Traditional Onsite Learning

• The traditional, in-person learning model for Pre-K through 12th grade will look like a typical school day for students and teachers.
• Students will demonstrate mastery of concepts using traditional methods as well as assessments emphasizing application over memorization.
• All students will dress appropriately (following the CFBISD dress code) and participate in class

• Elementary: Attendance for elementary students will be taken daily. The 90% attendance rule is for all students.
• Secondary: Attendance for secondary students will be taken each period daily. The 90% attendance rule is for all students.

Health Services, District Operations, and Campus Staff are prepared to work collaboratively to meet the needs of students. Health and safety protocols will be in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Protocols for Screenings and Isolation

All students and staff will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms regularly and individuals who present with symptoms will be separated and sent home.

Screening Protocols

• Staff will be required to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before reporting to work each day. Temperature will be checked upon entering any CFBISD facility.
• Parents/guardians are expected to screen their students for COVID-19 symptoms each day prior to sending their student to school. Temperature will be checked upon entering any CFBISD facility.
• Teachers will monitor students and refer to the nurse if symptoms are present.

Isolation Protocols for Student(s) or Staff Displaying COVID-19 Symptoms

• In the event a student displays symptoms of COVID-19, the school nurse will provide a clinical assessment to determine if and when a student should be sent home.
• Students who are ill will be separated from their peers and should be picked up within 30 minutes and no later than 1 hour from the time the campus contacted the student’s parent/guardian.
•  Other students will be removed from the classroom and taken to an alternate location oncampus (e.g., go on a walk outside, move to a different classroom, etc.) so that the classroom can be disinfected.
• District communication will be provided to the parents of students who came in close contact with a COVID-19 positive student or staff member.
• Staff members displaying COVID-19 symptoms will follow district protocols including isolation from students and other staff members.
• Students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 will follow district protocols for return to school/work.
• Students or staff who come into close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and may not return to campus during that time.

Protocols for Face Coverings

All individuals shall wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when it is difficult to keep six feet away from other individuals or working in areas that involve close proximity with other individuals.

Protocols for Campus Visitors and Volunteers

Campuses will utilize virtual meeting options to limit campus visitors when possible. Individuals who proceed beyond the reception area will follow specific guidelines for visitors.

• Visitors should be pre-arranged by calling the school ahead of time and scheduling an appointment.
• Parents will not be allowed to walk students inside the school building. Exception: Parents of Pre-K and Kindergarten students may be allowed to walk to class on the first day of school
  pending COVID-19 guidelines.
• All individuals entering the building will be required to follow the protocols for face coverings in accordance with governing authority’s mandates.
• Visitors must follow the virus prevention and mitigation requirements of the school.
• Individuals who proceed beyond the reception area will be asked a series of questions about their health. Temperature will be checked upon entering any CFBISD facility.
• Virtual meetings will be utilized whenever possible; this includes ARDs, 504, and other parent meetings.

Protocols for Hand Sanitizing and Disinfecting

Frequent cleaning, disinfecting, and hand sanitizing will ensure health and wellness of students and staff.

• Hand sanitizer will be available at the main entry to the campus, in the cafeteria and in common areas throughout the campus.
• Staff will be expected to regularly wash or sanitize their hands.
• Staff will have access to disinfecting materials to sanitize working surfaces and shared objects.
• Each classroom and restroom will be disinfected daily.
• The cafeteria will be disinfected between lunch periods.
• Individuals will practice thorough hand washing upon return from outdoors, before eating, and following restroom breaks.
• Staff will limit the use of shared supplies when possible.
• CFBISD will use an organic disinfectant product that makes surfaces uninhabitable by germs and viruses for 90 days.

Additional Cleaning Measure for COVID-19 Positive Cases on Campus

• If a classroom or facility is closed due to COVID-19 spread, a quaternary disinfectant, which is recommended for use on the virus that causes COVID-19, will be used to defog and disinfect.
• Custodial staff will disinfect classrooms, restrooms, the athletic indoor turf field, weight room and all additional areas in the entire building.

General Classroom Configurations and Procedures

• Each classroom will be outfitted with refillable alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers.
• Class size will depend on the number of students who choose to participate in on-campus learning.
• Elementary : When possible, for grade levels that implement departmentalization or team teaching of subject areas, teachers may move to the students for instruction. If the students move locations, they will remain in their cohort of the same students.
• When possible, students and staff will maintain consistent groupings of people to minimize the spread of the virus. Additionally, supplemental services will be grouped by grade level,
• Desks or tables will be socially distanced as much as possible for instruction.
• Staff will limit the use of shared supplies when possible.
• Each student in CFBISD will have their own device, and the device should only be used by the owner: K-1 iPads and 2-12 Chromebooks.
• Whenever possible, technology should be utilized when students are involved in collaborative work.
• Teachers should limit the number of students participating in small group instruction.
• Group or pair work can be implemented while maintaining physical distancing.
• Students shall limit movement within the classroom such as turning in assignments, materials being passed out, etc.
• Whenever possible, teachers will assign cohorts of students specific manipulatives in order to reduce the possibility of exposure.
• Outdoor space will be used for learning when possible. Classroom groups working outside will maintain at least 12 feet of social distance from other classroom groups.
• The recommended procedures will be applied to all classroom settings, including special education services locations when possible and appropriate. Students’ individual needs will be
  addressed on a case-by-case basis.
• Special Education/504/LPAC Considerations: For students who receive accommodations or modifications, ARD, 504, and LPAC, committees will convene and make appropriate recommendations to meet individual student needs to ensure continued growth in the general education curriculum and on individual goals and objectives.

Common areas include spaces that are used for meetings and collaboration. This includes computer labs, flexible spaces, campus libraries, conference rooms and other meeting rooms.

• Campuses will develop schedules and protocols for the use of common areas, including how to sanitize space between use.
• When needed, students will bring personal supplies from the classroom.
• All students and staff will be required to use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting common areas.
• The use of virtual meetings will be considered when possible.
• In-person meetings will maintain social distancing.
• All staff and students will follow the protocols for face coverings in accordance with governing authority’s mandates.

Restrooms

• Proper handwashing technique will be taught to all students and consistently reinforced.
• Students will be required to wash hands after using the restroom.
• Increased cleaning and disinfecting of restrooms will occur throughout the school day.

Hallways and Corridors

• Where possible, one-way traffic throughout campus corridors will be established.
• Walking pathways throughout the building will be designated “stay to the right.” This includes the entrance and exit doors.
• When possible, it is recommended that students make transitions outside of the building.
• To prevent congregating during transition times, students will not be assigned an academic locker. Students will be permitted to bring backpacks to class.
• Staggered releases from each class will be organized to limit the number of students in the hallway during transitions.
• Classroom doors will be propped open to reduce high-touch areas.

Arrival

• Before school drop-off shall be contactless whenever possible.
• Parents will not be allowed to walk students inside the school building. Exception: Parents of Pre-K and Kindergarten students may be allowed to walk to class on the first day of school pending COVID-19 guidelines.
• Parents should remain in cars at all times unless prior authorization is given for escorting a child by school administration.
• Children should exit the vehicle and proceed to the school entrance.
• No loitering at the entrance door will be allowed.
• Early bird arrivals are strongly discouraged. Any students dropped off before the building is open will not be allowed inside the building. Any exceptions should be specifically arranged with campus administration.
• Where possible, separate entrances will be utilized for car riders, bus riders, walkers and daycare students.
• Staff will be utilized for duty to maintain a line of sight in hallways and distancing of hallway cohorts.
• Where possible, students will go straight to the classroom upon arrival and will not wait in a centralized holding area.
• Bus procedures will be based on campus specific needs.

Dismissal

• After school pick-up shall be contactless whenever possible.
• Whenever possible, parents of children should remain in vehicles or remain in the designated pick-up areas during dismissal.
• Early dismissals are strongly discouraged. Parents should call the main number of the school office to pick their child up early.
• No loitering at the exit door will be allowed.
• Elementary : Young children may need to be escorted. Sibling connections will be done outside the building. Students that have younger siblings will go to pick up their younger siblings and remain with the younger sibling’s class until they are picked up by their parents.
• Whenever possible, campuses will stagger dismissal groups. Staggering the groups of walkers, car riders, bus riders and daycare students will help manage student movement in the building and decrease the risk of potential crowding outside at dismissal time.

Breakfast and Lunch Procedures

• Depending on the number of the students in the school, students may have meals in both the cafeteria and in classrooms.
• Visitors will not be allowed to dine with students.
• Lunch deliveries from outside entities or parents will not be permitted.
• Students will socially distance as much as possible.
• Six-foot distance around all occupiable assigned seats will be provided while maintaining the student’s consistent cohort for “in person” lunches.
• Teachers will monitor in the cafeteria and hallways to ensure social distancing.
• Lunch times will be staggered by class with sanitation blocks between hallway cohorts.

Recess (Elementary)

• Campuses will consider limiting the number of students per recess group. Staggered schedules can be utilized when needed.
• All students and staff will be required to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer before entering the playground and upon exiting the playground.
• Brain breaks will be implemented as needed, at the discretion of the campus/teacher.
• “Face covering breaks” will be implemented as needed.

Specials (Elementary)

• PE classes will be conducted outdoors whenever possible . Weather/temperature will be a consideration. Appropriate social distancing measures will be followed.
• Students will use their own art supplies.
• Music and PE equipment will be sanitized and wiped down after each use.
• Due to the amount of equipment and supplies required to teach the curriculum, having music and art in those classrooms is preferred. If not possible, then the art teacher and music teacher should be allowed to attend each regular class to teach a lesson appropriate for the classroom environment.

• Off-campus field trips will not be scheduled at this time. Virtual field trips will be considered as often as possible.
• Student participation in academic contests (Math and Science Team, Robotics, Academic Pentathlon) will only be attended if specific guidance is provided by an authorized entity (e.g., Host site, CFBISD, TEA, the UIL, etc.).

• Meet the teacher, open house, and parent conferences will be held virtually.
• No in-person assemblies will be held in the fall.
• Meetings should be limited to video conferencing when possible.
• If meeting in person is required, groups should utilize larger meeting spaces or multiple meeting opportunities will be provided.
• If meetings must be held in person, all social distancing protocols should be implemented.
• Elementary : After school clubs, tutorials, and ensembles will not be held for the fall semester. We will re-evaluate for the second semester.
• Parents will be allowed to attend class parties and performances virtually.

• Practices and performances will be conducted following safety protocols provided by guidance from CFBISD, UIL and TEA (COVID-19 screening, group sizes, sharing & sanitizing of equipment, locker room usage).

• Athletic practices and contests will be conducted following all safety protocols provided by guidance from UIL, and CFBISD. This will include COVID-19 screening, sharing & sanitizing of equipment, locker room usage, laundry, etc.
• Hand sanitizing stations will be in athletic areas and handwashing will be emphasized before, during, and after activities. Equipment will be sanitized on a regular basis.
• Cleaning and sanitation of all athletic facilities will happen routinely.
• Locker room use will be determined by UIL. If locker rooms can be accessed, all locker room space will be utilized according to the guidelines.
• Bus travel will follow transportation guidelines provided by the TEA, UIL and CFBISD.
• Spectator attendance at games and contests is TBD by the UIL guidelines. Crowd sizes could be limited and CFBISD will follow all UIL guidelines.
• All aspects of all athletic events will be evaluated after receiving guidance from the TEA and UIL to minimize the risk of exposure for both athletes that are participating and spectators that are observing.

• Large group practice sessions, sectionals and rehearsals should adhere to social distancing guidelines provided by an authorized entity (e.g., CFBISD, TEA, UIL, etc.).
• CFBISD will not allow private lesson teachers on the campus during the first nine weeks. After the first nine weeks, we will reassess. Private lessons may be conducted virtually if agreed upon between individual families and the lesson teacher. All district guidelines and pricing will remain the same.
• Concerts/performances may be adjusted based on health and safety guidelines provided by an authorized entity (e.g., CFBISD, TEA, the UIL, etc.) including but not limited to transportation procedures, number of attendees, and the orientation of concerts.
• Booster club meetings should be held virtually to minimize outside exposure to campuses.