Mitigation Plan Instruction & Health 2021-2022

HCS School Board Presentation August 4, 2021

2021-2022 Instruction & Health

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Agenda❏ 2021-2022 Instruction Plan❏ Health Mitigation Strategies❏ Cleaning Protocols and Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) Update

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❏ Phase 1 - Accounts for student learning in either an in-person or virtual learning environment based on student selection made during spring 2021. Masks are optional for fully vaccinated students and staff in secondary schools. Masks are required for students and staff in elementary schools and combined schools (i.e., grades PreK-8, grades 3-8).

❏ *Phase 2 - Accounts for student learning in either an in-person or virtual learning environment based on student selection made during spring 2021. Masks are required for all students and staff for in-person learning.

❏ Phase 3 - School and/or community metrics dictate that all teaching and learning is provided in a virtual environment for all students as determined by CDC and VDH guidance.

*Recommended start phase for the 2021-2022 school year. Guidelines for all phases will be reevaluated by no later

than the end of the first marking period.

2021-2022 Instruction Plan Update HCS Phases of school operation will be contingent upon the state of COVID-19 in the schools and in the community.


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❏ Elementary students and schools with students in combined grades (i.e., PreK-8, 3-8) returning to in-person learning under a traditional bell schedule will maintain physical distancing of at least 3 feet, to the greatest extent possible. Students and staff will be required to wear masks.

❏ Secondary students (6-12) returning to in-person learning under a traditional bell schedule will maintain physical distancing of at least 3 feet, to the greatest extent possible. The wearing of masks will be optional for fully vaccinated students and staff.

❏ Those students (K-12) who requested virtual learning will be served through Virtual Virginia’s online program.

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❏ All students returning to in-person learning under a traditional bell schedule will maintain physical distancing of at least 3 feet, to the greatest extent possible. Masks will be required for all students and staff.

❏ Those students (K-12) who requested virtual learning will be served through the Virtual Virginia online program.

PHASE 2 (Recommended start phase for the 2021-2022 school year)


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❏ All students who opted for in-person learning during the 2021-2022 school year will participate in virtual instruction that will be delivered by their roster teachers.

❏ Those students (K-12) who requested virtual learning prior to the start of the school year through the division’s virtual learning application process will continue to be served through Virtual Virginia.

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❏ HCS 2021-2022 Health Mitigation StrategiesGuidelines to be reevaluated no later than the end of first quarter.CDC recommends universal indoor masking at this time, regardless of vaccination status.

❏ Mask Requirements❏ All students and staff must wear face coverings

❏ Students requesting a medical waiver for classrooms or bus riding should consult with the school’s administration

❏ Additional strategies - wearing face shield, distancing

Health Services Update


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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uWjnF6Ta-Zy3dGlqZOJs2WtCOBWz_rrmtFK_WhlWQCw/edit

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

❏ Spacing/Distancing❏ CDC recommends 3 feet of distance, to the greatest extent

possible. When 3 feet of distance is not possible, all other mitigation strategies should be implemented.

❏ Continue to utilize desk shields and shields in offices ❏ Continue scheduled use of bathrooms❏ Use of playground equipment is permissible

❏ If activities result in students being closer than 3 feet, masks should be worn

❏ Distance of at least 3 feet between students during lunch❏ Continue use of desk shields if spacing represents a

challenge and consider non-cafeteria spaces for lunch



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❏ Health Mitigation Strategies❏ Community health and wellness focus❏ Use of Health Questionnaire before coming to school/work❏ Continue Health Screening by teachers each morning with

the aid of screening posters❏ Students with symptoms will be sent to nurse

❏ Adhere to confidentiality and personal responsibility ❏ Visitor Health Questionnaire and temporal scanners will be

used in schools’ main offices



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❏ Health Mitigation Strategies❏ Limit sharing of supplies, manipulatives, etc.❏ Continue hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette and

wiping down of desks and areas (Note: no significant transmission of COVID on surfaces, except if active coughing is present)

❏ Staff may congregate in break rooms but should still keep distance; if not eating, masks should be worn

❏ Air purifier use will continue throughout the division❏ Distancing of at least 3 feet will occur during

meetings



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❏ Health Mitigation Strategies❏ Nurses will continue to implement contact tracing

❏ Vaccination status to determine quarantine❏ Communication plan if informed of a possible

case❏ Continue use of CARE rooms❏ Taking daily attendance is also important for

contact tracing protocols ❏ Promoting vaccination



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❏ COVID vaccination data as of July 31, 2021❏ USA: 49.4% of adults vaccinated❏ City of Hampton: 49.4% of adults vaccinated❏ Students:

❏ At least one dose

❏ 12-15 year olds: 29.8%

❏ 16-17 year olds: 39.1%

❏ Fully vaccinated

❏ 12-15 year olds: 21.5%

❏ 16-17 year olds: 29.9%



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❏ COVID data as of July 31, 2021❏ Breakthrough cases:

❏ Fully vaccinated - 0.004%❏ Occurred 74% of 65 and older adults

❏ Death:❏ Fully vaccinated - 0.001%

❏ Not all people can get vaccinated❏ Vaccinated seek testing if symptoms❏ COVID symptoms/positive cases - sick leave for staff❏ Keeping COVID dashboard on HCS website❏ Positive case communication with principal/Chief of

Elementary or Secondary School Leadership



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❏ COVID Data❏ Variants - Delta Variant more contagious than other

variants; Lambda as well.❏ COVID numbers have been rising in recent weeks

but hospitalizations related to COVID remain low



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Data retrieved July 24, 2021 from Peninsula Health District Weekly Report

❏ Immunizations❏ All students: HCS in-person and virtual learners❏ New immunizations required:

❏ Hep A ❏ Meningococcal - 7th and 12th❏ HPV - 2 doses vs 3 doses (boys and girls)

❏ Tdap - 7th grade



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❏ Review of Health Mitigation Plan no later than by the end of the first marking period

❏ Additional guidance from VDH and VDOE

❏ Updating of website documents for families and updating of school websites

❏ Information reviewed with all staff to create a community of health and wellness focus

Looking ahead...


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Summer Cleaning Summer Program Cleaning – All school spaces that are being utilized this summer are thoroughly cleaned nightly according to the HCS enhanced cleaning protocols. Summer Cleaning – Summer cleaning of school buildings is underway. This process includes, but is not limited to: ❏ Cleaning and waxing of floors ❏ Cleaning of desks, tables, and chairs ❏ Dusting of light fixtures and elevated surfaces ❏ Shampooing of carpets❏ Cleaning of windows and window sills ❏ Disinfecting of restrooms and locker rooms


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Enhanced Fall Cleaning

❏ Hampton City Schools will continue to utilize “enhanced” cleaning protocols for the 2021/2022 school year.

❏ Each custodial service provider will conduct enhanced cleaning training for all custodial personnel prior to the start of the school year.

❏ Enhanced Cleaning Protocols will include:❏ Utilizing hospital-grade sanitizers ❏ Wiping down of frequent touch points ❏ Cleaning/sanitizing nightly of student desks and tables ❏ Spraying the entire school building nightly with the

electrostatic sprayers


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Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)Summer PPE Supplies:All summer schools sites have been equipped with the necessary personal protection and sanitizing equipment to ensure the safety of all occupants. 2021/2022 School Year PPE Supplies: Measures have been taken to ensure that HCS buildings and transportation vehicles have necessary sanitation equipment and PPE supplies to protect occupants, and thoroughly clean and sanitize vehicles and building spaces nightly.


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Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) HCS has a supply of PPE beyond what has been allocated to each school building, to include:Face Coverings ❏ Cloth Masks - 20,000❏ Disposable Masks - 80,000❏ Face Shields - 3,500Desk Shields❏ Student Desk Shields - 500❏ Plexiglass Counter Shields - 140


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Personal Protection Equipment Continued:

Disinfecting Supplies❏ Spray Bottles for Disinfectant - 3,500❏ Containers of Disinfecting Wipes - 700 ❏ Non-Latex Gloves - 3,000 boxes ❏ Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant - 1,500 gallons❏ Electrostatic Disinfecting Machines - 150 machinesHand Sanitizing❏ Free Standing Stations - 200 locations ❏ Gallon Size Pump Containers - 1,500 containers


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Personal Protection Equipment Continued:

HEPA Air Purifiers❏ All classrooms, media centers, and offices are

equipped with HEPA air purifiers ❏ HEPA Air Purifiers - 500❏ Replacement Filters - 3,700


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