2020-2021 LAKE PRESTON SCHOOL STARTING WELL PLAN

Updated 7/31/2020

The Lake Preston School District continues to prepare for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The plan

below will provide information regarding many different areas of the school system. As we know, school

systems have many moving parts and areas of concern. Although not every question is answered within

this plan that you may have, we look to provide as many details and answers in a fluid Covid-19 situation.

Personally, I would like to thank Starting Well Committee members, survey responders (parents/staff),

and Lake Preston summer staff for their time and commitment to developing this plan. Their questions

and input have allowed us to move forward to put a plan in place that allows us to provide a safe and

learning environment. Parental involvement and support will be crucial to the success of this district plan.

Please understand that this plan will change regularly with the current status of our school, district,

community, and state. I ask that you continue to be flexible and understanding during this process. An

inherent risk of exposure to CoVid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Although the

Lake Preston School District cannot guarantee Covid-19 does not happen in our district, we will surely

strive to be the best we can be with education, facilities, and safety of students, staff, and community

members.

Superintendent Mr. Dana Felderman

General Information

➢ Lake Preston School District plans to provide in-person instruction beginning on Wednesday,

August 19th, 2020. Students/Parents who opt to not attend in-person education will be provided

distance learning opportunities similar to the implementation of March-May 2020.

➢ Parents will be required to sign a waiver if their child(ren) will be distance learning.

(Appendix B)

➢ The Lake Preston School Board approved the following: if a student chooses to distance

learn, they will not be eligible to participate in any extra-curricular activities.

➢ This distance learning option will not be offered after the CoVid-19 pandemic.

➢ Lake Preston School will make adjustments based on scientific information, guidance from the

South Dakota Department of Health and CDC, virus spread in our community and surrounding

areas, all in the best interest of our students and staff.

➢ Lake Preston School will strive to provide a healthy and safe learning environment.

➢ Lake Preston School asks parents, students, and staff members to be flexible, positive, and

understanding during this upcoming school year.

➢ In the first quarter, Kids First and SPARK will not be available for students to utilize. We will re-

evaluate these programs at the end of the first quarter of school.

Entry of School District ➢ Lake Preston students and staff members will be allowed in the building during school hours.

➢ Others will be allowed in the building by appointment or prior approval.

➢ All visitors/vendors must check-in to the west main entrance (Door #1).

➢ Parents should go through student symptom screening checklist (Appendix A) prior to students

getting on the bus or entering building.

➢ Signage will be posted at all entrances. (Doors #1, #5, #13).

➢ CDC does not recommend universal symptom screenings (screening all students K-12) be

conducted by schools. We are expecting parents/guardians to complete temperature checks and go

through the symptom checklist at home prior to coming to school or boarding the school bus.

Transportation ➢ Parents should go through student symptom screening checklist (Appendix A) prior to students

getting on the bus or entering building.

➢ Bus drivers will also go through the symptom screening checklist prior to driving the bus route.

➢ If students are not feeling well, students should stay home and communicate with designated

office.

➢ Encourage and practice proper hygiene daily – wash hands or use hand sanitizer prior to entering

and leaving bus

➢ Students will sit with other family members when applicable.

➢ All riders should sit facing forward at all times.

➢ The seat directly behind the driver will be vacant.

➢ Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and exit of the bus by the entrance/exit doors.

➢ Signage will be posted on all route and activity buses.

➢ Bus windows will be opened slightly to increase air movement.

➢ Each bus will be sanitized and cleaned after each trip by the bus driver with the proper equipment.

➢ Assigned seating may or may not be utilized.

➢ Masks are highly encouraged and recommended but not required. SDHSAA and cooperative

athletics may have different protocols. Masks may be mandated pending the change of our

demographics and school district cases. Students, parents, and staff will be informed of this

change prior to happening.

Facilities, Classrooms, & Offices ➢ Full summer cleaning has been completed for each classroom, office, locker room, etc. along with

walls, fixtures, carpets, floors, and high traffic areas.

➢ Certain areas of the school facility have HVAC systems. Those areas will be monitored by

custodial staff on the changing of filters, thermostats, providing fresh air, opening of windows, etc.

➢ Several mobile sanitation carts are available throughout the facility along with hand sanitizer

stands.

➢ Each classroom and/or office will have hand sanitizer available for student and staff usage.

➢ All drinking fountains throughout the school have been converted to bottle filler fountains for

students and staff to use.

➢ Mobile sneeze guards will be available for staff members to utilize in their classrooms and offices

will have plexiglass barriers installed.

➢ All restrooms and high traffic areas will have signage posted regarding the prevention, hygiene,

and plans.

➢ All staff will be responsible for routinely wiping down frequently touched surfaces in their work

area.

➢ Custodians/CoVid Specialists will disinfect all common areas, door hardware and frequently

touched surfaces on a consistent basis.

Food Service/Cafeteria ➢ Lunch serving times will be staggered as much as possible.

➢ The cafeteria tables will be spaced to allow classes to sit together. For more space, the main gym

may be utilized. When and where possible, reduce the number of students eating in one location.

➢ Students will practice social distancing while waiting to be served.

➢ Educate and encourage no food sharing.

➢ Tables will be cleaned and sanitized between lunch periods.

➢ Administrative secretary will enter student’s lunch number or scan bar code. Touchless point-of-

sale.

➢ Sneeze guards will be in place.

➢ Kitchen crew will serve students their meals.

➢ No salad bar. Salad bar options will be added to serve line for students to grab.

➢ Disposable trays and utensils will be utilized by the students and staff.

➢ Kitchen crew will be wearing masks, face shields, and disposable gloves.

➢ If school closure or distance learning is implemented, school lunches will be provided to students

either on-site for pick-up or via delivery method.

Classroom Instruction ➢ Phases of Instruction

➢ Phase I - In-person within the building, distance learning if they do not feel comfortable

attending in-person (waiver will be signed – Appendix B)

➢ Phase II – Distance learning with only some students (high need, grades, SPED) entering

the building to educate

➢ Phase III – Distance learning with no access to school building for students

➢ Phase IV – Distance learning with no access to school building for all employees

➢ Positioning seating/desks as much as possible to represent social distancing

➢ Turn desks/tables in the same direction to prevent face to face contact

➢ Limit sharing of materials with students – certain classes such as Art may require additional

supplies provided by student

➢ Physical education classes will be outside as much as possible to allow for more space

➢ Locker room usage is discouraged

➢ School website will be updated with current contact information, lesson plans, and resources

➢ PreK-12th grades will utilize Google Classroom for a learning management system

➢ PreK-K will have their own iPads, 1st – 12th grades will have their own laptop to limit technology

sharing

➢ Music/Band classes may require masks for students per recommendation from SDHSAA study

➢ Grading, assessments, and assignments will reflect the rigor of the in-person teaching method.

➢ Attendance will be expected for distance learning option.

➢ Students/Parents who opt to not attend in-person education will be provided distance learning

opportunities similar to the implementation of March-May 2020. Out of building students will

obtain the same daily work via Google Classroom with no extra lesson provided from the teacher.

If the out of building student has questions, they must schedule a time with the teacher to go over

questions. These questions must be asked in the teacher’s contracted time only. The content

delivered will be similar from March-May 2020.

Building Practices for Staff/Students ➢ Parents should ask their child(ren) the symptoms screening checklist questions each morning.

➢ Staff should implement the screening checklist into their daily routine prior to coming to school

➢ Face coverings/masks are highly recommended and encouraged for both staff and students but not

required. Masks may be mandated pending the change of our demographics and school district

cases. Students, parents, and staff will be informed of this change prior to this occurring.

➢ Parents should keep child(ren) home if they are ill

➢ Promote social distancing and healthy hygiene practices

➢ Educate students on hand washing, hygiene, and schedule set times within the day

➢ Allow minimal mixing between groups/classes as much as possible

➢ School will follow I.C.E. protocol when addressing a sick student or employee – student will be

escorted by an administrator or secretary to the office by Tersia until picked up by parent/guardian

➢ Isolate & Mask

➢ Contact Parents Immediately

➢ Exit School Building ASAP

➢ High traffic and touch areas will be disinfected regularly

➢ Deliveries, vendors, and out-of-building resources will need to develop schedule or schedule

appointments with school

➢ Students/staff encouraged to stay on right side of hallway in passing

➢ Transition times and bell schedule will be adjusted to accommodate less students in the hallways

➢ Cafeteria times will be staggered and students will be provided with longer lunch time

Communication ➢ Ensure that all parent and student contact information is updated within the enrollment cards and

throughout Infinite Campus – if any changes occur, please contact the office immediately.

➢ Utilize the school Facebook page, daily announcements, school website, and parent list serv for

district emails

➢ Videos from administration will be provided periodically discussing changes or updates on school

year and current plan. How To videos may be recorded to help staff, students, or parents.

➢ Lake Preston School will send out updates to this plan or any adjustments via email to the parents

listed within the database

➢ The plan requires full investment of all Lake Preston School District stakeholders (students,

parents, staff members, administration, and school board)

Technology/Distance Learning

The mission of the Lake Preston School District 38-3 is to provide each student with the educational

foundation on which to build a successful life in a global society. To continue this mission amid the COVID-

19 pandemic, the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and community must be maintained. This challenge

calls for a flexible learning approach that offers students the option of attending school in person or distance

learning from home.

In response, the Lake Preston School District has put together the following technology plan, outlining

standardized tools and methodologies approved by the District Technology Committee.

Communication with Students and Parents

To streamline and ensure clear communication during distance learning, central communication channels

must be established between educators and students. Making announcements, information, and instructions

available in a central location for all students and parents will help eliminate confusion and hassle of

utilizing different communication channels based on the attendance method of each student.

Communication Tools:

➢ K12 Email

➢ Google Classroom

➢ Microsoft Teams

➢ Class DoJo

➢ Infinite Campus Messenger

➢ Phone Calls with Students/Parents

All education staff will maintain lesson plans utilizing the PlanBook account offered to them by the district.

Links to the public view of all educator PlanBook lesson plans will be maintained on the Distance Learning

Page of the district website. PlanBook accounts are individualized and all lesson plans are subject to change

daily based on pacing guides, calendar changes, and specific needs of the students.

Course announcements may be posted centrally in the learning management system or emailed directly to

student K12 email addresses. Announcements meant for parents may also be sent via email, Infinite Campus

Messenger, or direct phone calls to students or parents may also happen per recommendations and standards

set by the building Principals.

Professional Development

The Lake Preston School District values professional development as fundamental to the success of the

district because it enhances educators’ professional skills and increases their knowledge of educating across

various platforms. Professional Development opportunities have been developed to provide the structure

and means through which educators can learn hands-on the various applications that the Technology

Committee has put in place to provide the best overall in-person and distance platforms to accommodate

all levels and content areas.

• August 4th-6th –(Optional) PD for teaching staff including LMS, Assignment Apps, & Additional tools

• August 12th –(Mandatory) PD for all staff including communications software and policy changes

• August 12th –(Mandatory) PD for teaching staff including Student Management System Software changes

• August 17th – (Mandatory) PD for all staff including distance learning changes and recommendations

Learning Management System

To maintain equal learning opportunities for all students regardless of the attendance method, course content

must be available both in-person and through distance learning. To best meet this need and to promote

central and clear communication of course content, a learning management system shall be utilized for all

classes. Students will access lecture content, assignments, quizzes, exams, and other resources through this

learning management system. Course announcements, discussion questions, and other communications

may also be accessible through this system.

➢ Google Classroom (PK-12)

Assignments

To maximize efficiency and provide standard methods for all students, whether attending in person or

distance learning, some assignments shall be completed using digital tools. Physical tools may also be used

and may be necessary for some situations or age groups. They will require extra time and coordination for

delivery, increasing the length of the assignment lifecycle (assignment delivery to the student, assignment

completion, assignment submission to the educator, assignment grading).

Assignment Tools:

➢ G Suite – Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Meet, Jamboard, & Google Drive

➢ Microsoft Office 365 Pro: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Teams, & OneDrive

➢ Kami – Annotation tool integrates into Google Classroom

➢ Loom – Recording extension in Google Chrome

➢ Clever – Single Sign On (SSO) for students to access various websites

Online educational tools are also available to be used as assignments. Please see the Approved Digital Tools

section for a living list of tools that have been vetted and authorized by the Lake Preston School District.

All questions regarding authorized tools may be directed to the Technology Coordinator.

Additional Approved Digital Tools

To maintain compliance with federal and state laws, educational guidelines, and industry best practices, the

Lake Preston School District Technology Committee reserves the right to vet and approve all digital tools

before they may be utilized by staff and students. Digital tools are evaluated based on their implications for

student safety, information privacy, and digital security.

The following is a living list of additional digital tools vetted and approved by the Lake Preston School

District Technology Committee. Please note that only tools that may create, store, utilize, or otherwise

access student information are included.

➢ Renaissance – Accelerated Reader, and MyOn

➢ IXL – ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies

➢ Khan Academy – Student Based Learning for all content areas

➢ NWEA – Growth, MAP Skills, and Reading Fluency

➢ Learning.com – Easy Tech, and Keyboarding

➢ Waterford Early Learning – Math, and ELA

➢ Xello/SDMyLife – Career and Personal Learning Plans

➢ Common Sense Media – Digital Citizenship

➢ Adobe Creative Suite 6 – Multimedia Tools

➢ OverDrive – Online library

Technology Devices

All District devices will be loaded with the needed applications and cleaned following recommended

guidelines. There are extra power cords and devices available for check-out by staff/students if any repairs

or issues need addressed. The check-in/check-out process will be handled following social distancing

guidelines.

➢ PK-K (iPad) – issued to each student to remain in the building unless distance learning.

➢ 1st–3rd (HP tablets) – issued to each student to remain in the building unless distance learning.

➢ 4th-5th (HP tablets) – issued to each student with the ability to take home at the teacher’s

discretion.

➢ 6th-12th (HP tablets) – issued to each student, taken home daily as the student requires.

➢ 10th-12th (iPads) – issued to Multimedia students at the teacher’s discretion.

All students have an Infinite Campus Portal account and a school issued K12 username and password

created through the State Data Center to access various programs.

SDHSAA

On Wednesday, July 22nd the SDHSAA Board approved the Task Force recommendations regarding fall

sports and activities. Those recommendations include hosting all fall sports as scheduled, directing the

staff to further examine All-State Chorus and Orchestra, and directing staff to explore virtual

opportunities for the events of Journalism and Oral Interp. The Lake Preston School will follow the

SDHSAA recommendations to implement athletics and extracurriculars into the school district safely.

The task force recommends that all SDHSAA-sanctioned fall sports proceed according to schedule with

the attached rule modifications, in addition to screening procedures and South Dakota Department of

Health protocol for confirmed close contacts and confirmed positive tests.

➢ Schools should post guidance regarding social distancing and hygiene at their facility entrances

and other high traffic areas of their facilities.

➢ Schools should encourage and support the use of masks by spectators.

➢ If fan attendance is being limited, schools should consider using a pass system to control crowd

sizes and limit build ups at the gate. In addition, any pass system should be extended to visiting

teams and coordinated between athletic directors prior to the contest.

➢ During bus travel to away contests and for transportation to practice for cooperative programs,

schools should strongly consider assigned seating and mandating the use of cloth face masks by

everyone on the bus/school vehicle to assist with contact tracing and potentially assist with the

numbers confirmed close contact.

➢ Schools should consider cashless transaction. There will be no admission but there will be a free

will donation box for admission at our indoor home events (competitive cheer & volleyball).

Football contests will have regular admission.

➢ Ticket takers and other event workers will be offered protective equipment such as masks and

gloves.

➢ Prior to each practice and away contest, the coach(es) will use the SDHSAA symptom checklist

and documented for future reference and need. This document was utilized over the off-season

summer workouts.

➢ Fan admission may reflect the following table pending the event and current situation of the

school district and/or visiting district/team.

As of July 31, 2020, the Lake Preston School will be using Tier 1 attendance for all home events.

➢ If a participant/coach/official/judge/team personnel has tested positive for COVID-19, he/she must

be cleared for progression back to activity by an approved health care provider

(MD/DO/PAC/ARNP) This SDHSAA document can be found in Appendix C.

The Lake Preston School Board has approved this entire document at the August 10th, 2020 school board

meeting. The Lake Preston School Board recognizes that depending on current conditions and plans that

adjustments may be necessary. Lake Preston Superintendent Mr. Dana Felderman, has the ability to adjust

or make modifications to this plan or document based on circumstances, new information, or situations

presented that deem necessary.

Board President Signature Dated

Superintendent Signature Dated

CoVid-19 Mitigation in Schools

Appendix A – Daily Symptom Checklist for Students & Staff

Appendix B – Distance Learning Waiver

Appendix C – Return to Competition (CoVid Form)