SAFE RETURN & CONTINUITY OF SERVICES
FLETCHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
Calendar
- We will have Traditional School with plans for Virtual Days if needed.
- Students will attend school on campus unless a Virtual Day is called.
Transportation
- Parents are encouraged to bring their child to school.
- We encourage parents to check the student’s temperature prior to sending them to the bus.
- We count on the parents to decide if the student is healthy enough to board the bus.
Temperature Screenings
- While many options for screening were considered, i.e. at the door, in the classroom, or on an as needed basis, we feel the best option for screening begins at home.
- Do not send students to school sick/ with a temperature of 100° or more.
- If a student is sent home with a temperature, parent should not send the student back until fever free for 24 hours (The student must be fever free without Tylenol, Motrin, or other medication)
COVID-19 Screening
- The school will have communication with State health officials, Comanche County health Department and tribal health officials to determine any need for COVID-19 protocols.
- COVID-19 testing is greatly encouraged for anyone who has symptoms.
- The Comanche County Health Dept will facilitate communication with the school & community should a student or staff member test positive.
Masks
- In compliance with Senate Bill 658, masks will not be required unless Comanche County is declared a state of emergency and in consultation with the county and state health departments.
Social Distancing
- Social distancing will be encouraged when space allows.
- Students will not be restricted to their pod or “family.”
Cleaning
- Electrostatic sprayers will be used in classrooms and on buses as needed especially during flu season.
Respiratory Etiquette
- HVAC air filters will be changed regularly, we will open windows where safely possible, and allow for student/staff to take breaks outside in an effort to improve air quality.
Hand Sanitizer
- Hand sanitizer will be available and encouraged for use.
- Hand washing will be encouraged.
Students with Disabilities
- Students with disabilities will be provided services based upon their IEP or 504 educational plan.
Contact Tracing
- Sites will track the number of positive Covid-19 cases reported.
- Contact tracing will not take place unless directed by the county health department.
Vaccinations and Testing
- Vaccinations are encouraged but not required for those eligible.
Virtual Meetings
- Virtual Parent/Teacher conferences will be offered to parents who cannot or choose not to attend in person.
- Virtual IEP/504 meetings will be offered to parents who cannot attend in person.
Parents, Guests and Visitors
- Visitors and guests will be allowed in the building for programs and other special events.
Field Trips and Travel
- Field trips and travel will be allowed based on the restrictions that were in place pre-Covid-19.
Lunches
- Students will eat in the cafeteria and resume lunches as they were prior to Covid-19.
- Guests at lunch will be limited to special occasions set by the school.
- Lunches are free to all students for the 21-22 school year
Start times
- School start times will remain the same as they were for the 20-21 school year.
Fletcher Public Schools will remain in contact & continue to seek advice from state & local health departments as well as the CDC.