June 30, 2020 REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Reopening Task Force 1 ACADEMICS Student engagement and options for learning models 2 HEALTH, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, & SAFETY 3 ENGAGEMENT 5 HUMAN RESOURCES 7 CENTRAL OFFICE OPERATIONS 9 Device access and usage; student and teacher supports Social emotional learning, safety, health, and hygiene 4 Staffing, recruitment, and employee relations 8 Reopening non-school buildings safely OPERATIONS General guidelines, transportation, and visitors Communication, coordination, equity, and access 6 VIRTUAL LEARNING BUDGET AND FINANCE Revenue and expenditure projections and tracking LEGISLATIVE AND BOARD POLICY Applicable policies and legislative regulations REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Reopening Plan Recommendations Superintendent’s recommendations are tentative and can be influenced by a number of factors including: ● Changing health and safety guidelines ● Updated guidance from state officials ● Agreements with the District’s labor union partners ● Resources available and feasibility of safely reopening schools REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Health Safety REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Teaching Learning REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Students at the Center of Our Work 89Yts??'H?38Lss Parents/ Guardians Technology Health Providers - Teachers/Staff Community REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Core Values 8%Ls??h?3855 k? Follow Public Health Maintain an Inclusive, Establish Systematic Timely Communication Guidelines Caring, and Supportive Protocols and Transparency School Culture Supports academic achievement, continuous improvement, civic Demonstrates Values community compassion, respect, Collaboratively and engagement and trust and love to responsibly governs empowerment, as each other and those with integrity. well as equity and we serve. diversity. stewardship, and lifelong learning. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Model Guidelines & References ● Health and safety guidelines from Ohio Department of Health and CDC ● Reopening plans from school districts around the country ● Professional organizations and webinars ○ Ohio School Boards Association ○ Council of the Great City Schools ● Partnership with The Ohio State University REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Timeline to Reopening Assess Propose who Recommend . Stakeholder Research District Plans 6 11 Plans to Board 31883:?? Needs of Education Surveys of NIH, CDC Digital Academy families, staff, June 2020 Late June 2020 Blended learning res community September 2020 alrliililgo?fzups June 2020 June 2020 August 2020 Establish Task . . Adjust According to - Force Working 3:23:33? Public Health Groups Guidelines REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Survey Data REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Survey of CCS Stakeholders ● Surveys were sent to our stakeholders to gather feedback on the options for schools to reopen in the 2020-2021 school year. ○ Students ○ Parents/Guardians ○ Staff ■ (Certificated, Classified, School Based, Non-School Based, Administrators) ○ Substitutes REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. What We Learned About... Devices Survey of Parents/Guardians - 10,839 Responses to Survey REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. What We Learned About... Delivery Models CCS is considering several options for the upcoming school year. How would you prefer for your child or children to attend school in the fall? In-Person On-Line Combination 38% 24% 38% In the event modifications are needed to safely open schools, which option would you prefer? Virtual Alternate Days Alternate Weeks 26% 47% 27% Would you be interested in enrolling your students in a virtual-only K-12 Online Academy with CCS Teachers leading instruction for the 2020-2021 school year? Yes No All Students 31% Secondary 7% Elementary 8% 54% Survey of Parents/Guardians - 10,839 Responses to Survey REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. What We Learned About... Students were asked the following question about returning to school: Delivery Models How would you prefer to attend school in the fall? 1) In-person at school following all health guidelines, including social distancing, hand-washing, and cleaning. 2) Online learning with Columbus City Schools teachers delivering course content virtually. 3) A combination of options 1 and 2 with students alternating between online and in-person. Survey of Students - 4,032 Responses to Survey REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. What We Learned About... Transportation Survey of Parents/Guardians - 10,839 Responses to Survey REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. What We Learned About... Students were asked to respond to the following statement: “I will come to school if I have to wear a mask.” ● Approximately 71 percent of all respondents answered “Yes”. Survey of Students - 4,032 Responses to Survey REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Reopening Plan REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Reopening Plan Considerations Priorities ● Health and safety of students, staff, and community ● Instructional implications ● Resources available ● Feasibility of plan scenarios REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Reopening Plan Considerations Variables ● Further guidance from government and health officials ● Transportation regulations ● Number of students needing transportation ● Number of students attending all virtual REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Reopening Plan Recommendation Grades PreK-8 ● 2 days of in-person learning at school ○ Group A at school Monday and Tuesday, at home Wednesday through Friday ○ Group B at home Monday through Wednesday, at school Thursday and Friday ● 3 days of remote learning at home ● Option to choose online-only format for grades K-8 Grades 9-12 ● Full-time remote learning at home (at least the first two quarters) ○ Option to choose between two online learning formats REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. PK-8 Weekly Schedule Students Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Group A Group B REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. 2020-2021 2020-2021 meDm? Traditional School Calendar Alternate Days COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Iain: rvua arena wen! mfl?? Iau? satan- Ion-l 720.8. Wins on: sun: . no! SIQII It?av '4 rain mra?sl wane use" a 7.1.. 1? etc..- . out? I Vual swans sou-a rout IOIQD VII. arena! wane: wanna Fmocu ?Fans: .8003. 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Instructional Days in Building End of Quarter Blended Learning Formats REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Blended Learning Formats ● ● ● ● Newly adopted curriculum resources with digital and print resources Specific daily delivery of content in face-to-face setting by teacher Assignments to extend learning during remote days Students responsible for attending on group days and completing assigned work on remote days ● ● ● Newly adopted self-paced online platforms Incremental lessons on specific content Students responsible for participation in self-paced learning ● ● ● Newly adopted curriculum with digital and print resources Specific daily delivery of content by teacher using technology for engagement Students responsible for participation in teacher lessons and completing assignments REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Learning Frameworks Students learn completely virtually through online delivery Students have some control over time, place, path, pace Learning occurs anytime, anywhere 24/7 Fundamental shift in instructional and delivery model of teaching On-demand and primarily self-paced content Engaging students with digital tools and technology LMS serves as the learning environment Credit Recovery and AP classes Teacher communicates digitally using audio and video recording and real-time digital interactions Digital communication allows flexibility and more one-to-one interaction Blended model of face-to-face and online learning Students learn under adult supervision part of the time Students learn in part through online delivery Brick & mortar and LMS serve as learning environment Teacher communicates face-to-face and digitally REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. CCS Digital Academy ● All-virtual K-12 program for families who may not want to send their students to school in-person ● Digital Platforms: ○ K-8 - Edgenuity ○ 9-12 - Apex Learning ● Student attendance and idle time tracked ● Registration open July 13 - August 1 REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. High School Virtual Options ● ● ● ● ● Newly adopted self-paced online platform ○ Apex Learning ○ OHSAA and NCAA compliant ○ Course credits meet college and post-secondary requirements Incremental lessons on specific content Students responsible for participation in self-paced learning Student attendance tracked Register July 13 - August 1 ● ● ● ● ● Newly adopted curriculum with digital and print resources ○ OHSAA and NCAA compliant ○ Course credits meet college and post-secondary requirements Specific daily delivery of content by teacher using technology for engagement Students responsible for participation in teacher lessons and completing assignments Student attendance tracked Automatically enrolled in student’s current high school REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. K-8 Blended and Virtual Options ● ● ● ● ● Newly adopted self-paced online platform ○ Edgenuity ○ Course credits meet all requirements Incremental lessons on specific content Students responsible for participation in self-paced learning Student attendance tracked Register July 13 - August 1 ● ● ● ● ● Newly adopted curriculum resources with digital and print resources Specific daily delivery of content in face-to-face setting by teacher Assignments to extend learning during remote days Students responsible for attending on group days and completing assigned work on remote days Automatically enrolled in student’s current elementary or middle school REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. PK-8 Blended Learning REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS PK-8 Blended Learning Guiding Principles ● Safe and healthy environments ● Focus on social emotional learning and support ● Balanced approach to teaching and learning REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Blended Learning Grades PK-8 ● 2 days of in-person learning at school ○ Group A at school Monday and Tuesday, at home Wednesday through Friday ○ Group B at home Monday through Wednesday, at school Thursday and Friday ● 3 days of remote learning at home ● Students from the same family/household will attend in-person classes on the same days REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. K-5 Sample Blended Schedule Students Monday Tuesday Wednesday ● ● Group A Thursday ● Friday ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Group B ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Blended Learning Early Childhood/Pre-K ● Full Day Classrooms: ○ 2 days of in-person learning at school ○ 3 days of remote learning at home ● Half Day Classrooms: ○ 4 days of in-person learning at school with option for virtual learning at home on the fifth day REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Blended Learning Teachers and School-Based Staff ● Provide in-person instruction and supports for PreK-8 students on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week. ● Teachers and school-based staff provide student support services such as interventions and tutoring on Wednesdays. ○ Staff professional development opportunities. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Special Student Populations Additional consideration will be given to special student populations: ● Special Education ● English Language Learners ● Career and Technical Education ● International Baccalaureate ● Advanced Placement REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Social Emotional Learning Support all students and staff in the areas of: ● Social emotional learning and mental health ● Relationships and transitions ● Staff community building ● Staff wellness ● Addressing current events and societal issues REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Technology REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Access to Technology Student Devices ● 19,619 students have district loaned devices. ○ This covers 62% of our households, but these devices are shared between multiple students. ● Additional students need short-term devices to continue learning in the fall. ○ We are currently pursuing funding sources to procure devices. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Access to Technology Internet and Wi-Fi ● Short term: We continue to assess our data and are giving hotspots to families that need them. ● Long term: We continue to work with other stakeholders in the city to embrace broadband access as a public utility and how to provide it to families in the City of Columbus. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Other Technology Considerations ● Onboarding and training opportunities for our students and parents/guardians. ● Continue to provide office hours at our data center twice a week for repairs and any replacements as needed during the school year. ● Sufficient infrastructure and bandwidth in our schools to enable the recommended technology integration. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Technology Vision One-to-one technology will become the culture of Columbus City Schools by the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Curriculum Design 21st Century Learning Technology Integration Professional Development REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Health and Safety REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Health and Safety Recommendations Masks ● Required for all staff ● Required for students on CCS buses ● Recommended for students in school Social Distancing ● 6 feet of distancing in classrooms and common areas ● Physical barriers installed where necessary REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Health and Safety Recommendations Hygiene ● Hand sanitizer provided in every building ● Thorough hand washing encouraged Health Assessments ● Parents/guardians asked to do health assessments of students before sending to school ● Parents/guardians to make arrangements for pickup of ill students during the day ● Staff asked to do self-assessments before reporting to work REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Health and Safety Recommendations Cleaning and Disinfecting ● Thoroughly clean and disinfect school buildings each night after in-person classes ● Hospital-grade disinfectant and electrostatic disinfectant sprayers Additional Recommendations ● Limited visitors or volunteers allowed in school buildings ● No in-person field trips allowed ● Students and staff must use fillable water bottles and not drink directly from water fountains REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Operations and Budget REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS Food Services Recommendations CCS will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students each school day. ● When students are in school, meals consumed in the classroom. ● Each student given six to-go meals when they leave the school building. ○ Two meals per day of remote learning ● Grab-and-go meal distribution where high school students can pick up 10 meals for the week. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Budget Implications Reopening this fall will not come without increased expenses in order to protect the health and safety of students, staff, and the community. ● Meeting social distancing guidelines ● Adhering to health and safety guidelines ● Increased technology needs ● Increased staffing needs REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Budget Estimates The current reopening plan recommendation is estimated to cost up to $100 million. ● Includes a combination of one-time and recurring expenses. ● Columbus City Schools expects to receive approximately $27 million from the federal CARES Act legislation. ○ Any costs not covered by the CARES Act would come from the General Fund. REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. Next Steps Operationalize and implement these recommendations based on: ● Guidance from ODE, CDC, and ODH ● Agreements with labor union partners ● Feasibility and budget resources Registration for CCS Digital Academy ● July 13 through August 1 ● Option for all students in grades K-12 REOPEN. REENGAGE. REIMAGINE. June 30, 2020 REOPEN REENGAGE STRATEGIES FOR A SAFE START TO SCHOOL IN 2020 COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS