Fall 2020 School Reopening Staff

Survey Analysis Report

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INTRODUCTION

On Tuesday, June 9, new guidelines were announced by Gov. Northam and the Virginia Department of

Education for reopening schools in the fall. Using the state's guidance, each Virginia school system is to

decide on a comprehensive instructional plan, as well as a health mitigation plan. Henrico County Public

Schools (HCPS) plans to reopen “in-person” in September, but the instructional day will look very different.

Both a “hybrid” pathway to learning along with a fully virtual, or “parallel” pathway, will be a part of plans

this fall.

To gather feedback to help inform the reopening options for 2020-21 school year, as well as to ensure that all

aspects of the reopening process were considered, a survey was sent to all staff of HCPS. The survey email

invitation was sent to each staff HCPS email address. This was an unduplicated count of staff. Each

individual could complete the survey one time. This report is an analysis of all of the feedback that was

provided. The analyses presented in the body of this report are overall survey results. Specific survey

findings by school level and position type may be found in Appendices A (school level) and B (position

type).

The survey email invitation was sent to 10,380 HCPS employees. The response rate for the survey was 61%,

6,332 completed surveys were returned. From the responses, 92.1% (n=5,832) of respondents reported their

primary work location as a school building (see Table 1). Of these employees, 51.2% (n=2,984) work in an

elementary school, 20.1% (n=1,172) work in a middle school, 23.3% (n=1,358) work in a high school, and

5.5% (n=318) work in a program or listed “Other” as their work location. Table 2 lists the school locations

by level. Table 3 lists the frequency and percent of respondents by job position in 2020-21. For the analyses

included in Appendix A, these positions were combined into the following categories: Teacher, Other

School-Based Staff, Bus Driver, and Central Office. The majority of respondents were General Education

teachers (51.6%, n=3, 245). Table 4 shows the frequency and percent of respondents by age range.

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Table 1. What is your primary work location?

Primary Work Location* n %

A school building. 5,832 92.1%

Central Office/Central Support. 386 6.1%

Transportation/School bus. 114 1.8%

*n=6,332

Table 2. Which school/program building is your primary work location?

Elementary School n % Elementary School n %

Jacob L. Adams Elementary 56 1.9% R.C. Longan Elementary 58 1.9%

Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary 56 1.9% Longdale Elementary 77 2.6%

George F. Baker Elementary 57 1.9% Maybeury Elementary 66 2.2%

Ruby F. Carver Elementary 62 2.1% Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary 46 1.5%

Chamberlayne Elementary 66 2.2% Montrose Elementary 51 1.7%

Colonial Trail Elementary 83 2.8% Nuckols Farm Elementary 64 2.1%

Crestview Elementary 78 2.6% Pemberton Elementary 60 2.0%

Jackson Davis Elementary 82 2.7% Pinchbeck Elementary 69 2.3%

Cashell Donahoe Elementary 64 2.1% Harold Macon Ratcliffe

Elementary

65 2.2%

Dumbarton Elementary 80 2.7% Ridge Elementary 69 2.3%

Echo Lake Elementary 71 2.4% Rivers Edge Elementary 102 3.4%

Fair Oaks Elementary 69 2.3% Sandston Elementary 44 1.5%

Gayton Elementary 69 2.3% Seven Pines Elementary 51 1.7%

Glen Allen Elementary 81 2.7% Shady Grove Elementary 68 2.3%

Glen Lea Elementary 48 1.6% Short Pump Elementary 49 1.6%

Greenwood Elementary 75 2.5% Skipwith Elementary 72 2.4%

Harvie Elementary 71 2.4% Springfield Park Elementary 76 2.5%

Highland Springs Elementary 69 2.3% Three Chopt Elementary 47 1.6%

Elizabeth Holladay Elementary 78 2.6% Maude Trevvett Elementary 52 1.7%

Charles M. Johnson

Elementary

56 1.9% Tuckahoe Elementary 84 2.8%

David A. Kaechele Elementary 51 1.7% Twin Hickory Elementary 67 2.2%

Laburnum Elementary 57 1.9% Varina Elementary 35 1.2%

Lakeside Elementary 71 2.4% Henry D. Ward Elementary 62 2.1%

*Percentages calculated using only the elementary school counts, n=2,984

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Middle n %

Brookland Middle 119 10.2%

Elko Middle 77 6.6%

Fairfield Middle 76 6.5%

Holman Middle 112 9.6%

Hungary Creek Middle 92 7.8%

George H. Moody Middle 104 8.9%

Pocahontas Middle 101 8.6%

Quioccasin Middle 130 11.1%

John Rolfe Middle 71 6.1%

Short Pump Middle 109 9.3%

Tuckahoe Middle 101 8.6%

L. Douglas Wilder Middle 80 6.8%

*Percentages calculated using only the middle school counts, n=1,172

High n %

Deep Run High 145 10.7%

Douglas S. Freeman High 150 11.0%

Glen Allen High 139 10.2%

Mills E. Godwin High 178 13.1%

Henrico High 149 11.0%

Hermitage High 146 10.8%

Highland Springs High 165 12.2%

John Randolph Tucker High 160 11.8%

Varina High 126 9.3%

*Percentages calculated using only the high school counts, n=1,358

Programs n %

Academy at Virginia Randolph/PACE 45 14.2%

Elementary Intervention Program 7 2.2%

Generating & Recovery of Academic Direction (GRAD) 12 3.8%

Hermitage Ace Center 27 8.5%

Highland Spring Ace Center 40 12.6%

Newbridge Early Learning Preschool 42 13.2%

Virginia Randolph Education Center 19 6.0%

Other 126 39.6%

*Percentages calculated using only the programs and “other” counts, n=318

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The following is a list of “Other” school/program buildings that were provided by the employees.

● Adult Education Mount Vernon

● Henrico/James River Juvenile Detention Center

● Itinerant Employees nurses, substitute teachers, etc.

● Welcome Center

Table 3. What job position will you hold in 2020-21 in HCPS?

Job Position in 2020-21* n %

Athletic Staff (Director or Coach) 10 0.2%

Bus Driver 92 1.5%

Central Office Staff/Central Support

Staff 341 5.4%

English Learner Teacher 67 1.1%

General Education Teacher

(including Library, Art, Music, and

Physical Education)

3,245 51.6%

Gifted Education Teacher 111 1.8%

Instructional Assistant (General

Education) 134 2.1%

Instructional Assistant (Special

Education) 286 4.5%

Instructional Coach 171 2.7%

Interventionist 90 1.4%

School Administrator (including

CARs) 252 4.0%

School Counselors 157 2.5%

School Based Cafeteria Staff 26 0.4%

School Based Custodial and

Maintenance Staff 23 0.4%

School Based LPN/RN 76 1.2%

School Based Office Staff 212 3.4%

School Based Psychological Services 45 0.7%

School Based Social Work Services 29 0.5%

School Based Technology Staff 21 0.3%

Special Education Teacher 527 8.4%

Other 375 6.0%

*n=6,290, No Response (NR) = 42

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The following is a list of “Other” job positions that were provided by the employees.

● Adult Education

● Alternative Education Teacher

● Behavior Support Facilitator

● Bus Assistance

● CTE Instructor

● Dean of Students

● Family Advocate

● Innovative Learning Coach

● Instructional Assistant Pre-K

● Office Staff

● School Librarian

● Speech Language Pathologist

● Substitutes (PREP)

● Supervisors

Table 4. What is your age range?

Age Range* n %

18-30 920 14.5%

31-40 1,691 26.7%

41-50 1,746 27.6%

51-60 1,404 22.2%

61-70 487 7.7%

Over 70 19 0.3%

Prefer not to say 65 1.0%

*n=6,332

EMPLOYMENT PLANS

After reviewing a brief video explaining school reopening options and state health and safety guidelines,

employees were asked about their plans to return to employment with HCPS in fall 2020. For the report, all

“Not Applicable” responses were removed from the analysis and the agreement/disagreement statements

were combined. Overall, 91.7% (n=5,699) of respondents reported “Yes, I signed my contract and I plan to

return to work when school reopens in the fall”. Seven percent (n=417) reported being “Unsure” (see Table

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Table 5. Based on the information shared in the video regarding school reopening pathways and

options and the state health and safety guidelines, do you plan to return to employment with HCPS

when school reopens in the fall?

Plan to Return* n %

Yes, I signed my contract and I plan to return to work when school reopens in the fall. 5,699 91.7%

Yes, but I plan to take the expanded Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave that is

available to take care of a child.

59 0.9%

No, I signed my contract, but there are extenuating circumstances that may prevent me

from returning in the fall

41 0.7%

Unsure 417 6.7%

*n=6,216, NR = 116

Any employee who responded, “No, I signed my contract, but there are extenuating circumstances that may

prevent me from returning in the fall.” or “Unsure”, was asked to select the most important factor

contributing to their plans to potentially end employment with HCPS (see Table 6). The highest response

percentage was “I need to care for others (children or eldercare)” at 26.9% (n=118).

Table 6. Please select the most important factor contributing to your plans to potentially end your

employment with HCPS.

Most important factor for potentially ending employment* n %

I need to care for others (children or eldercare). 118 26.9%

I am leaving due to the health risks posed by COVID19. 39 8.9%

I have a current health condition or concern that would prevent me from returning to

my work site during the pandemic. 84 19.1%

Someone in my household has a health condition or concern that would prevent me

from returning to my work site during the pandemic. 71 16.2%

I do not want to teach using any virtual learning methods. 9 2.1%

Dissatisfaction with the division’s response to the COVID19 pandemic. 36 8.2%

Personal reasons unrelated to the COVID19 pandemic. 18 4.1%

Other 64 14.6%

*n=439, NR= 19

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The following is a list of themes pulled from the “Other” responses:

● Child care concerns

● Concerned about COVID procedures and safety

● Concerned about the health risks to myself

● Details not clear of upcoming year expectations

● Logistics of social distancing kindergarten students

● Lack of administrative support

Employees were also asked about their interest in enrolling their child(ren) from another school division in

HCPS at the approved tuition rate (see Table 7). The majority of respondents reported not having any

children enrolled in another school division (83.4%, n=5,078). Of those with children in another division

(n=1,011), 6.3% (n= 64) would be interested in this option and 16.4% (n=166) would be interested, but it

would be cost prohibitive.

Table 7. If the option were available, would you be interested in enrolling your child from another

school division in HCPS at the approved 2020-21 Out-of-County School Year Tuition Rate ($4,670

elementary, $4,740 secondary, $580 gifted add-on, $5,690 exceptional add-on)?

Interest in enrolling your child in HCPS* n %

Yes, I have children in another school division and would be interested in this option. 64 1.1%

Yes, I have children in another school division and would be interested in this option

but it would be cost prohibitive. 166 2.7%

No, I have children in another school division, but would not be interested in this

option. 781 12.8%

I do not have any children enrolled in another school division. 5,078 83.4%

*n=6,089, NR=243

When asked about interest in low cost child care options for employees with elementary school children,

83.0% (n=4,993) reported not having elementary school children enrolled in HCPS (see Table 8). Of those

with HCPS elementary school children (n=1,020), 64.9% (n=662) would be interested in this option.

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Table 8. If the option were available and you have elementary school children in HCPS, would you be

interested in low cost child care options?

Interest in low cost child care options* n %

Yes, I would be interested in this option. 662 11.0%

No, I already have child care for my elementary school children attending HCPS. 358 6.0%

No, I do not have elementary school children enrolled in HCPS. 4,993 83.0%

*n=6,013, NR = 319

SAFETY AND WELLNESS

A variety of health and safety measures following state guidelines will be implemented when students and

staff return to school, including:

● Social distancing (e.g., reduced number of students and staff in a room, desks six

feet apart, altered bus schedules to reduce the number of students riding together at a

given time)

● Health screenings (e.g., temperature taken and symptoms checked for all students

and employees)

● Hand washing protocols

● Face coverings/masks used by all employees (unless 6 feet away from students).

● Increased cleaning protocols

● Limiting use of common spaces, large group gathering and opportunities for groups

of students to mix throughout the day (e.g., lunch might be eaten in classrooms)

Feedback was provided pertaining to the health and safety measures above. For the report, all “Not

Applicable” responses were removed from the analysis and the agreement/disagreement statements were

combined.

When asked “I feel comfortable returning to my physical work location once HCPS reopens.”, 50.8%

(n=3,199) of respondents strongly agreed/agreed and 27.0% (n=1,698) strongly disagreed/disagreed (see

Graph 1).

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Graph 1. I feel comfortable returning to my physical work location once HCPS reopens.

*Not applicable (NA) = 34

Any employee who strongly disagreed/disagreed with feeling comfortable returning to their physical work

location once HCPS reopens was asked to provide comments for “Which additional health and safety

measures would increase your level of comfort?” There were 842 comments provided. A random sample of

approximately half of the comments were analyzed to look for common themes. The following is a list of

the top 15 themes found in the comments. All comments can be found in Appendix C.

● Mandatory masks for all staff and students

● Personal protective equipment (PPE) available for use (face shields, desk/area shields)

● Don't go back to school until there is a vaccine

● Virtual learning only

● Wait for the pandemic to end before going back to buildings

● Addressing the enforcement of social distancing

● Concern of complying with safety measures

● Cleaning and sanitation done daily

● Concerned about health fragile students

● Concerned with issues regarding transportation

● COVID testing/ Contact tracing

● Planning/ Communication

● Reduce class sizes

● Hand sanitizer stations in the classrooms and around the buildings

● No concerns with going back

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The survey also asked employees when they would feel comfortable returning to work for in-person

interaction (see Table 9). A majority of respondents indicated that they would feel comfortable returning to

work “immediately when school reopens” (56.9%, n=3,541). Twenty-seven percent (n=1,700) reported

feeling comfortable returning “after a vaccine has been released”.

Table 9. When would you feel comfortable returning to work for in-person interaction:

When comfortable returning to work?* n %

After a vaccine has been released. 1,700 27.3%

After school has been open for a while. 984 15.8%

Immediately when school reopens. 3,541 56.9%

*n=6,225, NR=107

Seventy-two percent (n=4,480) strongly agreed/agreed that they felt well-informed about the health and

safety measures being taken to allow employees to return to the workplace (see Graph 2). Additionally,

70.3% (n=4,436) strongly agreed/agreed that they trust HCPS leadership to take appropriate health and

safety measures before allowing employees to return to work (see Graph 3).

Graph 2. I feel well-informed about the health and safety measures being taken to allow employees to

return to the workplace.

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Graph 3. I trust HCPS leadership to take appropriate health and safety measures before allowing

employees to return to work.

When asked about social distancing in specific areas, the largest percentage of respondents reported feeling

confident that social distancing can be supported/enforced in the offices (79.9%, n=5,012). The largest

percentage of respondents did not feel confident that social distancing can be supported/enforced on the

buses (65.5%, n=4,069), in the bathrooms (49.9%, n=3,123), on the playgrounds (59.4%, n=3,420), in the

classrooms (50.6%, n=3,149), in the lunchroom (57.1%, n=3,535), in the gym (50.7%, n=3,122), or in the

hallways (56.7%, n=3,541). Table 10 provides the results overall.

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Table 10. I feel confident that social distancing can be supported/enforced in the following areas:

Support Social Distancing in

the following Areas* Strongly Agree/Agree

Neither Agree nor

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree/Disagree

n % n % n %

Offices (n=6,275) 5,012 79.9% 453 7.2% 810 12.9%

Buses (n=6,213) 1,142 18.4% 1,002 16.1% 4,069 65.5%

Bathrooms (n=6,264) 2,260 36.1% 881 14.1% 3,123 49.9%

Playgrounds (n=5,762) 1,354 23.5% 988 17.1% 3,420 59.4%

Classrooms (n=6,221) 1,989 32.0% 1,083 17.4% 3,149 50.6%

Lunchrooms (n=6,192) 1,696 27.4% 961 15.5% 3,535 57.1%

Gyms (n=6,152) 1,899 30.9% 1,131 18.4% 3,122 50.7%

Hallways (n=6,249) 1,751 28.0% 957 15.3% 3,541 56.7%

*Not Applicable: Offices (n=57), Buses (n=119), Bathrooms (n=68), Playgrounds (n=570), Classrooms

(n=111), Lunchrooms (n=140), Gyms (n=180), and Hallways (n=83)

LEARNING PLAN

Based on guidance from the governor, the Virginia Department of Education and health experts, HCPS is

planning for a blend of hybrid and parallel learning (fully virtual) pathways to teach students. Feedback was

provided pertaining to the hybrid learning options. For the report, all “Not Applicable” responses were

removed from the analysis.

Of the pathway options being considered, respondents were asked to indicate preference for one of the three

hybrid options or parallel learning option as an employee. Graph 4 provides the overall results. Thirty-nine

percent (n= 2,460) of respondents selected Option 2: Alternate Day and 31.8% (n=2,002) selected Option 1:

Full Week Rotation.

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Graph 4. Of the options being considered that follow the state’s health and safety guidelines, which

option would you prefer as an employee?

Employees were provided a list of concerns regarding the school reopening options and were asked to

indicate their level of concern related to any of these issues impacting their ability to perform their job duties.

Table 11 provides results related to each concern. Areas of greatest concern as noted by the highest

percentage of “Very Concerned” responses included:

● Protecting myself against COVID-19. (50.2%, n=3,163)

● Protecting someone with a compromised immune system living in my home. (40.6%, n=2,088)

● Protecting students against COVID-19. (58.0%, n=3,577)

● Students’ lack of skills with virtual learning. (56.7%, n=3,330)

● This may not fit my students’ learning needs or preferences. (52.3%, n=2,878)

● Supporting English learner students. (59.3%, n=3,074)

● Supporting students with disabilities. (69.2%, n=3,907)

● Student engagement. (60.2%, n=3,534)

● Lack of emotional/mental health support systems. (51.3%, n=3,033)

● Lack of student collaboration with classmates. (51.2%, n=2,979)

● Lack of adult supervision at home. (53.2%, n=3,074)

● Level of academic support available to my students. (47.0%, n=2,665)

● Loss of social interaction for students. (54.7%, n=3,249)

● Quality of instruction (virtual). (43.1%, n=2,496)

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Table 11. The following is a list of concerns regarding the school reopening options. How concerned

are you about any of these issues impacting your ability to perform your job duties?

Not

Concerned

Somewhat

Concerned

Very

Concerned n % n % n %

Child-care options/costs for my children while I am

working. (n=3,500)

1,704 48.7% 654 18.7% 1,142 32.6%

Protecting myself against COVID-19. (n=6,305) 678 10.8% 2,464 39.1% 3,163 50.2%

Protecting someone with a compromised immune

system living in my home. (n=5,142)

1,669 32.5% 1,385 26.9% 2,088 40.6%

Protecting students against COVID-19. (n=6,168) 425 6.9% 2,166 35.1% 3,577 58.0%

Students’ lack of skills with virtual learning.

(n=5,869)

514 8.8% 2,025 34.5% 3,330 56.7%

This may not fit my students’ learning needs or

preferences. (n=5,508)

392 7.1% 2,238 40.6% 2,878 52.3%

Supporting English learner students. (n=5,185) 339 6.5% 1,772 34.2% 3,074 59.3%

Supporting students with disabilities. (n=5,645) 170 3.0% 1,568 27.8% 3,907 69.2%

Supporting gifted students. (n=5,155) 2,240 43.5% 2,121 41.1% 794 15.4%

Student engagement. (n=5,869) 325 5.5% 2,010 34.2% 3,534 60.2%

Giving timely and meaningful feedback to students.

(n=5,685)

1,598 28.1% 2,428 42.7% 1,659 29.2%

Communication with students and families. (n=5,868) 2,158 36.8% 2,426 41.3% 1,284 21.9%

Lack of access to school-provided meals for my

students. (n=5,521)

1,305 23.6% 2,334 42.3% 1,882 34.1%

Non-curricular school experiences. (n=5,444) 1,578 29.0% 2,282 41.9% 1,584 29.1%

Lack of emotional/mental health support systems.

(n=5,917)

547 9.2% 2,337 39.5% 3,033 51.3%

Lack of student collaboration with classmates.

(n=5,820)

624 10.7% 2,217 38.1% 2,979 51.2%

Lack of adult supervision at home. (n=5,774) 473 8.2% 2,227 38.6% 3,074 53.2%

Level of academic support available to my students.

(n=5,675)

546 9.6% 2,464 43.4% 2,665 47.0%

Loss of social interaction for students. (n=5,945) 550 9.3% 2,146 36.1% 3,249 54.7%

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Not

Concerned

Somewhat

Concerned

Very

Concerned n % n % n %

Collaboration with colleagues. (n=6,107) 2,116 34.6% 2,928 47.9% 1,063 17.4%

Online misbehavior by students. (n=5,743) 1,811 31.5% 2,791 48.6% 1,141 19.9%

Online student safety. (n=5,774) 1,798 31.1% 3,003 52.0% 973 16.9%

Quality of instruction (virtual). (n=5,793) 840 14.5% 2,457 42.4% 2,496 43.1%

Quality of instruction (in person). (n=5,800) 2,619 45.2% 2,172 37.4% 1,009 17.4%

Quality of my interaction with students. (n=5,858) 1,089 18.6% 2,784 47.5% 1,985 33.9%

*”Not applicable to my position” removed from the percentage calculation.

Given the need for face-to-face and virtual learning under the hybrid options, educators will be provided with

professional development focused on teaching in a virtual and/or blended setting, including classroom

management, developing lessons that support deeper learning, and using equitable, balanced assessment

strategies and tools. Seventy percent (n=3,593) of respondents reported “Understanding and addressing the

needs of special populations including students with disabilities, English language learners, students that are

economically disadvantaged, gifted students, and others.” was a critical area that they would need support to

implement instruction. They also felt that “Understanding and addressing the social and emotional needs of

students.” (58.9%, n=3,004) and “Effectively using the division's learning management system (Schoology)

to develop courses, manage content, manage assignments and develop assessments.” (50.4%, n=2,606) were

critical areas in need of support to implement instruction.

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Table 12. As you think about the 2020-21 school year, what are other critical areas for which you will

need support to implement instruction?

n %

Understanding and addressing the needs of special populations including students

with disabilities, English language learners, students that are economically

disadvantaged, gifted students, and others.

3,593 69.5%

Effectively using the division's learning management system (Schoology) to develop

courses, manage content, manage assignments and develop assessments.

2,606 50.4%

Effectively using the division's learning management system (Schoology) to

communicate with students and families.

2,201 42.6%

Understanding and addressing the social and emotional needs of students. 3,044 58.9%

Understanding and engaging in culturally responsive practices. 2,350 45.4%

Additional support for personal self-care. 1,653 32.0%

Other 450 8.7%

* “I do not provide instruction to students in my role.” (n=1,161) was removed from the percentage

calculation.

**Employees could choose all that applied, percentages calculated using n=5,171.

The following is a list of themes related to “Other” responses:

● Now doing two jobs - excessive workloads, stretched too thin

● Addressing needs of special needs students

● Consistent platforms for virtual instruction

● Access to engaging material

● Clear expectations for teachers explained

● Virtual curriculum not meeting needs of Pre-K/KG

● Curriculum needed that can be used in-person and virtually by all schools throughout the year

● Home child care concerns

● New role for Instructional Assistants

● Student accountability

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Employees were also asked to provide comments for “How can HCPS best support employees with respect

to returning to work? There were 2,445 comments provided. A random sample of approximately half of the

comments were analyzed to look for common themes. The following is a list of the top 15 themes found in

the comments. All comments can be found in Appendix D.

● All staff and students need to follow CDC guidelines

● Supply everyone with personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed

● Consistent cleaning and adequate supplies

● Continue sharing updates

● Teachers need more support to follow guidelines and clear policies in regard to student illness

● Child care concerns

● Create an option to work virtually

● Wait to reopen until circumstances improve

● Solicit ongoing feedback

● Increase benefits to offset risk

● Clear plans needed soon

● Safety training

● More training for virtual teaching

● Options for staff with underlying health concerns

● A plan for health fragile students

Lastly, respondents were asked to provide comments for “Do you have additional suggestions to facilitate

social distancing when HCPS reopens?”. There were 1,422 comments provided. A random sample of

approximately half of the comments were analyzed to look for common themes. The following is a list of

the top 15 themes found in the comments. All comments can be found in Appendix E.

● Mandatory face masks for all staff and students

● Personal protective equipment (PPE) available for use (face shields, desk/area shields)

● Virtual learning only

● Alternate day option allows fewer students each day

● Concerned about transportation~ social distancing is not feasible on buses

● Reducing the capacity to help maintain social distancing

● Reservations about staff and students not adhering to the policy

● Clear and consistent guidelines to address enforcement of social distancing protocols

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● Rotation of staff in offices, alternate days working virtually (at home)

● Transition plan for students entering and exiting the building

● Clear communication of all plans and guidelines

● Hand sanitizer available ~hallways, buses, several areas of the classroom

● Utilize outside spaces when possible

● Specific plan for social distancing in the hallways and bathrooms

● Mark hallways, classrooms, and bus loops with markings to help the children understand/remember

social distancing