10/2/2020 Return to Play (RTP) Update System Accountability & School Administration October 7, 2020 Presenters: Dr. Daniel Lippy, Director of School Management Mr. Kevin Kendro, Supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Division of Academics, Curriculum, Transformation & Student Achievement (ACTS) Accelerating Achievement & Equity*Curriculum, Instruction & Innovation*Organizational Development Student Services*System Accountability & School Administration Goals of the RTP Update ■ Provide an update regarding interscholastic athletics and marching band RTP activities ■ Share the RTP committee’s recommendations related to the option of allowing Local School Systems (LSSs) to begin fall sports on October 7th ■ Seek direction from the BOE regarding the expansion of in-person co-curricular activities (outside and inside) 2 1 10/2/2020 RTP Committee Members School-Based Members ■ Mr. Keith Bruck, Athletic Director, Catoctin High School ■ Mr. Michael Chavez, Coordinator of Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Facilities and Campus Improvement, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School ■ Mr. CJ Ecalono, Head Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field Coach, Urbana High School ■ Mr. Emonte Hill, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, Frederick High School ■ Mrs. Michelle Hill, Special Education Teacher, Urbana High School ■ Mr. John Karos, Marching Band Director, Tuscarora High School ■ Mrs. Tracey Kibler, Principal, Governor Thomas Johnson High School ■ Mrs. AJ Stuart, Head Field Hockey and Girls’ Tennis Coach, Urbana High School ■ Mr. Kurt Stein, Head Football Coach, Oakdale High School 3 RTP Committee Members Central Office Members ■ Mrs. Kimberly Hirschmann, (Secondary) Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Specialist ■ Ms. Deborah Huffman, Use of Facilities Coordinator ■ Mr. Kevin Kendro, Supervisor of Athletics & Extracurricular Activities ■ Dr. Daniel Lippy, Director of School Management ■ Mr. Larry Phillips, Custodial Services Manager ■ Mr. Fred Punturiero, Director of Transportation ■ Mrs. Kathleen Schlappal, Instructional Director of High Schools ■ Ms. Jenifer Waters, Health Service Specialist ■ Mrs. Theresa Wisner, Administrative Secretary, Athletics & Extracurricular Activities 4 2 10/2/2020 RTP Committee Members Medical Community Members ■ Mr. Preston Anderson, Lead FCPS Athletic Trainer, PIVOT Physical Therapy ■ Dr. Randall Culpepper, Deputy Health Officer & Director of HCC, Frederick County Health Department ■ Dr. Nima Hendi, Pediatrician, The Pediatric Center of Frederick 5 RTP Guiding Principle The health and safety of FCPS student-athletes, coaches and other athletic-related stakeholders will drive all recommendations and decision- making. 6 3 10/2/2020 RTP Communications https://www.fcps.org/update/reopening 7 FCPS First Semester RTP Voluntary Conditioning & Skill-Based Practices Non-Contact | Pods of 10-15 | On Campus Season Students Coach Coach Non Participation Participation Fall Season 2,428 students 176 44 August 31 to September 25 registered *3,726 in FY20 Spring Season 1,916 students 137 11 September 28 to October 23 registered *3,095 in FY20 Winter Season TBD TBD TBD October 26 to November 20 8 4 10/2/2020 December/January RTP Voluntary Non-Sport Specific Conditioning and Weight Training ■ Develop guidelines and protocols for small group access to weight and conditioning rooms ■ Preparation for students and teams for second semester competitive seasons 9 Local School System Options Fall Sports Date October 7 Option 2nd Semester Plan Option Fall Sports: First Available Practice Date: First Available Practice Date: Cross Country October 7, 2020 March 15, 2021 Golf Field Hockey Last Play Date: Last Play Date: Football December 12, 2020 May 8, 2021 Soccer Volleyball Available Competition Available Competition Weeks: Weeks: *Cheerleading 7 5 *Unified Tennis *Potential for Culminating *Potential for Culminating Event/Tournament: Event/Tournament TBD December 14 - 19, 2020 10 5 10/2/2020 Local School System Options Winter Sports Date October 7 Option 2nd Semester Plan Option Winter Sports First Available Practice Date: First Available Practice Date: Basketball December 14, 2020 February 1, 2021 Swimming and Diving Indoor Track Last Play Date: Last Play Date: Wrestling February 27, 2021 March 27, 2021 *Cheerleading Available Competition Available Competition *Unified Bocce Weeks: Weeks: 8 5 *Potential for Culminating *Potential for Culminating Event/Tournament: Event/Tournament TBD March 1 - 13, 2021 11 Local School System Options Spring Sports Date October 7 Option 2nd Semester Plan Option Spring Sports First Available Practice Date: First Available Practice Date: Baseball March 15, 2021 April 26, 2021 Lacrosse Softball Last Play Date: Last Play Date: Tennis June 5, 2021 June 19, 2021 Track and Field Available Competition Available Competition *Unified Track and Field Weeks: Weeks: 9 5 *Potential for Culminating *Potential for Culminating Event/Tournament: Event/Tournament TBD June 7 - 19, 2021 12 6 10/2/2020 Marching Band RTP Review ▪ Summer 2020 ▪ Co-curricular experience ▪ Outdoor rehearsal only ▪ Student groups in “pods” of 15 or less with a staff member ▪ Limited access to building for equipment retrieval following designated pathways ▪ Specialized PPE - Musician’s mask, bell covers 13 Marching Band RTP Review (continued) ▪ Maintained 6-foot distance between students and staff ▪ 30 minutes of playing wind instruments with 5 minute break for air to clear ▪ Playing only or moving only ▪ Continued focus on individual skill development and small ensemble performance ▪ 440 students have rehearsed in FCPS for Marching Band Return to Play 14 7 10/2/2020 Extracurricular Activities School-sponsored activities beyond regular class activities in which the student represents the school: • e.g. Athletics, National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Government Association 15 Co-Curricular Activities Regular class activities (co-curricular) are those activities which are countywide expectations for a particular class and in which all students in the class must participate as part of their grade. ▪ These activities are designated in the course guide program overview, such as band, chorus, or drama. 16 8 10/2/2020 RTP Committee Considerations ▪ The RTP committee recommendations are based on the following: ▪ The health and safety of all athletic stakeholders (and their families) ▪ Guidance from and collaboration with the Frederick County Health Department ▪ Potential for adverse effects on returning students to the classroom (COVID-19 outbreaks) 17 RTP Committee Considerations ▪ Unanswered questions regarding the October 7th plan ▪ Number of counties participating ▪ Culminating events/state tournaments ▪ Need for additional guidance and clarification on contact sports ▪ Alignment with the majority of other counties in the state ▪ Logistical challenges and concerns 18 9 10/2/2020 RTP Committee Recommendations The RTP committee recommends the following: ▪ Continue with the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s (MPSSAA) Two- Semester Plan for Interscholastic Athletics ▪ Explore the potential option of a modified two- semester plan that includes earlier starting dates, longer seasons and reasonably aligns with any potential return of students to the classrooms should that option become available to LSS’s ▪ Continue Voluntary First Semester Conditioning and Skill-Based Practices 19 RTP Committee Recommendations (continued) ▪ Develop RTP guidelines that would safely allow winter sports the ability to conduct small group first semester voluntary conditioning and skill- based practices inside ▪ Develop RTP guidelines for small group access to weight and conditioning rooms in preparation for second semester competitive seasons 20 10 10/2/2020 Decision Points ▪ Timeline for athletics ▪ Co-curricular expansion to offer student participation outside of the school building ▪ Co-curricular activities expansion to offer student participation opportunities inside of the school building 21 22 11.