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Maury County Public Schools20-21 Reopening Plan
13,000+ students
4.5 % Asian/Pacific Islander
17.6% African American
12.9% Hispanic
65% White
15% Students with Disabilities
4.5% EL
54% free/reduced lunch status
800+ students with heightened risk for severe
illness from COVID-19
1800+ employees
405 employees age 60+
MCPS Snapshot
Reopening Overview:MCPS Stakeholders
Michael Hickman, Superintendent of Schools
Scott Gaines Assistant Superintendent, Instruction
Dr. Beverly Miller , Director of Instruction
Eric Perryman Assistant Superintendent, Operations
Leigh Ann Willey, Supervisor of Middle and High School
Dr. Cara Skaggs, Coordinator of School Improvement
Lisa Ventura, Director of Special Education
Karl Lang, Director Pupil Services
Yvette Carter, Supervisor of Counseling and Mental Health
Dr. Lori Brown, Career Technical Education Supervisor
Scott Lindsey, Interim Chief of Staff
Chris Seale, Supervisor of Digital Integration
Jack Cobb, Communications Director
Diane Alley, District RN/Nursing Supervisor
Laurie Stanton, Coordinator School Health
Chris Poynter, District Athletic Director
Dr. Martin Chaney, Chief Medical Officer Maury Regional Medical Center
Reverend Trent Ogilvie, Director, Columbia Housing Authority
Jake Wolver, General Counsel
Bettye Kinser, School Board Chairperson
Kristen Parker, School Board Member
Michael Fulbright, School Board Member
Laura Duncan, BCES principal
Jennifer Enk, MCEA Representative
Alice Johns, Family Partnership E A Cox Middle
Roger White, CHS principal
Hollie Mulvaney, school nurse
Courtney Cornett, school nurse
Kenny Anderson, WMS Teacher
Sonya Cathey, HUS principal
Keelan Jackson, school nurse
Jeff Hardy: Director MCOEM
Mike Barnes: Chief Deputy MCSD
Marcus Albright: SRO Lt. MCSD
Reopening Overview:MCPS Stakeholders continued
Jerry Potts—Assistant Principal Santa Fe Unit School/Parent
Dedra Dawson—Coordinator of Horace O. Porter School
LuEmma McWilliams—Coordinator of Northfield Academy and The Virtual
Academy of Maury County
Matt Campbell—MCPS Special Education Coordinator
Dr. Ryan Jackson—Principal of Mt. Pleasant High School
Pam Pruett—Assistant Principal of Spring Hill Middle School
Lance Evans—Principal of Whitthorne Middle School
Dr. Will Penner—Principal of Battle Creek Middle School
Shanda Sparrow—Principal of Spring Hill Middle School
Dr. Tim Drinkwine—Principal of Mt. Pleasant Middle School of the Visual and
Performing Arts
Stefanie Tinnell—Cox Middle School Title Facilitator
Tracy Marks—Principal of Cox Middle School
Cathy Cook—Community Member/Former Educator and
Administrator/Grandparent
Sherry Pogue—Santa Fe Unit School math/history teacher
Robbie Pogue—Community Member/Former School Board Chair
Reggie Holmes- Principal of Riverside Elementary
Dr. Breckon Pennell- Principal of McDowell Elementary
Renata Powell- Principal of Spring Hill Elementary
Kelly Myers- Principal of Highland Park Elementary
Julie Tidwell- Principal of Mt. Pleasant Elementary
Bobby Busch- Principal of Brown Elementary
Dr. Michael Ford- Principal of Randolph Howell STEM Elementary School
Savannah Shipley- PE Teacher at Whitthorne
Mellissa Deschamps- Teacher at Battle Creek Middle
Cord Martin- Band/Music Teacher at Whitthorne
Britton Foster- Kindergarten Teacher at Hampshire
Becky Clayborne- 1st Grade Teacher at Santa Fe
Sarah Honett- Special Ed Teacher at McDowell
Keisha Alexander- Parent
Maria Contreras- Parent
Crystal Conner- Parent
Reopening Overview:MCPS Stakeholders continued
Millie Landers- Community Member
Ashley Ensley—School Nurse/Parent
Jill Slaughter
Kelcie Scarritt
Lindsey Cadle
Rachel Lombardo
Meghan Jones
Brittany McNabb
Linda Lamar
Kelly Perez
JoVanna VanHooser Tate
Connie Deavers
Rachael Rhinehart
Kimberly Jackson
Jennifer Rohling
Courtney Scott
Lesli Crawford
Amy Bryson
Anna Wood
Melissa Richard
Tina Windham
Sarah Southworth
Amber Owens
Amy Hayes
Amy Case
Rebecca Wicker
Mary Ellen Sherry
Barb Woodard
Marisa Massey
Christine Potts
Reopening Overview:Resources for Reopening
A playbook for reopening public schools during the COVID-19
pandemic does not exist. Additionally, there is no one-size-
fits-all guidance. The following are just a few of the many
resources or agencies that the MCPS has utilized for
planning:
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Tennessee Department of Education
School Reopening Toolkits
• Tennessee Department of Health
• National Institute for Excellence in
Teaching (NIET)
• Federal Emergency Management
Association (FEMA)
• Maury Regional Medical System
• Clarksville Montgomery School
District Framework
• Williamson County Framework
Stakeholder Feedback:Overview
In addition to considering guidance, recommendations, laws, and policies as the plan
is developed, MCPS has sought, and will continue to seek, feedback from
parents/guardians, employees, and other community stakeholders.
Initial Surveys
June 12th – Technology Needs Survey with a 28% response rate
July 6th – Employee Survey with a 72%* response rate.
June 7th – Parent/Guardian Survey with a 95%* response rate.
*These surveys are still open for responses as of July 10th
Stakeholder Feedback:Traditional ReopeningThe statistics below on the left show the percentage of the Parent/Guardians stakeholder groups selection preferred choice based on comfort level, safety concerns and any other needs or preferences.
The statistics below on the right shows the staffs confidence index on the ability to return to work safely.
Parent/GuardianLast updated 7/9/2020
All MCPS StaffLast updated 7/9/2020
▪ Attend MCPS Face to Face Traditional – 66%
▪ Attend MCPS Online – 29%
▪ No, My student will not attend MCPS – 3%
Confidence index for returning to work safelyStrongly Agree – 20.8% Disagree – 11.5%
Agree – 38.5% Strongly Disagree – 3.4%
Neutral – 25.8%
Top 3 results from the 188 NO responses(7/9)
include:
1. Fears of Covid/Health Risks
2. Not knowing plan for Masks
3. Withdrawing for homeschool/moving out of
zone.
Stakeholder Feedback:Health & Safety Precautions
Parent/Guardian Staff
*Please note this survey did mention that MCPS did not intend to
make masks mandatory.
*As of 7/9/2020*
Deciding the Option:Local Spread of COVID-19
MCPS will continue working with the Maury County Health
Department and other agencies to develop and monitor formulas to
track the spread and classify into four main categories based on
percentage of active cases based on Maury County’s population:
Category Percentage of Active
Cases
Number of
Active Cases
School Options
None 0% 0 Normal Operations w/Family
Choice for Remote
Low 0.01-.49% 1-481 Normal Operations w/Family
Choice for Remote
Medium .5%-1% 482-964 Normal Operations
Re-offer Family choice at 482
High >1% 965 Remote Learning for All students
Reopening Plan: Options
Due to the ever-changing circumstances, evolving research, and guidance regarding COVID-19, the Maury County School Team continues to prepare the district with plans for a continuum of learning with these options:
Traditional (in-person) classes
Remote instructional delivery
These plans will ensure that the district is prepared to continue providing high-quality education for all students no matter the circumstances.
At any point during the academic year, MCPS may need to pivot to a different option based on the circumstances.
Returning to SchoolTraditional Setting
Instruction is provided in a traditional, in-person setting for all students, but schedules may
change.
Additionally, several health and safety precautions will be in place such as:
We are strongly requesting, NOT REQUIRING Students, staff, and visitors wearing masks in all
locations.
Exceptions may be made per ADA for FMLA guidelines for those students or staff for whom
it is not safe to do so due to age, medical conditions, or other considerations.
Daily temperature checks
Students and staff are strongly requested to wash hands throughout the day
Classroom rearrangements to promote social distancing
Stagger class changes and prohibit large assemblies
Limit nonessential visitors
Response protocols for positive cases
Limit sharing of resources
Changes to cafeteria protocols and eating arrangements
Spread students out as far as possible on buses
Reopening Plan:Options for Parents/Guardians
An essential consideration as MCPS develops reopening plans
is to provide parents/guardians and students with Family
Choice as there are varying degrees of comfortability and
underlying health conditions amongst stakeholders regarding
returning to in-person settings during the pandemic.
• All parents/guardians will have the option to:
1. Choose remote learning for ANY K-12 child.
2. Apply their 7-12 child in Virtual Academy of Maury
County.
❖ Both choices will be taught by MCPS teachers
provided at no cost to families.
Continuum of Options: Overview
TRADITIONAL
Traditional, in-
person classes for
100% of students
with health, safety,
and operational
changes to reduce
the spread of
COVID-19
REMOTE
A plan for the entire
district or individual
schools to have all
students learning
remotely if needed.
District will be prepared to start the year or “flip the switch” at any
time.
VIRTUAL Academy of Maury CountyMCPS will be providing a 7-12 virtual school option led by a MCPS administrator
taught by MCPS teachers at no cost to parents/guardians.
Continuum of Options: 7-12 Virtual Academy of Maury County
Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to sign up for
informational meetings related to the no-cost MCPS virtual
option in the coming weeks.
The Virtual Academy of Maury County will begin in September.
(Date TBD)
Students will be required to log in to the learning platform
daily and complete assignments. Attendance will be tracked.
Grades will be given and credit for high school graduation
will be earned.
Learning will be directed by a MCPS teacher.
Deciding the Option:Primary Factors
The safety and health of students, employees, and the entire
community is the first priority.
The level of community spread and the district’s ability to
adhere to laws, policies, and guidelines will guide the district’s
decision-making relative to school reopening and any changes that
could occur throughout the school year.
Input from stakeholders.
Deciding the Option: In-Person Operational Needs Summary
Provide a safe and heathy environment for students and employees by supporting a culture of appropriate social actions and social distancing by our students and employees by:
1. Introducing appropriate fresh air into buses and buildings.
2. Establishing adequate hand sanitizing stations on buses and in buildings.
3. Cleaning and disinfecting buses and buildings throughout the school day and more thoroughly every evening.
4. Appropriately marking buses and buildings to assist with social distancing.
5. Ensuring adequate PPE is available for students and employees.
Deciding the Option: In-Person Operational Challenges
1. Maintaining academic, transportation, and meal schedules with the added sanitization requirements for buses and buildings and personal hygiene requirements for students and employees during the school day.
2. Lack of space on our buses and in our buildings to allow for appropriate social distancing of our students and staff.
First Full Day – Monday, August 10
Professional Development Day Tuesday August 11
Second Full Day- Wednesday August 12
The primary decision-making factors (spread & laws, policies,
guidelines) continue to evolve.
Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to sign up for
informational meetings related to the no-cost MCPS virtual option
in the coming weeks.
MCPS will continue to communicate with families regarding
important updates.
2020 – 2021 School Year
Deciding the Option: Recap
The safety and health of students, employees, and the entire community is the first priority
Decisions will be based on the level of community spread and the district’s ability to adhere to laws, policies, and guidelines
Due to the ever-changing circumstances and evolving research and guidance regarding COVID-19, the team will continually need to adjust response measures.
MCPS’ plans will ensure that the district is prepared to continue providing a high-quality education for all students no matter the circumstances
All parents/guardians will have the option to enroll their K-12 child in remote learning or apply for Virtual Academy of Maury County, both taught by MCPS teachers provided at no cost.
