Safe Learning Plan 2023-24 (*updated July 2023, may be subject to change) Guiding Principles . . Information and resources used in the making of this document: Minnesota Dept of Health 20-21 Planning Guide for Schools Minnesota Dept of Education Guidance for MN Public Schools Input from Administrative Team and All Depts Leads Input from Staff, Students and Parents from 2020-21 Distance Learning Survey Input from Student, Staff and Parent from 2021-22 ESSER III Surveys Factors Influencing Decisions . . The following factors help influence decisions: Safety for students, staff and parents is our number 1 priority Priority for in-person learning, especially for our youngest learners Distance Learning is NOT an option for all learners NCS staffing resources, including new positions & responsibilities, building capacity, other logistical resources and limitations Glad you included the quick transitions as a factor Our Continued Commitments . . NCS Mission: To educate and inspire all learners to reach their full potential Safe learning environment Equity Eagle Pride School Wide! Social Emotional Wellness for students and staff Including North Homes still available for all students, including Early Childhood. Intentionally selected professional development to support our teachers and non-licensed staff Continuous improvement Nice! Daily Schedule . . In-person learning days will generally follow the traditional school day start and end times. Minor alterations may be made to promote and support social distancing during arrival and dismissal times, as well as lunch time, transition times, and other times when congregating of students would otherwise be naturally occuring Instructional Approach and Delivery Models . . 2023-24 school year will be delivered through In-person Learning for all students Parents can NO LONGER choose Distance Learning option for their child under any scenario. In-Person Learning . . K-12 five days per week onsite, (M-F) School Day begins at 8:25 am and ends at: 3:06 pm (M-F) for HS and 3:10 pm (M-F) for K-6 All days M-F are scheduled to begin and end at the same time, there are no more Wednesday Early Releases built into the regular schedule Early outs and late starts may still happen due to inclement weather, etc. Maybe re-order the bullets under Wednesday…...leading with Instruction and student contact time Grading . . In-person Learning Grading will be consistent with traditional practices, with letter or number grades being comprised of daily work, assignments, assessments, participation and/or engagement Grades may include A-F, Pass/Fail, Incomplete Clear….not a pass like last Spring Covid-19 Program Coordinator . . Health Staff will take on the responsibilities of the Covid-19 Program Coordinator Will work in conjunction with the school nurse and health care assistant to communicate concerns, challenges, lessons learned related to Covid-19, and preventive activities as needed with staff, students/families, school and district leadership, tribal health depts. and local health officials. COVID-19 Coordinator will provide a point of contact/process for any student/families and staff who may have Covid-related concerns or questions Covid-19 Program Coordinator . . Contact Kerry Ruyak (School Nurse) or Denise Stefan (Health Para) for Covid related questions: 218-566-2351 ext. 32057 Information may be communicated by: School Website School Facebook page Instant Alert Staff meetings Individual contact such as e-mail / phone / mail (as appropriate) Talk to Mary about Slide 20 & 21 order? In presentation? …. Social Distancing and Minimizing Exposure . . Student education will emphasize healthy behaviors, providing additional instruction, time and attention to supporting the following best practices: Staying home when sick Promoting hand washing Supporting students and staff choice to wear/not wear face coverings Following MDE/MDH requirements regarding COVID-19 Add apostrophe to Students Monitoring and Excluding for Illness . . Current COVID Mitigation Strategies (last updated Sept 2022) Stay home when sick To help protect your child’s health, and the health of those around them, keep your child home when they are ill. Symptoms/reasons to keep your child home include vomiting, diarrhea, or fever greater than 100 degrees. Refer to Health Services (pg 9) in the Student Parent Handbook for more details NCS no longer REQUIRES quarantine for COVID positives. For recommendations specific to COVID related illness, please refer to CDC guidelines. I will work directly with the School Nurse and Health Care assistant when students (or staff) show signs of Covid 19 symptoms (or other signs of illness). Transportation . . NCS will continue providing regular to- and from-school transportation for students residing in the town of Remer. Mental Health and Wellness . . We at Northland Community Schools recognize that student’s mental health is an important contributing factor to your child’s overall social and emotional wellbeing. School social workers and guidance counselor are still available to work with students during this time. This can be a very stressful time for children and families and we are here to help. The following are a few of the continued supports that will be provided: Social Emotional Learning curriculum for all K-8 students AVID homeroom for junior high students Licensed Student Support Staff North Homes services will continue to be provided throughout the school year Intervention Hours (grades 7-12) and Credit Recovery (grades 9-12) NCS is participating in High Reliability Schools through Sourcewell with a continued emphasis on “safe and collaborative schools” and a new emphasis on “effective teaching in every classroom.” PBIS / SEL grant…..good! Facilities and Cleaning . . NCS will follow state and federal guidelines regarding clean schools Special consideration will be taken to avoid chemical exposure to students.