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Reopening of SchoolsFor the 2020-2021 School Year

July 20, 2020Special Meeting

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School DistrictJuly 20, 2020 Governing Board MeetingItem 2A Presentation

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Goal: Deliver the most effective instruction possible while protecting the

health of students and staff

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Who Has Provided Input

● Staff - In person meetings and surveys● Social Media Community Input● Parents/Families - Surveys● Labor Associations - In person meetings● Governing Board - Governing Board

meetings

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Executive Orders and Guidance

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The Safety and Security of our Students and Staff is of UTMOST Importance

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COVID-19 Related State Decisions-Timeline● June 18, 2020 Governor Newsom requires Californians to wear

masks or face coverings in public spaces

● June 29th - Solano County added to the State’s “Watch List”

● July 1st - Governor orders eating establishments and movie theater/family entertainment businesses to close indoor operations

● July 13th - Governor Newsom orders closures for counties on the State’s watch list which includes Solano County

● July 17th - Governor Newsom mandates distance learning for schools within counties on the State’s “Watch List” (Solano County)

Source: https://www.counties.org/csac-bulletin-article/timeline-californias-covid-19-executive-orders

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https://www.counties.org/csac-bulletin-article/timeline-californias-covid-19-executive-orders

Governor Newsom’s July 17th Press Conference

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● Safe In-person School Based on Local Health Data

○ Schools can physically open when its County has been off the monitoring list for 14 consecutive days

● Mask Requirement

○ All staff and 3rd grade and above MUST wear a mask

○ Students in 2nd and below are encouraged to wear mask or face shield

California’s Pandemic Plan for Students

Governor Newsom’s July 17th Press Conference

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● Physical Distancing, Hygiene and Quarantine

○ Staff maintain 6’ between each other and with the students○ Daily symptoms checks○ Handwashing stations○ Sanitation and disinfections○ Quarantine protocols

● Regular Testing-Dedicated Contact Tracing

○ Staff “cohorts” tested regularly○ State’s cohort tracing workforce will prioritize schools

California’s Pandemic Plan for Students (Cont.)

Solano County Public Health--July 17 Meeting

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● Solano County may never come off the list based on what is required to come off the list

● The spread in the County is a direct result of home related activities

○ Family gatherings

○ Birthday parties

○ Graduation parties

○ Baby showers

● Schools must cease summer athletic conditioning

The 5-Phase Continuum Plan

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The 5- Phase Continuum Plan

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Phase One:100% Distance

Learning

Phase Two: Distance Learning and In Person (25% of students)

Phase Three: Distance Learning and In Person (50% of students)

Phase Four: 100% In Person

(explicit safety protocols)

Phase Five: 100% In Person NO Restrictions

Schools and/or classrooms may be in different places at different times throughout the year

Phase 1 - 100% Distance Learning

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“Rigorous Distance Learning”

● Daily live interaction between teachers and students● Challenging assignments equivalent to in-person classes● Adapted lessons for English language learners and

students with special needs● Professional Development● Greater accountability

○ Daily attendance○ Evidence of work completed○ Grades/credits

● More structure to student/staff day

Phase 2 - Distance Learning & In Person (25%)

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● 25% of the students return to school daily

● Students receive 80% of their instruction via Distance Learning and 20% in person

● Students are in stable “cohorts”

● Safety protocols described on slides 14 and 15 are implemented

Phase 3 - Distance Learning & In Person (50%)

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○ Group A would meet two consecutive days

○ Group B would meet two consecutive days

● Students receive 60% of their instruction via Distance Learning and 40% in person

● Students are in stable “cohorts”


Phase 4 - In Person (100%) with Safety Protocols


● Students are in “cohorts”


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Phase 5 - In Person (100%) “Back to Normal”

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Additional Information Requested by the Governing Board

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Indicators to Move Between the Phases

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Phase 1 -> Phase 2/3/4● County is off “Watch List” for at least 14 consecutive days● All criteria established by Governor’s Pandemic plan in place

Phase 2/3/4 -> Phase 1● A classroom goes to Phase 1 if there is a confirmed case ● A school goes to Phase 1 if there are multiple classrooms/cohorts

OR more than 5% of the school tests positive

Phase 4 -> Phase 5● County Public Health approves large gatherings without

restrictions

Movement between phases is in consultation with Solano County Public Health.

Strategic Student Support

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Tier 1 ● Academic intervention provided within school day○ Read 180○ English and math support classes○ Academic language and reading support

for “newcomer” English learners ● Student engagement in virtual learning

○ Home visits and family connections (text, email, phone calls, virtual meetings, mail)


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Tier 2 ● Extended day virtual intervention provided by FSUSD staff○ English 3D for long-term English Learners (EL)○ EL 3rd grade reading intervention○ EL 6th grade reading intervention○ Site specific intervention based on student need

● Community Liaison outreach/ supports○ Check & Connect○ Home visits○ Mental health and community resources

Tier 3 ● Outside vendor contracts for additional services


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● Targeted support for students with special needs● Participation in site-based intervention programs and

general education● Increased time with synchronous learning● Use of Unique Learning Systems for self-contained classes

- paraprofessionals supporting● Professional Development on how to support special

education students through Distance Learning ○ Work with staff to do more to engage students

● Continue reaching out to families to increase student participation

The Elementary Cohort

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Each teacher’s classroom will be a cohort

EXAMPLE:28 Students

The Elementary Cohort-Phase 2 (Example)

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Each teacher’s classroom will be a cohort

7 Students 7 Students



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Each teacher’s classroom will be a cohortPhase 2 EXAMPLE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

In Person Instruction 7 Students 7 Students 7 Students 7 Students

Distance Learning

7 Students 7 Students 7 Students 7 Students





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Each teacher’s classroom will be a cohortPhase 3 (EXAMPLE)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

In Person Instruction

Distance Learning

7 Students

7 Students

7 Students

7 Students

14 Students

14 Students

14 Students

14 Students

14 Students

14 Students

14 Students

14 Students


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Each teacher’s classroom will be a cohortPhase 4 EXAMPLE



student 1

STUDENT 2

student 4

student 5

student 3

SECONDARY SCHEDULES WITHOUT COHORTS

student 6

English MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCELANG/VAPA/PE/CTE

Class sizes are even, but placement with teachers is ad hoc.

The Secondary Cohort

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student 1

STUDENT 2

student 4

student 5

student 3

secondary SCHEDULES WITH COHORTS

student 6

English MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCELANG/VAPA/PE/CTE

Class sizes are even, but placement with teachers is in a cohort, so that students share the same teachers in small learning communities.

Electives will also need to be in a cohort.


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SECONDARY COHORTS IN A SCHOOLWIDE CONTEXT

English MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCEEnglish MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCE English MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCE

These cohorts will create small learning communities within a larger school.


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Secondary cohorts in PHASE 2

English MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCEEnglish MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCE English MATH Soc. sci. SCIENCE

In Phase 2, 25% of any cohort would be on campus on a given day of the week.

Cohorts will allow us to transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 while maintaining consistent relationships between teachers and students throughout the year.


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Professional Development for Distance Learning

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● Preparing for Distance Learning (6 hours)○ Setting Up Space: Organizing Virtual Learning Spaces ○ Meaningful Tasks: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences○ Learning Cadence: Using Time to Organize Learning

● GOOGLE Training and Certification○ Leverage Google Tools to Enable Distance Learning (2.6 hours)○ Learn the Basics of G Suite for Education (13-15 hours)○ Go Further with Advanced Training for G Suite for Education (13 -15 hours)○ Getting Started with Google Classroom (2 hours)


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● Curriculum Trainings with a Focus on Distance Learning○ Benchmark ELA/ELD

○ Everyday Math

○ Positive Prevention Plus

○ SpringBoard ELA/ELD

○ Read 180

○ 12th Grade ERWC Training

○ TCI Curriculum for grades 6-11


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● K-12 Math Summit Focused on Student Centered Mathematics in a Virtual Setting ○ Building Blocks of Student-Centered Math Instruction (3 sessions)○ Creating a a Math Culture of Student Ownership, Voice, and Choice

(5 sessions)○ Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners (5 sessions)○ Sign me up for everything! (7 sessions)

● Middle Grade Mathematics Using Open Up Resources○ New to OUR Pathway (10 hours)○ Diving Deeper Pathway (15 hours)


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● Social-Emotional Learning for Educators○ Alliance for a Healthier Generation○ Kaiser Permanente: Thriving Schools○ Ongoing sessions throughout the year in coordination with

MTSS and site specific needs

● Gradebook Training○ Illuminate Gradebook for Elementary Teachers○ AERIES Gradebook for Secondary Teachers


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● Asynchronous Learning Webinars and Tutorials○ AVAILABLE TO START NOW

● Premier Start - Teachers New to FSUSD○ August 3 - 5

● Prepare for Distance Learning○ August 3 - 7

● District Gradebook Training○ July 31; August 5, 13, 14, 17, 18

● Curriculum Trainings with a Focus on Distance Learning○ August 12 - 14

Entry/Exit from Virtual Academy (K-8)

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● Entry○ Initial Parent Interest Survey○ FSUSD Web Page with Information and Registration

Materials■ Virtual Academy Brochure■ Virtual Academy Student Agreement and Expectations

● Exit○ Ongoing Parent Communication with Site Administrator○ Exit Option at the end of each Trimester

Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular Activities with Distance Learning

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Possible Ideas for Enrichment Extended Day Classes● Hands-on Science explorations● Digital Media projects/ Online Journalism/ Photography● Computer Coding and STEAM activities● Cooking and Nutrition● Project-based learning topics (Afternoon Animal Club, Happy Campers)● Financial Literacy/ Virtual Business Start Up● Girls on the Run program● Fitness and dance classes● Battle of the Books/ Book clubs● Chess/ strategy-gaming clubs● Art/ Crafts● Virtual music composition / appreciation classes● Foreign language and multicultural clubs● Leadership and student government

Updated California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Guidelines

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● Temporary Extension of Bylaws 501.F and 501.G (Summer Period)

● Temporary Reconfiguration of Bylaws 504.E. and H. (Season of Sport)

■ Two seasons instead of three

■ Fall season slated to begin in December 2020

● Temporary Suspension of Bylaws 600-605 (Outside Competition)

Support for Parents/Guardians and Families

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● Teacher Librarians & Library Media Techs are developing the following learning opportunities and resources for families:○ supporting students with their academics ○ supporting families with digital learning○ supporting students with social emotional needs

● Parent Engagement Coordinator will work with sites and parent leader groups to set up sessions for parents.

● Family Resource Center will continue to offer parenting classes.

ChildcareCurrent:

Qualified licensed childcare providers:

● Solano Family & Children Services - referral hub matching need to up-to-date childcare opportunities

● MyChildCare.ca.gov - interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers

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http://mychildcare.ca.gov/

ChildcareFuture:

Qualified licensed childcare providers:

● Expansion of qualified licensed childcare providers due to emergency relief funds

Creation of new programs:

● Cities of Fairfield and Suisun partnering with FSUSD to expand availability of childcare

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Can Teachers Who Want to Teach In-Person Do This?

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● The Governor’s Mandate restricts in-person learning● Teachers may have access to their classrooms and teach

virtually from their classrooms● In-Person Instruction may be allowed in the future on a

limited basis● FSUSD is in discussion with F-SUTA on various options● According to Solano County Public Health, after school

in-person intervention and day care is a gray area○ Seeking guidance from California Department of

Education

Recommendation

Move to approve the 5-Phase Continuum and reopen schools on August 19, 2020 in Phase 1 Distance Learning.

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Next Steps

Virtual Information Meeting (Q and A)○ July 23, 2020○ In-Person 9:00 am (Limited Space)○ Release on Social Media 5:30 pm

Gather Input from Families Regarding Distance Learning

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Board Discussion and Board Action

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Reopening of SchoolsFor the 2020-2021 School Year

Special Board MeetingJuly 20, 2020

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School DistrictJuly 20, 2020 Governing Board MeetingItem 2A Presentation

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