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EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Developing Leaders, One Student At A Time RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN 2.0 Guidelines, Resources, and Best Practices for the Safe Reopening of East Orange School District in COVID -19 EAST ORANGE BOARD!2 OF EDUCATION Terry S. Tucker President Darlene Clovis Vice President Board Members Cameron B. Jones, Sr. Andrea McPhatter Tashia Owens Muhammad Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Felecia Williams Ware SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AbdulSaleem R. Hasan, Ed.S. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS Anita Champagne, Curriculum & Instruction Services Dr. Deborah Harvest, Operations, Compliance & Educational Services BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Christina Hunt, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary DIRECTORS Marissa McKenzie, Division of Labor Relations & Employment Service Tonya Santos, Special Education Services Patrice Coleman, Asst. Director - Special Education Services John E. Sousa, Chief Information Officer - Department of Information Technology Dr. Kelly Williams, Educational Support Services & Parent Relations PRINCIPALS Dr. Tabina H. Adam, Johnnie Cochran Academy Flore-Nadiege Lovett, Sojourner Truth Middle School Dr. Sharon Alsbrook Davis, Gordon Parks Academy Dr. Passion Moss-Hasan, Dionne Warwick Institute Dr. Monica Burton, Benjamin Banneker Academy Ivy Peeples, Mildred Barry Garvin School Dr. Crystal Davis, Garfield Jackson Academy Thelma Ramsey, John Costley Middle School John English, Cicely Tyson Community Middle / High School Dr. Renee Richardson, Althea Gibson Academy Henry Hamilton, Whitney Houston Academy Leslie Shults, Wahlstrom Academy Brian Heaphy, Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Dr. Vincent Stallings, East Orange STEM Academy Annie Jackson, Patrick Healy Middle School Koree Toles, Cicely Tyson Community Elementary School Ralph Jacob, Jr. , Ecole Touissaint Louverture School Dr. Howard Walker, Langston Hughes School Yvy Joseph, Sheila Oliver Academy Willie Worley, East Orange Campus High School ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Dr. Older Azard, John L. Costley Middle School Dr. Makeba McCray, Whitney Houston Academy Kathy Busby, Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence Damein Phoenix, East Orange Campus High School Dr. Dennissa Brown, East Orange STEM Academy Ameenah Poole, Cicely Tyson Community Middle/High School Wanda Davis, Cicely Tyson Community Middle/High School Paul Santoro, East Orange STEM Academy Monikk Gray, East Orange Campus High School Ella Tidwell, Langston Hughes School Tamiko Gourdine-Broadway, Future Ready Prep Elisha Washington, Sojourner Truth Middle School Krysten Hayes, Benjamin Banneker Academy Taniesha Whitaker, Patrick Healy Middle School Christina Jaquez, East Orange Campus High School Kevin Williams, Cicely Tyson Community Elementary School Elizabeth Kelly, Dionne Warwick Institute Elvin Williamson, East Orange Campus High School SUPERVISORS Akeem Adisa, Science (K-12) Shea Richardson, Social Studies Jamilia Aquil, Early Childhood Education Paulette Salomon, Educational Technology (K-12) Iqua Colson, Visual & Performing Arts (K-12) Hakim Sims, Safety Jaliyla Fraser, Math (K-5) Dawn Tyler, Staff Development (K-12) Bridgett Green, ELA (K-5) Yukima Vannoy, ELA (6-12) James Leutz, Accountability & Testing Denise Vega-Moore, ESL/Bilingual & World Languages Carolyn Lofton-Simpson, Early Childhood Education Dr. Stephen Webb, Fresh Start Academy & Fresh Start Adult Kelly Powers, Math (6-12) Program !29 TABLE OF CONTENTS EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Developing Leaders, One Student At A Time Superintendent’s Message …………………………………………………………… 1 District Reporting of COVID Chart …………………………………………………. 2 Expected Learning Models …………….………………………………………………. 3 Student/ Parent/ Staff Remote Learning Guide ……………………………………. 4 CONTINUITY OF REMOTE AND HYBRID LEARNING Delivery of Special Education and Related Services ……………………….. 5 CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING (HYBRID, IN-PERSON AND REMOTE) Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) ………………………………………….. 7 Wraparound Supports ………………………………………………………… 7 Food Service / Grab and Go …………………….…………………………… 8 LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING FOR LEARNING (HYBRID, IN-PERSON AND REMOTE) Pandemic Response Teams …………………………….…………………… 9 COMMUNICATIONS …………………………….……………………………… 10 CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING UPON RETURN TO SCHOOL General Health and Safety Guidelines …………….………………………… 11 Contact Tracing …………………………………………………………………. 13 Student Flow, Entry, Exit and Common Area ……………………………… 16 Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities ………………………………………. 17 Food Services ……………………………………….………………………… 18 Emergency Procedures: Staff and Students …….…….……………………. 20 Response to Confirmed COVID-19 Cases……………….………………… 23 Transportation ……………………………………………………………… 24 What To Do If A Student Becomes Sick Or Reports A New COVID-19 Diagnosis At School …………………………………………………………… 25 MESSAGE EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Developing Leaders, One Student At A Time Dear East Orange School District Students, Staff, Parents/Guardians/Caregivers, School Partners, and Community at Large, My hope is that your families are thriving and well as we continue to persevere and finish up strong for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. While no one could have predicted the devastating impact of COVID-19 on a global scale and in our daily lives, more than one year later, we are looking forward to finally welcoming our students back to school (in-person) this month. I would like to reiterate that the East Orange School District is committed to the safety and well- being of our students and staff. To that end, we are monitoring the most updated news about COVID-19 and communicating with our local health officials frequently. Our district is taking the necessary precautions to flatten the curve by preventing the spread of the virus and other germs. We encourage parents/guardians and students to continue to follow the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well. The East Orange School District’s reopening plan was developed by a diverse group of stakeholders who shared their time, expertise, and perspectives to develop a plan which provides a variety of options and the flexibility necessary to address the different scenarios that educators may potentially encounter in the upcoming weeks. In addition to the Reopening Task Force and Focus Group members, I would like to thank the 10,000+ students, parents/guardians, and teachers who provided feedback through surveys. The results of the survey, included the many comments submitted, provided the basis for the instructional portion of our reopening plan. As always, we appreciate your patience, collaboration, and partnership in this process. Though this has been a long journey, we are certainly looking forward to opening our doors to our students. Through the instructional and academic leadership of our principals, teachers, and support staff, we will ensure that every student continues to thrive as we close out this school year stronger than ever. Educationally Yours, OUR PLEDGE AbdulSaleem R. Hasan AbdulSaleem R. Hasan, Ed.S. To prioritize the health and Superintendent of Schools safety of staff and students of East Orange School District DISTRICT REPORTING OF EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Developing Leaders, One Student At A Time COVID-19 EXPECTED LEARNING MODELS EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SYNCHRONOUS VS. ASYNCHRONOUS Developing Leaders, One Student At A Time Synchronous learning refers to all types of learning in which the student and the teacher are in the same place (in person or remote), at the same time, in order for learning to take place. This includes in-person classes, virtual classrooms, interacting within a learning management system, as well as, whole class or smaller groups in a traditional setting. In synchronous learning, students usually go through the learning path with their teacher who is able to provide support while they complete their assigned tasks. In asynchronous learning, teachers usually set up a learning path, which students engage with at their own pace. As a student- centered learning method, its basic premise is that learning can occur in different times and spaces particular to each student. Asynchronous, e-learning, is commonly facilitated by media such as discussion boards, emails, and learning management systems. Fostering both interdependency and dependency amongst students, asynchronous learning encourages peer interaction, an opportunity to communicate with both students and teachers, as well as developing a sound structure for dependent learning. In-person Learning is any form of instructional interaction that occurs “in person” and in real time between teachers and students. It usually takes place in a traditional classroom setting. Remote Learning is where the student and teacher are not physically present in a traditional classroom environment. Information is relayed through technology, such as discussion boards, video conferencing, and online assessments. Hybrid Learning is an educational model where some students attend class in-person, while others join the class virtually from home. Educators teach remote and in-person students at the same time using tools like video conferencing hardware and software. *Synchronous as well as asynchronous learning can take place in all three learning models. Wednesdays have been identified primarily as an asynchronous day where the child should be applying skills taught in a previous lesson. “…Fostering both interdependency and dependency amongst students, asynchronous learning encourages peer interaction, an opportunity to communicate with both students and teachers, as well as developing a sound