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GFW Junior and Senior High School Return to School Guide for Staff, Students, and Parents

#ThunderbirdStrong Revised 8-17-20

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A message from Superintendent Horton Dear GFW Family, We are excited to welcome and serve all students for the 2020-21 academic school year. This school year will undoubtedly be different from any other school year we have experienced as families, students, and staff; however, I have been amazed by the dedication of our entire community to unite around our schools, and I have no doubt it my mind that our community will not only persevere through the challenges ahead, but thrive. Our school staff have been working tirelessly with the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health throughout the summer to prepare for the school year. The outcome of this work is three learning models that GFW will use throughout the 2021 academic school year: in-person, hybrid, and distance learning. We are happy to announce that we have enough space in our buildings to allow all students to return every day, all day in both the in-person and hybrid models. In the simplest of definitions, GFW’s hybrid model is all students coming to school everyday, all day with additional social distancing. For families who are not able or ready to return, they may select distance learning as an option. Our Back to School Plan documents the details of each of the models. The safety of our students, staff, and community is at the center of our Back to School Plan . We will be continually monitoring state, county, and local data as well as partnering with public health officials to make decisions. We ask that families stay flexible as we monitor and adjust to the data. This means we may need to change from one model to another model during the academic school year; we may also need to update the details within each model in order to respond to new executive orders, guidance, and data. We will make every effort to communicate and support our community during this challenging time. I believe our staff can and will provide a great education for our students this year that will meet the academic and social emotional needs of our students. We look forward to a successful year! Sincerely, Jeff Horton

Fostering Lifelong Learners in a Caring Environment

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Table of Contents

Message From Superintendent Horton……………………………………………………………………2

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Purpose

Message From Mrs. Galetka, Principal

Safe Learning Plan………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 5

Junior and Senior High School Procedures……………………………………………………………. 6

In-Person Learning Model………………………………………………………………..…………………….9

Hybrid Learning Model……………………………………………………………….………………………… 17

Distance Learning Model……………………………………………………………………………………… 27

Health Services…....………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..35

Facilities………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 37

Food Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 38

Athletics and Activities………………………………………………………………………………………… 39

Community Education…………………………………………………………………………………………. 40

School Resources for Families………………………………...……………………………………….…… 41

Community Resources for Families…………………………………………………..…………………. 42


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Introduction Introduction: Many aspects of School will look different in 2020-2021 than it did in the past. At GFW Schools, we want parents to be informed about the goals and expectations of everyone as we work together to make sure that students are safe and are still able to reach their potential within the limitations that COVID-19 has placed on everyone. This will take a partnership between the school, parents, community members, and service providers. We are grateful that your children are part of our district and look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Purpose

Purpose: To communicate to parents, staff, and students the vision of what school will look like at GFW School District in 2020-2021. This includes what instruction will look like, safety protocols put in place, and the expectations of parents, students and staff during this time.

A Message From the Principal Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I am honored to serve as your Principal this year. This plan prepared for all you could not have been made without the diligence and meticulous attention to detail I have witnessed from the wonderful staff here at GFW Junior and Senior High School. Even with all of that precise attention to detail, these plans are not perfect, and that is because no one here has ever gone through a global pandemic before. As we navigate this year together, please know that safety, equity, and responsibility are my top priorities to lead GFW Junior and Senior High School. I ask your help to support and encourage each other. Our students, staff, and families are doing the absolute best we can give in a hard situation. We are going to work hard this year, but I know we are going to have a lot of fun too. The best part of these plans is that we get to be together again. If you have questions, concerns, or need conversation please do not hesitate to connect with me. I look forward to kicking this year off with all of you very soon. Sincerely, Brittany Galetka

Principal


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Safe Learning Plan On July 27th the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) laid out their Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan takes into account county caseload per ten thousand resident data within the district and allows school districts to make decisions about learning plans based on the data using a five step process.

Districts examine the county caseload rate and use the following numbers to guide the learning model.


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Junior and Senior High School Procedures

Open House:

● Two Days of Scheduled Appointments with Homeroom Teachers: The plan is to take two days where all families will be invited to attend pre-scheduled open house conferences with the student’s homeroom teacher. During these conferences, students and their families will be able to meet with the teacher to discuss academic goals, pick up school-issued devices, and walk through the student’s daily schedule. This is also a time to schedule IEP or other important meetings. Staff members who do not have a homeroom are asked to help wherever needed around the building.

● Dates and Times: ○ Tuesday 11-7 ○ Wednesday 8-3:05 ○ 20 minute sessions 5 minutes to clean in between

Bell Schedule: GFW Jr./ Sr. High School will run the same bell schedule 5 days a week. This is different from years past when there was an intervention schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The reason for this change is to keep things as simple as possible when school starts. This is also going to provide longer class periods to allow for teachers to incorporate cleaning into the beginning and end of their lessons as well as staggered dismissal times. Homeroom: Coming soon! We are working on a plan to add Homeroom into the schedule. Learning Pods: In order to accommodate 50% of our students in the classroom, guidance set forth by the State of Minnesota Department of Health, we will be offering Learning Pods throughout our building. Learning Pods are supervised learning spaces for students to continue to engage in their classwork outside of the classroom.

● When do Students go to the Learning Pods?

○ Students will go to the designated Learning Pod when the classroom they are scheduled to be in is at full (50%) capacity

○ Teachers may decide to send students to the Learning Pod when they are meeting with half of the class at a time. The teacher could also switch who is in the learning pod half way through the period.

● Learning Pod Locations There will be two designated larger learning pods placed

throughout the building. One will be the Library upstairs for students in grades 6-8 and the other in the basement for students 9-12.


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○ Library: The Library Learning Pod will be supervised by the health aid in the new Health Office in the Library.

○ Basement: The basement Learning Pod will be supervised by the study hall

supervisor during that period. Therefore, all study halls will be held in the basement.

■ Students in study hall will only be allowed to leave if they have a pass from a teacher requesting their attendance in another area of the school. Therefore, no student will be allowed to check themselves out of the study hall to work in any other part of the building.

○ When supervising in the common areas like the cafeteria, library, or learning pods, ensure that students are social distancing and disinfecting once they leave a location.

Lockers: Students will be able to use lockers before school and after. During the day students will be encouraged to use their backpacks. It is important that students do not loiter in the hallways at their lockers. Backpacks: This will be a change to the student handbook in order to allow students to use their backpacks during school hours. It is necessary for students to have their backpacks with them. Their device will be better protected in their backpacks. Students will be able to store items such as an extra mask and hand sanitizer in their backpacks. Routines

● Morning Routines: ○ Students will still be allowed to attend morning activities utilizing the early

bus. ■ These students must however be under the supervision of a teacher

to be allowed in the building. This includes activities, weight room, or scheduled conferences/ tutoring with a teacher.

○ Students will be allowed to attend breakfast but they need to stay in the cafeteria while eating and until the bell rings to go to class.

○ Finally, as students begin to arrive from the buses they will be ushered into the auditorium/ basement to wait until the bell rings.

○ Students will be discouraged to come into the building any earlier than

needed at this time.

● Lunch Routines:


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○ Lunch will be provided for 6th-grade students starting at 10:40 am. These students will be allowed to eat in the cafeteria until 11:10. The 6th-grade teachers will drop off and pick their students up from the cafeteria.

○ 7-9th grade students will have first lunch overlapping the 6th grade lunch by a few minutes. The 7-9th grade lunch will be from 10:58 until 11:28. The students first in line will be ushered to the auditorium where desks will be set up on the stage for them to eat on. Once the auditorium is at capacity the students will begin to fill up the cafeteria once the 6th-grade students are dismissed and the tables are cleaned.

○ 10-12th grade students will have second lunch from 11:51-12:21 filling up the cafeteria and the auditorium.

○ 12th-grade students will be allowed to have an open campus during lunchtime.

○ All students will have the option to go outside, using the south doors by the shop during the lunch period.

● After School Routines:

○ Only students attending a supervised athletics, activity, or a scheduled conference or tutoring session with a teacher may remain in the building after the final bell.


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Description of Learning Models at GFW Junior and Senior High School

Model 1: IN-PERSON LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS Please note that parents who are uncomfortable sending students back to school during this learning model may request distance learning as an alternative. Guiding Principles

● Provide in-person instruction for all students as much as possible ● Provide a distance learning option for 6-12 students ● Prepare to shift between delivery models at any time due to COVID-19. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally. In Person Learning

● Students return to the school building in person ● Staff creates as much distancing as is feasible between teachers and students but

are not held strictly to the six feet distancing during primary instructional time. ● Bussing--provide as much space between riders as possible recognizing that it may

not always be possible to provide six feet of distancing on the bus. ● Students will eat in staggered times utilizing multiple spaces including the cafeteria,

stage in cafeteria and the stage in the auditorium. Students may remove their masks to eat.

● Students will be kept within their classroom or Learning Pods during instructional time. Students will rotate classes but teachers will utilize staggered dismissal to control the number of students in the hallways at one time.

● Six feet distancing will be marked by T-Birds on the floor as reminders for everyone.

WHAT WOULD INSTRUCTION LOOK LIKE?

Learning and Instruction

In-Person Learning: ● Teachers will establish virtual classroom expectations for students to follow at

school and at home. ● Teachers will utilize Schoology as the districtwide Learning Management System. ● Teachers will revamp their course scope and sequence to accommodate virtual

classrooms. ● Teachers will reflect the use of technology and Schoology in their syllabus that

will be shared with the principal before school starts.


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Will Special Education Services Continue in This Model?

● Yes services will continue during this model.

Will English Learner Services Continue in This Model?

● Yes ELL services will continue during this model.

Instructional Model

● Each student will receive their own ChromeBook to utilize during each model of instruction.

● Teachers will utilize Schoology as the districtwide Learning Management System. ● Teachers will give students an overview of the expectations of Schoology at

school and at home. ● Teachers will revamp their course scope and sequence to accommodate distance

learning. ● Teachers will reflect the use of technology and Schoology in their syllabus that

will be shared with the principal before school starts. ● Teachers will post assignments through Schoology. ● Teachers will post weekly expectations and schedule of classwork through

Schoology Announcements. ● Teachers will work together to create instructional components, including online

and offline activities, that are aligned to current content and standards. ● Teachers will ensure that some online activities are self-directed, as students will

be in learning pods for a portion of each day. ● Intervention, Specialists, and ELL teachers can adapt lessons for students, as

needed per a student’s IEP, 504, or Title plan. They will continue to support students face-to-face.

● Teachers will identify methods to assess student learning (summative and formative).

Instructional Essentials

● Implementing a culturally responsive instructional model that attends to the diversity of our community to ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities.

● Documenting the best efforts possible being made under the current emergency conditions with regard to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans and EL plans.

● Selecting content for a virtual learning model that is aligned to standards, relevant, and appropriate for each student.

● Practicing consistent communication with students, families, and staff to understand how the health emergency is impacting them.


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Grading Best Practices

● The emphasis for schoolwork assigned, reviewed, and completed is on learning, not on compliance.

● Grading should focus on the continuation of learning and prioritize the connectedness and care for students and staff.

● Determine what is the purpose of the work and what should be graded; consider mastery of essential learning standards. Not everything requires grading.

● Provide clear expectations for grading criteria of learning standards. ● Look for opportunities to use more performance-based projects and tasks

(assessed by rubrics). ● Encourage students to take an active role in tracking, assessing, and reflecting on

their learning. ● In conjunction with grading, ensure you have a system for providing students with

ongoing feedback, which facilitates learning. ● All students should have the opportunity to redo, make up, or try again to

complete, show progress, or attempt to complete work, as appropriate.

Parent/Guardian Commitments

● Conduct a student wellness check including temperature prior to sending a student to school. Students with a temperature over 100°F should stay home. POLICY: Students need to be excluded until fever free without the use of medications (Tylenol, Advil) for 48 hours.

● Contact the school office at 507-207-2250 if your child will be absent from school. ● Students should stay home if:

1. They have tested positive, are waiting for a test result, or are showing COVID-19 symptoms, until they meet criteria for return. (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/waiting.pdf).

2. They have recently had been within 6 feet for 15 min or more of someone with COVID contact with a person with COVID-19, until they meet criteria for return. See--What To Do if You Have Had Close Contact With a Person With COVID-19. (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/contact.pdf)

3. Follow the MDH Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms in Youth, Student, and Child Care Programs to determine who must stay home and when staff or students may return.

● GFW School District requires that all students (K-12) wear face masks/covering while at school and while riding on school transportation. Facemasks will be required at all times in the GFW Elementary school per MN Executive order 20-81. Types of allowable face coverings include: Paper or disposable mask, cloth face mask, scarf, bandanna, religious face covering. The covering should cover the nose and mouth completely, should not be overly tight or restrictive, and should


http://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/waiting.pdf

http://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/contact.pdf

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/exguide.pdf


https://www.leg.state.mn.us/archive/execorders/20-81.pdf

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feel comfortable to wear. Face coverings should not be placed on anyone under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance, or anyone who cannot tolerate a face covering due to a developmental, medical, or behavioral health condition. As an additional option, face shields may be worn as an alternative to masks in some of these conditions.

● GFW Junior and Senior High School will provide a facemask one mask for each student as well as staff members.

● Parents should also provide their child with a mask and help clean their masks. ● If a student forgets their mask the school will provide a disposable mask. ● Provide your child(ren) with a water bottle (non-glass) as water fountains will not

be available for use. ● It is preferred that you call or email the building and see if your question can be

answered through email, phone or by using a virtual platform like Google Meet. ● Ensure that your child(ren)’s contact information and medical information is

updated through the online forms process within the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

● Ensure that parent/ guardian’s email is on file for safety and proper communication.

● Review and sign confidentiality agreement. ● Ensure that emergency contacts have been designated and pre-arranged methods

of getting a student home from school should they become ill or exhibit symptoms.

● Parents/ Guardians will not be permitted to come into the school 30 minutes before or after school without an appointment.

● Support the district in reminding your student to follow physical distancing recommendations and talk to your child(ren) about wearing masks prior to the start of school.

● Read all communication from the District, Building Principal, and Teachers. ● Walkers should not arrive or be dropped off any earlier than 7:55 am. ● Students may enter the building using any door before the bell rings however

once the bell rings at 8:18 the doors will be locked and the students will have to enter through the front doors only.

● We encourage parents to drive their student(s) to school if at all possible. Social distancing on the bus cannot be guaranteed.

● Parents will review the Student/Parent Handbook paying close attention to Internet Acceptable Use Policy (pg. 31)

Student Commitments

● Wear a face mask when in school except when eating, drinking, or outside for

physical education. ● Wear a face mask when riding on school transportation.


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● Students will be asked to follow social distancing recommendations throughout most of the day when outside of their classroom, and as much as possible during instructional times.

● Students should self monitor for health symptoms and report to the nurse if they feel ill.

● Students will be asked to wash their hands-Handwashing and sanitation breaks will be taught, reinforced, and built into the daily schedule.

● Students should follow the signs in the building (teachers will teach and reinforce this).

● Students will clean and sanitize their own personal space with support from staff.

Teacher Commitments

Health and Safety ● Teachers are required to wear a face mask/face-covering at all times while in the

school. ● Conduct a wellness check including temperature prior to reporting for work. Staff

with a temperature over 100°F must stay home. ● Teachers will be asked to follow physical distancing recommendations throughout

most of the day. ● If students feel ill or are showing symptoms send them to the nurse for further

evaluation. Notify the office before sending the student. ● If teachers feel ill or are showing symptoms they will be asked to go to the nurses

area for further evaluation. ● Teachers will be asked to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer numerous

times throughout the day. ● Follow the posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building

and throughout the building. ● Provide reminders to students about proper health and safety measures. ● Use the provided cleaning supplies in classrooms and when using common pieces

of equipment. ● Supervise hallways to ensure students are reporting immediately to class. ● Students are only allowed to go to their lockers before or after school.

Classrooms

● Ensure that the classroom set up of desks allows for all students to face in the same direction and desks are separated as much as physically possible.

● Avoid, when possible, placing students into physical groups where they have to come in close contact. Use technology resources in place.

● Remove all cloth covered flexible furniture that is not wipeable. ● Keep the classroom door open to maximize airflow and reduce the number of

touches to the door handle. ● Students and teachers will clean their respective areas using the provided

supplies to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials that are needed before new students transition into the room.

● If supervising in the common areas like the cafeteria, library, or learning pods,


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insure that students are social distancing and disinfecting once they leave a location.

● Provide reminders and instructions to students.

Teaching, Learning, and Data Privacy ● Collaborate with your grade level team to create mini-units, videos, and virtual

lessons. ● Set clear expectations and review with students for in-class and virtual work. ● Be available to students and families via phone, email, Google Meet, or Schoology. ● Collaborate with colleagues to address needs that arise along the way. ● Participate in required PLCs. ● Communicate with principals, students, and parents in a timely manner. ● Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities and resources that engage

and meet the needs of all learners. ● Connect families with educational resources that support English Language

Learners (including necessary language supports) and students with IEPs/504s. ● Participate in coaching and utilize coaches as a resource. ● Work with literacy coaches to ensure best practices in literacy instruction. ● Feedback should be given along the way on formative assessments and teacher

check-ins as much as possible. ● When possible, communicate with parents through the use of email, phone, and

Google Meets. ● When meeting face to face, provide appropriate social distance between all

meeting attendees, if possible. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally. ● Follow all applicable data privacy laws.

Specials

● Physical Education will be outside with designated station areas that will allow for contactless physical education class.

○ Students will be allowed to remove their face masks while participating in contactless physical education.

○ If contactless physical education cannot happen proper sanitation of the equipment will happen.

● Music/ Band/ Choir classes will be held outside, in the auditorium, or in the gym

to allow for social distancing and proper air ventilation. ○ Playing an instrument and singing will be limited to no more than 30

minutes. ○ Students will also be practicing and performing in smaller group settings.

Classified Staff Commitments


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● Staff are required to wear a face mask/face-covering at all times while in the school.

● Conduct a wellness check including temperature prior to reporting for work. Staff with a temperature over 100°F must stay home.

● Staff will be asked to follow Social distancing recommendations throughout most of the day.

● If students feel ill or are showing symptoms send them to the nurse for further evaluation. Notify the Health Aid office in the Library before sending the student.

● If staff feels ill or are showing symptoms they will be asked to go to the Health Aid office in the Library for further evaluation.

● Staff will be asked to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer numerous times throughout the day.

● Follow the posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building and throughout the building.

● Provide reminders to students about proper health and safety measures. ● Use the provided cleaning supplies in classrooms and when using common pieces

of equipment. ● Supervise hallways and common areas. ● Follow the staggered dismissal for students at the end of the day. ● Keep the classroom door open to maximize airflow and reduce the number of

touches to the door handle. ● Students and teachers will clean their respective areas using the provided

supplies to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials that are needed before new students transition into the room.

● If supervising in the common areas, ensure that students are social distancing. ● Work with custodian staff to determine the process for cleaning tables and

benches/chairs in the cafeteria. ● Monitor students entering the buildings in the morning and exiting the building in

the afternoon. ● Assist students with learning activities and assignments. ● Follow the schedule given as assigned. ● Communicate issues with case managers, teachers, and administration as

appropriate. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


School Social Worker Commitments

● Conduct a wellness check including temperature prior to reporting for work Staff with a temperature over 100°F must stay home.


● Implement procedures for students to follow in both emergency and nonemergency situations when the school social worker is not available.


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● Educate students about appropriate conduct in the online setting and using digital literacy as a tool to have an impact on students.

● Encourage students and families to use appropriate online resources to enhance social/emotional development.

● Develop and share goals for the school social worker program. ● Collect information and analyze data related to student success. ● Implement action plans to support students’ social/emotional development. ● Provide school social work services to individuals and groups of students using in

person, electronic, and virtual formats. ● Provide programming to meet student needs at the individual, group, and

school-wide levels. ● Advocate to address inequities in achievement, attendance, discipline,

opportunity, and resources. ● Make referrals to school and community resources. ● Consult with teachers, staff, and administrators to support student success. ● Provide support to families, teachers, staff, and administrators. ● Complete case manager requirements for 504 caseload. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students in The T-Bird Way and provide

interventions as appropriate. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


Administrator Commitments



● Ensure that classroom setups are appropriate. ● Ensure that supplies are readily available for teaching staff. ● Ensure that proper signage is installed in hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and

common areas. ● Provide reminders to students and staff about proper health and safety

precautions. ● Develop and implement a plan for morning arrival, pickup and transitions

throughout the day. ● Implement a staggered arrival into the morning for bus riders and parent drop off. ● Implement staggered dismissal times to maximize student safety. ● Ensure there is adequate supervision at all times throughout the day. ● Eliminate parent and community volunteers to ensure the safety and health of

students and staff. ● Provide parents with different options for meetings including phone and video

conferencing options. ● Create a quarantine/ isolation area that is separate from the nurses office.


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● Provide supervision when possible. ● Determine how to conduct required safety drills (fire, tornado, safety) in a manner

that allows for health & safety of the students/staff. ● Work with staff to ensure instructional models are in place and consistent. ● Support the Grade Band Instructional Models. ● Monitor and assist teachers in the delivery of content for students. ● Monitor the use of digital programs through dashboards. ● Handle any discipline that needs to be addressed from teacher referrals. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students and provide interventions as

appropriate. ● Have consistent staff meetings or individual meetings through Google Meet or in

person with distancing, keeping staff informed. ● Provide necessary training to staff and parents on the use of Schoology,

Webcams, and Google Meets. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


Literacy Coaches Commitments



● Work with staff to ensure best practices in literacy instruction ● Support staff by coplanning, providing lesson models, and finding literacy

resources as needed. ● Set goals and assist teacher teams in setting learning goals in literacy best

practices. ● Work with families to ensure that students have access to books at home ● Support district and school level professional development in equity and literacy

instruction. ● Provide parents with resources and opportunities to learn literacy best practices

in the home. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


Model 2: HYBRID LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS Please note that parents who are uncomfortable sending students back to school during this learning model may request distance learning as an alternative. Guiding Principles

● Continue to provide in-person instruction for all students as much as possible


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● Provide a distance learning option for K-12 students ● Prepare to shift between delivery models at any time due to COVID-19. ● All students and families will have access to quality educational materials that align

to State standards and the supports and equipment needed to successfully access those materials

● Students and schools/teachers will maintain a personal connection that supports necessary, rigorous academic work in a manner that is respectful of students’ contexts (their mindset, feelings,responsibilities, home considerations, etc.).

● Simplicity is best during this time — simplicity of the framework, of communication structures, and of expectations

● Support the whole child — their mental health, nutritional needs, and safety needs ● Parents and other caregivers need access to clear information and ample resources ● Teachers may need support, encouragement, and compassion to ensure their

success and resilience ● Teachers need to work collaboratively in a shared delivery model ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally. Hybrid Learning

● Students return to the school building in person with rooms at fifty percent capacity

● Staff maintains six feet distancing models as much as possible

WHAT WOULD INSTRUCTION LOOK LIKE?


Hybrid Learning: Hybrid learning allows students to learn by being present in the classroom as well as by engaging in a virtual classroom. There are different models of hybrid instruction. To explore these models closer please visit https://www.blendedlearning.org/models

○ Station Rotation: Think elementary style centers. ○ Lab Rotation ○ Individual Rotations ○ Flipped Classroom: Students get the content at home or in the virtual

classroom and you apply the content in the classroom. ○ Flex

● Teachers will establish virtual classroom expectations for students to follow at

school and at home. ● Teachers will utilize Schoology as the districtwide Learning Management System.


https://www.blendedlearning.org/models

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● Teachers will revamp their course scope and sequence to accommodate hybrid learning.

● Teachers will reflect the use of technology and Schoology in their syllabus that will be shared with the principal before school starts.


● Yes services will continue in the Hybrid model.



Instructional Model


● Teachers will utilize Schoology as the districtwide Learning Management System. ● Teachers will give students an overview of the expectations for the hybrid model,

including how to navigate Schoology at school and at home. ● Teachers will revamp their course scope and sequence to accommodate distance

learning. ● Teachers will reflect the use of technology and Schoology in their syllabus that

will be shared with the principal before school starts. ● Teachers will post assignments through Schoology. ● Teachers will post weekly expectations and schedule of classwork through


and offline activities, that are aligned to current content and standards. ● Teachers will ensure that some online activities are self-directed, as students will

be in learning pods for a portion of each day. ● Intervention, Specialists, and ELL teachers can adapt lessons for students, as

needed per a student’s IEP, 504, or Title plan. They will continue to support students face-to-face.

● Teachers will identify methods to assess student learning (summative and formative).


● Implementing a culturally responsive instructional model that attends to the diversity of our community to ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities.

● Documenting the best efforts possible being made under the current emergency conditions with regard to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans and EL plans.

● Selecting content for a hybrid learning model that is aligned to standards,


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relevant, and appropriate for each student. ● Practicing consistent communication with students, families, and staff to

understand how the health emergency is impacting them.










Parent/Guardian Commitments- Hybrid Model

● Conduct a student wellness check including temperature prior to sending a student to school. Students with a temperature over 100°F should stay home.

○ POLICY: Students need to be excluded until fever free without the use of medications (Tylenol, Advil) for 48 hours.

● Contact the school office at 507-647-5382 if your child will be absent from school. ● Students should stay home if:

1. They have tested positive, are waiting for a test result, or are showing COVID-19 symptoms, until they meet criteria for return. (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/waiting.pdf).

2. They have recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19, until they meet criteria for return. See--What To Do if You Have Had Close Contact With a Person With COVID-19 (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/contact.pdf).

3. Follow the MDH Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms in Youth, Student, and Child Care Programs to determine who must stay home and when staff or students may return.

● GFW School District requires that all students (K-12) wear face masks/covering while at school and while riding on school transportation. Facemasks will be


http://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/waiting.pdf

http://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/contact.pdf



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required at all times in the GFW Jr./Sr. High School per MN Executive order 20-81. Types of allowable face coverings include: Paper or disposable mask, cloth face mask, scarf, bandanna, religious face covering. The covering should cover the nose and mouth completely, should not be overly tight or restrictive, and should feel comfortable to wear. Face coverings should not be placed on anyone under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance, or anyone who cannot tolerate a face covering due to a developmental, medical, or behavioral health condition. As an additional option, face shields may be worn as an alternative to masks in some of these conditions.

● GFW Junior and Senior High School will provide a facemask one mask for each student as well as staff members.

● Parents should also provide their child with a mask and help clean their masks. ● If a student forgets their mask the school will provide a disposable mask. ● Provide your Student(s) with a water bottle (non-glass) as water fountains will not

be available for use. ● It is preferred if you can call or email the building and see if your question can be

answered through email, phone, or by using a virtual platform like Google Meet. ● Ensure that your child(ren)’s contact information and medical information is

updated through the online forms process within the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

● Ensure that emergency contacts have been designated and pre-arranged methods of getting a student home from school should they become ill or exhibit symptoms.

● Ensure that parent/ guardian’s email is on file for safety and proper communication.

● Review and sign confidentiality agreement for online learning. ● Parents/Guardians will not be permitted to join their student(s) for lunch or in

the classroom at this time. ● If parents need to speak to someone in the office, email, voicemail, or a virtual

meeting is recommended. ● Parents/ Guardians will not be permitted to come into the school 30 minutes

before or after school without an appointment. ● Support the district in reminding your child to follow social distancing

recommendations and talk to your child(ren) about wearing masks prior to the start of school.

● Read all communication from the District, Building Principal, and Teachers. ● Walkers should not arrive or be dropped off any earlier than 7:55 am. ● Students may enter the building using any door before the bell rings however

once the bell rings at 8:18 the doors will be locked and the students will have to enter through the front doors only.

● We encourage parents to drive their student(s) to school if at all possible. Social distancing on the bus cannot be guaranteed.

● Parents will review the Student/Parent Handbook paying close attention to Internet Acceptable Use Policy (pg. 31)




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Student Commitments- Hybrid Model

● Wear a face mask when in school except when eating, drinking, or outside for

physical education and recess. ● Wear a face mask when riding on school transportation. ● Students will be asked to follow social distancing recommendations throughout

most of the day when outside of their classroom, and during instructional times. ● Students should self monitor for health symptoms and report to the nurse if they

feel ill. ● Students will clean and sanitize their own personal space with support from staff. ● Students will be asked to wash their hands-Handwashing and sanitation breaks

will be taught, reinforced, and built into the daily schedule. ● Students should follow the signs in the building (teachers will teach and reinforce

this). ● Supplies, books, and manipulatives will not be shared between students. ● Grades 6-12 will utilize Schoology and complete and submit assignments in

Schoology.

Teacher Commitments- Hybrid Model

Health and Safety ● Teachers are required to wear a face mask/face-covering at all times while in the

school. ● Conduct a wellness check including temperature prior to reporting for work. Staff

with a temperature over 100°F must stay home. ● Teachers will be asked to follow social distancing recommendations throughout

most of the day. ● If students feel ill or are showing symptoms send them to the nurse for further

evaluation. Notify the office before sending the student. ● Students will clean and sanitize their own personal space with support from staff. ● If teachers feel ill or are showing symptoms they will be asked to go to the nurses

area for further evaluation. Clean and disinfect your area. ● Teachers will be asked to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer numerous

times throughout the day. ● Follow the posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building

and throughout the building. ● Provide reminders to students about proper health and safety measures. ● Use the provided cleaning supplies in classrooms and when using common pieces

of equipment. ● Supervise hallways to ensure students are reporting immediately to class. ● Students may only visit their lockers before school or after school.

Classrooms

● Ensure that the classroom set up of desks allows for all students to face in the


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same direction and desks are separated as much as physically possible. ● Avoid, when possible, placing students into physical groups where they have to

come in close contact. Use technology resources in place. ● Remove all cloth covered flexible furniture that is not wipeable. ● Keep the classroom door open to maximize airflow and reduce the number of

touches to the door handle. ● Students and teachers clean and disinfect their respected areas using the

provided supplies to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials that are needed before new students transition into the room.

● If supervising common areas around the school ensure that students are social distancing.

Teaching, Learning, and Data Privacy ● Collaborate with your PLC team and departments to create virtual lessons. ● Set clear expectations and review with students for in-class and virtual work. ● Be available to students and families via phone, email, Google Meet, or Schoology. ● Collaborate with colleagues to address needs that arise along the way. ● Participate in required PLCs. ● Communicate with principals, students, and parents in a timely manner. ● Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities and resources that engage

and meet the needs of all learners. ● Connect families with educational resources that support English Language

Learners (including necessary language supports) and students with IEPs/504s. ● Participate in coaching and utilize coaches as a resource. ● Work with literacy coaches to ensure best practices in literacy instruction. ● Feedback should be given along the way on formative assessments and teacher

check-ins as much as possible. ● When possible, communicate with parents through the use of email, phone, and

Google Meets. ● When meeting face to face, provide appropriate social distance between all

meeting attendees, if possible. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students and provide intervention as

appropriate. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally.

Specials ● Physical Education will be held in the gym or outside with designated station

areas that will allow for contactless physical education. Students will be allowed to remove their face masks while participating in contactless phy ed.

● In the case of inclement weather, class will be held in the gym with social distancing and lower impact activities will be provided. Students will be allowed to remove their facemasks with six feet of distancing.

● Music class will be held in smaller groups in the band and choir rooms, outside or in the auditorium.


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○ When singing is part of the lesson, students will maintain six feet or more of distance between each other and facemasks may be removed.

● Music/ Band/ Choir classes will be held outside, in the auditorium, or in the gym to allow for social distancing and proper air ventilation.

○ Playing instruments and singing will be limited to no more than 30 minutes.

○ Students will also be practicing and performing in smaller group settings.

Classified Staff Commitments- Hybrid Model



● Staff will be asked to follow physical distancing recommendations throughout the day.

● If students feel ill or are showing symptoms send them to the nurse for further evaluation. Notify the office before sending the student.

● If staff feels ill or are showing symptoms they will be asked to go to the nurses area for further evaluation.

● Staff will be asked to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer numerous times throughout the day.

● Follow the posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building and throughout the building.

● Provide reminders to students about proper health and safety measures. ● Use the provided cleaning supplies in classrooms and when using common pieces

of equipment. ● Supervise hallways and common areas. ● Follow the staggered dismissal for students at the end of the day. ● Keep the classroom door open to maximize airflow and reduce the number of

touches to the door handle. ● Use the provided supplies to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials that

are needed before new students transition into the room. ● If supervising in common areas ensure that students are social distancing. ● Work with custodian staff to determine the process for cleaning tables and

benches/chairs in the cafeteria. ● Monitor students entering the buildings in the morning and exiting the building in

the afternoon. ● Assist students in learning pods with learning activities and assignments. ● Follow the schedule given as assigned. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students and provide intervention as

appropriate. ● Communicate issues with case managers, teachers, and administration as



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School Social Worker Commitments- Hybrid Model



● Implement procedures for students to follow in both emergency and nonemergency situations when the school social worker is not available.



● Develop and share goals for the school social worker program. ● Collect information and analyze data related to student success. ● Implement action plans to support students’ social/emotional development. ● Provide school social work services to individuals and groups of students using in

person, electronic, and virtual formats. ● Provide programming to meet student needs at the individual, group, and

school-wide levels. ● Advocate to address inequities in achievement, attendance, discipline,

opportunity, and resources. ● Make referrals to school and community resources. ● Consult with teachers, staff, and administrators to support student success. ● Provide support to families, teachers, staff, and administrators. ● Complete case manager requirements for 504 caseload. ● Provide support to learning pods as needed. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students and provide interventions as



Administrator Commitments- Hybrid Model



● Ensure that classroom setups are appropriate. ● Ensure that supplies are readily available for teaching staff. ● Ensure that proper signage is installed in hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and

common areas. ● Provide reminders to students and staff about proper health and safety


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precautions. ● Develop and implement a plan for morning arrival, pickup and transitions

throughout the day. ● Implement a staggered arrival into the school for bus riders and parent drop off. ● Implement staggered dismissal times to maximize student safety. ● Ensure there is adequate supervision at all times throughout the day. ● Eliminate parent and community volunteers to ensure the safety and health of

students and staff. ● Provide parents with different options for meetings including phone and video

conferencing options. ● Create a isolation/ quarantine area that is separate from the nurses office. ● Provide supervision when possible. ● Determine how to conduct required safety drills (5 fire, 1 tornado) in a manner

that allows for health and safety of the students/staff. ● Work with staff to ensure instructional models are in place and consistent. ● Support the Grade Band Instructional Models. ● Monitor and assist teachers in the delivery of content for students. ● Monitor the use of digital programs through dashboards. ● Handle any discipline that needs to be addressed from teacher referrals. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students and provide intervention as


person with social distancing, keeping staff informed. ● Provide necessary training to staff and parents on the use of Schoology and

Google Meets. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


Literacy Coaches Commitments- Hybrid Model


● All staff are required to wear a face mask/face-covering at all times while in the school.

● Work with staff to ensure best practices in literacy instruction. ● Support staff by coplanning, providing lesson models, and finding literacy


practices. ● Work with families to ensure that students have access to books at home. ● Support district and school level professional development in equity and literacy

instruction. ● Provide parents with resources and opportunities to learn literacy best practices

in the home. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


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Model 3: DISTANCE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS Please note that parents who are uncomfortable sending students back to school during this learning model may request distance learning as an alternative. Guiding Principles

● Provide a distance learning option for K-12 students ● Prepare to shift between delivery models at any time due to COVID-19. ● All students and families will have access to quality educational materials that align

to State standards and the supports and equipment needed to successfully access those materials

● Students and schools/teachers will maintain a personal connection that supports necessary, rigorous academic work in a manner that is respectful of students’ contexts (their mindset, feelings,responsibilities, home considerations, etc.).

● Simplicity is best during this time — simplicity of the framework, of communication structures, and of expectations

● Support the whole child — their mental health, nutritional needs, and safety needs ● Parents and other caregivers need access to clear information and ample resources ● Teachers need support, encouragement, and compassion to ensure their success

and resilience ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally. Distance Learning

● Google Meets and Schoology are utilized for instruction ● Families choosing distance learning while in person instruction is available will be

asked to ensure that their student(s) join their classroom for instruction via Google Meet at certain times each day depending on each classrooms’ schedule and/or login to Schoology daily and complete assignments. Teachers will communicate this information to parents and attendance will be taken.

● When all students are in distance learning they will receive direct instruction through Google Meets and on Schoology

● Teachers will communicate with students daily and teachers and support staff will be available to assist students with their learning needs.

● Follow all applicable data privacy laws

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● Grades 6-12 will utilize Schoology as the main delivery platform. ● All teachers will hold daily office hours and regular check-ins with students or

groups of students. (For students Distance Learning at home throughout COVID contact may be made by a paraprofessional or support staff member and/or via e-mail).

● All teachers will provide direct instruction for their assigned courses throughout the week and via Google Meets or Schoology.

● Specials will provide students with choices in activities to be completed. Activities that assess key standard areas in the arts and physical education may be required.

● Students receiving Title I, Reading Corp., ELL, and those who have IEPs and 504 plans will have the opportunity to interact in person with teachers and support staff throughout each day for additional direct instruction, targeted interventions, and to assist with assignments through Google Meets.


● Yes services will continue in the distance learning model



Secondary Instructional Model


● Staff will give students an overview of the expectations for the distance learning model at their grade level, including how to navigate Schoology.

● Teachers will post assignments through Schoology. ● Teachers will post weekly expectations and schedule of classwork through


and offline activities, that are aligned to current content and standards. ● Teachers will ensure that online activities are self-directed. ● Intervention, Specialists, special education, and ELL teachers can adapt lessons

for students, as needed per a student’s IEP, 504, or Title plan. They will continue to support students virtually.

● Teacher teams will identify methods to assess student learning (summative and formative).

● Teachers will host Meets’ with the whole class, small group, and individual students.


● Implementing a culturally responsive instructional model that attends to the


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diversity of our community to ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities.

● Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans and ELL plans will be developed and implemented to meet federal and state requirements.

● Structuring active student engagement with learning in accordance with the age-appropriate outcomes.

● Selecting content for a distance learning model that is aligned to standards, relevant, and appropriate for each student.

● Practicing consistent communication with students, families, and staff to understand how the health emergency is impacting them.










How will teachers track attendance?

● Teachers will be responsible for reporting student attendance in accordance with state requirements whether instruction is provided in person or remotely.

● 6-12th grade students may be marked present for the day if they login to Schoology and complete the daily assignments or are online during a Google Meet.

● Teachers will also be responsible for assigning and documenting students completion of work in a remote learning environment and/or participation in online classes, and for following up with the student’s parent/guardian as appropriate when it appears that a student is not participating in learning opportunities. Teachers should refer families to administration who have not responded or logged in for three days in a row.

● Technology resources that can be used to determine if a student is participating in learning opportunities are Schoology and Scheduled Google Meets


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Parent Commitments- Distance Learning

● Having students establish and follow regular daily routines to the greatest extent possible.

● Contact the school via email or phone if your child is sick. ● Encouraging student(s) to get enough sleep. ● Designating a specific space to work on remote learning activities. ● Setting sensible time limits for students’ technology use. ● Completing assigned activities to the greatest extent possible. ● Discussing remote learning experiences and needs and communicating these with

our staff. ● Monitor student progress on coursework. ● Develop and follow a “school schedule” to keep routines in place for students

while working at home. ● Communicate questions and concerns to GFW staff immediately. ● Read (and respond when necessary) the communication from the District,

building principal and classroom teachers. ● Notify the school if technology is not working at 507-647-5382. ● Parents will review the Student/Parent Handbook paying close attention to

Internet Acceptable Use Policy (pg. 31)

Student Commitments- Distance Learning

● Grades 6-12 will utilize Schoology and complete and submit assignments. ● Check Schoology numerous times during the day. ● Grades 6-12 students should check GFW email daily. ● Develop and follow a “school schedule” to keep routines in place while working at

home. ● Communicate questions and concerns to GFW staff. ● Attend assigned check-ins and direct instruction with teachers via Google Meets. ● Adhere to positive digital citizenship routines and follow the GFW acceptable use

policy. ● Follow proper safety precautions to keep your device in good working order. ● Review and sign confidentiality agreement for online learning.

Teacher Commitments- Distance Learning

● Virtual Instruction will be held through ○ Synchronous live instruction or through Google Meet and ○ Asynchronous learning through pre-recorded instructional videos that

teach thelesson/standard/instructional outcome. Videos can then be posted to Google Drive, YouTube and linked into Schoology

Students choosing to do Distance Learning throughout COVID will receive instruction by logging in via Google Meets to regularly scheduled classroom


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times. ● It is recommended that teachers work with their grade level team to create virtual

lessons and videos using the same flipped classroom approach as in In-person learning and Hybrid learning.

● Grading - teachers should identify what will be graded, based on what criteria (rubric, etc.,) that informs the teacher if the student is meeting the intent of the standard. Feedback should be given along the way through formative assessments and teacher check-ins as much as possible.

● Be available to students and families via phone, email, Google Meet, or Schoology and respond within 24 hours on regularly scheduled school days.

● Collaborate with colleagues to address needs that arise along the way. ● Participate in required PLCs. ● Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities and resources that engage

and meet the needs of all learners. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally. ● Work with literacy coaches to ensure best practices in literacy instruction. ● Special Education, Title, and ELL teachers will support students virtually. ● Special Education teachers should ensure that the necessary paperwork is

completed during distance learning and contact administration if they need help connecting with families during distance learning.

Specials ● Specials will provide students with choices in activities to be completed. Key

standard areas in arts and physical education should be assessed. All Staff

● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their potential and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.

Classified Staff Commitments- Distance Learning

● Check the weekly certified staff schedule for assignments. ● Work with students virtually as needed and assigned. ● Communicate issues to teachers and administration. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically and emotionally. ● Certified Staff may be asked to assist with distance learners during “in person

learning” to provide additional support to students.

School Social Worker Commitments- Distance Learning



● Recognize and mitigate the limitation of virtual school counselor confidentiality,


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which may include unintended viewers or recipients. ● Inform both the student and parent/guardian of the benefits and limitations of

virtual counseling. ● Develop and share goals for the school social worker program. ● Provide school social work services to individuals and groups of students using

virtual formats. ● Advocate to address inequities in achievement, attendance, discipline,

opportunity, and resources. ● Make referrals to school and community resources. ● Consult with teachers, staff, and administrators to support student success. ● Provide support to families, teachers, staff, and administrators. ● Complete case manager requirements for 504 caseload. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their


Administrator Commitments- Distance Learning

● Ensure that all students have a device at home. ● Ensure that all students have access to WIFI. ● Ensure that supplies are readily available for teaching staff. ● Provide parents with different options for meetings including phone and video

conferencing options. ● Work with staff to ensure instructional models are in place and consistent. ● Support the PLCs and understanding of each instructional model. ● Monitor and assist teachers in the delivery of content for students. ● Monitor the use of digital programs through dashboards. ● Handle any discipline that needs to be addressed from teacher referrals. ● Provide reminders and instruction to students and provide intervention as


person with distancing, keeping staff informed. ● Provide necessary training to staff and parents on the use of Schoology and

Google Meets. ● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their

potential and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.

Literacy Coaches Commitments- Distance Learning

● Work with staff to ensure best practices in literacy instruction. ● Support staff by coplanning, providing lesson models, and finding literacy


practices. ● Work with families to ensure that students have access to books at home.


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● Support district and school level professional development in equity and literacy instruction.

● Provide parents with resources and opportunities to learn literacy best practices in the home virtually.

● Ensure equity in school programs and practices so that all students reach their potential and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.


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Health Services

Health Services

● All persons entering the school will need to wear a mask per Executive Order 20-81 unless there is a note from a qualified, medical professional on file with the school. The school will work individually with students and families who are experiencing challenges to wearing a mask.

● All persons entering the building should wash or sanitize their hands upon entering a building.

● Masks may be removed during eating, during exercise, and singing. ● It is recommended that each student/staff member has five masks, one for each

day of the school week; if not, masks will need to be washed prior to returning to school each day.

● The front offices and health offices will have limited masks for students. ● All persons will need to self-screen prior to coming to a building.

○ How to self-screen ● All persons will sign in at the office when entering the school. ● There is only one student allowed at a time in the health office. ● Per MDH, we are unable to do any nebulizer treatments in school during this

time.

Calling in sick with covid symptoms

● All staff, students, and parents will be asked to self-monitor. If symptoms are present, contact your physician and for a COVID-19 test, if recommended.

● Report a positive COVID-19 test result to the school immediately. ● The school is a mandated reporter to the state health department. Positive

COVID-19 cases will be reported, and the school health office will contact individuals for more information.

● If you are feeling ill, please stay home.




https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/facilityhlthscreen.pdf

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Technology

Technology

● GFW Schools will provide a 1:1 device to all staff and students to support in-person, hybrid, and distance learning.

● GFW Schools will use GoGuardian to support appropriate use of technology. ● GFW Schools will provide hotspots for families who are unable to receive Internet

access. ● GFW Schools will utilize a learning management system for all grades. ● GFW Schools will teach digital citizenship to students. ● Students and staff will abide by all privacy laws while using technology. ● Students will not share 1:1 devices. ● GFW Schools will train and support students and parents on how to utilize

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Facilities

Facilities

The facilities staff has processes in place to ensure that rooms are cleaned and disinfected. Processes are as follows:

● Classrooms are cleaned and disinfected daily. ● There is extra hand sanitizer available for staff and students. ● Student desks will be cleaned between class periods. ● Daytime custodial staff will wear gloves. ● Extra cleaning/disinfecting in high traffic areas, hand railings, door handles, etc

will be done daily. ● Ventilation controls will be operating to allow ample air exchange. ● All vacuums are equipped with HEPA filters to trap air pollutants.

Information on facility cleaning can be found at the following links: MDE: COVID-19 Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidance CDC: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility


https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/clean.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html

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Transportation

Transportation

● GFW Schools will follow the state agency guidelines for transporting students ● 2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools Transportation ● In order to support social distancing, GFW Schools encourage parents to drive

their child(ren) to school if at all possible. ● GFW Schools will follow state agency guidelines for disinfecting buses. ● All persons riding school district transportation is required to wear a mask per

Executive Order 20-81 ● Hub Locations:

○ Gibbon: Elementary School ○ Fairfax: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ○ Winthrop: Jr/Sr High School

● Shuttle Schedule: Back to School Bussing ● Individual route questions should be directed the transportation department


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xd7F6a7K0CIJ40UJL5GSbYK0vkgJzaDw/view?usp=sharing


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nv9YU3VJBfA4hNSLd3QjZC-DCuC8_C3s2DqdbS4z5Xg/edit?usp=sharing

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Food Services

Food Services

● GFW Food Service Staff will follow the Food Service Worker Safety Information:

Guidance for School Food Programs. ● GFW Food Service Staff will serve food in closed “clamshell” carriers. ● GFW Food Service Staff will use proper handwashing procedures. ● GFW Food Service Staff will routinely clean and disinfect work surfaces. ● GFW Junior and Senior High School students will rotate three different lunch

schedules. ● GFW Junior and Senior High School students will eat in the cafeteria or

auditorium stage. ● GFW Elementary will distance during lunch. One classroom will eat at a time.

Classrooms will rotate through with some eating in their classrooms each day.


https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/foodservice.pdf

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/foodservice.pdf

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Athletics and Activities

Athletics and Activities

● GFW Schools is a member school of the MSHSL. ● GFW Schools will follow the guidance and direction of the MSHSL on league

sponsored activities. ● Below are two resources used to guide GFW’s offering of league sponsored and

co-curricular activities.

○ MSHSL Covid Related Resources 2020-2021 Sport/program specific guidance on how to facilitate the offering of a competitive season can be found using this link https://www.mshsl.org/covid-related-resources-2020-2021.

○ Covid-19 Sports Guidance for Youth and Adults

This guidance document outlines prevention strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during sports activities. This document is intended for participants of all ages, in sports activities organized by entities, associations, clubs, or organizations. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/sportsguide.pdf


https://www.mshsl.org/covid-related-resources-2020-2021

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/sportsguide.pdf

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Community Education

Community Education

● Community Education will be following the recommendations/guidelines from

the Governor and the Minnesota Community Education Association. ● Class sizes will be kept low to account for proper social distancing. ● Classes may be cancelled or modified due to the current pandemic. ● Health & Safety is Top Priority ● Before attending an in-person class: monitor yourself for exposure to COVID-19

or sickness and stay home when necessary, wear a mask to class, practice proper social distancing during class, and wash your hands before entering the class.

The MCEA Programming and Preparedness plan will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

● MCEA COVID-19 Programming Response & Preparedness Plan


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AIlCNv0--fTbsFX3wQiCxFLMfW1EKCSaTuuMBBoPss8/edit?usp=sharing

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School Resources

Superintendent Health Director Transportation Director

Jeff Horton Gibbon T 507-834-9813 F 507-834-6264 jeff.horton@ gfwschools.org

Lucinda Winch lucinda.winch@ gfwschools.org

Greg Johnson T: 507-426-8252

[email protected]

Junior and Senior High School- Principal

School Resource Officer- Facilities Manager

Brittany Galetka Winthrop T (507) 647-5382 F (507) 647-4329 Brittany.galetka @gfwschools.org

Erin Hacker

Dave Sellner T 507-276-1290

dave.sellner

@gfwschools.org

Elementary School- Principal

Junior and Senior High School Counselor

Food Services Director

Jennifer Thompson Gibbon T 507-834-6501 F 507-834-6264 Jennifer.thompson @gfwschools.org

Josiah Bellows Winthrop T: 507-207-2292

josiah.bellows

@gfwschools.org

Beth Walter Work Phone: (507)207-2201

beth.walter

@gfwschools.org

Early Childhood Special Education Director

District Social Worker Community Education Coordinator

Tonia Schiro Gibbon T 507-207-2236 F 507-834-6264 tonia.schiro @gfwschools.org

Imia Mages T: 507-207-2231 T: 507-207-2305 [email protected]

Sandi Pierson T: 507-207-2204 sandy.pierson

@gfwschools.org


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Community Resources

Sioux Trails Mental Health Center 507-354-3181

Sibley County- SNAP (formerly called Food Support or Food Stamps) SNAP hotline at (651) 431-4050 Twin Cities metro area or (800) 657-3698

Renville County- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) NAP hotline at (651) 431-4050 Twin Cities metro area or (800) 657-3698

Sibley County- Child Services Sibley County Public Health and Human Services 507-237-4000 111 Eighth Street in Gaylord.

Renville County Human Services – Call 320-523-2202 or 800-363-2533


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