WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLSRETURN TO SCHOOL

PHASE V PROPOSALPRESENTED: MARCH 4, 2021

February 16thPhase IV StartsPrior Hybrid ScheduleIncludes Virtual Wednesday

March 1stCurrent Hybrid Schedule5 days per weekNo Virtual WednesdaySchedules to be released at each school.

April 19thPhase V StartsFull School Day-Target DateLunch ServedA/B Cohorts RemainVirtual Option Remains

WTPS Full Return to School Progression

March 29- April 2Spring Break

Click HERE to view hybrid schedules

CURRENT PLAN

Current plan when compared across NJ schools...

Of New Jersey’s 811 public-school districts, charter schools, renaissance schools, and schools for students with disabilities, 110 currently have all in-person learning (15 more than three weeks ago) and 533 have hybrid instruction (42 more). That includes about 74,000 students learning in classrooms and more than 760,000 on a hybrid schedule. There are currently 142 districts with all-remote learning — 48 fewer than three weeks ago. That includes 447,000 students.

Source: Governor Murphy

March 1, 2021 COVID-1 BRIEFING

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Teacher Vaccines available based on occupation starting March 15th.

Passaic County is no longer identified as a high risk area as identified by the NJDOH.

Quarantine time after close contact has been reduced from 14 days to 10 days.

PA eliminates travel testing and quarantine requirements.

Students beginning to return in greater numbers at our elementary schools.

*** additional daily substitutes have been hired as a result of the new daily rate.

4 staff members on medical leave have returned to work after being vaccinated.

RECENT REQUESTS FOR CHANGE TO INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL

In addition to wearing face coverings, schools and districts must implement policies that allow for social distancing within the classroom to the maximum extent practicable. This can be achieved by ensuring students are seated at least six feet apart. If schools are not able to maintain this physical distance, additional modifications should be considered. These include using physical barriers between desks and turning desks to face the same direction (rather than facing each other) or having students sit on only one side of the table, spaced apart.

NJDOE GUIDANCE

CDC Executive Summary - Updated February 26, 2021Schools providing in-person instruction should prioritize two mitigation strategies:

1. Universal and correct use of masks should be required, at all levels of community transmission. Require consistent and correct use of face masks, by all students, teachers, and staff to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission through respiratory droplets.

2. Physical distancing (at least 6 feet) should be maximized to the greatest extent possible. To ensure physical distancing, schools should establish policies and implement structural interventions to promote physical distance of at least 6 feet between people. Cohorting or podding is recommended to minimize exposure across the school environment.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html#executive-summary

Elementary

Proposed Preschool Schedule4/19/2021

● Preschool Students will return five days per week● Maintain 10:20 am and 1:20 pm dismissal times dependent

on session● Students will continue to receive a snack/outdoor period

without a full lunch/recess period● Desk shields for all classes

Proposed Elementary School Schedule4/19/2021

● K-2 Students will return five abbreviated days per week ● Special Education - OCR*/ESL K-5 Students will return five

abbreviated days per week● 1:45 Dismissal for all students followed by WIN period 2:00-2:45● Students will continue to receive a snack/outdoor period without a full

lunch/recess period● Sodexo will continue to provide GRAB N GO LUNCHES at dismissal● Desk shields for all K-2 classes● Next step: Determine feasibility of return for grades 3-5 on May 3rd

*Who are the OCR/ESL students referred to on the “Proposed Elementary School Update” slide?

Out-of-Class Resource (OCR), also known as “Pull Out Resource Program,” is a special education program. Elementary school parents may confirm if this includes their children by looking at the “Statement of Special Education and Related Services” page in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Elementary school parents may reach out to their case manager if they are uncertain. English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program for students who qualify for ESL services based upon WIDA/Access testing.

Why Not Bring Grades 3-5 Five Days April 19th?● Class sizes are significantly larger in grades 3-5 when

compared to K-2● Students will be very close together as class size maximum is

28 students and social distancing will not be possible○ K max is 20○ Grade 1 max is 22○ Grade 2 max is 23

● The phased plan will allow time to identify challenges, and determine feasibility to expand to the upper grades on May 3rd

Kindergarten Proposed Schedule Change to Minimize Disruption

Two Hour Kindergarten Session with Virtual SpecialsMorning Session: 8:55 a.m. -10:55 a.m. (Virtual special) Afternoon Session: 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. (Virtual special) Rationale

○ Current traveling kindergarten teachers teach morning and afternoon sessions at two schools which cannot be maintained if students attend 5 days per week

○ In order to maintain current teacher assignments, this schedule allows for travel time while ensuring the kindergarten teacher delivers instruction for the duration of the two hour class session

○ Students with a traveling teacher may be required to switch session times (a.m./p.m) OR if that is not desirable, a teacher change would be necessitated

○ If the current 2.5 hour schedule is maintained on a five day instructional model, many kindergarten students (from all classes) will need to be reassigned to different teachers

○ The current 2.5 hour schedule includes an “overlap” period which is taught by another teaching staff member. With the proposed 2 hour session, the overlap period would cease to exist and the kindergarten teacher would remain with students the entire time

○ Virtual specials will continue to be offered outside of the two hour kindergarten block

Academic/SEL Support and More

● From 2:00- 2:45, WIN Period will be offered ● What I Need (WIN) time will be used to support our

students academic and social and emotional needs.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Small Group InstructionMath Extra Help

Basic Skills Reading Specialist

iReadyReading Benchmarks

Xtra Math

ESLInstrumental Lessons

(4th/5th)Band (4th/5th)

Windows Art (4th/5th)

Counselor Groups & SessionsSocial Opportunities With PE

Wellness Activity from WebsiteStudent Choice

Pursue an Interest/Hobby

‘SPECIAL’ PROGRAMMING OTHER

Elementary WIN (What I Need) Period 2:00-2:45W I N

Note that every student may not be scheduled for a small group session each day, just as is the case in person. In such cases, students may choose an activity or enjoy the afternoon!

Grades 4 & 5 may look different due to rotations (i.e. Math)

Secondary

Proposed Full Day Middle School Schedule (4/19)

● Middle School students will be in a cohorted full day model. ● Cohorts will continue to receive three days of in-school instruction on a

biweekly basis.

A (In-Person)B (Virtual)

A (In-Person)B (Virtual)

A (In-Person)B (Virtual)

A (Virtual)B (In-Person)

A (Virtual)B (In-Person)

A (In-Person)B (Virtual)

A (In-Person)B (Virtual)

A (Virtual)B (In-Person)

A (Virtual)B (In-Person)

A (Virtual)B (In-Person)

Proposed Full Day Middle School Schedule (4/19)

Start Time End Time

Homeroom 8:00 8:08

Period 1 8:11 8:51

Period 2 8:54 9:34

Period 3 9:37 10:17

Period 4 10:20 11:00

Period 5 11:04 11:46

Period 6 11:50 12:32

Period 7 12:36 1:18

Period 8 1:21 2:02

Period 9 2:05 2:45

Middle School Lunch● Students will eat lunch during the following periods:

● Each lunch will be broken into two groups. One group will have rec time outside. The other group will eat lunch in their designated location.

● Sodexo will offer pre-packaged lunches.● Students will spread out with 6 feet of distance in designated rooms

throughout the building and will be monitored by cafeteria aides and teachers.

● The designated lunch areas will be sterilized in between periods. ● When possible, students will have the opportunity to eat outdoors.

5th Period 6th Grade Lunch

6th Period 7th Grade Lunch

7th Period 8th Grade Lunch

Academic Support for Our Middle School Students

● Each of our middle schools provide in-school and afterschool programming meant to support our students academic and social and emotional needs.

● This includes but is not limited to:○ Academic support clubs○ Guidance Counselor check ins○ Targeted help in math and ELA

Proposed Full Day High School Schedule (4/19)

● High School students will be in a cohorted full day model.

● Cohorts will continue to follow a four day block rotation schedule.

Start Time

End Time

Block 1 7:20 8:18

Block 2 8:22 9:20

Block 3 9:24 10:22

Block 3 Lab

10:22 10:47

Lunch 10:22 11:17

Block 4 Lab

10:52 11:13

Block 4 11:17 12:15

Block 5 12:19 1:17

Block 6 1:21 2:19

High School Lunch

● Sodexo will offer pre-packaged lunches. ● Students will be spread out in designated locations to ensure 6

feet of distance when eating. ● Staff members will be present to monitor students during the

lunch period.● Seniors will be permitted to leave campus to eat lunch. ● The designated lunch areas will be sterilized in between

periods.

Additional Support For Our High School Students

● Our high schools will offer additional academic and social emotional support to our students utilizing after school programs: ○ Academic support sessions○ Counselor support groups

● For our virtual students, there will also be staff available to support utilizing Google Meet.

SOME RISK MEDIUM RISK HIGHER RISK HIGHEST RISK

Hybrid Learning-most students and teachers participate in virtual learning and some students and teachers engage in in-person learning

Hybrid Learning-most students and teachers engage in in-person learning and some students and teachers participate in virtual learning

Students and teachers engage entirely in in-person learning, activities, and events

Students and teachers engage entirely in in-person learning, activities, and events

Small, in-person classes, activities, and events

Larger in-person classes, activities, and events

100% In-Person 100% In-Person

Cohorting and alternating or staggered schedules, rigorously applied

Cohorting and alternating or staggered schedules applied with some exceptions

No Cohorts No Cohorts

No mixing of groups of students and teachers throughout/acros school days-No sharing of objects

Some mixing of groups of students and teachers throughout/across school days-Minimal sharing of objects

Some sharing of objects between students and teachers

Students mixing freely between classes and activities

Students, teachers, and staff following all steps to protect themselves and others at all times including proper use of face masks, social distancing, and hand hygiene

Students, teachers, and staff following all steps to protect themselves and others such as proper use of face masks, social distancing, and hand hygiene

Students, teachers, and staff following some steps to protect themselves and others such as proper use of face masks, social distancing, and hand hygiene

Students, teachers, and staff do not/are not following steps to protect themselves and others such as proper use of face masks, social distancing, and hand hygiene

CDC SCHOOL RISK CONTINUUM

SURVEYSKEY QUESTIONS:

How many students will return?

How comfortable are parents knowing that social distancing standards cannot be maintained?

How flexible will parents be with changing teachers?

How willing are parents to commit to the instructional model?

Will there be an effort to game the system?