McComb Local School Restart Plan

Foundational Beliefs
Students, parents, district residents, and staff must work together to promote good health within our homes, schools, and communities. The district will establish and enforce health protocols related to assessing symptoms, facial coverings, hand washing & sanitizing, cleaning & sanitizing the school environment, and social distancing .
Input from the School Reopening Committee, survey results from parents, district residents, and staff members along with guidance/recommendations from local and state health/educational agencies have guided the creation of this plan to promote a healthy 2020-2021 academic year for all.
All stakeholders recognize some level of risk is present for those working and learning within McComb Local School. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case within the district we will work with local health officials to take appropriate action.
Policies and procedures will likely continue to evolve throughout the school year. Communication can be expected as information and/or updates are available.

Hancock County Ohio Public Health Advisory Level	
LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 4	
Public Emergency
Active exposure and spread. Follow all current health orders.	Public Emergency Increased exposure and spread.
Exercise high degree of caution.
Follow all current health orders.	Public Emergency
Very high exposure and spread.
Limit activities as much as possible. Follow all current health orders.	Public Emergency
Severe exposure and spread. Only leave home for supplies and services. Follow all current health orders.	
Instructional Method for McComb Local School	
LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 4	
Traditional In-Person Schedule
All students and staff report daily for instruction while following health protocols.	Hybrid Schedule
Students will alternate attending school with remote learning to limit the number of students in the building while following health protocols.	Remote Schedule
Students will be educated through remote learning.	
McComb School Virtual Classroom	
Parents/Guardians may prefer to educate their child/children completely online for the 2020-2021 school year. This will be an option for students attending McComb Local School using the Virtual Classroom through a partnership with Jefferson County ESC. Under this option, students would be enrolled in online classes with support and monitoring by McComb staff members. Course lessons and assignments would differ from those of students physically attending school and/or who may not be attending school in our buildings due to short-term closures. Curriculum will be aligned to all grade level appropriate state standards.
Students educated under this option would still have an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, but participation in co-curricular activities may be limited.
Ideally, students participating in the complete online option would be eligible to return at the end of the semester. It is understood, however, certain circumstances may lead to a change in educational delivery at other times. The goal when making changes to the instructional delivery models would occur in a way to promote consistency and learning.	

General Health Guidelines & Protocols
Symptom Assessment
o	McComb Local School expects daily self-symptom checks for staff, caregivers, and students. All staff and students who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will stay home and are strongly recommended to be tested as soon as possible to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Hand Washing & Sanitizing
McComb Local School believes families should discuss appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures. Such procedures will also be reviewed at school.
Hand sanitizer will be available in high traffic areas including entrances to buildings and classrooms.
Cleaning & Sanitizing the School Environment
McComb Local School will strive to create a clean, sanitized school environment. Additional cleaning protocols will be developed above the already daily cleaning routine. At times, students and staff may be asked to assist in this task when age appropriate. The district will select cleaning agents being mindful of chemical data sheets.
Social Distancing
Distancing in classrooms will be maximized when possible/feasible. McComb School will strive to achieve six (6) feet of social distancing during the school day.
Some classes such as band, choir, etc. may have special considerations to maintain the six (6) feet social distancing, and outdoor performance is encouraged as weather conditions allow.
Facial Coverings
Face coverings are required for all PK-12 students.
Face coverings are required for drivers and students in all grades during school transportation.
School employees, visitors, and volunteers will be required to wear face coverings.
Any requirement may be waived for individual students or staff members with medical conditions that prohibit them from wearing a face covering. However, proper documentation from a healthcare provider must be submitted to the district to meet this exemption. In these instances, a face shield is required in place of the face covering.
Visitors & Volunteers
Visitors are generally discouraged from being in school district facilities.
Safety protocols and procedures, such as taking temperatures, screening for symptoms, requiring face coverings, washing, and/or sanitizing hands upon arrival will be applied for all visitors.
Volunteers should be assigned one (1) consistent work area rather than alternating or “floating” between classrooms or other areas of the building(s).
Transportation, Arrival & Dismissal, Food Services, Recess, & Other Components of a School Day
Health protocols/procedures will be established related to each component of the school day focused on the overall well-being of each student while promoting hand washing & sanitizing, clean & disinfecting of school environment, social distancing, and facial coverings.

McComb Local School 328 South Todd Street McComb, OH 45858
419.293.3979