RETURN TO LEARN

Return to Learn: All staff and students are in the building (100% in person plan): Only students who have medical
documentation that dictates an inability to attend school will be enrolled in full time online learning

1. We mandate sick students/staff to stay home
2. We will strongly recommend that parents monitor student illness on a daily basis
3. We will contact parents for student pick up if a student has multiple symptoms of COVID including a
temperature above 100.4 for an extended time. We understand that ambient temperature can effect students
body temperature. Student must be temperature free for 24 hours in all instances before returning to school.
4. We will provide training on masks, this training will include the prevention of stigma associated with the use or
non-use of facial coverings. The district will provide PPE for students and staff.
5. We will purchase devices in case we need to go online for blended or distance learning
6. We will provide Personal Protective Equipment and training for staff members who request it
7. Temperature will be taken when a student or staff member has multiple symptoms of COVID
8. We will follow WVC guidelines for activities.
9. School facilities may be utilized for fundraisers provided they follow guidelines for WC sporting events.
10. New teachers will be provided professional development to enhance their skills on distance learning. We will
utilize assessments to determine student needs (FAST/Tier, locally developed tests, and teacher collaboration)
11. We will utilize the Siouxland District Health for guidance and contact tracing if a student or staff member is
diagnosed with Covid. We will follow Siouxland District Health advice on quarantine of students and staff.
12. Elementary students will have access to recess and specials
13. We will follow Federal and state guidelines for the use of ESSER funds
THIS PLAN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GUIDANCE, LOCAL OR STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GUIDANCE, GOVERNOR PROCLAMATIONS, OR SCHOOL BOARD INPUT.
WE WILL INFORM ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND PARENTS THROUGH THE JMC SYSTEM IF WE INTEND TO GO TO BLENDED
(50% IN PERSON, 50% ONLINE – ALTERNATING DAYS FOR ATTENDANCE FOR STUDENTS) OR IF WE GO TO 100%
VIRTUAL LEARNING.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR JMC CONTACT INFORMATION IS CORRECT. CONTACT 873-3128 WITH QUESTIONS. Reviewed at
open hearing conducted on August 8, 2022.