CLOSING THE DISTANCE: PREPARING FOR THE REOPENING OF CITY SCHOOLS Draft Plan – August 14, 2020 Baltimore City Public Schools 200 E. North Ave Baltimore, MD 21202 www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools 200 E. North Ave Baltimore, MD 21202 www.baltimorecityschools.org BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS Linda M. Chinnia, Chair Johnette A. Richardson, Vice-Chair Dr. Michelle Harris Bondima Dr. Durryle Brooks Andrew “Andy” Frank Dr. Martha James-Hassan Ronald S. McFadden Vernon A. Reid Shantell L. Roberts Kyreé Sykes, Student Commissioner Christian Gant, Esq., Board Executive Officer SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises, Chief Executive Officer Alison Perkins-Cohen, Chief of Staff Joshua I. Civin, Chief Legal Officer Christopher Doherty, Chief Financial Officer John L. Davis, Jr., Interim Chief Academic Officer John L. Davis, Jr., Chief of Schools Jeremy Grant-Skinner, Chief Human Capital Officer Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief of Communications, Engagement, and Enrollment Theresa Jones, Chief Achievement and Accountability Officer Dr. Lynette Washington, Chief Operating Officer Draft Plan - August 14, 2020 2 Table of Contents Letter from the CEO ....................................................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction, Context, and Stakeholder Engagement ...................................................................... 7 MSDE Requirements .................................................................................................................... 7 Guiding Principles ........................................................................................................................ 8 Timeline and Accomplishments ................................................................................................... 12 Finance and Budget Context ....................................................................................................... 13 2. The Plan for Reopening Schools .................................................................................................. 17 At a Glance: Our Fall Reopening Plan ........................................................................................... 17 Assessing Model Transitions ....................................................................................................... 18 2A. Academics and Instruction ....................................................................................................... 19 Key Terminology ....................................................................................................................... 19 Focus Areas for the 2020-2021 School Year .................................................................................. 19 Virtual Learning Model ............................................................................................................... 20 Hybrid Model ............................................................................................................................ 33 Resource Classes ...................................................................................................................... 36 Accelerating Student Learning .................................................................................................... 37 Supporting the Continuum of Learners ......................................................................................... 37 Assessment Strategy & Approach ................................................................................................ 42 Technology ............................................................................................................................... 44 CTE & Work-Based Learning ....................................................................................................... 46 Dual Enrollment ........................................................................................................................ 47 School Counseling and Advising .................................................................................................. 47 Student Learning Centers ........................................................................................................... 48 Grading ................................................................................................................................... 48 Whole Child Engagement & Support ............................................................................................ 49 Wholeness, Climate, and Culture ................................................................................................. 50 Mental Health and Wraparound Supports ..................................................................................... 53 Positive Discipline and Code of Conduct ....................................................................................... 55 Attendance ............................................................................................................................... 56 Extracurricular and Enrichment Opportunities ............................................................................... 57 Athletics................................................................................................................................... 58 Evaluation of Virtual Learning & Hybrid Models ............................................................................. 59 2B. Operations, Health, and Safety ................................................................................................. 60 Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................... 60 Transportation .......................................................................................................................... 68 Meal Service & Food Distribution ................................................................................................. 71 Space Planning ......................................................................................................................... 76 2C. Employee Management & Experience ........................................................................................ 77 Draft Plan - August 14, 2020 3 Staffing .................................................................................................................................... 77 Staff Wellness ........................................................................................................................... 80 Employee Experience & Professional Development ........................................................................ 81 3. Engaging with our Families, Communities, Students, and Partners .................................................. 86 Enrollment Process & Protocols ................................................................................................... 86 Family, Community, and Youth Engagement ................................................................................. 87 Partnership Strategy .................................................................................................................. 93 Communications ....................................................................................................................... 95 4. Looking Ahead ......................................................................................................................... 98 Appendices ................................................................................................................................ 100 Appendix 1: Recovery Plan Stakeholder Group (Workstream Leads & Members) ............................. 100 Appendix 2: Resources ............................................................................................................ 106 Appendix 3: Recovery Plan Requirements Checklist from MSDE .................................................... 107 Appendix 4: Equity Policy ......................................................................................................... 108 Appendix 5: Stakeholder Engagement ....................................................................................... 112 Appendix 6: Academics and Instruction - 2020-2021 SY Mathematics Recovery Plan ....................... 124 Appendix 7: Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) ......................................... 127 Appendix A – Educational Resources and Signage .................................................................... 156 Appendix B - Maryland State Department of Health & Maryland State Department of Education ..... 157 Appendix C – Visitor Security Procedures ................................................................................ 158 Appendix D – Direction for Creating a Classroom Space Plan ..................................................... 159 Appendix E - Permitted Partner Activities as of July 3, 2020 ...................................................... 160 Appendix F - Summer Cleaning and Disinfecting for School Readiness ........................................ 165 Appendix G - Cleaning Computers and Electronics .................................................................... 169 Appendix H - COVID-19 Awareness Parent/Student Participation Acknowledgement Statement ...... 170 Appendix I - Log of face covering/mask distribution.................................................................. 171 Appendix J – Health Screening Procedure