RETURN TO LEARN PLANGETTYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GOAL OF REOPENING PLAN

To reopen schools and resume instruction safely and equitably

CONSIDERATIONS FOR REOPENING

Reopen responsibly, in order to remain open A single plan that can be utilized

in both green and yellow phasesStrategies/procedures that are

reasonable and sustainable

HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN

CLEANING, SANITIZING, DISINFECTING & VENTILATION

Daily disinfecting and sanitizing of all areas, including busses and vans, paying particular

attention to high traffic areas, on a daily basis

In addition to daily disinfecting and sanitizing

practices, weekly enhanced cleaning and sanitization in all

district buildings

HVAC systems will run on extended schedules to

increase ventilation

TRANSPORTATION

Two students per seat with masks when riding on a

school bus or vehicle

Transportation of complete families

Parents may voluntarily transport students to and

from school

TEACHING & LEARNING

Alternating days for students (M/W, T/TH)Remote learning every Friday for students

for all students

Daily face-to-face instruction for students

with complex needs

K-6 Complex Needs

K-12

The district will reassess options after the first marking period.

100% online learning options for families through the Gettysburg Area Virtual

Academy (provider is VLN) Also an option provided by

GASD staff

Limiting the number of individuals in classrooms and

other learning spaces, and interactions between groups

of students

Adjust district calendar to allow for five Act 80 days for professional development in

lieu of instructional days (First day of school for

students - August 26, 2020)

August 26

STUDENT HEALTH

The district will implement protocols to provide

appropriate safeguards to prevent and mitigate the

spread of infectious disease

Home temperature and symptom screening by

parents/ guardians

Build time in school day to provide regular, consistent

reminders about the importance of handwashing and other infectious disease

preventive measures

Addressing symptomatic individuals using a standard

set of requirements and procedures in conjunction

with the DOH

Accommodating students and staff with high-risk factors

Face covering guidelines as issued from time to time by the State Department of Health or Department of Education will be followed to the

greatest degree feasible to support our educational model. Students will be required to wear face coverings when within 6 feet of others, with exceptions

as required by law. Students will be encouraged to bring their own face coverings, however, the district will make face coverings available for

student use.

BUILDING-LEVEL PLANS

6 feet 11Limiting the number of

individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between

groups of students

Meals will be served in the classroom

This is the average class size of an

elementary classroom

This is the amount of space in between each student, while

seated at a desk

Students will have increased recess time. Recess will be staggered, to ensure social distancing and limit contact between students. Playground equipment will be sanitized between uses.

ELEMENTARY

6 feet 15Limiting the number of

individuals in classrooms and other learning spaces, and interactions between

groups of students

Stagger cafeteria use, ensure social

distancing and limit contact between

students

This is the average class size of a middle school

classroom

This is the amount of space in between each student, while

seated at a desk

Students will remain in one classroom with the same group of students for most classes, including unified arts, to limit number of students in the hallways and restrict interactions between groups of students.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

6 feet 12

Students will follow their individual

schedules

Stagger cafeteria use, ensure social

distancing and limit contact between

students

This is the average class size of a high school classroom

This is the amount of space in between each student, while

seated at a desk

Students will move throughout the building to access their scheduled classes. Students will be required to wear face coverings during transitions.

Resource documents, including but not limited to:

● PDE Guidance Document● PDE Study By REL (Considerations for ReOpening PA Schools)● PA School Reopening Task Force Report● Bucks County Dept of Health● Bucks County FAQ's● York County Guidance Document● American Academy of Pediatrics Document● PA Dept of Health Website● Centers for Disease Control Website● Geisinger Health Systems Guidance