not an efficient use of supplies and is
sick, such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared not proven to reduce risk of COVID-19 to the public.
electronic equipment like tablets, touch screens,  High touch surfaces made of plastic or metal, such as
keyboards, remote controls, and other technology grab bars and railings should be cleaned routinely.
devices  Cleaning and disinfection of wooden surfaces (play
 Vacuum the space if needed. Use a vacuum equipped structures, benches, tables) or groundcovers (mulch,
with a high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filter, if sand) is not recommended.
available.
 Consider temporarily turning off room fans and the
central HVAC system that services the room or space, so
that particles that escape from vacuuming will not
circulate throughout the facility.
 Once the area has been appropriately disinfected, it can
be opened for use.
 Workers without close contact with the person who is
sick can return to work immediately after disinfection.
 If more than 7 days since the person who is sick visited or
used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is
not necessary
Cleaning and Disinfecting Outdoor Areas:

 Students may not be permitted to use the playground
equipment.
When Cleaning
 Regular cleaning staff will clean and disinfect community
spaces.
 Ensure all cleaning staff are trained on appropriate use of
cleaning and disinfection chemicals.
 Wear disposable gloves for all tasks in the cleaning
process, including handling trash.
 Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) might be
required based on the cleaning/disinfectant products
being used and whether there is a risk of splash.
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Materials and Resources: Additional cleaning supplies; additional clothing for staff for disinfecting high contact areas or areas known to be COVID-19 infected;
signage; additional staffing.
Professional Development: No
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER SAFETY PROTOCOLS

The Canton Area School District will follow the guidelines to the best of our ability in the areas of social distancing and other safety protocols. Classrooms will be
organized to promote social distancing to the maximum extent possible to mitigate spread. Student transitions and groupings of students will be developed in
order to find ways to limit the number of individuals that students and staff come in contact with on a daily basis. Procedures will be developed in communal
spaces (i.e. gymnasiums, lunch rooms, auditoriums, bathrooms, theaterette) to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed and allow for students and staff
to maintain a high degree of safety. If needed, outdoor spaces will be explored to implement social distancing strategies for all areas that have gathering larger
than 25-30 students (i.e. lunches, physical education classrooms, etc.). Student transportation options have been explored by the district and currently, the
district is looking at potential ways to stagger the entry of all students into the school buildings. The district may consider bringing in all students as they have
done in the past with an increased level and awareness for cleaning and sanitation measures taken to ensure the buses are kept clean using the CDC guidelines
outlined in the “yellow phase” section of this document for Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Ventilation. The district will create hygiene routines
throughout the school day that will include such things as handwashing and the application of hand sanitizer that will be available at hand sanitizing stations
available in every room and set strategically throughout the building. Students will be provided time to visit sanitation stations and practice handwashing times
after transitions to and from shared classroom locations and when the child is using the restroom throughout the day. Visitors and volunteers will be monitored
at the main entrance of each building. The district will consider limiting volunteers and visitors to the point where certain activities and celebrations may not be
conducted. All volunteers and visitors will be contained in a secure location at each building prior to entry. Social distancing training and safety training protocols
will be developed based on the age and grade level of the student population. Training will be provided to all staff members which will be provided by school
district staff. Each staff member will have to be able to demonstrate an understanding of all social distancing and other safety protocols through the completion
of an informal assessment.
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Requirements
Classroom/learning  Where feasible, classrooms will be set up to maximize  All professional development/learning will be “in person”
space occupancy the learning space with student desks being spaced 6 feet practice social distancing guidelines and facial
that allows for 6 feet apart within a classroom setting, to maximum extent coverings/shields are encouraged.
of separation among possible. Face Coverings are required when 6 feet of  Where feasible, classrooms will be set up to maximize the
students and staff distance is not able to be consistently maintained. learning space with student desks being spaced 6 feet
throughout the day,  Students and staff will follow the current Department of apart within a classroom setting, to maximum extent
to the maximum Health’s order requiring face coverings where 6 feet of possible. Face Coverings are required when 6 feet of
extend feasible distance cannot be consistently maintained. distance is not able to be consistently maintained.
 Students will be socially distanced at tables to the  Students and staff will follow the current Department of
maximum extent possible in primary grade levels Health’s order requiring face coverings where 6 feet of
(kindergarten). distance cannot be consistently maintained.
 Avoiding grouping staff together for training or staff  Students will be socially distanced at tables to the
development. Consider conducting the training virtually maximum extent possible in primary grade levels
or, if in-person, ensure distancing is maintained. (kindergarten).
 Avoiding grouping staff together for training or staff
development. Consider conducting the training virtually
or, if in-person, ensure distancing is maintained.
Lead Individual: Mr. Mike Wells and Mr. Donald Jacopetti, Building Principals
Materials and Resources: Time for custodial and maintenance staff to set up classrooms to maximize social distancing guidelines.
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Requirements
Restricting the use  Use disposable food service items (e.g., utensils, dishes).  Cafeterias will open up and serve food to the entire
of cafeterias and If disposable items are not feasible or desirable, ensure student body abiding by the 250-student capacity.
other congregate that all non-disposable food service items are handled Students will enter and leave at staggered times. Other
settings, and serving with gloves and washed with dish soap and hot water or large areas in the building will be used to monitor smaller
meals in alternate in a dishwasher. Individuals should wash their hands after group gatherings for lunch (i.e. theaterette, gymnasium,
settings such as removing their gloves or after directly handling used food auditorium).
classrooms service items.  Use disposable food service items (e.g., utensils, dishes).
 If food is offered at any event, have pre-packaged boxes If disposable items are not feasible or desirable, ensure
or bags for each attendee instead of a buffet or family- that all non-disposable food service items are handled
style meal. Avoid sharing food and utensils and ensure with gloves and washed with dish soap and hot water or
the safety of children with food allergies. in a dishwasher. Individuals should wash their hands after
 Consider strategies to limit physical interaction during removing their gloves or after directly handling used food
meal preparation and meal service (i.e. staggering service items.
cafeteria use, development of food utensil and product  If food is offered at any event, have pre-packaged boxes
distribution between food staff and students. or bags for each attendee instead of a buffet or family-
 Suspend use of share tables and self-service buffets for style meal. Avoid sharing food and utensils and ensure
food and condiments. the safety of children with food allergies.
 Consider strategies to limit physical interaction during
 Install physical barriers, such as sneeze guards and meal preparation and meal service (i.e. staggering
partitions, at point of sale and other areas where cafeteria use, development of food utensil and product
maintaining physical distance of 6 feet is difficult. distribution between food staff and students.
 Consider ways to keep groups of students in groups  Suspend use of share tables and self-service buffets for
less than 25 students. food and condiments.
 Install physical barriers, such as sneeze guards and
partitions, at point of sale and other areas where
maintaining physical distance of 6 feet is difficult.
 Consider ways to keep groups of students in groups
less than 25 students.
Materials and Resources: Organized plan to determine what the staggered entry/exit would look like. Traffic flow guidance to minimize exposure during
transition times.
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Requirements
Hygiene practices for When students will wash hands: When students will wash hands:
students and staff  Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands  Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
including the  Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands  Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands
manner and  Touch a contaminated surface or objects  Touch a contaminated surface or objects
frequency of hand-  Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then  Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then
washing and other touch other people’s hands or common objects touch other people’s hands or common objects
best practices
How Students/Staff Wash Hands: How Students/Staff Wash Hands:
 Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or  Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or
cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
 Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the  Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the
soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your
fingers, and under your nails. fingers, and under your nails.
 Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.  Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
 Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.  Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
 Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.  Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Use of Hand Sanitizer: Use of Hand Sanitizer:

 Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the  Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the
label to learn the correct amount). label to learn the correct amount).
 Rub your hands together.  Rub your hands together.
 Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and  Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and
fingers until your hands are dry. This should take around fingers until your hands are dry. This should take around
20 seconds. 20 seconds.
 All students must wash or sanitize hands as they enter  All students must wash or sanitize hands as they enter
campuses and buses. campuses and buses.
 All staff must wash or sanitize hands as they enter  All staff must wash or sanitize hands as they enter
worksites. worksites.
 Ensuring sufficient access to handwashing and sanitizer  Ensuring sufficient access to handwashing and sanitizer
stations. Consider hand sanitizer throughout school and stations. Consider hand sanitizer throughout school and
near classrooms. near classrooms.
Materials and Resources: Time for students to be trained by teachers on proper techniques.

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Requirements
Posting signs, in  Post signs in highly visible locations (e.g., school  Post signs in highly visible locations (e.g., school
highly visible entrances, restrooms) that promote everyday protective entrances, restrooms) that promote everyday protective
locations, that measures and describe how to stop the spread of germs measures and describe how to stop the spread of germs
promote everyday (such as by properly washing hands and properly wearing (such as by properly washing hands and properly wearing
protective measures, a cloth face covering). a cloth face covering).
and how to stop the  Broadcast regular announcements on reducing the  Broadcast regular announcements on reducing the
spread of germs spread of COVID-19 on morning announcements. spread of COVID-19 on morning announcements.
 Include messages (for example, videos) about behaviors  Include messages (for example, videos) about behaviors
that prevent the spread of COVID-19 when that prevent the spread of COVID-19 when
communicating with staff and families (such as on school communicating with staff and families (such as on school
websites, in emails, and on school social media accounts). websites, in emails, and on school social media accounts).
 Find free CDC print and digital resources on CDC’s  Find free CDC print and digital resources on CDC’s
communications resources main page. communications resources main page.
Materials and Resources: Signage
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Requirements
Identifying and  Limit access to campus for parents and other visitors.  Some non-essential visitors will be able to enter the
restricting non- Allowable visitors include: building (i.e. parent teacher conferences, visitors for
essential visitors and classroom presentations.
o Parents (important Meetings
volunteers  Limit access to campus for parents and other visitors.
o Volunteers Allowable visitors include:
o Foster Grandparents
o Vendors (i.e. copier, vending machine o Parents (important Meetings
o H.S. Students (mentor program) o Volunteers
o Classroom presentations that are deemed o Foster Grandparents
essential and aligned with the district’s o Vendors (i.e. copier, vending machine
curriculum. o H.S. Students (mentor program)
 Evaluate whether and to what extent external o Classroom presentations that are deemed
community organizations can safely utilize the site and essential and aligned with the district’s
campus resources. curriculum.
 Ensure external community organizations that use the  Evaluate whether and to what extent district affiliated
facilities also follow the school’s health and safety plans groups and external community organizations can safely
and CDC guidance. utilize the site and campus resources.
 Review facility use forms and establish common facility  Ensure external community organizations that use the
protocols for all users of the facility to determine if their facilities also follow the school’s health and safety plans
specific requests can be conducted by meeting CDC and CDC guidance.
guidelines.  Review facility use forms and establish common facility
 Establish protocol for accepting deliveries safely. protocols for all users of the facility to determine if their
 Limit the use of facilities to only allowing events for specific requests can be conducted by meeting CDC
district events that will not exceed gatherings of 25. guidelines.
 Establish protocol for accepting deliveries safely.
 Limit the use of facilities to only allowing events for
district events that will not exceed gatherings of 25.
 CASD School Board meetings will be conducted in person
for board members and visitors up to 25 total
participants. Remote access will be available so that the
public can “attend” and so that the 25-person maximum
gathering is not violated.
Lead Individual: Dr. Eric Briggs, Superintendent/Pandemic Coordinator
Materials and Resources: Signage
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Requirements
Handling sporting  Teach and monitor student behavior to ensure physical  Students will be able to use some equipment (i.e.
activities for recess distancing. Physical education (PE) and football, tennis ball, kickball,) for various activities during
and physical intramural/interscholastic athletics should be limited to PE or recess.
education classes activities that do not involve physical contact with other  Students will not have access to locker rooms lockers or
consistent with the students or equipment until advised otherwise by shower during PE classes (Jr/Sr high school).
CDC Considerations state/local public health officials.  Students will be able to use the playground equipment.
for Youth Sports
 Promote activities and areas of play during recess that
allow students to maintain a 6 feet social distancing or to
the maximum extent possible.
During PE and recess:
Focus on individual skill building versus competition.
Limit the time students spend close to others, no
contact.
 Students will not have access to locker rooms, lockers or
shower during PE classes (Jr/Sr high school).
 Students will be able to use some equipment (i.e.
football, tennis ball, kickball,) for various activities during
PE or recess.
 Student may not use the playground equipment.
 All sporting events that are conducted outdoors will not
exceed 250 participants as outlined in our athletic health
and safety reopening plan.
 All indoor sporting events will not exceed 25 participants
at a time within a given room space. Alternate locations
for athletic participants will be provided through the use
of additional classroom/cafeteria/gymnasium spaces.
Lead Individual: Mr. Michael Wells and Mr. Donald Jacopetti, Building Principals
Materials and Resources: Training on Recess and PE; Monitory; Guidance
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Requirements
Limiting the sharing  In accordance with CDC guidance, avoid sharing of  In accordance with CDC guidance, avoid sharing of
of materials among electronic devices, toys, books, and other games or electronic devices, toys, books, and other games or
students learning aids. learning aids.
 Limit stuffed animals and any other toys that are  Limit stuffed animals and any other toys that are difficult
difficult to clean and sanitize. to clean and sanitize.
 Keep each child’s belongings separated and in an  Keep each child’s belongings separated and in an
individually labeled storage container, cubby, or area. individually labeled storage container, cubby, or area.
Send belongings home each day to be cleaned. Send belongings home each day to be cleaned.
 Library books cleaned and sanitized upon return and  Library books cleaned and sanitized upon return and
placed in an isolated location. placed in an isolated location.
 Any contents used for class will be sanitized at the end  Any contents used for class will be sanitized at the end of
of each period/class that the material is used. each period/class that the material is used.
 Students will transition to special area classes, class  Students will transition to special area classes, class
switches for WIN, Title, and special education support. switches for WIN, Title, and special education support.
 All shared supplies will be sanitized in all classes before  All shared supplies will be sanitized in all classes before
next use occurs. next use occurs.
Materials and Resources: Hand sanitizer

Requirements
Staggering the use of  To the extent possible, and as recommended by the  To the extent possible, and as recommended by the
communal spaces CDC, attempt to create smaller student/ educator CDC, attempt to create smaller student/ educator
and hallways cohorts to minimize the mixing of student groups cohorts to minimize the mixing of student groups
throughout the day. Minimize movement of students, throughout the day. Minimize movement of students,
educators, and staff as much as possible educators, and staff as much as possible
 Adjusting staffing to ensure physical distancing for  Adjusting staffing to ensure physical distancing for
younger students and students with special needs. younger students and students with special needs.
 Develop physical distancing rules for students as they  Develop physical distancing rules for students as they
move between classrooms. move between classrooms.
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Materials and Resources: Modified schedules from the ‘normal schedule’

Requirements
Adjusting  Instruct students and parents to maintain 6-foot  Instruct students and parents to maintain 6-foot
transportation distancing at bus stops and while loading and distancing at bus stops and while loading and
schedules and unloading. unloading.
practices to create
social distance  Students will have assigned seats on the bus.  Students will have assigned seats on the bus.
between students  Students and staff are required to wear face coverings at  Students and staff are required to wear face coverings at
bus stops and on buses. Exceptions to the face mask bus stops and on buses. required to wear face coverings
requirements can be found in the 7/2/2020 Governor at bus stops and on buses. Exceptions to the face mask
Wolf order. requirements can be found in the 7/2/2020 Governor
 The district will require documentation from a medical Wolf order.
doctor establishing a condition that prevents the use of a  The district will require documentation from a medical
face mask for all students. doctor establishing a condition that prevents the use of a
 No bus passes will be distributed during this phase. face mask for all students.
Students are only permitted to be picked up and dropped  No bus passes will be distributed during this phase.
off at their assigned location (parents, guardians, etc.). Students are only permitted to be picked up and dropped
off at their assigned location (parents, guardians, etc.).
Materials and Resources: Modified transportation schedule and routes
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Requirements
Limiting the number  Students will be distanced 6 feet apart where  Students will be distanced 6 feet apart where
of individuals in possible or required to wear a face covering when 6 possible or required to wear a face covering when 6
classrooms and feet of distance is not possible. feet of distance is not possible.
other learning
spaces, and  In a circumstance where sufficient physical  In a circumstance where sufficient physical
interactions distancing is difficult or impossible, such as when distancing is difficult or impossible, such as when
between groups of students enter or exit a school bus in proximity to students enter or exit a school bus in proximity to
students the bus driver, all individuals, including staff and the bus driver, all individuals, including staff and
students, are recommended to wear face coverings students, are recommended to wear face coverings
that cover the mouth and nose consistent with that cover the mouth and nose consistent with
public health guidance. To be clear, face coverings public health guidance. To be clear, face coverings
are not a replacement for physical distancing, but are not a replacement for physical distancing, but
they should be used to mitigate virus spread when they should be used to mitigate virus spread when
physical distancing is not feasible. physical distancing is not feasible.
 Consider various strategies outlined in the  Consider various strategies outlined in the
Instructional Program Models in the guidance Instructional Program Models in the guidance
document, such as early/late start times and document, such as early/late start times and
blended learning models. blended learning models.
 The district will conduct virtual activities in lieu of field  The district will conduct virtual activities in lieu of field
trips and intergroup events. trips and intergroup events.
 If necessary, utilize other campus spaces for  If necessary, utilize other campus spaces for
instructional activities (theaterette, open space in instructional activities (theaterette, open space in
front of cafeteria in high school, gyms, auditoriums, front of cafeteria in high school, gyms, auditoriums,
cafeterias, outdoors). cafeterias, outdoors).
 If necessary/possible, broadcast to other classrooms and  If necessary/possible, broadcast to other classrooms and
students distance learning at home. students distance learning at home.
Materials and Resources: Designing classroom spaces for learning
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Requirements
Coordinating with  The CASD will communicate the changes with local  The CASD will communicate the changes with local
local childcare childcare agencies in the areas of local childcare childcare agencies in the areas of local childcare
regarding on site regarding on site care, transportation protocol changes regarding on site care, transportation protocol changes
care, transportation and, when possible, revised hours of operation or and, when possible, revised hours of operation or
protocol changes modified school-year calendars modified school-year calendars
and, when possible,
revised hours of
operation or
modified school-year
calendars
Materials and Resources: Social Media outlets, letters to community

Requirements
Other social  Provide supervised, sufficient points of access to avoid  Provide supervised, sufficient points of access to avoid
distancing and larger gatherings. larger gatherings.
safety practices  Designate a staff liaison (building principal or direct  Designate a staff liaison (building principal or direct
supervisor) or liaisons to be responsible for responding to supervisor) or liaisons to be responsible for responding to
COVID-19 concerns. Employees should know who they COVID-19 concerns. Employees should know who they
are and how to contact them. are and how to contact them.
Materials and Resources: SAC and/or SLL guidance
MONITORING STUDENT AND STAFF HEALTH

Students, staff and others who interact with each other will be monitored to ensure they are healthy and not exhibiting signs of illness. Temperatures of
students and staff will be measured upon entry to the site, and if a student or staff exhibits any signs or symptoms, they will be isolated and referred to the
respective nursing office. Students and staff how believe they are experiencing symptoms of COVID_19 will be instructed to report to the local building nurse.
Monitoring will take place daily, and the nurse of the respective building will be responsible for maintaining records. All reports will be shared with the building
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principal and school nurse. The district will follow the CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation if a staff, students, or other member is confirmed to be
positive for COVID-19. The school nurse will be responsible for making decisions regarding quarantine or isolation requirements of staff and students. All staff
and students will meet the conditions set forth by the CDC so they can safely have returned to school. The district will work with each case on a case-by-case
basis to accommodate so they feel as safe as possible to return to school. The district will work collaboratively with the student, family, school nurse, and local
department of health. The district will consider virtual options through the school district for students who may not be willing or able to return. Families will be
notified of confirmed cases and changes to our plan through the school district social media outlets, written correspondence from the Pandemic Coordinator, or
a message through our “all call” system. Teaching staff and administrative team members will be trained to monitor student health and staff health. Training
will be provided in person and recorded for later review prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Preparedness will be determined through an informal
assessment provided throughout the presentation.

Requirements
Monitoring students Passive Screening/Parents/Staff Passive Screening/Parents/Staff
and staff for  Instruct parents to screen students before leaving for  Instruct parents to screen students before leaving for
symptoms and school (check temperature to ensure temperatures school (check temperature to ensure temperatures
history of exposure below 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, if taken orally or with a below 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, if taken orally or with a
rectal thermometer or 100 degree if using a forehead rectal thermometer or 100 degree if using a forehead
scanning device , observe for symptoms outlined by scanning device observe for symptoms outlined by
public health officials) and to keep students at home if public health officials) and to keep students at home if
they have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or if they they have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or if they
have had close contact with a person diagnosed with have had close contact with a person diagnosed with
COVID-19. COVID-19.
Active Screening: Active Screening:
 Engage in symptom screening as students enter campus  Engage in symptom screening as students enter campus
and buses, consistent with public health guidance, which and buses, consistent with public health guidance, which
includes visual wellness checks and temperature checks includes visual wellness checks and temperature checks
with no-touch thermometers (check temperature to with no-touch thermometers (check temperature to
ensure temperatures below 100 .4 degrees Fahrenheit), ensure temperatures below 100 .4 degrees Fahrenheit),
and ask all students about COVID-19 symptoms within and ask all students about COVID-19 symptoms within
the last 24 hours and whether anyone in their home has the last 24 hours and whether anyone in their home has
had COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test. had COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test.
Materials and Resources: Letter to community, Social Media; CASD webpage
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Requirements
Isolating or If a student is symptomatic while entering campus or during the If a student is symptomatic while entering campus or during the
quarantining school day: school day:
students, staff, or  Students who develop symptoms of illness while at  Students who develop symptoms of illness while at
visitors if they school should be separated from others right away, school should be separated from others right away,
become sick or preferably isolated in an area through which others do preferably isolated in an area through which others do
demonstrate a not enter or pass. If more than one student is in an not enter or pass. If more than one student is in an
history of exposure isolation area, ensure physical distancing. isolation area, ensure physical distancing.
 Any students or staff exhibiting symptoms should be  Any students or staff exhibiting symptoms should be
required to immediately wear a face covering and wait required to immediately wear a face covering and wait in
in an isolation area until they can be transported home an isolation area until they can be transported home or
or to a healthcare facility. to a healthcare facility.
 Students should remain in isolation with continued  Students should remain in isolation with continued
supervision and care until picked up by an authorized supervision and care until picked up by an authorized
adult. adult.
 Follow established guidelines for triaging students in the  Follow established guidelines for triaging students in the
health office, recognizing not all symptoms are COVID-19 health office, recognizing not all symptoms are COVID-19
related. related.
 Advise parents of sick students that students are not to  Advise parents of sick students that students are not to
return until they have met CDC criteria to discontinue return until they have met CDC criteria to discontinue
home isolation. home isolation.
If students are sick: If students are sick:
 Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness  Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness
and can recover at home without medical care. Do not and can recover at home without medical care. Do not
leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit
public areas. public areas.
 Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take  Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take
over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to
help you feel better. help you feel better.
 Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get  Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get
medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble
breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or
if you think it is an emergency. if you think it is an emergency.
 As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away  As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away
from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you
should use a separate bathroom. If you need to be should use a separate bathroom. If you need to be
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Lead Individual: Mr. Mike Wells and Mr. Donald Jacopetti, Building Principals, and Mrs. Cindy Reed, CSN
Materials and Resources: Signage; COVID-19 testing kits
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Requirements
Returning isolated or You can be with others after You can be with others after
quarantined staff,
students, or visitors  10 days since symptoms first appeared and  10 days since symptoms first appeared and
to school  24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing  24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing
medications and medications and
 COVID-19 symptoms have improved (for example, cough,  COVID-19 symptoms have improved (for example, cough,
shortness of breath); shortness of breath);
OR OR
 If a child has received medical clearance from a physician  If a child has received medical clearance from a physician
(doctor’s excuse) to return to school; (doctor’s excuse) to return to school;
OR OR
 A negative COVID-19 test once placed in quarantine.  A negative COVID-19 test once placed in quarantine.
I tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms: I tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms:
If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others
after: after:
 10 days have passed since test  10 days have passed since test
Note: Depending on your healthcare provider’s advice and Note: Depending on your healthcare provider’s advice and
availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have
COVID-19. If you will be tested, you can be around others after COVID-19. If you will be tested, you can be around others after
you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours
apart. apart.
I have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) due I have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) due
to a health condition or medication. When can I be around to a health condition or medication. When can I be around
others? People with conditions that weaken their immune others? People with conditions that weaken their immune
system might need to stay home longer than 10 days. Talk to system might need to stay home longer than 10 days. Talk to
your healthcare provider for more information. If testing is your healthcare provider for more information. If testing is
available in your community, it may be recommended by your available in your community, it may be recommended by your
healthcare provider. You can be with others after you receive healthcare provider. You can be with others after you receive
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Lead Individual: Mr. Mike Wells and Mr. Donald Jacopetti, Building Principals, and Mrs. Cindy Reed, CSN
Materials and Resources: Guidance Documents

Requirements
Notifying staff, The school district will communicate to staff, families, and the The school district will communicate to staff, families, and the
families, and the public of any closures within the school year or changes through public of any closures within the school year or changes through
public of school safety protocols through the district “all call” system, social safety protocols through the district “all call” system, social
closures and within- media outlets, website, and through local news media when and media outlets, website, and through local news media when and
school-year changes if necessary. if necessary.
in safety protocols
Materials and Resources: Access to school social media accounts, all-call system, and webpage

Requirements
Other monitoring  If a thermometer requiring a touch method (under the  If a thermometer requiring a touch method (under the
and screening tongue or arm, forehead, etc..) is the only type available, tongue or arm, forehead, etc..) is the only type available,
practices it should only be used when a fever is suspected and it should only be used when a fever is suspected and
caution is taken by temperature screeners, such as by caution is taken by temperature screeners, such as by
wearing gloves, eye protection, and a mask. wearing gloves, eye protection, and a mask.
 Thermometers must be properly cleaned and disinfected  Thermometers must be properly cleaned and disinfected
after each use. after each use.
Lead Individual: Mrs. Cindy Reed, CSN
Materials and Resources: Thermometers; additional staffing to man school building entrances
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

The Canton Area School District will highly recommend the use of face masks for all staff and students. Students will also be strongly encouraged to use face
coverings while they are in attendance at school. The district will examine each student who is deemed medically fragile and handle the protocol development
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for each case based on the medical issues of each student or staff member. The district will make every attempt to share those plans and the procedures and
protocols set forth in this plan with substitute teachers. The district currently experiences a substitute shortage, and therefore, this shortage could mean that
the district may have to explore alternative options for educating students. The district will look at the specific schedules of instructional and non-instructional
staff and determine how they will deploy those staff so students have the highest quality learning opportunities while being educated in our brick and mortar
setting. The district will use current resources available to them to meet the social emotional wellness of its students and staff while in the community and at
home.

Requirements
Protecting students  In accordance with CDC guidance, ensure that  In accordance with CDC guidance, ensure that
and staff at higher ventilation systems and fans operate properly and ventilation systems and fans operate properly and
risk for severe illness increase circulation of outdoor air as much as increase circulation of outdoor air as much as
possible possible
 Do not open windows and doors if doing so poses a  Do not open windows and doors if doing so poses a
safety or health risk to children using the facility (for safety or health risk to children using the facility (for
example, allowing pollen in or exacerbating asthma example, allowing pollen in or exacerbating asthma
symptoms). Maximize central air filtration for symptoms). Maximize central air filtration for
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems. systems.
Materials and Resources: Cleaning supplies; additional time to clean filtration systems and ventilation systems
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Requirements
Use of face coverings  The school district will require the use of face coverings or  The school district will require the use of face coverings
(masks or face face shields for staff while working on school property, in or face shields for staff while working on school property,
shields) by all staff all environments where students are present. Exceptions in all environments where students are present.
to this rule include individuals whom have a medical Exceptions to this rule include individuals whom have a
condition (with supporting documentation from a medical medical condition (with supporting documentation from
professional) and are unable to wear a mask, the mask a medical professional) and are unable to wear a mask,
creates an unsafe condition for that person, the person is the mask creates an unsafe condition for that person, the
unable to remove the mask themselves, the individual is person is unable to remove the mask themselves, the
under the age of two, or if an individual is communicating individual is under the age of two, or if an individual is
with someone who is hearing impaired or has another communicating with someone who is hearing impaired or
disability. has another disability.
 The school will allow staff to remove their face coverings:  The school will allow staff to remove their face coverings:
o When eating or drinking when spread at least 6 feet o When eating or drinking when spread at least 6 feet
apart apart
o Before and after student school hours o Before and after student school hours
o When not participating in activities involving students; o When not participating in activities involving
o When there are no students in their classroom. students;
o When there are no student in their classroom.
Materials and Resources: Masks or face shields
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Requirements
Use of face coverings  The school district will require the use of face coverings or  The school district will require the use of face coverings
(masks or face face shield while working and/or learning on school or face shield while working and/or learning on school
shields) by older property, when with students who are medically fragile, property, when with students who are medically fragile,
students (as and in environments where 6 feet social distancing is a and in environments where 6 feet social distancing is a
appropriate) challenge to achieve. Exceptions to this rule include challenge to achieve. Exceptions to this rule include
individuals whom have a medical condition and are unable individuals whom have a medical condition and are
to wear a mask, the mask creates an unsafe condition for unable to wear a mask, the mask creates an unsafe
that person, the person is unable to remove the mask condition for that person, the person is unable to remove
themselves, the individual is under the age of two, or if an the mask themselves, the individual is under the age of
individual is communicating with someone who is hearing two, or if an individual is communicating with someone
impaired or has another disability. who is hearing impaired or has another disability.
 The school will allow students to remove their face  The school will allow students to remove their face
coverings when students are: coverings when students are:
o Eating or drinking when spread at least 6 feet apart o Eating or drinking when spread at least 6 feet apart
o Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6 feet o Seated at desks or assigned workspaces at least 6
apart or feet apart or
o Engaged in any activity where students are spaced at o Engaged in any activity where students are spaced at
least 6 feet apart. (e.g. face covering breaks, recess, least 6 feet apart. (e.g. face covering breaks, recess,
etc.). etc.).
Materials and Resources: Masks or face shields

Requirements
Unique safety  Address potential issues from physical distancing rules  Address potential issues from physical distancing rules
protocols for that could result in unintended segregation of students that could result in unintended segregation of students
students with with disabilities on campuses away from peers without with disabilities on campuses away from peers without
complex needs or disabilities. disabilities.
other vulnerable
individuals
Lead Individual: Mrs. Cindy Reed, CSN
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Materials and Resources: Special Education guidance; 504 guidance; additional technology

Requirements
Strategic  Staff will be strategically deployed to meet students’  Staff will be strategically deployed to meet students’
deployment of staff health, safety, and learning needs. health, safety, and learning needs.
Materials and Resources: Meeting with CAEA
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Materials, Resources,
Lead Person and Completion
Topic Audience Session Format and or Supports Start Date
Position Date
Needed
Buildings and Face-to-Face, small groups of
Sanitizing, Cleaning, and Students
Grounds teachers and students, recorded CDC guidance August 2020 August 2020
Disinfecting, and Ventilation and Staff
Supervisor video session
CDC Guidance, PDE
Face-to-Face, small groups of
Social Distancing and Other Students Pandemic Phased School
teachers and students, recorded August 2020 Spring 2021
Safety Protocols and Staff Coordinator Reopening Plan for
video session
CASD
CDC Guidance, PDE
Face-to-Face, small groups of
Monitoring Student and Staff Phased School
Staff School Nurse teachers and students, recorded August 2020 Spring 2021
Health Reopening Plan for
video session
CASD
Other Considerations for Staff Pandemic Face-to-Face, small groups of CDC Guidance, PDE August 2020 Spring 2021
Students and Staff Coordinator teachers and students, recorded Phased School
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Reopening Plan for
video session
CASD
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN COMMUNICATIONS
Lead Person and

Topic Audience Mode of Communications Start Date Completion Date
Position
Introduction to Phased School Staff, Student Families, Pandemic
Video Presentation - Found on Website June 5, 2020 June 5, 2020
Reopening - CASD and Entire Community Coordinator
School Staff, Student Families, Pandemic
Phased Reopening Plan Update Video Presentation - Found on Website Late June July 1, 2020
and Entire Community Coordinator
School Staff, Student Families,
Pandemic Team Draft #1 - Pandemic Website, Social Media Outlets, Video -
and Entire Community, School Early July 2020 Mid-July 2020
Phased Reopening Plan Coordinator Found on Website
Board
Website, Social Media Outlets, Video -
Phased Reopening Plan - Board Pandemic
School Board Found on Website, School Board Meeting Early July 2020 Mid-July 2020
Approval Coordinator
Minutes
Review and Revise the Board Administration Meeting Notes, Pandemic
Pandemic
Approved Phased Reopening Pandemic Team Team Meeting Notes, Updates Produced by Late July 2020 Late August 2020
Coordinator
Plan Video on Website
Review the Phased Reopening Pandemic In Person Presentation, Recorded and
Students, Staff, Community Mid-August 2020 Mid-August 2020
Plan Coordinator placed on webpage.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN SUMMARY: CANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Anticipated Launch Date: August 31, 2020
FACILITIES CLEANING, SANITIZING, DISINFECTING AND VENTILATION

Requirement(s) Strategies, Policies and Procedures
Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and ventilating learning The Canton Area School District will ensure all buildings are cleaned and ready for students and
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spaces, surfaces, and any other areas used by students staff to safely return to school for the 2020-20201 school year. The district has secured supplies
(i.e., restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways, and to assist in this process that meet WHO and CDC requirements for COVID-19. Safety procedures
transportation) and protocols will be implemented for cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, and for ventilations
purposes to maintain staff and student safety. Procedures will be developed for cleaning and
disinfecting throughout the school day, and staff and students will be trained on sanitizing,
disinfecting, and ventilation protocols. The training will be provided to staff prior to the start of
the 2020-2021 school year, and it will be provided to students during the first week of school that
students are in attendance in person.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Classroom/learning space occupancy that allows for 6 The Canton Area School District will follow the guidelines to the best of our ability in the areas of
feet of separation among students and staff throughout social distancing and other safety protocols. Classrooms will be organized to promote social
the day, to the maximum extent feasible distancing to the maximum extent possible to mitigate spread. Student transitions and groupings
of students will be developed in order to find ways to limit the number of individuals that students
Restricting the use of cafeterias and other congregate and staff come in contact with on a daily basis. Procedures will be developed in communal spaces
settings, and serving meals in alternate settings such as (i.e. gymnasiums, lunch rooms, auditoriums, theaterette) to ensure social distancing guidelines are
classrooms followed and allow for students and staff to maintain a high degree of safety. If needed, outdoor
spaces will be explored to implement social distancing strategies for all areas that have gathering
Hygiene practices for students and staff including the larger than 25-30 students (i.e. lunches, physical education classrooms, etc.). Student
manner and frequency of hand-washing and other best transportation options have been explored by the district and currently, the district is looking at
practices potential ways to stagger the entry of all students into the school buildings. The district may
consider bringing in all students as they have done in the past with an increased level and
Posting signs, in highly visible locations, that promote awareness for cleaning and sanitation measures taken to ensure the buses are kept clean using the
everyday protective measures, and how to stop the CDC guidelines outlined in the “moderate transmission phase” section of this document for
spread of germs Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Ventilation. The district will create hygiene routines
throughout the school day that will include such things as handwashing and the application of
Handling sporting activities consistent with the CDC hand sanitizer that will be available at hand sanitizing stations available in every room and set
strategically throughout the building. Students will be provided time to visit sanitation stations
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Considerations for Youth Sports for recess and physical and practice handwashing times after transitions to and from shared classroom locations and
education classes when the child is using the restroom throughout the day. Visitors and volunteers will be monitored
at the main entrance of each building. The district will consider limiting volunteers and visitors to
Limiting the sharing of materials among students the point where certain activities and celebrations may not be conducted. All volunteers and
visitors will be contained in a secure location at each building prior to entry. Social distancing
Staggering the use of communal spaces and hallways training and safety training protocols will be developed based on the age and grade level of the
student population. Training will be provided to all staff members which will be provided by school
Adjusting transportation schedules and practices to district staff. Each staff member will have to be able to demonstrate an understanding of all social
create social distance between students distancing and other safety protocols through the completion of an informal assessment.
Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and

other learning spaces, and interactions between groups
of students
Coordinating with local childcare regarding on site care,

transportation protocol changes and, when possible,
revised hours of operation or modified school-year
calendars
Other social distancing and safety practices
MONITORING STUDENT AND STAFF HEALTH

Monitoring students and staff for Students, staff and others who interact with each other will be monitored to ensure they are healthy and not
symptoms and history of exposure exhibiting signs of illness. Temperatures of students and staff will be measured upon entry to the site, and if a
student or staff exhibits any signs or symptoms, they will be isolated and referred to the respective nursing
Isolating or quarantining students, staff, office. Students and staff who believe they are experiencing symptoms of COVID_19 will be instructed to report
or visitors if they become sick or to the local building nurse. Monitoring will take place daily, and the nurse of the respective building will be
demonstrate a history of exposure responsible for maintaining records. All reports will be shared with the building principal and school nurse. The
district will follow the CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation if a staff, students, or other member is
Returning isolated or quarantined staff, confirmed to be positive for COVID-19. The school nurse will be responsible for making decisions regarding
students, or visitors to school quarantine or isolation requirements of staff and students. All staff and students will meet the conditions set
forth by the CDC so they can safely return to school. The district will work with each case on a case by case basis
Notifying staff, families, and the public of to accommodate so they feel as safe as possible to return to school. The district will work collaboratively with
school closures and within-school- year the student, family, school nurse, and local department of health. The district will consider virtual options
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changes in safety protocols through the school district for students who may not be willing or able to return. Families will be notified of
confirmed cases and changes to our plan through the school district social media outlets, written
correspondence from the Pandemic Coordinator, or a message through our “all call” system. Teaching staff and
administrative team members will be trained to monitor student health and staff health. Training will be
provided in person and recorded for later review prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Preparedness
will be determined through an informal assessment provided throughout the presentation.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

Protecting students and staff at The Canton Area School District will highly recommend the use of face masks for all staff and students. Students will
higher risk for severe illness also be strongly encouraged to use face coverings while they are in attendance at school. The district will examine
each student who is deemed medically fragile and handle the protocol development for each case based on the
Use of face coverings (masks or face medical issues of each student or staff member. The district will make every attempt to share those plans and the
shields) by all staff procedures and protocols set forth in this plan with substitute teachers. The district currently experiences a
substitute shortage, and therefore, this shortage could mean that the district may have to explore alternative
Use of face coverings (masks or face options for educating students. The district will look at the specific schedules of instructional and non-instructional
shields) by older students (as staff and determine how they will deploy those staff so students have the highest quality learning opportunities
appropriate) while being educated in our brick and mortar setting. The district will use current resources available to them to
meet the social emotional wellness of its students and staff while in the community and at home.
Unique safety protocols for students
with complex needs or other
vulnerable individuals
Strategic deployment of staff
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN GOVERNING BODY AFFIRMATION STATEMENT: CANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Directors for the Canton Area School District reviewed and approved the Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan on August 13, 2020.
The plan was approved by a vote of:
_____ YES
_____ NO
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Affirmed on August 13, 2020
By:
______________________________________________________________
Judy Sourbeer, Canton Area School District Board President
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CANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

PHASED SCHOOL REOPENING HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

Health and Safety Plan: Canton Area School District……………………………………………………………...... 3

Anticipated launch date for in-person learning:

 August 31, 2020

Pandemic Team Roles and Responsibilities

KEY STRATEGIES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

Professional Development: Yes

Cleaning and Disinfecting Outdoor Areas:

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Use of Hand Sanitizer: Use of Hand Sanitizer:

Professional Development: Yes

Materials and Resources: Signage

Materials and Resources: Signage

Action Steps Action Steps

Materials and Resources: Training on Recess and PE; Monitory; Guidance

Professional Development: Yes

Materials and Resources: Hand sanitizer

Professional Development: Yes

Action Steps Action Steps

Action Steps Action Steps

Materials and Resources: Modified transportation schedule and routes

Materials and Resources: Designing classroom spaces for learning

Materials and Resources: Social Media outlets, letters to community

Action Steps Action Steps

Materials and Resources: SAC and/or SLL guidance

MONITORING STUDENT AND STAFF HEALTH

Action Steps Action Steps

Materials and Resources: Letter to community, Social Media; CASD webpage

Professional Development: Yes

Materials and Resources: Signage; COVID-19 testing kits

Professional Development: Yes

Materials and Resources: Guidance Documents

Professional Development: Yes

Action Steps Action Steps

Action Steps Action Steps

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

Action Steps Action Steps

Lead Individual: Dr. Eric Briggs, Superintendent/Pandemic Coordinator

Materials and Resources: Masks or face shields

Materials and Resources: Masks or face shields

Action Steps Action Steps

Professional Development: Yes

Action Steps Action Steps

Materials and Resources: Meeting with CAEA

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN COMMUNICATIONS

Lead Person and

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN SUMMARY: CANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

FACILITIES CLEANING, SANITIZING, DISINFECTING AND VENTILATION

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and

Coordinating with local childcare regarding on site care,

Other social distancing and safety practices

MONITORING STUDENT AND STAFF HEALTH

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

Strategic deployment of staff

The plan was approved by a vote of: