Toledo Area Schools Shared Safe Return to School Compact

Anthony Wayne Local Schools

	

Ottawa Hills Local Schools	

Oregon City Schools	

Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools	

The following are shared general practices agreed to by the Lucas and Wood County Health Departments and the school districts listed. These practices will guide each dis- trict as they move forward with a safe re-opening of schools. Each practice is subject to change based on the current area Health Department data. All districts anticipate sudden and unanticipated closings throughout the year. Families are advised to have a back-up plan ready upon short notice.
Transportation
Districts will reduce the number of students on the bus to below occupancy limits
Students will have assigned seats
Masks will be required
Where practical, siblings/family members will be seated together
Entering School

Temperature checks for students and staff will be required either by family agreement or will be monitored at school.
Families and Staff will be asked to complete a Family Safety Pledge
Wearing Masks at School

Students and staff will be required to wear a mask. Conditions and frequency will be guided by the most current county health department and district data
Each district will determine where and when masks will be required
Food Service
All districts will serve healthy meals that are federally compliant.
Meal times, menus, and locations may be adjusted to reduce congregating

No outside restaurant or food deliveries will be permitted
Guests and Visitors
The school year will begin with a “No Guests or Visitors” rule. Exceptions may be made for essential business.

Any visitors with essential business must wear a mask and have their temperature taken
Visitors will also sign in and complete the COVID Checklist
Social Distancing

Districts acknowledge that even with the best safety protocols, students will incur some level of risk. Districts will increase cleaning and encourage hygiene protocols.
Schools plan to welcome all students back for a safe return. All districts will also offer a fully remote option

Districts will strive to maintain six feet of social distancing in classrooms based on The American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations
Bell schedules may be adjusted to reduce traffic in hallways and at entrances and exits
Band, Choir, Theatre, and Orchestra may have special restrictions

Cleaning and Hand Hygiene
CDC Protocols for cleaning will be followed and each school district will work closely with their local Health Department to promote safe practices.
Increased cleaning of high-touch surfaces
Hand Sanitizing and Hand Washing will be practiced and reinforced

Opportunities for increased hand-sanitizing will be provided
Meetings, Open Houses, and Conferences
Districts will make reasonable efforts to hold meetings and conferences virtually.
Check your district website for information on how Open Houses and meetings will be held
Any face to face meetings will require masks and social distancing of six feet

Field Trips
Field trips are canceled.
Districts will revisit this decision mid-year
Recess

Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain safe outdoor activities.
All districts plan to continue recess but may modify schedules and activities
Shared Materials and Equipment

Shared computers or equipment will be disinfected between student use.
Staff and Student Safety Orientation
All districts will teach, remind and encourage practices that promote a safe return to school.
Routines and procedures will be practiced and reinforced on a daily basis