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1 I feel the high school students should have the same options as my second grader. Somemiddle and high school students have voiced their struggles publically in board meetings,which takes a great deal of bravery. We need to listen to our students and offer in-personinstruction to meet their needs. Student needs should always be at the forefront in our district.

12/30/2020 10:04 PM

2 One additional idea for resuming in person instruction would be to eliminate lunch and dismissearly. This would prevent gathering of students removing their masks. Lunches could still beoffered for students needing free lunches at dismissal.

12/30/2020 7:59 PM

3 We don't understand why some teachers are able to do zoom for remote learners on in persondays for English but not math classes.

12/30/2020 7:13 PM

4 We greatly appreciate the time and attention every person in the task force has given to assistthe board in recommendations. We know it is not easy and you have many other outsideresponsibilities, but please know you are appreciated for attempting to make our school andcommunity better!

12/30/2020 5:26 PM

5 In light of the new more virulent strain, and out of respect for Camp Hill's marvelous educators,I would like to cancel my prior vote and enter a no-vote option. Thank you again for all that youdo!

12/30/2020 4:56 PM

6 We feel that the district is placing us in a position of choosing between our child’shealth/safety (as well as our family’s health/safety) and their academic growth. It isdisappointing for a district with such tremendous teaching staff, as well as community support.Please consider a remote option that allows for increased direct instruction or synchronous livestreamed instruction by the district teachers rather than prerecorded lessons or YouTubevideos. Local school districts have implemented models similar to this with significantsuccess, such as East Pennsboro and Cumberland Valley.

12/30/2020 3:20 PM

7 I urge you to move quickly to propose any changes to learning models or the health and safetyplans. Having new plans/models in place prior to the start of the 3rd marking period should bethe goal.

12/30/2020 3:12 PM

8 The kids need to be in school 12/30/2020 3:07 PM

9 I am very disappointed in how our district has prepared for this school year. Planning shouldhave started back in April when it was clear that the COVID pandemic was likely to extend intothe 2020-2021 school year. I am also perplexed as to why the task force did not continue tomeet throughout the beginning of the school year discuss how the evolving COVID landscapeand research should influence the district's plan. Once a plan was established it should befollowed. If there are feelings that the plan is flawed, then the plan should be tweaked and wefollow an updated plan. We cannot simply cast aside a plan and go on our gut. We owe it toour community and our teachers to have clear guidelines on how instruction will be conducted,so there is some degree of predictability. Instructional model should not be changing on thewhim of the Board or loud voices in the community. At this point in the school year, I do notwhy we are still going to our community for their "opinion" rather than adhering to a robust planbased in science and thoughtful planning. We need our leaders to lead.

12/30/2020 3:03 PM

10 How does the district account for students who have traveled outside of the state? Have youconsidered parents submitting a COVID form each morning as daycares are requiring parentsto do for accountability from home to help lower community spread if someone at home isexperiencing COVID symptoms or have been tested in the past several days, awaiting testresults?

12/30/2020 2:35 PM

11 Please make a decision that will also keep our teachers and many other staff members safe.After all, they are what makes our district great. Please don’t let them feel that their worriesand concerns don’t matter.

12/30/2020 2:32 PM

12 I do appreciate and thank the superintendent, the teachers, the staff, and the task force for allthe work you have had to do to keep our children and community safe as well as informed ofeverything going on in each school. I know it isn’t an easy task and I do appreciate all you do.

12/30/2020 2:29 PM

13 Some of the students (and even a few of the staff members) don't wear their masks properly 12/30/2020 2:07 PM

14 Yes. Sports do not all carry the same level of risk and should be reviewed accordingly: e.g.golf, tennis, track are outdoors with ability to social distance and are at risk of being shut

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down, in part because we choose to have high-risk sports. The spring season was shut downlast year and we would like to have one this year, particularly as a Senior.

15 Thank you for the survey. Please know our interest in getting access to school does not meanwe do not support our teachers. We appreciate our teachers and respect their concerns. Butwe believe there is a way to resolve this issue. Other schools have done it such asCumberland Valley which has more obstacles than CHSD. Also, from a business perspectiveand budget focus, can the task force and/or CHSD share in the Jan. 4th meeting the following:- number of students who transferred out of CHSD since February 2020 to another schoolwhether bricks and mortar or cyber (ie, CCA) AND the amount of state tax dollars that followedthat student; - current budget dollars and if there is a surplus due to less costs in operationalexpenses.Or, in the alternative, current budget dollars and if we have more expenses related toPPE and covid-related expenses; - information about budget forecasting and if the CHSD isconsidering options to balance a budget for the coming school year in the event our statefunding is down due to less students; - information about budget planning for the remainder ofthe year and 21-22 school year. For example, if we remain closed thru the coming months, hasthe CHSD looked at redoing the budget and identify whether we will have a revenue/statefunding shortfall. If yes, what options will be considered to balance a budget. For example,what budget cuts would be the top options.

12/30/2020 12:23 PM

16 Please remember that while many complain about "loss of learning, SEL, etc.," we are in apandemic. This isn't just the "flu." Yes, normalcy is nice. But, the more we try to force"normalcy" during a pandemic, the longer we will be prolonging these discussions/issues.Parents need to step-up and do their part, especially during a pandemic and recognize this isan entire school and community effort. It isn't solely the school's responsibility. The onlinelearning (full remote) provided by the CH teachers has been amazing. They are doing anamazing job! I would add that the teachers and staff should be considered in this as well.

12/30/2020 10:50 AM

17 Hoover has been very lucky so far. Hopefully we can work together to keep it that way. Kidsneed live teaching and class interaction AND they and their families need to be healthy andwell enough to participate.

12/30/2020 10:40 AM

18 Thank you for all your hard work and planning during these unprecedented times. 12/30/2020 8:35 AM

19 We, as a family, very much appreciate the work done by the task force to keep Jayden safe atthis time. We support the Task Force in there decision to use the remote system during thistime.

12/30/2020 8:33 AM

20 Thank you for your efforts. Let’s hope the school board listens to your recommendations anddo not disregard them again. Please do an anonymous survey of teachers and find out howthey are doing. They are our most precious resource

12/30/2020 4:28 AM

21 We hope you will decide to go totally remote for all students and staff, while the numbers areso high, and help to keep covid from spreading into the community. We would be disappointedif this would happen, and wish we would have gone totally remote earlier. We can takeprecautions now, and we feel that is what we should do as a community to keep everyone assafe as possible.

12/29/2020 11:49 PM

22 Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our children, teachers, staff, and families. Wewish you the best in being in a challenging position of measuring a moving target. Please don’tlet the loudest voices, even mine, guide your decisions. Use the science, think outside yourown family situation, offer safe choices and be leaders. We’re all in this together and we’ll allget through this together.

12/29/2020 11:16 PM

23 Please listen to the interview from the link below with Dr. Nancy Messonnier, who is headingthe national vaccination roll-out. I doubt that she is for in-person instruction, as a residentstated in the last school board meeting. I would encourage the school board members to listento this interview, which was just held on December 7th. She speaks of being careful and thatwe must be patient. I read the letter to the editor that she apparently signed in Decatur,Georgia. I just don't believe it given her entire platform of being careful and safe in theinterview below. I have reached out to her assistant and am waiting to hear back. But, in themeantime, here is the interview: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/fireside-chat-with-the-cdcs-dr-nancy-messonnier/

12/29/2020 9:50 PM

24 It is easy for people to say that their kid struggles with remote learning. Do the grades theyhave achieved reflect that? Has the district seen a significant drop across all grades in allsubjects? I doubt it! Is the real problem that parents rely on teachers too much to do their work

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as a parent? For some reason people speak during these meetings and say their kids need tobe in school so the teacher can be with them. Do they not realize a teacher doesn't only teachtheir kid? Teachers don't hold the hand of a single student. They do the same thing that theyare doing now. Actually, I think Mr. Josh Ford said it best when he said the teachers are"working their asses off to prepare their lessons". Come to think of it, maybe you should puthim in charge because he is the only one who seems to have the ability to understand thegravity of the situation and is not afraid to speak up in a town filled with people who just like tokeep their bubble mentality going. I expect to stay remote until the level is back down below100 cases per 100,000 or we will be transferring to cyber school. You cannot say "well anyonehas the option to keep their child fully remote" because that is simply passing the buck. Whyshould any parent have to make a choice here? You all helped to author the plan, so stick to ituntil the state and department of health tell you differently!

25 While remote learning has posed lots of challenges, our teachers are doing an exceptional jobin engaging children who are remote learning. For specials K-2, I encourage teachers to sharewhat supplies may be needed at the beginning of each week or allow us to pick up supplies atschool so that remote students have an equal opportunity to remain as fully engaged as theirpeers who are participating in the hybrid model. I encourage the district to continue to allow forfluidity between remote and hybrid.

12/29/2020 8:54 PM

26 Current statistics show that elementary age students aren't significantly impacting the spreadof the virus. Therefore, I feel the psychological and academic impact of keeping them at homeis of greater risk. That being said, I respect your decisions during this difficult time. Thank youfor your hard work!

12/29/2020 8:49 PM

27 Thank you for your dedication to our children and community. 12/29/2020 7:54 PM

28 The fully remote model has been extremely difficult at the secondary level during the month ofDecember. Way too much time in front of a computer screen! The teachers had full zoomsevery period every day all day and then assigned lots of homework that required screen timeall night just to be repeated the next day. If we have to be fully remote going forward thenteachers need to have more breaks and less screen time if possible. But sure appreciate howhard most of the teachers are working to pivot during this time. Really hope the district willconsider in person learning for secondary. We are NOT fans of dividing students into A and Bgroups either. And as a health care provider who was fortunate to already have access to theCOVID vaccine, I hope that teachers in our district will be considered essential workers andencouraged to get the vaccine as soon as possible to keep them safe and help open ourschools!

12/29/2020 7:52 PM

29 I would like to recommend that the teachers refrain from using social media as a way toexpress their personal frustrations with the decisions being made in our community.

12/29/2020 6:59 PM

30 No epidemiologists or public health experts live in this house, so take this opinion for what it’sworth. We appreciate the time and efforts of the task force.

12/29/2020 6:35 PM

31 We moved to Camp Hill specifically to send our children to this district. We are not unrealisticand acting selfishly in our request to have our children back in school, rather concerned of thepush to keep them remote. We have no desire to send our children to a private school buthave considered even moving out of the district.

12/29/2020 6:02 PM

32 Thank you for your dedication to health and safety of the students and the community. 12/29/2020 4:38 PM

33 I will not be sending my child back even if we go back to blended and the cases are high. It'snot worth risking

12/29/2020 4:35 PM

34 Thank you for doing this! 12/29/2020 3:42 PM

35 We want to thank all members of the Task Force, the school board and the administration fortheir hard work during this very difficult and challenging time. Your time and efforts are verymuch appreciated and all we can ask is that you continue to listen to both sides of theargument and develop solutions based on compromise.

12/29/2020 3:24 PM

36 The primary focus at the MS/HS level should be on allowing/requiring faculty to improve theremote learning experience as much as possible. Additionally, as much as we would love tosee athletics resume there is no acceptable rationalization to allow scholastic athletics tocontinue when instruction is fully remote or when there is Substantial Community Spreadlocally. Thank you for your efforts and for encouraging and considering family input.

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37 Please consider the toll that switching back and forth between fully remote and hybrid takes onchildren. Uncertainty and unpredictability create more stress for many of them. If there is aneed to switch modules, I suggest longer periods of time, min. 3-4 weeks

12/29/2020 12:58 PM

38 Thanks for a remote option. We really didn’t want to pull our kids out of the district for a charterschool but that was our only other option!

12/29/2020 11:46 AM

39 Our children benefit more from in person instruction. Being a small school district and smallcommunity there is no reason this shouldn’t be an option. We do appreciate the option forremote learning should a child become ill or exposed so they can still receive some level ofinstruction.

12/29/2020 10:53 AM

40 My child says he feels comfortable while he is in the classrooms. Students are wearing masksand desks are spread apart. He does not feel comfortable in the hall during class switching.Not all students are keeping their masks up. There are many students in the building’s narrowhallways.

12/29/2020 10:48 AM

41 I am a registered nurse, working in the thick of this pandemic. I truly believe in the "stay homeand stay safe" model. I have sent my child to school with the blended model in the beginningof the school year. I feel the teaching staff were doing the very best of their ability inattempting to keep everyone safe. when things worsened, I had started keeping my childhome. My child does have IEP support. I feel that the 5th grade teaching staff have done anyEXCELLENT job teaching and supporting my child. I feel that having everyone at home doingvirtual is best at the present time. I feel that having everyone doing the same across the boardallows the teachers to work with one model and focus on that one model. I feel that we canand will get through this difficult time in time. I feel that the parents of the children who arestruggling need to step up and assist the teachers with their children. I am a single, sole parentworking outside of the home in this pandemic with sick patients, and find that my child is doingwell with the assist of the teaching staff and me. We all need to stick together and worktogether, not blame or bad mouth. I would like to thank the board for opening up the meetingsto allow the parents to join. I appreciate all that is being done behind the scenes to monitor,plan and adjust. Thank you for your time.

12/29/2020 10:34 AM

42 I would like to see more IT and PD support for teachers. Our children need best practice forremote learning. Our teachers do not have the support they need to develop lessons that bestsupport students. Teachers are doing the best they can and can be commended for theirefforts. But the model of teaching and learning has changed. We need to support ourprofessionals with more knowledge of remote learning and what is best for students.

12/29/2020 10:13 AM

43 Keep kids remote 12/29/2020 9:56 AM

44 Thank you for all your hard work for our teachers, staff, students and families! 12/29/2020 9:36 AM

45 Teachers should be offered vaccine sooner rather than later. The risk to students from COVidis still very low.

12/29/2020 9:34 AM

46 Elementary aged children are not built to do remote learning, even a few days a week. Theyneed in person instruction.

12/29/2020 9:28 AM

47 Thank you for doing your best. Everyone is struggling while trying to keep their family safe. 12/29/2020 9:21 AM

48 The task force should be focusing on how they can provide the best level of education for ourchildren. The task force should be looking at guidance from the CDC and any/all pediatricsorganizations that have made recommendations and provided actual numbers for children andat school attendance.

12/29/2020 8:57 AM

49 If full remote learning is going to continue, then as long as students attend their zoommeetings, their assignments should be able to be due by midnight so that parents who have nochoice but to work can help their children. My child was marked absent on multiple occasionseven though he attended zoom meetings and in order to avoid paying a fine, I now have to payfor childcare which has put a financial strain on my family. It is not my fault that Covidhappened. I shouldn’t be punished for it.

12/29/2020 8:55 AM

50 Get back to normal as soon as possible. 12/29/2020 8:27 AM

51 What a amazing job they all have done! I just want to say to all the teachers, staffs, principals,and the superintendent what a great job you guys are doing not giving our children theeducation they need but aslo keeping our kids calm in this situation and teaching them to be

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supportive. You all play a big roll in our children lifes you all should be proud of yourselfs!!Kudos to you all!

52 N/A 12/28/2020 10:01 PM

53 Bless you and thank you for your service -- this is important and difficult work. 12/28/2020 9:19 PM

54 There is a substantial learning and mentoring gap that is being created via the remote learningprocess. It seems there are significant increases in testing and hours of homework versusactual instruction. Finally, taking exams remotely using a computer and writing with your fingeris much more difficult, stressful, and time consuming for the students.

12/28/2020 8:35 PM

55 When weighing the costs and benefits of education in person vs remote, the evidence supportsthat it is preferable for children to be physically in the school rather than home. Some teachers(Mr Gallaher and Mrs DJ) do an excellent job under the circumstances with remote learning.Other teachers underperform (Niederost) by rarely lecturing and using videos or links to readingmaterial instead of teaching. We will send our son to private school next year if the studentsdo not return to full-time in-person education by this fall.

12/28/2020 7:53 PM

56 Thank you for your hard work in making these difficult decisions. 12/28/2020 7:49 PM

57 More teacher instruction with the remote learning. There is a lot of free time during the periods.Lack of instruction in order to learn and complete the assignments.

12/28/2020 7:40 PM

58 Thank you for looking out for the safety of all (teachers, staff, and students) 12/28/2020 7:25 PM

59 Please use information from parents of remote students to help guide decisions. Also, stick toa plan that represents our state and county numbers/spread. Stick to a plan to matches whereour country is in this pandemic, not politics or any other means. Use information from expertsnot parents demanding their way. Our teachers' voices matter. We are still living in a pandemicand we need to remember that and guide and lead with that in mind, always.

12/28/2020 6:54 PM

60 Our students may fall behind, but we have resources to help catch them up. But we cannotbring family members back to life if they get COVID-19 and die or if they get really sick fromCOVID and suffer recurring health consequences for the rest of their lives.

12/28/2020 6:47 PM

61 Later start time for MS/HS in person learning during and after COVID-19. 12/28/2020 6:46 PM

62 This will be over soon. Protect us. 12/28/2020 6:36 PM

63 There should be a 5 day in-person option. And, if that is not possible, then at the very least,teachers and students should be on Zoom all day.

12/28/2020 6:10 PM

64 I am begging you to consider all students. We are failing over here and every day has been astruggle. My kids need to be in school. The school setting has not spread Covid like wild fire,we have that information now and I feel that the very low number of cases in the district shouldbe considered.

12/28/2020 4:58 PM

65 Placing teachers and staff at risk during a period of substantial transmission could underminethe delivery of instruction. Because CH is such a small district, the loss of one teacher duringa substitute shortage could have a significant impact on the quality of education.

12/28/2020 4:36 PM

66 Regularly seeing CH families ignoring simple recommendations by health professionals madethe decision to do remote schooling extremely easy from the get-go this school year. Camp Hillfamilies continue to think this pandemic won't affect them, and the worst is yet to come,surely.

12/28/2020 4:27 PM

67 I am pleased that we have started to consider options by grade levels rather than simply onthe whole for the school district as the middle and high school level operate differently than theelementary schools do.

12/28/2020 3:44 PM

68 You are doing really good 12/28/2020 3:18 PM

69 I really disagree that the School Board has the full authority in deciding how our kids will beeducated.

12/28/2020 2:52 PM

70 Parents of children in remote status should have zero say in what is being done for childrenwho's parents want an in person option. Those remote option parents only want schools closedto support their decision to keep their children at home. Their concern is selfish and hasnothing to do with the educational needs of other children

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71 Kids need to be in school, the remote learning is not working well, it is a temporary solutiononly!

12/28/2020 2:39 PM

72 I think if the teachers can limit the zoom meetings and screen time that the kids have to be ontheir computers - maybe just send more reading or other assignments that they can do off ofthe computer to give them a break

12/28/2020 2:18 PM

73 Folks this is a PANDEMIC!!!! Everyone's lives have been disrupted, just sending our kids backto school during substantial spread or trying to send them back for 5 days during moderatespread is foolish and won't bring around the normality people are seeking. Lets come up withcreative ways to address some of the shortcomings of remote learning instead of revisiting thisstuff over and over again. The models were developed with input from the American Academyof Pediatrics, the CDC, PDE, community members, teachers, school board members,administration and medical personnel...... why then must we look at it again. Finally I'd like tosay that; I realize I am keeping my child remote and that some people have seemed toindicate that "we can keep our kids home if we're worried about it" and we shouldn't have aconcern; but any illness to teachers/school closures disrupts my child's education too. Whilethe direct threat of illness may not be there the disruption to education is the same as for kidsin school.

12/28/2020 1:55 PM

74 Stop being bullied into in-person instruction by a vocal minority. The real risk here isn't tostudents, but to teachers and older family members of students living in multi-generationalhomes. In-person instruction under high-spread conditions risks their lives, and places thelong-term sustainability of education at risk. A sick student might only miss out on a week ortwo of class, but sick teachers will interrupt education for dozens of students for weeks oreven months, whether those students are remote or in-person. The district established goodcriteria for defining when in-person instruction should be suspended for safety reasons in orderto protect the students, the teachers, the district, and the community. We have long sinceexceeded those limits, and the district should follow its own rules instead of hiding behindloopholes to satisfy some vocal parents with specific needs and expectations. If exceptionsneed to be made for students with special needs or other valid concerns, then make individualexceptions. Don't just ignore the rules the community previously agreed on because they aren'tsuitable to a few exceptional cases.

12/28/2020 1:47 PM

75 There is a lack of teacher participation in remote learning in most 8th grade classes. 12/28/2020 1:42 PM

76 Please let Josh Ford, or as the board calls him "Mr. Ford" because they know he evisceratesthere nonsense, speak for as long as he needs. There is a large group of us that are happy heisn't afraid to speak up and tell it like it is. Even better, add him to the task force so he canfight for the safety of the teachers and staff, and fight for the social responsibility that isrequired by everyone!

12/28/2020 1:28 PM

77 We really appreciate the outreach and solicitation of input. We know these decisions areextremely difficult and unprecedented. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in thedecision-making.

12/28/2020 1:05 PM

78 My child is experiencing a little bit of zoom fatigue. Are there ways to more engage thestudents and offer activities that get them moving? Also, the same schedule every day gets alittle boring. Is there a way to shake up the periods maybe go backwards one day of the weekjust to break up the monotony?

12/28/2020 1:02 PM

79 Please follow the guidelines you set forth from the beginning. It may not be convenient orplease everyone but what is the point of a plan if it’s not followed .

12/28/2020 12:58 PM

80 There is more at stake than just our children. It is important to consider the potentialconsequences of asymptomatic children taking the virus home to vulnerable family members.Also, there is no realistic way to distance from a young, sick child within your home, so if achild does get sick, at least one or more close family members will inevitably be exposed.Although there is some promising information that children do not typically develop as severean acute disease as adults, there is still so much unknown about the long-term consequencesof infection.

12/28/2020 12:48 PM

81 Thank you for your time, efforts and consideration. 12/28/2020 12:31 PM

82 I believe it is best for the community, if the school district remained in level 3 remote learningfor k-12, while there is substantial community spread, in order to protect the community, ourvalued educational staff, our students, and their families. My family recently had COVID and itis not something to be taken lightly!

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83 Thanks for all your hard work in uncharted territory. 12/28/2020 12:15 PM

84 We do not know whether this is under the purview of the Task Force (it probably is not, butwe'd like to share this since we assume this will also be read by the members of the SchoolBoard). The instructional plans for Level 3 are untenable. We have heard from countlessparents (and some students) about how difficult Zoom is for remote learning, and we would liketo urge the School Board or the principals to reconsider what happens each day in Level 3.Four to five zooms per day, totaling over 3 hours, requires a greater attention span than mostadults have, let alone 6 year olds. We would strongly encourage the schools to redesign thelearning schedule and avoid such a difficult and developmentally-inappropriate plan. If we may,we would suggest that Level 3 simply be changed to match the current “Level 2 remote learnerschedule.” Under than plan, MWF would be full asynchronous, and TR would have someZoom, although not nearly as much as Level 3 does. This would be easier on the children andpresumably also more manageable for the teachers, who are absolutely working substantialovertime right now.

12/28/2020 12:07 PM

85 Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our students safe and learning. 12/28/2020 12:00 PM

86 Remote learning needs to remain a viable option while COVID transmission rates aresufficiently high.

12/28/2020 11:53 AM

87 Having students constantly changing their school plan is stressful. Either all in or all outdepending on family fear and medical need.

12/28/2020 11:48 AM

88 We should be sure we are taking the Teacher's health and safety into account no matter what.Dr. D should have some influence to get all teachers immunized ASAP as EssentialPersonnel. There is no one more important than a teacher that reaches a kid.

12/28/2020 11:40 AM

89 I think after the holidays, there should be a period of remote to make sure the “holiday” spike isover then back to blended.

12/28/2020 11:37 AM

90 I have my personal reasons for keeping my kiddos full remote. I'm grateful for Camp Hilloffering that so I didn't have to pull them from the district because we are hold out hope forthings to go back to normal. To our family the teachers are doing absolutely amazing for what'sgoing on. The communication is there from the district and if any answers are needed all Ihave to do is ask.

12/28/2020 11:22 AM

91 It's pretty clear the board is going to continue to vote 5-4, so DO NOT give them anything tochange the plan. If you care about getting back to normal by next school year you will notchange the plan. I also would like to see Mr. Ford added to the task force because he speaksup and says a lot of the things that many of us want to, but don't want to be shunned. We needpeople like him to push back against the members of the board who have been there for 30years, who only care about the money we are paying to send kids to cyber school.

12/28/2020 11:19 AM

92 One thing I would like you to consider is exploring more outdoor spaces when the weatherimproves to increase in person instruction for high school/middle school students. Think moreoutside of the box. Even if a student has to walk 5 minutes to and from class, I believe itwould be better than a Zoom class.

12/28/2020 11:19 AM

93 Please investigate transmission rates between students and teachers on a national level. Thelack of learning and teacher interaction with children is having an significant impact on theirlearning

12/28/2020 11:15 AM

94 I know you are trying you best to keep our kids safe.... this is a no win situation and athankless job. Thank you!

12/28/2020 11:14 AM

95 AGAIN...whether remote or especially in person...we should be focusing specifically on coresubjects. Cut the non-essential non-core classes out this year--or if you can't due to stateregulations then make those the remote classes. With this improvisation we could conceivablyshift the students to 4 or 5 class periods per day 3-5 days per week. You can split them up bytime of day on campus, days of week on campus, etc. Students for the most part learn bettercollectively. This minimizes contact and better ensures our kids will be ready for college. It isnot just about getting through the year...it is about getting through the year and STILLLEARNING WHAT THEY NEED TO.

12/28/2020 11:14 AM

96 I appreciate everything the teachers are doing when the kids are remote, but my child learnsbetter on the in person days, and gets way more out of it not only education wise, butemotional and mental well being wise as well

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97 The Task Force is a joke. It is the same old people with a couple a parents thrown in who haveno medical, psychological or educational experience. How about some experts?

12/28/2020 11:13 AM

98 It is a difficult time for these kids - I see my daughter's losing interest in school and not gettingthe education I have come to expect. They are also suffering socially by not being in school -all kids are different and I understand different levels of concern - I wouldn't want to have tomake the decision for others.

12/28/2020 11:13 AM

99 The lack of concern for teachers and their families is disheartening. 12/28/2020 11:11 AM

100 Current remote learning strategy is working great and we feel that until level of infection goesdown, we must continue with this strategy and we shouldn't put our kids health in danger.

12/28/2020 11:10 AM

101 Please get these kids back into the classroom. I'd hate to see how these kids mental health isin 5 years if we do not change things.

12/28/2020 11:10 AM

102 Good job by the task force as I am sure planning for unknown situations and conditions is verychallenging.

12/28/2020 11:07 AM

103 The focus of the Task Force should be how — not whether — in-person education can besafely offered to CHSD students.

12/28/2020 11:06 AM

104 It seems like many families chose to travel for Christmas and see extended family. If CHschools remain in the hybrid model perhaps students should not return until 1/19.

12/28/2020 9:21 AM

105 These lockdowns are hurting our children. My children are both so much happier when they goto school in person. It is not right that our young children are expected to sit in front of acomputer for several hours each day. I believe they should be going to school Monday-Friday.Are there going to be more cases? I am sure, but we cannot hide from this virus that has overa 99 percent survival rate. Please let our children be children again!

12/28/2020 7:43 AM

106 There is no need to risk the student and staff health and safety while there is substantialspread. If school is online, sports should remain inactive as well.

12/27/2020 11:21 PM

107 While I understand the concern with going back face to face, I feel it is what is best for ourchildren. A few days or a week remote would be fine, but we have been remote for too long atthe middle school level. Please let our children return to the best place to learn and grow withour teachers...school! While the teachers have been fabulous this year, one can only connectso much over Zoom. Students need to return to some normalancy for their academic growth,feelings of security in the world around them, and their emotional health.

12/27/2020 9:55 PM

108 I know that this is not the school year that anyone wanted, but if we are careful right now all ofour students will have many years of normal school and extra-curricular activities to lookforward to in the future. What we do now will shape the lives of our students and we should nottake any unnecessary risks. Sacrifices now will lead to a healthier and happier future. Pleasestay the course with remote learning during periods of substantial spread and allow the optionfor remote learning until we are on the other side of this crisis. Thank you.

12/27/2020 9:20 PM

109 I appreciate your efforts, especially with all you are up against. 12/27/2020 8:48 PM

110 https://gbdeclaration.org/ 12/27/2020 7:36 PM

111 The children of our district are missing out on academic achievement and a sense ofcommunity that comes from their teachers, principals and friends. There needs to be areassessment of the health and safety plan and also an eye to the future about how we start torecover from all that our children have lost. None of it is easy, but we have to start findingmiddle ground to build from—otherwise, for a myriad of reasons, we will be left with a shell of adistrict that once was really great.

12/27/2020 7:04 PM

112 While it appears that in-person schooling, particularly at the elementary level, does notcontribute to the spread, and we very much want our children to attend in-person for theeducational and social benefits, we also feel a strong concern for the safety and well-being ofour teachers and staff. We believe the decision that is made must be in their best interest too.Thank you!

12/27/2020 6:38 PM

113 Thank you for all your hard work! I never thought I’d be able to teach my kids from home, butsome how the teachers, district and task force made it happen!

12/27/2020 6:37 PM

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115 How will these results be accurate with no accountability? 12/27/2020 5:15 PM

116 There is no security to this survey. anybody, anywhere can participate, multiple times onmultiple devices.

12/27/2020 5:11 PM

117 Please open the High School to allow the Senior Class to finish their year alongside their peersin a sound educational environment that fosters understanding and growth thru knowledge andthe collaboration of students and teachers to bring learning to a much higher level than whatany experience learning by a remote computer in a solitary setting could provide especiallyamongst distractions in the home setting.

12/27/2020 3:18 PM

118 I am incredibly disappointed that the district swayed from the matrix set up and establishedprior to school starting when community spread became substantial. This was not a decisionto be made by the school board, but should have been automatically triggered by communityfactors. If the district continues to insist that classes be offered in person during substantialspread, we are going to find ourselves in a position where there are no substitutes available tocover classes as teachers get sick or are required to quarantine. Teachers should also begiven hazard pay if they are required, against their wishes, to return to the classroom.

12/27/2020 10:52 AM

119 I appreciate the districts open communication. It's a tough spot and I think if you continue toallow choices it allows people to do what is best for their children and families. Thank you!

12/27/2020 8:39 AM

120 I have submitted my thoughts more extensively in a recent letter to the Task Force and SchoolBoard. I believe that the school should remain open to provide essential services (counseling,food, and internet access) and should remain closed for in person instruction during thistemporary period of high community spread.

12/27/2020 6:56 AM

121 We would like to see CHSD investigate what the private schools in our area are doing, asthey've been successful with in-person instruction so far. We would also like to see the CHSDnot just look at overall County statistics, but also where actual transmissions are occurring,locally, statewide and nationwide. That data does not support some claims that it is unsafe forthe kids to be in school.

12/26/2020 11:24 PM

122 As a parent, I would prefer to have my children in person- I see how much they thrive when inperson versus at home and remote. However, I also understand that our children's success isdependent on our teachers' ability to do their jobs safely and effectively. We will find a way toget through this year no matter what is decided. Thank you!

12/26/2020 10:44 PM

123 Keep in mind that despite the actions you employ within the school building, you cannotcontrol the behavior of students (and staff) outside the building. Every day--before and sincethe switch to full remote at the MS/HS, I see large groups of young students (middle and highschool age) traveling about town without masks and with no regard for social distancing. Onecan only imagine that similar behavior occurs within their households as well. At times ofincreased spread within the community, why risk the health and well-being of the entire schoolpopulation when it is known that a portion of that population is not adhering to even the mostbasic of guidelines?

12/26/2020 10:29 PM

124 If parents are going to insist on begging for the kids to be in-person, then you need to developa list of rules they need to follow in order to keep the kids safe. Example- parents need toattest that they are not leaving the house except for essential needs, they are wearing masksfrom the moment they leave the house til the moment they come home, they aren’t travelingfor work or vacations, they aren’t sending their children to school sick because they don’t wantto stay home with them, etc.

12/26/2020 7:09 PM

125 I would like to know how it is possible that our small district with no busses and an open lunchpolicy can possibly not find a way to open its doors for the blended learners who desperatelyneed to be in the classroom with their teachers. How is it possible that all the much largersurrounding school districts are making it happen and Camp Hill can’t (or won’t) find a way? Ifind that to be a gigantic failure on the part of our district, and I will be pulling my children outof CH and sending them the Harrisburg Academy for the remainder of the year and possiblymove to another district if this complete lack of action continues and the school doors don’topen very soon. I never imagined I would be this disappointed with CH schools. What adisgrace.

12/26/2020 3:04 PM

126 Our boys had their annual physicals recently and our pediatrician was ASTONISHED when wetold him the school district moved ahead with winter sports, including basketball and wrestling.Stupid and selfish to do things like this during a PANDEMIC!!!

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127 I am not a medical doctor, so I defer to their recommendations. Of course we want the kids inschool, but we want a lot of things that may not be safe right now. I know there is the option tokeep them home, but the quality of education for the kids staying home while others do hybridis not as good. It is a lot for the teachers. No one knows the right answers, which is why weare referring to the scientific community.

12/26/2020 10:30 AM

128 While I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback through this survey, I think it's importantto remember that this is not a decision that should be made based on popular opinion. I wouldlike to see the school board and leadership listen to the educators who are in the classroom,seeing first hand what is happening. As a teacher myself, I can tell you it is MUCH harder toteach online than in person so if the teachers are saying that they think education shouldremain remote only, it is truly because they worry for their health based on what they areseeing in the classroom. At my place of work, I have the unusual perspective of being both ateacher in the classroom and a part of the senior leadership team. I will tell you that the facultywere initially very reluctant to return to the classroom this fall. The majority ultimately did sobecause of the care with with the senior leadership team developed a safety plan-- wastewatertesting every two days, testing of all students before returning to campus, weekly randomtesting of all faculty and staff, canceling fall sports, allowing teachers with health risks tochoose to be remote, etc. We have no idea how many students have COVID in CH becauseso many younger people are asymptomatic. However, those teachers and staff members inclose contact with students all day could suffer very different consequences were they tobecome infected. Lastly, to address the idea that our students are falling behind-- It'sunreasonable to think that everything should be proceeding as normal right now, that includeslearning. I hope teachers are showing greater flexibility with students given all the stress thatEVERYONE is experiencing.

12/26/2020 9:09 AM

129 At home learning just simply doesn’t cut it! Let’s let our awesome educators do their thing in-person!

12/26/2020 7:22 AM

130 I think that there needs to be a MUCh stricter enforcement of not allowing children to come toschool when they are showing symptoms of Covid but are permitted to stay because they donot have a fever. A child should not be allowed to stay in school if they are extremelycongested or coughing all day, just because they do not have a fever. It has happened multipletimes in my daughter’s 2nd grade classroom and it’s very frustrating. Thank you so much forvolunteering your time to be on the task force. It is greatly appreciated by parents!

12/25/2020 9:57 PM

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132 You need to ALL stand up and tell the School Board that you created the matrix, which theyloved and approved before school started and that is the RULE! It was 9 cases per 100k whenyou made the matrix. At that point in time 100 cases per 100k seemed like an impossibility!PLEASE realize that if we do not do our part and slow the spread down that thisblended/remote model, extracurriculars cancelled, etc. will continue to go on for years to come!It is ridiculous that teachers are being blasted for working their butts off to teach a differentway every day. They said in the survey the DO NOT FEEL SAFE, so why would we makethem teach in school?? The only thing that I would recommend is that when cases drop below100 per 100k and we return to blended learning that you switch to having the in person days bein a block, like M-W instead of every other day. I think this will provide more consistency foryounger learners. Don't succumb to pressure. There are several board members who think theyare superior to everyone. Mr. Lamay only cares about in person because his kid is a senior.We should not be having this conversation every 2 weeks. Until the state changes theguidelines you should not change a thing, and the school NEEDS to follow their own plan!Parents and students shouldn't have to guess what is going to happen every week. You madea plan so people could know what to expect. Unfortunately too many didn't follow theguidelines. Also, please MANDATE automatic suspension for students not wearing their mask.Stop putting all the pressure on the teachers to police this. And stop the absurdity of "maskbreaks". The virus doesn't take a break.

12/25/2020 9:30 PM

133 This is about the safety of the community we need to prevent the spread of COVID since it ismutating the school is not prepared for these changes.

12/25/2020 11:34 AM

134 Please bring the kids back to class. They are not adults! They need in person teaching. 12/24/2020 1:35 PM

135 Many parents and students are not respecting the guidelines provided to suppress communityspread. Anyone taking a walk around the borough could attest to that. If students are notrespecting safety protocol outside of school, they should not be subjecting our staff and otherstudents to their potential virus transmission in the school.

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136 I know that we have had several cases within the past two weeks but as you know, we havenot been in school during that time so I do not believe these kids are contracting this in school.I appreciate your time!!

12/24/2020 10:41 AM

137 We appreciate how difficult these decisions are and want to express our gratitude and supportof the task force and school board for their hard work. Our personal situation makes it suchthat we can accommodate any decision made but know that is not true for everyone. We carea lot about Camp Hill teachers and feel their voice should be paramount in these decisions.

12/24/2020 10:18 AM

138 My child struggled to get adequate grades in traditional school. He is failing miserably atremote learning because he seems to have to teach himself from worksheets and videos andeven with our help it is going very poorly. He is now at risk for repeating his grade which will bedevastating when combined with some of his mental health issues. His current 504 is notfollowed during remote learning which increases his struggles. Schoology has so much contentand is not consistent from class to class or teacher to teacher. Even my child who does well Inschool has lower grades than ever before. I suppose remote learning is good for some childrenbut not mine. Please allow my children to go back to school.

12/24/2020 9:45 AM

139 PA mandates have made everything more difficult. CHSD has done a great job. It's time to re-open our schools. Thank you.

12/24/2020 9:06 AM

140 Please read the studies regarding students being a protective factor for transmission. They willhelp justify the decision to open full time. As long as everyone has a choice for what they arecomfortable with (including teachers at risk) and you can justify it with actual studies, thecommunity will support. Everyone can get their needs met. Lastly, I’m really grateful and proudthat this school district is brave enough to go against the grain and consider adding a 5 day inperson option. Thankyou!

12/24/2020 8:54 AM

141 Please stay the course. Spread is not just about kids; it is about every member of ourcommunity, including the most vulnerable. No one LIKES this but it’s important. We cant justdecide that we’re “done” as people are still at risk.

12/24/2020 8:02 AM

142 Thank you for taking on this important role! 12/24/2020 7:36 AM

143 The board and pretend superintendent have been TERRIBLE at handling this so far. Theyignored their matrix. They don't enforce masks. They don't listen to the staff, or care abouttheir safety. It is ABSURD to send anyone to school until this is back under 100 cases per 100thousand. The board needs to stop trying to change the rules. It's irresponsible. It is selfish.The students can do the work, but parents are lazy and want the kids to go toschool/babysitting by teacher. Lamay and Karl need to resign. Enough of this game playing.And to those, like Vogel, who say the task force is a joke I say F*ck them! The matrix wasmade by you. Don't kowtow to people that don't understand science. This isn't about how manykids die!! It's about STOPPING THE SPREAD so this doesn't continue for YEARS

12/24/2020 2:24 AM

144 I believe the students in special education and their program should be considered separatelythan the rest of the general ed. school population. The regression in skills and the anxietycaused by disruption of routine, make the remediation for Covid worse than the actual virus.This is spoken from a family who has experienced the virus first hand.

12/23/2020 11:09 PM

145 The negative financial, emotional, mental, social and obviously educational impact of thecurrent health and safety plan has to be addressed by this board before more families decideto withdraw their children from out district

12/23/2020 11:06 PM

146 See above comments 12/23/2020 10:09 PM

147 We appreciate the time and attention you’re putting into the care and safety of our children andfamilies in this community.

12/23/2020 10:08 PM

148 My feeling is that in person school is essential. However my family and situation is able toaccept some risk. Families that can’t tolerate the risk have the remote option under the hybridplan. I understand the needs if the teachers also need to be taken into consideration, mine isjust opinion of a parent.

12/23/2020 9:52 PM

149 This should have been discussed and worked on months ago. 12/23/2020 9:46 PM

150 Please consider fully in person or a 4 day a week plan for elementary grades. Elementarychildren learn best via in person instruction and data shows less risk of covid transmission atthat age level.

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151 The teachers union conducted surveys weeks ago and teachers gave specificrecommendations on what would make things work for them and the students. I am not surewhy these ideas were not reviewed or other feedback gathered BEFORE Thanksgiving breakbecause we knew there would be spread after the holidays. What is being done now feels liketoo little too late. I hope both the task force, administration and school board act thoughtfullybut quickly because what is happening now is clearly not working for a lot of families andteachers.

12/23/2020 9:12 PM

152 1) I have been deeply disappointed as a parent that we were told that the "Healthy & SafetyReopening Plan" was "a living and breathing document," yet it seems that no one was taskedwith keeping it current and adapting it as information became available. Now, it appears that weare playing catch up and trying to re-evaluate a plan in the pressure of the moment and duringthe holidays, when we could have been planning and adjusting throughout these last 4 months.2) I sincerely ask you to consider the whole needs of the student (educational, social,emotional, etc.) and not just physical safety. 3) By closing schools, that doesn't mean that allstudents get to be home. Life, society, and family decisions were made around what hasalways been the stable pillar of in-person school. 4) Doctors offices, grocery stores, hardwarestores... are all open and essential. How is it that educating our students is not consideredessential and teachers/staff essential workers? 5) Excessive screen time is not healthy... itfeels like physical safety is all that is being considered and not mental, social, and emotionalhealth. 6) I am very disappointed in the district's decision that snow delays and snow days nolonger exist. Our students may have a computer, but that doesn't mean that families can all beready to start on time. What about families that need to transport children to alternative care?They now need to dig out and get their child somewhere by the normal start time of school?Our bodies were designed for a cadence of work and rest. The very best thing for our studentswould have been to get out and play in the snow Thursday morning and have a blast helpingtheir parents shovel snow... to enjoy the moment instead of having to wait until the end of theschool day. I feel like we have full knowledge of how damaging heavy screen time is, yet tryingto justify that remote learning is somehow a "good" or "equal" educational option. 7) It wasalarming to hear that a student was Covid positive who participated in an extracurricularactivity (while school was fully remote). If this means that school was closed for learning butopen for extracurricular activities that is a very disappointing choice. 8) In closing, I know theteachers are working hard... very hard... that is not in question. What is in question is whetherthe District has chosen what is best for our students and whether there is an active Task Forcethat will meet regularly to stay current with information and adapt the plan as needed. Thankyou for providing this parent survey and giving us the opportunity to share our concerns.

12/23/2020 9:08 PM

153 Nothing in our community should be more important than making sure elementary agedchildren get a strong educational foundation

12/23/2020 9:04 PM

154 I am aware that it was suggested that Dr. Carrie Lelone be considered and added to the taskforce. Please also consider the emotional impact of the children and the financial impact beingpresented to families as the schools move to a remote model. Like many families, we movedhere for the wonderful school system. I hope we are able to come up with a plan to safely keepour children in school, especially elementary aged children in school, at least 3 days per week.

12/23/2020 8:51 PM

155 For a community that takes pride in their school system I am furious at the shortsightednessof this task force and our school board. You have put the teachers union over the best interestof our students.

12/23/2020 8:51 PM

156 I appreciate that fully remote is not the best learning environment and that it is especiallydifficult for parents of younger children. But COVID is too easily spread and children are notthe best about masking or following other precautions. Allowing kids back in school while thereis substantial spread is an extreme risk. I appreciate that I have had the option to keep my son100% remote, even when there are few cases in our county. His health, and that of our family,is my highest priority right now.

12/23/2020 8:42 PM

157 We absolutely take the pandemic seriously in within our family. We do not dispute the severityof it's impact. However, to point the finger of blame at schools is not a sound decision in lightof the data which is now available. Please provide, at a minimum, a hybrid option for thestudents as we move forward. Our preference would be full in person, as has been statedabove. Thanks for asking for the input of parents, that is considerate of you. -Ray Adams

12/23/2020 8:27 PM

158 Schools and our schools are one of the safest places for our children! We are all doing a greatjob with safety mitigation efforts in place. Thanks!

12/23/2020 8:24 PM

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custodial as well as students), not just that parents WANT to send their children back to theschool building.

160 I am happy with the way his school and the district have operated and am grateful for allinstruction, in person and virtual. We are lucky because I am working from home too.

12/23/2020 7:53 PM

161 I want to thank you for letting our voices be heard. 12/23/2020 7:52 PM

162 Keep the option for fully remote learning for the 29% of those who are afraid to send their kidsto school, but also allow the other 70% of us to also continue in-person learning, except whenthere are physical cases in the building. Being overly cautious is putting our students’educational and emotional needs in turmoil! Thank you!

12/23/2020 7:51 PM

163 We hope the district will still allow for students to be remote with the Camp Hill teachers. It isworking very well for our daughter and she still feels part of the school community.

12/23/2020 7:42 PM

164 We have to look out for the safety of all - students, staff and teachers. Protecting the health ofour teachers is essential to maintain our exceptional level of instruction. Their health, safetyand comfort levels are just as important as the parents and students. Thank you.

12/23/2020 7:40 PM

165 There needs to be a reprioritization to find ways to keep schools open rather than close. Thisis our new normal, and as long as we are allowed to choose as a district, we need to strive foras much in person schooling for those he need it to better learn. We are loosing to the privateschools that are willing to stay open 5 days a week.

12/23/2020 7:28 PM

166 Please look at the students' grades and attendance. Compare the grades of full in person,remote, and when we went virtual. Check attendance, is it better or worse? How are thestudents doing academically that were struggling before the pandemic? Are they doing betteror worse as a whole? Ask yourself, do children learn better overall IN or OUT of theclassroom? What have recent statistics been telling us about depression, suicide, and druguse in students since remote learning came into play last March? Our children have nothinganymore. Those who had nothing at home, and came to school to have something(whether itbe human interaction, a club, or a sport, food, an escape), it has been completely erased. It istime to give them a chance again. A chance at life, education, and getting back on track. Let'sgive them some hope that things can and will get better. Our schools have been clean, safe,positive places for the kids in our community. Let's get them back in the classroom. Thankyou.

12/23/2020 7:17 PM

167 We believe that the current model with the elementary school starting the blended learningwhile the middle school and high school are remote is fine

12/23/2020 7:17 PM

168 I am actually a 6th grade teacher in Central Dauphin School District. We are fully remote andhave been for a month now and hybrid before that. I am seeing first hand the detrimental affectthe virtual learning is having on students. Parents have the choice to choose all virtual, butparents also should have the choice of all in person. Schools have actually never been moresanitized and mindful of germs as they are right now. I would be in full support of havingelementary students being in person full time.

12/23/2020 7:12 PM

169 The CHSD has done a good job keeping our students safe since the inception of the 2020-2021 school year.

12/23/2020 7:08 PM

170 While I know it’s not a popular opinion. I appreciate the district offering families the option tomake a decision that works for their family. We feel strongly about containing the spread ofCOVID19. My concerns deal with long-term health issues with this virus and me being highrisk.

12/23/2020 7:03 PM

171 Pleas include Dr. Delone as well as others that have differing opinions on the task force. I'm sosaddened at the lack of community and lack of leadership in Camp Hill. A community does notlook out for number 1 above all else. They consider the needs of all. The ends do not justifythe means. And with regards to lack of leadership, I'm completely at a loss for words. As ateacher in a neighboring district, I wish Camp Hill would acquire listening skills to the needs ofall, and be decisive in their decisions. Our children are loosing out more than anyone. As youcan see Covid is still spreading even when school is remote.

12/23/2020 6:57 PM

172 Europe has kept their children in school. The CDC says that one of the safest places forchildren is school. Too many children are falling behind. They need to be off the screens and inschool learning. Thanks for your time and efforts!!!

12/23/2020 6:43 PM

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children will not be attending and you will be losing school funding to remain open.

174 We believe the teachers are doing their best with remote learning, but there is no replacementfor in person instruction. Our son has benefitted from being back in the world with other kidsand we worry about the effects of isolation with longer term remote learning. There are fewparents that teach as well as the Camp Hill teachers.

12/23/2020 6:29 PM

175 I believe through proper screening of both STAFF and students, masking, dee cleaning, andsocial distancing, we can continue to educate our children in school and do so safely. Thankyou for soliciting our thoughts and for doing the right thing in order to educate our kidsEFFECTIVELY and to support our community appropriately.

12/23/2020 6:26 PM

176 You’ve already seen my previous comments. Any decision made should be reflected by whatthe teachers think is best. Also, part of the reason why I don’t think it’s safe to send my childduring substantial spread is because I know that my family is staying safe, but I cannot saythe same for other members of the community given the also daily message I see about casesat the middle/high school. Those students have bee remote and continue to get COVID andare potentially spreading it to others. I think it’s time a decision is made about extracurricularactivities. My child should not be put at risk due to the selfish decisions of others.

12/23/2020 6:23 PM

177 Follow the sciences , NOT WHAT UNEDUCATED PARENTS WANT YOU TO DO. 12/23/2020 6:19 PM

178 Please consider teacher and staff input, as well. 12/23/2020 6:14 PM

179 Thank you for volunteering to be on the task force. Please open school full time/5 days a weekso our kids can receive the education they need and deserve. I am sick of our kids sufferingmentally, educationally, and socially for no reason. It should be my choice whether or not mychild attends school in person and no one elses.

12/23/2020 6:12 PM

180 Please let these kids resume in person learning to some capacity. They need it! 12/23/2020 6:08 PM

181 While we are fully remote please please ask the teachers to consider how much homeworkthey are assigning. After sitting on a laptop for a full day of zooms it is disheartening to seemy kids spending several more hours on the same device doing even more homework. Theyneed to be encouraged to take a break from the screen time, move around and get somephysical activity. To hear 13 year olds complain about back and neck pain from sitting so longis sad. Im able to stop working and it makes me sad that the volume of homework is affectingtheir ability to interact with family and do something other than classwork.

12/23/2020 5:55 PM

182 Please get these kids back in the classroom safely! 12/23/2020 5:45 PM

183 I think the students in the district would benefit from continuing to offer in-person instructionand just sticking with that. The back-and-forth between models has frustrating and unsteadyingfor them. Many of them need more stability in this matter.

12/23/2020 5:41 PM

184 I would prefer that the high/middle school students continue to learn fully remotely. 12/23/2020 5:33 PM

185 Take this seriously, we are not immune to this because we live in camp hill. Sports canwait..so can school if that's whats needed

12/23/2020 5:33 PM

186 Our kids mental health is deteriorating and those who are battling right now, today the last yearand the months to come are not at a place to speak up bc they don’t want to be identified anddon’t want anyone to know. This is what depression looks like for many kids. Make it look likeeverything is fine when it’s not. The lack in in person instruction has increased this immensely.Maybe you should be sending out an anonymous survey to kids (especially grades 6-12) to fillout and get the statistics on the kids mental health and what their needs are.

12/23/2020 5:25 PM

187 We need clear criteria and boundaries that we know won’t change haphazardly. I think havingflexibility is okay, but it needs to be based on more than just 1 School Board meeting, perhapsby having a continuous committee that monitors the situation weekly and provides updates. Iwould feel more comfortable with being flexible is I didn’t see commentary on our localcommunity social media platforms about people openly and willing flaunting orders meant to beable to keep kids in school.

12/23/2020 5:15 PM

188 As a parent who began with in school and moved to remote when numbers got high, I wasdisappointed at the starting and stopping of in person/remote schooling. I am keeping my kidshome now not only because of the numbers but also because they need consistency. Theemails from parents about staying open should not have an affect on the previously studiedand created plan. Angry parents were not originally a metric for whether to stay open or close. I

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will keep my kids home for a while longer, until camp hill comes together and makes a better,more consistent plan.

189 It is entirely irresponsible for the district to open schools under the circumstances. You arejeopardizing the health and safety of teachers, staff, students, and the entire community.

12/23/2020 4:47 PM

190 The teachers have really been amazing in these challenging times - we appreciate them - andare thankful for the fully remote option - that we get to choose - as well!

12/23/2020 4:47 PM

191 we get through this together. we can't rush the process. any attempt to 'normalize' the process- will only make the current situation longer and worse. we can't "hurry up and make it normal".Trust the Climb.

12/23/2020 4:39 PM

192 I feel confident that my 1st grade child is safe while they attend school. I also understand thatthe district is under a lot of scrutiny and appreciate the amount of work that is going intoleading in this environment. My one ask is that the back and forth from one model to the nextdoes not continue. I feel that the switching is hard on everyone involved, including teachers,students and parents.

12/23/2020 4:30 PM

193 I appreciate the work you are doing. I am angry at the board and the former super-intendentand the lack of planning. The board has seemed to own up to their mistakes and I can onlyhope that they are working with you and the schools to provide the best possible education forour children.

12/23/2020 4:26 PM

194 As we continue to learn more about this virus, the data regarding COVID-19's effect onstudents and teachers becomes more clear. Per the CDC, as of 12/23/2020, 5 - 24 year oldsare much more likely to die by other causes than by COVID-19. Fatality count stands at 518out of 35,279 fatalities between 02/01/2020 and 12/19/2020. That represents 1% of allpremature deaths for this age group. Yet we continue to allow teachers and their union to exactpressure on the school board to keep the schools closed to in person learning. As the reportscontinue to come in from practically every major global news source and health organizationsabout the low risk to teachers and students while in the school setting and the damage beingdone to a generation of students by keeping public schools closed, I'm shocked that theschool board continues to allow teachers to dictate when and where they work without anyreliable data to back up their opinion. Facts still matter. When this is all behind us, Camp Hillteachers, their union, and the school board will be remembered for ignoring science andmedical experts while sacrificing a generation of our childrens' mental and educationaldevelopment.

12/23/2020 4:24 PM

195 Thank you for your great work! 12/23/2020 4:21 PM

196 I think Camp Hill has handled this well - thanks for your work and your caution in theseuncertain times.

12/23/2020 4:09 PM

197 I do not believe there has been enough investigation or priority placed on our children as awhole - the only thing causing a reaction is Covid. There are plenty of other "killers" out there -so please stop making decisions based on this one threat. Please take into consideration themental and emotional well being of our children. As a parent, it is MY responsibility to protectmy children and i will do what i feel is appropriate to keep them safe and protected. It is theschool's responsibility to educate them.

12/23/2020 4:04 PM

198 I would encourage The Pandemic Task Force, School Board, and the Leadership Team tocontinue to meet over the break. Unfortunately, none of us are truly 'on break' until we are donewith this pandemic, and the education of our children is a major priority of course. Thanks forall of your diligent efforts!

12/23/2020 4:01 PM

199 We all need to come together in protecting one another, if we want to lessen this before thevaccine is available to all.

12/23/2020 4:00 PM

200 I am very grateful that CHSD offers a fully remote option and I am hoping that this option willremain a choice for as long as any parent/family feels it is necessary. I also believe that theopinions of our teachers matter and should be taken into consideration if any changes to theHS plan are being considered. They are doing an incredible job!

12/23/2020 3:44 PM

201 Thank you for all you do and happy Holidays! 12/23/2020 3:41 PM

202 We appreciate the fact that one of our children has an IEP and he is being allowed to haveinstructional learning at his school starting January 6th.

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203 Again, I think that the fully remote option is fine but only if there is instruction every day like inlevel 3. But I’d rather the in person be in person everyday if I had that choice for my kids. Theydo much better in physical school. I find the back and forth to be confusing, especially whendue dates for things are online AND in person. Some times are midnight on weekend too and Ido not think the kids need to worry about turning something in by midnight on a Sunday.

12/23/2020 3:37 PM

204 I’m honestly good with whatever the school feels is best. 12/23/2020 3:22 PM

205 I think everyone is doing the best they can in this difficult situation. I think the hybrid modelworked well. I am concerned with ability to do labs etc with virtual.

12/23/2020 3:21 PM

206 I think it should be considered that many families may be getting together over the holidaysand will potentially greatly increase the community spread if the students return in person rightafter the holidays. Although my child is choosing the caola program our family still interactswith others in the community and would hope that the task force would take that intoconsideration.

12/23/2020 3:17 PM

207 I honestly do not understand the logic behind allowing K-5 hybrid and not 6-12. The case countoverall is low even considering the high school had the most cases at 8. Some have beenreported during remote learning and most letters from the district indicate contact tracingidentified very few close contacts. I hope these comments are considered. The numbers areeasily obtained and available to the public. In this ever changing pandemic, one size does notfit all and fluid situations require constant analysis and adjustments.

12/23/2020 3:06 PM

208 KIDS NEED TO BE IN A CLASSROOM TO LEARN! Virtual school for elementary kids isabsolutely useless, and the results of this district’s lack of concern for K-5 will be very clear inthe years to come. CHSD is small enough and has enough financial resources to bring K-5back like every other district while managing this pandemic safely, and that IS possible (I do itfor a large employer every day). Yet, these strengths are being ignored and our children aresuffering and will continue to do so. How many more virtual days full of tears and frustratingwill I have to endure with my kids because I cannot teach them what they’re supposed to belearning during zoom meetings?! The families who wanted their kids full remote were given thatoption, yet those of us who disagree with that learning model were not offered the same.Enough is enough. Bring them back!!!

12/23/2020 3:04 PM

209 Please consider allowing the students to return to in-person instruction per family choice andcontinue to offer virtual learning for those who desire that option.

12/23/2020 2:59 PM

210 Should the middle school and high school re-open, I would hope that the rules of 6 feetdistance between desks is followed. Further, follow the State of PA Social Restriction rule oflimited gatherings of no more than 10 persons indoors. This would include the classroom. Irealize that this is no easy task and space at the building on Chestnut Street is limited.Changing to an A/B schedule to allow all students in grades 6 - 12 would be helpful. Atleastthen, us parents who have chosen remote because guidelines weren't being followed at theMS/HS could potentially send our student to school .... safely. These guidelines would alsohelp keep the teachers safer. Bottom line, lets make sure every person in our school districtremains healthy through these next few months. Many thanks to all of you for your time andefforts.

12/23/2020 2:56 PM

211 My daughter is lonely and depressed. Her activities have been canceled. She no longer seeschildren her age (or any age).

12/23/2020 2:56 PM

212 Thank you for this survey BUT people with children in the school ars able to take the survey.Parents who have opted for remote, private, or charter should NOT be given as much weightas parents who want their children in school. They have what they want, now they are activelyworking to take away the rights of parents who want their children in schools.

12/23/2020 2:54 PM

213 Please focus on what’s best for the children. I know there are different opinions, but justcallously making comments on PTO Facebook pages such as “41 out of 48 elementaryteachers do not want to teach in person” does nothing but separate us. I empathize for thoseteachers but it is their job and they have other choices, just like each one of us adults do rightnow through this entire pandemic. The children do not. The objective of the school is to meetthe needs of the students. We are failing many of our children right now. Some will be fine in avirtual setting, but others will suffer not only reduced learning but also social and emotionaleffects that may not even be known at this time. Furthermore, the back and forth hybrid/virtualpinball is also incredibly disruptive to the learning environment! I’m finding entire foundationalelements have been missed in class, which I’ve never seen before with the same teachers

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(siblings). We have a small community and small school district. We are NOT spreading at thecommunity rate. Instead of focusing on the original plan, let’s cut those sunk costs and figureout how we can do this!

214 I have presented quite a few times asking what it would take for the teachers to feel safe. Noone has answered that. Our children deserve better. If guidelines are followed there is noreason they cannot open schools and provide in person instruction.

12/23/2020 2:49 PM

215 Good Job folks in this challenging times. Hope things come to normalcy soon. Thanks 12/23/2020 2:47 PM

216 While all of this is so challenging, having a plan with metrics to follow, but then not adjustingmodels according to the plan leads to confusion for staff amd families. I think revsing the planfor metrics that will be followed would make it less confusing and emotional for all parties.

12/23/2020 2:36 PM

217 My kids get reading academy and speech thereby in school. We need those services in personnot over zoom. My kids are struggling with zoom.

12/23/2020 2:34 PM

218 Please keep our littles one in person as much as possible for their mental and emotional well-being.

12/23/2020 2:31 PM

219 To close schools to in person learning until it is deemed moderate spread in our area, isclosing the school for the entire year. This is not logical or ethical on any level. There needs tobe an option for special needs and other children to have in person learning.

12/23/2020 2:30 PM

220 Hang in there. You have a tough job and some folks won't appreciate it. You are doing a greatjob.

12/23/2020 2:27 PM

221 I absolutely think the kids need to be in school as much as possible, ideally full time. Thespace limitations and high # of students in the MS/HS building need to be acknowledged, andprobably tweaked, at least during high community spread. Kids are telling parents it’s tight inmany class rooms & hallways. Ask yourselves this: If for example the press was inside thebuilding a regular day, would we be proud to show how it’s handled? (I understand this is not anissue in the elementary buildings.)

12/23/2020 2:26 PM

222 Many parents and students are not respecting the guidelines provided to suppress communityspread. Anyone taking a walk around the borough could attest to that. If students are notrespecting safety protocol outside of school, they should not be subjecting our staff and otherstudents to their potential virus transmission in the school.

12/23/2020 2:25 PM

223 I appreciate the efforts taken by our District, teachers and staff during these difficult andunprecedented times.

12/23/2020 2:25 PM

224 Thanks to our amazing teachers!! We appreciate them and all their hard work! 12/23/2020 2:20 PM

225 Please see comments above. Unless numbers in Camp Hill rise, we believe that students willdo better with a blended learning model moving forward.

12/23/2020 2:20 PM

226 I would like to request, again, that Dr. Carrie Delone be added to the task force. 12/23/2020 2:18 PM

227 I have her people mention, time and again that the children are not "as affected" by the virus.However, going against recommendations to stay remote put the teachers at risk as well asthe parents/grandparents/caregivers of these children. I understand that having the kids inschool is what is best for them but is it what is best for them during a global pandemic whenthere is far more we don't know than what we do know. Thank you for your time.

12/23/2020 2:14 PM

228 At this time of year there is an increased risk for any type of viral infection. Every year at thistime our hospitals see a larger number of patients being hospitalized due to flu and pneumonia.There is a rise this time of year of those ending up in the ICU. That being said, I understandthat the coronavirus is of pandemic proportions and we need to be cautious. I realize that thereare people who are at higher risk those who are elderly, those who have immunosuppressivediseases. However, we also need to take into consideration the psychological well-being of ourchildren. From what I have read in studies children do not obtain the extreme cases that renderadults hospitalized. Apparently they also are less likely to spread the virus. My daughter isdoing well with remote learning however,there are some struggles. She and her friends havecreated a lunch table group chat and they are trying to maintain some semblance ofsocialization. But what about the children who are shy or find it difficult to make friends.Whatabout the children who are abused in their home setting and most likely suffering even moreabuse at this time with families being together 24/7. It’s also difficult to take tests in a remotelearning setting. My daughter has not been able to finish her math tests because it takes so

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much longer to show work on the computer than it does on paper. Test taking skills aredifferent on the computer, it’s not as easy to skip over equations or questions that take morethought than others and go back to them later on. There’s also the issue with communicationwith teachers, something gets lost in translation with written communication. Students alsolearn from listening to each other’s questions. Our teachers at Camp Hill are truly amazing andhave done an outstanding job in this crazy time. I’m sure it is difficult fir them to reply to eachchild’s questions. It is also difficult to keep their attention in this setting.

229 We weight the opinion of the teachers in the school heavily and value their insight. If theyindicate school should not be in person then we should listen to them.

12/23/2020 2:11 PM

230 I work in health care and have come to a realization that there is absolutely nothing that isgoing to stop the spread of covid. You can be as careful as you want and still get sick if youare A or AB blood type. Rarely other blood types. Even if they do test positive, typically haveminimal to no symptoms. So why not acknowledge the fact that only a small populationactually get sick, protect those and not put everyone in lock down.

12/23/2020 2:10 PM

231 Please no matter what continue to offer fully remote to those who want it. Thank you 12/23/2020 2:10 PM

232 I don’t think there is anything I can say that hasn’t already been said but it doesn’t seem tomatter. The loudest voices in the voices of the staff have spoken and they don’t want to be inschool.

12/23/2020 2:08 PM

233 I attended a lecture this week by University of Pennsylvania faculty about school openingduring the pandemic. One thing I learned is that compared with children who tested negativefor the coronavirus, children who tested positive were more likley to have attended gatherings(weddings, parties, play dates, etc) but NOT more likley to have attended child care or schoolin person. I also learned that while transmission from children to other household members hasbeen reported, they (children) are less likley to be the source. Finally, apparently teachersworking in person as a group are no more likley to get coronavirus than other sectors of thepopulation. All this makes me feel comfortable sending my child to in person school,especially in light of the mounting evidence about the psychological damage and erosion toscholastic abilities that occurs when children are not in school.

12/23/2020 2:08 PM

234 you should be ashamed. you have failed 12/23/2020 2:07 PM

235 I appreciate all the vigilance in everyone's efforts to get this right, and am appreciative for yourcommitment to do the right thing. Thank you for all your work!

12/23/2020 2:06 PM

236 Live classroom instruction offers the greatest educational experience for our children. Theonline format is not conducive to adequate learning nor does it meet the needs of eachindividual student. The sooner we can get back to in person learning the better. Our kidsfutures depend upon it. Thank you.

12/23/2020 2:06 PM

237 If we’re going to stay in a blended learning model, they need to add in more zooms for theyounger kids. They need more instructional time, not less. Having zoom from 8:15-8:45 thenagain 10:15-11:00 with their home room teacher is not enough. The schedule should be morelike what it is when we’re at level 3. The younger kids responded so much better to that and itkept them more engaged.

12/23/2020 2:02 PM

238 Just gratitude to you. It's not easy to listen to everyone while knowing that no decision willmake everyone happy. We are a strong community and school and we will still be here whenthese times pass.

12/23/2020 2:02 PM

239 Please take the multiple deaths of individuals from this pandemic. The rate of confirmed casesand deaths from this pandemic is up about 15% in Cumberland county. I understand thatchildren need to learn, but please, please, please consider the deaths or the long term issuespeople with covid will have in the future.

12/23/2020 2:02 PM

240 We strongly support the remote plan and feel it is academically effective. We want to continueremote learning.

12/23/2020 2:00 PM

241 If the people that do not want our children to go back in to school are you shopping or leavingyour house for any matter than they are contradicting what they are saying they will deal. Ifyou can leave your house to shop go get gas go get groceries go do anything that you cancage or you can be in the classroom and our children can be involved in learning in person.

12/23/2020 2:00 PM

242 Where we are is absolutely laughable. Kids not in school will simply find other things to dowhich will most likely increase spread. To punish our children is wrong. If teachers don’t want

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to teach maybe we should think about substitutes or having the teacher zoom into class. Butkeeping a kindergartner zooming multiple times a day is awful and it’s time we put our Stidentswell being as a priority as well.

243 Studies have shown that schools are not the source of spreading the virus. Social distancing,masks, persistent hand washing, and common sense are needed. If teachers Lenard areconsidered vulnerable based on the risk factors for #19 then they should take the necessaryprecautions.

12/23/2020 1:58 PM

244 All special ed should have to follow the same guidelines. 12/23/2020 1:58 PM

245 As long as we are permitted by the Commonwealth, this district needs to approach the problemfrom the starting point of how to keep schools OPEN. We are a unique place with uniqueresources. We should use creative problem solving techniques as best we can to accomplishin-person instruction for as many days as possible.

12/23/2020 1:58 PM

246 Kids need to be in school! If daycares can operate as normal, so can schools! 12/23/2020 1:57 PM

247 Pushing for Full (5day) in-person instruction. At the very least, blended. Let’s make it happenwith a roar, Lions!

12/23/2020 1:55 PM

248 Task force is a waste of time. Too bloated and not accountable to taxpayers. Plan that is placeseems like the worst kind of plan by committee/try to make everyone happy therefore no oneis that could be imagined.

12/23/2020 1:54 PM

249 I love our teachers and any teacher considered high risk should receive specialaccomodations, but education is essential and should be treated as such. The level ofeducation received virtually does not compare to that of in person learning. Just as Doctors,nurses, grocery store employees, pharmacists, and logistics workers are expected to performtheir essential duties, teachers should be expected to perform theirs because they areessential employees with an essential job. While I am afforded the opportunity to work virtuallyfor my essential employer, it was made clear that if the results of my work were less thanexpected from working in person, I would be sent back to the office to work in person. Theoutcomes of virtual learning are less than expected from in person learning; teachers need toreturn to the classroom.

12/23/2020 1:53 PM

250 We are proud of our school and community for being so responsible and diligent as evidencedby the low infection rates in the schools. We would like to see more medical professionalsincluded on the task force to further minimize spread in schools and make in-person educationeven safer.

12/23/2020 1:52 PM

251 I think we have made a grave mistake by not sending at least the elementary students fulltime. I have witnessed the zooms and the worksheets and this just doesn’t work. Thesestudents are at the prime learning years and we’re making them sit in front of a computer allday and basically teach themselves through applications online. It’s ridiculous and not what Iexpected when I moved to this district.

12/23/2020 1:50 PM

252 I am torn. If school is in hybrid mode, I don’t feel that I actually have the option to chooseremote for my student. I feel choosing remote while in-person is happening is giving mystudent a second-rate education. When all students are remote, the teachers are able to gearlessons to remote educating and provide a better overall education for all students. It isexpecting too much of teachers to have them preparing double lessons to provide the top-notch education they are expected to provide.

12/23/2020 1:49 PM

253 Please continue to make a building by building decision based on school spread, it communityspread.

12/23/2020 1:48 PM

254 If you are going to put a plan together, I feel the school board should follow it. It’s not abouttheir individual opinions. It’s about the overall safety of our communities

12/23/2020 1:46 PM

255 I believe the school board and the task force have both been making excellent decisions. Thetop priority should be the health and safety of our children and school staff. If the DOH andDOE call for full time remote learning, I believe that is what is necessary. Thank you so verymuch for working so hard at providing the safest educational environment for our children andschool staff.

12/23/2020 1:44 PM

256 Stop sending surveys. Open the schools. 12/23/2020 1:43 PM

257 I just wanted to say, you guys have been amazing and we thank you for all you guys have 12/23/2020 1:43 PM


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done and continue to do!!

258 I think a cohort model like CV is doing would be a good way to have less kids in class at atime. Its like half day in school instruction, half day asynchronous remote instruction.

12/23/2020 1:42 PM

259 Thank you for all of your hard work. You no doubt will make the best decision for ourcommunity, no matter the outcome. You’re doing great!! We appreciate you.

12/23/2020 1:42 PM

260 I would like to see high school students to go back to blended learning. I believe that studentsas a whole are suffering academically and emotionally by not having any face to faceinteraction.

12/23/2020 1:41 PM

261 Having the blended and remote options is a god send. Please don’t change and force us tosend our kids in when community spread is high. CAOLA is not a decent option.

12/23/2020 1:37 PM

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