2021-2022 Return To School Plan - RSU 23
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2021-2022 Return To School
Plan August 19, 2021
RSU 23 Mission Statement:
RSU 23 will provide a high quality education for all students. We will meet all learners as they are,
and inspire and support them until they experience success. We will prepare passionate,
empathetic, goal-driven members of a society who can embrace change.
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveRSU-23 Return To School Plan
Design Principles
RSU 23 Mission Statement:
RSU 23 will provide a high quality education for all students. We will meet all learners as they are, and
inspire and support them until they experience success. We will prepare passionate, empathetic, goal-
driven members of a society who can embrace change.
The RSU 23 Return to School Plan was developed utilizing the following design principles to plan,
prepare, and implement
´ Safety & Wellness: Practices and protocols as outlined by the CDC and our health staff will be in
place and can be followed
´ Equity: Strive to ensure equitable access to opportunity for ALL of our students
´ Agility & Flexibility: Maintain the ability to adjust effectively to rapidly changing and highly
uncertain contexts
´ Sustainability: The plan must be doable and durable
´ Achievement- Students will receive in person instruction as much as possible
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolve2021-22 School Calendar & Schedule
´ 2021-22 School Calendar (Linked)
´ One additional professional development day at the beginning of the
school year to prepare for the start of school
´ Staggered start dates for grade-levels provides staff to check and adjust
processes and procedures before the entire district is in session
´ Schedule and Instructional Learning Plan
´ Per US CDC and Maine DOE students will return to full-time in-person
learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place
´ RSU 23 will work with children and youth with disabilities consistent with the child’s
Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan.
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveHealth & Safety
´ COVID-19 Symptom Screening
´ Daily Health Screenings for Students & Staff
´ DOE Daily Symptom Screener
´ Physical Distancing
´ 3ft or the extent possible without disrupting the educational process
´ Masks/Face Covering
´ Indoors: Universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools,
regardless of vaccination status.
´ Outdoors: People do not need to wear masks when outdoors.
´ Hand Hygiene:
´ Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be provided in all buildings
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveRSU 23 Health Services Team
´ Health Services Team Staffing
´ There will be a member of the RSU 23 School Health Team (Nurse or Health Aid) full-time in every
building to support school staff and students, monitor health and provide ongoing consultation
and guidance regarding health protocols.
´ Symptomatic Staff & Students & Protocols for Return to School after Illness
´ Implementation of a process for triage and monitoring of symptomatic students and supervised
isolation while waiting for dismissal.
´ Symptomatic Student Protocol (DOE)
´ Protocols for Return to School after Illness
´ RSU 23 will follow CDC and Maine DOE guidelines
´ Personal Protective Equipment
´ Procurement of necessary personal protective equipment for all RSU 23 Students and Staff
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveRSU 23 Health Services Team Continued
´ Vaccine Clinics
´ RSU 23 will continue to partner with vaccine providers to offer additional vaccine clinics as
vaccination eligibility expands.
´ Vaccines! Fully vaccinated people who are asymptomatic do not have to quarantine
when exposed to a positive COVID case.
´ Pooled Testing (Grades K-8)
´ Any student or staff member who participates in weekly pooled testing is exempt from
quarantine even if they are considered the close contact of another, school-related
COVID-positive case.
´ BinaxNow Rapid Testing
´ The BinaxNOW test is a rapid antigen test (nasal swab) that is most accurate when a person
is tested in the early stages of infection with COVID-19. The goal is to rapidly identify
symptomatic individuals with COVID-19 so that appropriate isolation and contact tracing
can begin quickly. Being able to test will allow us to keep students and staff safe at school.
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveFacilities
´Ventilation
´ RSU 23 ventilation capabilities are maximized and include the following:
´ HVAC systems adjustments increase outdoor air ventilation & extend
circulation cycling times
´ Increased filter replacement
´ District-wide deployment of True HEPA Air Filters for every learning space
´Cleaning & Disinfecting
´ Implement enhanced cleaning precautions
´ Clean and disinfect high-touch areas frequently (doorknobs, desktops, faucets,
etc.).
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveTransportation
´ Symptom Screening
´ For students riding the bus, symptom screening should be
performed by families prior to being dropped off at the bus.
´ Face Coverings
´ Per US CDC, Masks are required to be worn by everyone on the
bus during school bus transportation
´ Hand Hygiene
´ Hand sanitizer use is encouraged when entering and exiting the
bus.
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveAthletics, Extracurriculars, Visitors and Field
Trips
´ Athletics and Extracurriculars
´ All Fall Sports & Activities are In-Session
´RSU 23 continues to utilize Maine DOE, CDC and MPA
recommendations for implementation
´ Visitors
´ Sign-In, Symptom Screening & Masks Required
´ Field Trips
´ Field trips will be approved and scheduled at the discretion of the building
principal’s in consultation with the RSU 23 Health Services Team
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveREDUCING SCHOOL-BASED EXPOSURE :
Quarantine Proofing Our RSU 23 Community
´ Highlights Include:
´ Vaccines! Fully vaccinated people who are asymptomatic do not have to quarantine when
exposed to a positive COVID case.
´ 80% of RSU 23 Parents are interested in additional school-based vaccination clinics for vaccine eligible
students, staff and community?
´ Pooled Testing! Any student or staff member who participates in weekly pooled testing is
exempt from quarantine if exposed to COVID at school and asymptomatic. This is a great
option for non-classroom school exposure.
´ 71% of RSU 23 parents would consider enrolling their children in optional pooled testing
´ Universal indoor mask policy! Asymptomatic students who attend school where wearing
masks indoors is consistently enforced and who were at least 3' away from the individual who
tested positive (with no physical contact) in a classroom do not have to quarantine from the
regular school day.
´ 67% of RSU 23 parents supported the US CDC recommendation
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveA Year over Year Comparison
Last Year 2020-21 This Year 2021-2022
´ Schedule: 4 Days In-Person ´ Schedule: 5 Days In-Person
´ Masks: Masked on RSU 23 Campus inside/outside and on ´ Masks: Masks Indoors & on transportation, unmasked outdoors (Monitor CDC
transportation recommendations monthly)
´ Testing: No Testing Available ´ Testing: Pool Testing (PreK-8) & BinaxNow Rapid Testing (PreK-12)
´ Spacing: 3ft between students, 6ft between staff & ´ Spacing: 3ft or the extent possible without disrupting the educational process
students
´ Vaccines: Available to students age 12+ with expanded eligibility expected
´ Vaccines: Not Available
´ OOB Vaccination Rate: 98% with at least 1 dose (Maine CDC Vaccination
´ OOB Vaccination Rate: 0% (Vaccine Unavailable) Dashboard)
´ Clubs & Activities: Virtual Only ´ Clubs and Activities: In-Person
´ Band/ Chorus: No Band or Chorus ´ Band/ Chorus: Yes
´ Fall Sports: Seasons Cancelled ´ Fall Sports: All Fall Sports & Activities are In-Session
´ Field Trips: No ´ Field Trips: Yes
´ Visitors: No ´ Visitors: Yes: Appointment, Sign-In, Symptom Screening & Masks Required
´ Shared Materials: None ´ Shared Materials: Allowed
´ Close Contact & Quarantine: All students deemed close ´ Quarantine: All close contacts that are unvaccinated (12+) or are not
contact participating in pooled testing (PreK-8)
Revised: 8_14_2021 Document subject to revision as CDC and Maine DOE guidelines evolveImportant & Upcoming Dates:
´ Informational Meeting (Virtual): COVID-19 Testing Options for Students
including Pool Testing & BinaxNow Rapid Testing
´ Tuesday, August 24 at 6 PM
´ Link will be sent to parents and guardians on 8/20/21
´ First Days of School
´ September 2 (grades 1-9)
´ September 7 (grades 10-12)
´ September 13 (grades PreK & K)
´ Open Houses
´ August 31- JES Open House (Grades 1 & 2) at 5:30pm
´ September 10- Visit Day (Grades PreK & K)
´ September 15- LMS Open House @ 5pm & OOBHS Open House at 6pm
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