Presented below you will find the framework for Plainview Schools to return for the 2022-2023 school year. This framework will be fluid in order to respond to the changing conditions with COVID-19, and in response, we will continually update and post pertinent information on our website and other communication outlets. As always, please feel free to contact your building administrator if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your flexibility during these uncertain times.
2022-2023 Plainview School District
Return
to School Plan
Revised 8/18/2022
Background:
During the spring of 2020, COVID-19 broke out in the United States and in
Oklahoma. This virus is easily transmitted from person to person. In
response the following plan has been developed.
Introduction: In
preparation for the implementation of the 2022-2023 school year, it
will be necessary to look at multiple facets of the school environment.
The first area of consideration will be school operations, followed
by academics, family, and school personnel. Plainview Public
Schools will consult with the Carter County Health Department and
other health officials in all phases of planning.
Communication: To facilitate
efficient communication with our Plainview Family, we will utilize a dedicated
section of our district website for COVID-19 related announcements(www.plainview.k12.ok.us). The
Plainview One Call system will be used to immediately communicate information
related to school status and condition. Additionally, various social
media outlets will be utilized for information dissemination as well.
Potential
School Closures: Plainview Public Schools shall work
alongside local health authorities to determine school closures due to
COVID-19. Closures may be short- term, mid-term or long-term.
Each closure will facilitate a different educational
plan. Continued distance learning will be implemented during mid-term
and long-term closures. Closures may be district–wide, site-based, or by
classroom according to each case with guidance attained from the local
health authorities.
School
Operations: When
discussing school operations, we must look at the context of the delivery
methods to make decisions that will be appropriate and in the best
interest of our students and their safety. Plainview Public
Schools will have the potential for two distinct delivery methods in
order to best serve our students educational needs.
Distance Learning-This
delivery model will be the
least facility operationally taxing, as the students will be
learning via guided activities and software offsite. This may occur
during times of a State of Emergency.
Onsite Instruction-This delivery
model will be the traditional set for which our students are educated.
This model will require the most thought in the school operations category, and
it will sustain the most physical contact from students and staff. When
discussing onsite instruction, the primary focus will be student safety from
the current pandemic with COVID-19. Since the primary source
of transmission of this virus is person to person, many modifications to
onsite school procedures must be made.
Academics:
Onsite
learning will utilize a standard academic plan of direct instruction and
interaction. Students will utilize a variety of academic materials to
enable further understanding of topics and concepts taught. By offering
in person learning for our students, we will continue to focus on strong
relationships and instruction along with our expectation of deeper
learning. Distance learning may be asynchronous (student and
teacher not online at same time) or synchronous (student and teacher are online
at the same time). Our primary learning management software will
be Google Classroom, and it is within this general
management system all our online learning activities will be
communicated. A variety of additional resources will be incorporated to
enhance our digital program.
Attendance: Students receiving
onsite instruction will have attendance taken daily per district
policy. If students are receiving distance learning instruction due
to a state of emergency declaration for Carter County, attendance will be based
on connection with their teacher each day.
Screening: Any
student who is sent home due to fever will not be allowed back in school until
one of the following: 1) 24 hours fever free
without medication, have no other symptoms and must have no
known exposure to COVID-19 2) if
exposed to COVID-19, must follow current guidance from the Carter County Health
Department including contact tracing and diagnostic testing. Isolation and quarantine will be directed
through the Carter County Health Department.
Vaccinations: Vaccinations are
encouraged but not required for those eligible.
Vaccinations are available at the Carter County Health Department.
Masks: In compliance with Senate Bill
658, masks will not be required unless a State of Emergency is declared by the
Governor and in consultation with the county and state health departments. If
Carter County is declared a state of emergency, Plainview Public School will
implement a mask policy in coordination with the local health department.
Instruction in universal and correct wearing of masks will occur at that time.
Sanitization: Staff will clean
the desk areas and commonly touched surfaces multiple times throughout the
day. Students will be encouraged to use the water bottle fill stations
instead of conventional drinking fountains. After the instructional day
ends, all areas will be sanitized and cleaned thoroughly for the next
day. Hydrostatic sprayers will be used in the evening to disinfect
building areas.
Ventilation: UV sterilizers will
be utilized when available. Mechanical
systems will be adjusted to increase airflow and exchange when possible. HVAC systems may be replaced to upgrade filtration
capability.
Etiquette: Students will be instructed
on proper handwashing and respiratory etiquette. Hand sanitizer stations will be available and
encouraged for use.
Visitors: For the
safety and health of our students, visitors may be
restricted.
Student
Services: In
either an onsite or distance learning environment, student services will
continue to support the needs of our students. Counselors and other
special service personnel will be available for both onsite and distance
learning time periods of our school year. Due to the uniqueness of
the school year with COVID-19, the district’s crisis team will play an active
role as the year progresses. We will continue to address the needs of the
social emotional well-being of our students. Students with disabilities
will be provided services based upon their IEP or 504 educational plan. Staff will continue to research
best practice for supporting our students.
Athletics: Plainview Public Schools
will follow the guidance of the OSSAA and our local health departments while
supporting our students in their athletic and activity programs. These
programs will be available as allowed by our current status with
COVID-19.
Child
Nutrition:
We will continue to provide child nutrition services for our onsite
students.
Transportation: Plainview Public
Schools will continue transportation services during the 2022-2023 school year. Due to the insurmountable difficulty in social distancing on
a school bus, it will be a parent
and student decision as to whether they wish to take the risk
of COVID-19 exposure to ride the bus. We will sanitize the buses during
the week. When possible, all windows will be opened to allow for airflow
through the bus.
School
Personnel:
When/if the district
must close due to COVID-19, teachers will report to their buildings to
implement the continuation of learning through our distance instructional
plan unless health agency guidance is to the contrary.
Summary: The return
to learn plan for Plainview Public Schools must be a
fluid framework to allow flexibility when addressing unknown
circumstances that will arrive during the 2022-2023 school year.
Specific situational guidance will be issued through our One Call and
website communication methods. We will continue to update our website
with current information relative to our educational programs and the status
with COVID-19. In the event of a school closure and transition to
distance learning, teachers will use Google Classroom as an
additional means to communicate directly with students and parents.
Please submit any questions or concerns here.