Supe's On: BVSD implements 3-phase 'back to school' plan
In collaboration with state and local officials and drawing upon the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, the Brandon Valley School District has developed a three-phase “Summer 2020 - Return to School Plan”, with the end goal of school beginning as scheduled in August.
Utilizing a phased approach will allow for the school district to implement best practices based on the current situation, allow for the timely re-evaluation of practices within each phase, and communicate in a timely manner that allows for necessary planning.
The absolute most critical component of the plan is a cooperative partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and students, where individuals commit to 1.) Stay home if sick; 2.) Practice good hygiene, (hand washing/sanitizing); 3.) Practice social distancing whereas possible.
If necessary, the Summer 2020 - Return to School Plan phase strategies may be altered in response to Covid-19 developments.
Key Points of Phase 1: June 2020
The following procedures are effective June 1-30, 2020. In accordance with the CDC, individuals are recommended to wear a cloth facemask and practice social distancing whereas possible.
• No non-essential out of district staff travel;
• No outside organization “indoor facility” use permitted (Excludes essential childcare services);
• All District-sponsored programming is voluntary;
• District-sponsored programming is allowed with the following criteria;
• Maximum number of 10 students/participants per facility space;
• District-sponsored “Academic Programming” is available to eligible students;
• District Sponsored “Activity Programming” is limited to Brandon Valley students grades 9-12 (for the 2020-21 school year);
• All BVSD facilities routinely sanitized/disinfected when district use is in session.
Additional information regarding the Summer 2020 – Return to School Plan is available on the district’s Covid-19 Information website.
Together, we can promote community health through healthy hygiene.
Go Lynx!
