2021 2022 TIGER LAUNCH Plan - School District of New Richmond
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2021 - 2022 2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH Plan
The purpose of the Tiger Launch Plan is to maximize learning
opportunities for the 2021-22 school year. Our intent is to provide
TIGER in-person learning, while also taking prudent steps to limit COVID-
19 risks to our students, staff, and community while adhering to
any applicable public health orders and guidance. This plan is
LAUNCH based on available public health information and predicated on the
trajectory of public health data centered here in New Richmond, St.
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Croix County while also monitoring regional and state data. The
2021-22 Tiger Launch Plan is a constant work in progress and
based on public health assumptions and subject to change. This
2021-2022 plan does not cover all decisions associated with the COVID-19
pandemic. This plan does satisfy requirements as outlined by
Federal ESSER funding requirements. Thank you for your patience,
flexibility, and continued support!
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH Plan
The School District of New Richmond (SDNR) successfully offered in-person learning for the 2020-21 school year thanks to the support and dedication of
students, staff, families, and our community. We learned a great deal last year and in preparation for the 2021-22 school year, the following items will be
District protocols at this time. We will continue to closely monitor all aspects of COVID-19 based on local, county, regional, and state data. The SDNR may
change or reinstate various mitigation strategies at anytime.
Areas of Interest District COVID-19 Practice and Protocols
Masks and Face Coverings (Buildings and Grounds) Masks and Face Coverings will be OPTIONAL for all students and staff K-12 on District property
Masks and Face Coverings (Transportation) Federal and CDC mandates require masks and assigned seating for everyone using public transportation
Social Distancing Social Distancing will be 3 feet as reasonably possible with 6 feet being ideal
Field Trips Field trips to locations outside the community will be allowed and we will adhere to COVID-19 mandates of those
locations and federal transportation mandates when public transportation is utilized
Positive COVID-19 Test Result If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they will be isolated based on CDC guidance which is 10 days
out from the start of symptoms or positive test AND fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication AND
Symptoms have improved
Exclusion of Close Contact The SDNR and/or SCCPH will notify families if their child is identified as a close contact. You will then have the option
to quarantine if considered a close contact unless symptomatic. Students and staff that are vaccinated will be automatically
exempt
Household Exclusion If a positive case is identified then the entire household will be required to follow quarantine protocol. For those that are
vaccinated, household exclusion will not apply unless symptomatic
Vaccination Exemption All students and staff identified as a close contact will be automatically exempt from quarantining if vaccinated and not
symptomatic
COVID-19 Student Absences Student COVID-19 related absences will be supported with google classroom, zoom, or hard copy materials if isolated.
This will be at teacher and administration discretion update
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Areas of Interest District COVID-19 Practice
Transportation SDNR and Kobussen Buses will continue with assigned seats on daily routes
COVID-19 Isolation Room The SDNR will utilize a COVID-19 isolation room if a student is identified as having COVID symptoms
COVID-19 Symptom Chart Click HERE for COVID-19 Symptom Chart
Self Screening Screening should be conducted by students and staff prior to school arrival using the Coronavirus Self-Checker Do not send a child to school ill
Close Contact Processes Close contacts will be handled by SDNR and SCCPH
Positive Case Communication A communication summary of positive cases by grade will be sent out weekly to families similar to last year
Symptomatic Required Test Students sent home ill with COVID like symptoms will be requested to undergo a COVID-19 test, or provide an alternative diagnosis, or wait the
full 10 days before returning to school. Click HERE for SDNR COVID-19 Student Triage Form
Type of Tests Allowed Two types of viral tests can be used: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests, both are considered “PCR” tests. The test results
must have the individuals name and date of birth on it to be valid
Testing Resources Community Resources: St. Croix County Resources and Additional Resources
At home test kit: Vault at home test kit
Exclusion Chart Click HERE for Exclusion Chart
Visitors Visitors will not be allowed unless conducting school business and/or approved by building principal. The District’s Raptor Alert check in
process will be reinstated for those approved to visit District buildings
Ventilation Ventilation in the buildings will continue above CDC recommended levels. The SDNR buildings includes at a minimum 5 cycles per hour and up
to 20 cycles per hour in various rooms
Seating charts Seating charts will be required in all settings at the elementary level, all modes of transportation, Tiger Pack, and MS/HS classrooms
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School District of New Richmond
COVID-19 Guiding Principles
The 2021-22 Tiger Launch Plan consists of 13 sections:
1. SCCPH, WIDHS, DPI, CDC 8. School Nutrition
2. Instruction and Learning 9. Health Services
3. Student and Parent Engagement 10. Athletics/Activities
4. Social and Emotional Assistance 11. Building and Grounds
5. Technology 12. Tiger Pack
6. Communications 13. Transportation
7. Special Education
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Delta Variant Contingency Plan
The School District of New Richmond will continue to collaborate with SCCPH, WIDHS, DPI, CDC to ensure a
safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff. Regardless of the learning model, any person
entering School District of New Richmond property will be required to follow all public health regulations. In the
event the SDNR experiences intermittent quarantines and or closures at the direction of St. Croix County Public
Health. The following mitigation strategies may be reinstated at anytime:
• Masking or face covering requirement
• Limit group gatherings in areas such as gymnasiums, cafeterias, hallways, and other high traffic areas
• Social distancing requirements of 6 feet as much as reasonably possible
• Lower building capacity by not allowing visitors in any capacity
• Additional access and use of PPE
• Limited spectators at events
• Other mitigation strategies deemed necessary as determined by SCCPH and the SDNR Board of Education
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COVID-19 Self-Checker
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanSafety Measures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Stay home if Practice Optional 3 - feet Cover your Symptom
you are sick good hand Mask / Face physical coughs and monitoring at
hygiene Coverings distancing sneezes home and at
school
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanOPTIONAL Student, Staff, and Visitor Mask Policy
● All students, staff, and visitors will have
the option to wear a mask or face
covering
● If warranted, we could possibly
reinstitute the use of masks or face
coverings if/when COVID-19 risks
increase
● We will support and respect mask
wearing for those that choose with
responsibility, cooperation, and empathy
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanIn-Person Learning and Instruction For ALL
Staffing: Staff will support social distancing (3 feet) and safety procedures enabling students to return safely
to the classroom when reasonably possible
Schedules: Daily schedules may have modifications if deemed appropriate
Orientations: The start of the year orientations will be in person with parameters
Communication: Ongoing communication to staff and families will continue using BlackBoard
Positive Case (required isolation) or Close Contact (optional isolation):
● Elementary: Student absences will be supported with google classroom, zoom, or hard copy materials if
isolated. This will be at teacher and administration discretion
● Middle School: Student absences will be supported with google classroom, zoom, or hard copy materials
if isolated. This will be at teacher and administration discretion
● High School: Student absences will be supported with google classroom, zoom, or hard copy materials if
isolated. This will be at teacher and administration discretion
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanStudent and Parent Engagement
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lack of Internet Access/Device
The School District of New Richmond continues to Hard copies of SDNR curriculum and DVDs
elevate the needs of underserved students and may be used to create as much equity as
families. We address these needs both on a possible in the event assistance is needed
systemic and individual level through culturally
responsive practices and through collaboration 504 Support and Compliance
with schools, departments, and community 504 support and meeting protocols have been
partners. We will continue direct support for developed for both onsite and remote options.
students, schools, and departments in the 2021-22 Decisions around meeting participation and
school year communication will be made on an individual
basis
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanSocial and Emotional Assistance
The SDNR Counseling Department designed a COVID-19 Resource page and
has provided ongoing resources to families and community members. Student
Services will continue to provide schools with the protocols and training
necessary to support the mental health needs of students
As we adapt to environments that result in less time spent
interacting in person, ensuring social-emotional learning
(SEL) is critical to support the well-being and success of ● K-12 School Counseling Services
students, staff, and families. Along with physical health and ● COVID-19 Resources (Students)
● COVID-19 Resources (Parents)
well-being, we must also prioritize social-emotional well-
being to create the mental, social, and emotional space for
academic learning to occur
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanTechnology
Devices
Each student in grades K-12 will have access
to a district Chromebook for instructional Technology Support
purposes that will remain in the buildings on a • Families will have access to direct technology support
day to day basis • SDNR Tech Support for Families
Internet access Programs/Platforms
Collaborating with various departments, • Google Classroom
community partners, businesses, and others to • Possible Virtual meetings via Google Meet and Zoom
assist in helping all students and staff have • Email for grades (2-8 SDNR domain) (9-12 open)
reliable internet access to complete their work
remotely if needed
• City Map of Internet Hotspots
• The password for all stations is "NRStrong"
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanCommunications
Major announcements and day-to-day messaging for the community (families, students, employees, community members,
media, elected officials, and others) will include emails, newsletters, phone and text messaging, websites, media
engagement and news coverage, social media, and video. Highlights of key communications include:
COVID-19 Resource page Facebook
Voice calls & Text messaging
Instagram
Email Notification Tiger App
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanSpecial Education and 504 Plans
The Special Education Department is committed to providing free and appropriate educational opportunities for students with disabilities,
to the greatest extent possible in alignment with public health guidelines. Collaboration with families has always been an integral part of
the special education process and continues to be essential during this time. To address the unique needs of students with disabilities,
special education providers will continue the work with families to collaboratively identify the most essential services for each student that
can be provided both directly and indirectly in remote and in-person learning environments.
● IEP’s will be adjusted as needed for the circumstances of the learning environment
● Mask use policies in special education will mirror the policies expected in general education with the exception of students with
sensory processing concerns, breathing difficulties, or other disabling conditions that make mask use not feasible
● Parents will have the option to attend meetings in person, telephone, or remotely via zoom or google meet
● Students with special health conditions will follow orders from a physician regarding the number of people the student should be in
contact with and location of services
● IEP team(s) will decide on services that are similar to school-based services considering the current circumstances
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanSchool Nutrition
Ensure all students have access to healthy meals at school
• Free breakfast and lunch meals will continue for all students throughout the 2021-2022 school year
• Students will have access to hand washing and/or sanitizer before getting food and eating
• Social Distancing will be 3 feet as much as reasonably possible
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanHealth Services COVID-19 Symptoms Process
CDC Requirements ● All individuals testing positive for COVID-19
As a District, we are implementing as many aspects must remain at home for 10 days from onset
of guidance provided SCCPH, WIDHS, DPI, CDC of symptoms or from the date of positive test.
as reasonably possible
● All individuals with signs or symptoms of
Health Office COVID-19 (cough, shortness of breath, sore
The current health room will be for injuries and throat or temperature >100.4 degrees
medication distribution Fahrenheit) are to remain/be sent home and
should be tested for COVID-19. Student may
Hygiene return with proof of negative results or
Non-contact greetings, social distancing, proper alternative diagnosis provided they are
handwashing, and hand sanitizing symptom free for 24 hours
Isolation Room ● SDNR and SCCPH will be communicating
Isolate staff and students with COVID-19 symptoms with families if a student has been in close
into designated isolated areas contact with a COVID-19 positive person
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Close Contact Guidelines Quarantine Guidelines
The following is considered close contact even if the ● Quarantine for 14 full days after the time of exposure
positive individual did not have symptoms during their remains the safest strategy for preventing asymptomatic
infectious period transmission of COVID-19
● Had direct physical contact with the person (e.g., a
hug, kiss, or handshake) ● Quarantine can be shorted from 14 days to 10 days if
asymptomatic the entire time
● Were within 6 feet of the person for more than 15
minutes. This includes single encounters of more than ● Quarantine is optional for community/school exposure and
15 minutes OR multiple encounters within a single day mandatory for household exposure
adding up to more than 15 minutes
○ Exception: in the classroom setting, students ● No quarantine is required for vaccinated individuals unless
who were within 3 to 6 feet of an infected symptomatic
student are not considered close contact if
both students correctly utilized well-fitting
masks or if the close contact has been fully
vaccinated
*Infectious period starts 48 hours before start of symptoms or date of positive test and continues for the following 10 days
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanAthletics / Activities
Follow WIAA guidance for Athletics
• The Covid-19 guidelines for the fall sports are now posted
online - WIAA Fall 2021 Sport Guidelines
• Masks are strongly encouraged for individuals not fully
vaccinated
• Continue with proper hygiene, do not share water bottles,
regularly clean and disinfect equipment, and socially distance
when possible
• Full vaccination is strongly encouraged – keep in mind a
person fully vaccinated is exempt from exclusion
• Protect yourself, your team, and your season
• Schools follow local health department guidelines
• Event audiences may be limited with social distancing
practices followed
• SDNR home events will be streamed via Just In Live Stream
Be flexible
• Activities and events may be postponed or adjusted to meet
guidelines or current conditions in schools or the community
Follow social distancing and safety practices in clubs and
activities when possible
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanBuilding and Grounds Management
Reinforce teaching and practicing:
● Hand hygiene
● Social distancing
● Symptom self-check
Evaluate ventilation systems to maximize circulation of outdoor air
Practice proper cleaning protocols
Daily and weekly cleaning and disinfecting protocols will continue
Isolation room
Isolate staff and students with COVID-19 symptoms into designated isolated area
Spectators at events may be limited based on public health data
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanTiger Pack
SDNR Buildings and Grounds will provide necessary student accommodations, both internal and external, to support
educational learning. Knowing that eliminating all risk is impossible, we are committed to providing an environment that is
as safe and healthy as Before and
reasonably After
possible forCare at Tiger
all students Pack
and staff to that end, we have developed the following Safety
Procedures and Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toys and highly touched areas will be cleaned regularly
Early Releases and Non-School Days
Staff will closely monitor student interaction and keep students in
grade groups for activities for easier tracing capabilities
School Closures
In the event of a COVID-19 all school closure, Tiger Pack will host a
‘pop up’ non-school day located at one site for students already
enrolled in Tiger Pack
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2021-2022 TIGER LAUNCH PlanTransportation
The Transportation Department supports students by providing safe and timely transport services for ALL of our riders. The CDC’s Order
requiring masks for everyone on all public transportation does extend to school buses (public and private), so while masks may not be required at
school or during competition, everyone (staff, coaches, athletes) should wear them on buses/vans used to transport team members, coaches, and
staff. CDC updated Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools. During school transportation: CDC’s Order applies to all public
transportation conveyances including school buses. Regardless of the mask policy at school, passengers and drivers must wear a mask on
school buses, including on buses operated by public and private school systems, subject to the exclusions and exemptions in CDC’s Order. For
example, if a student attends a school where mask use is not required due to vaccination status (e.g., a high school with a high rate of
vaccination), the student is still required to wear a mask on the school bus. Schools should provide masks to those students who need them
(including on buses), such as students who forgot to bring their masks or whose families are unable to afford them. No disciplinary action
should be taken against a student who does not have a mask as described in the U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook,
Volume 1 and the SDNR asks for your voluntary compliance.
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