July 9, 2020
KIEL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT GYMNASIUM RE-OPENING GUIDELINES
We are excited to share that the gymnasiums will become available for public use in July!
We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work through these unprecedented times. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in our community and adjust plans for the summer if the status changes significantly from today.
We have worked with the Center of Disease Control (CDC), Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), and Manitowoc County Health Department to develop these guidelines. We also reviewed plans from other local facilities.
Guidelines for use of the gymnasiums are: If you are exhibiting any symptoms of COIVD-19 (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, etc), you will not be allowed to access the facility. Please check your temperature at home before leaving to ensure a reading below 100.4 degrees. Upon arrival at the facility, a temperature check will be conducted to ensure a temperature below 100.4 degrees. Hand Sanitizer will be available upon entrance and also located throughout the facility. Athletes/Coaches/Supervisors must adhere to social distancing guidelines of 6’ between participants. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. When using school equipment, participant(s) must clean equipment after use. Disinfecting supplies will be available. Equipment WILL NOT be shared amongst participants. Individual skill work is allowed. Game activities in which social distancing cannot be maintained are NOT ALLOWED. Face coverings are optional during individual activity. Face coverings are REQUIRED for spectators. Face coverings are also REQUIRED if social distancing of 6’ cannot be maintained. Restroom facilities will NOT be available. Individuals are required to bring their own water bottles. Drinking fountains will not be available. Gym Entrances o High School: Must enter through Door I, up the staircase to the gym. No exit is allowed through the gym doors to the commons area. Exit gym through Door I. o Middle School: Must enter through Door J (rear of building) and proceed directly to the gym. No access to the main hallway. No exit is allowed through the gym doors to the lobby area or basement floor. o Zielainis: Must enter through Door B (Adams Street) and proceed directly to the gym. No access to the main hallway. No exit is allowed through the hallway doors to the building.
KASD School Board will re-evaluate these guidelines at the August 19th board meeting.
416 Paine Street, P.O. Box 201, Kiel, Wisconsin 53042 District Office (920) 894-2266 * (920) 894-5100