Wahoo Public Schools

District posts Reopening Plan for 2022-2023

Students/staff/patrons asked to participate in 'Return to Learn' and 'ESSER' surveys

As part of the requirements set forth by the federal government, in order to access the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) III funds as a district, we must survey our students, staff, and patrons regarding our Return to Learn Plan and our intentions for the ARP ESSER III. Below you will find links to surveys for both the Return to Learn Plan and the ESSER III Plan, along with the text of the Return to Learn plan below those links. Please take some time to review the plan and complete the surveys, as they will provide the district with useful information as we continue to move forward with the 2022-23 school year and utilize the ARP ESSER III funds. If you have any questions about any of the information or surveys, please contact the superintendent's office at 402-443-3051.

As part of ongoing requirements to be in compliance with federal guidance regarding ESSER funding, the district is required to update our reopening plan and provide statements regarding intentions utilizing the ESSER money. If the listed plans alter, those amendments will be stated on this page.

In receiving ESSER III funds, Wahoo Public Schools will use those finances as follows:

1) Address learning loss through renewal and acceleration by purchasing new curriculum to support students in that effort at a value of $166,000.

2) Improve air quality by updating current HVAC systems in the elementary at a value of $662,947.

LINKS
Return to Learn Survey
ESSER Plan Survey

Wahoo Public Schools Reopening Plan
School Year 2023-24

Reviewed: June 30, 2023

The district has worked hard to forge a valuable relationship with entities from the local to state level in developing the reopening plan for students and families. For Wahoo Public, individual portions of the guidance below may vary from the color level based on administrative discretion. Finally, portions of this plan may vary between the elementary and middle/high school buildings.

COVID Green/Yellow

All students in grades PK-12 will attend school in person.
Accommodations may be made for K-12 students who are unable to attend due to an existing disability identified through and IEP or 504 plan. Remote learning may be utilized as part of such accommodation.
While dependent on updated recommendations from Three Rivers, masks may be worn when reasonable and appropriate in all of our buildings and vehicles. In general, if social distancing of 6 feet or greater cannot be achieved, masks may be expected to be utilized by students and staff. If individuals are unable to have their own mask, one will be provided for them in situations that warrant use. Students and staff are encouraged to bring school-appropriate masks with them to school.

COVID Orange

All students in grades PK-12 will be participating in an educational program. However, due to directed health measures, attendance may be limited to 50% capacity on a given day. The purpose of 50% capacity would be to further emphasize and practice social distancing. The district will construct an A/B format for days in attendance if this format becomes a requirement.
Accommodations will be made for students not attending in person to participate in classroom activities via electronic means.
While dependent on updated recommendations from Three Rivers, masks will be worn when reasonable and appropriate in all of our buildings and vehicles. In general, if social distancing of 6 feet or greater cannot be achieved, masks are expected to be utilized by students and staff. If individuals are unable to have their own mask, one will be provided for them in situations that warrant use. Students and staff are encouraged to bring school-appropriate masks with them to school.

COVID Red
• All district facilities will be closed and education will be provided remotely to students, engaging them from their homes.

	COVID Green/Yellow	COVID Orange	COVID Red
Physical Distancing	Distancing will be considered 6 feet or greater Efforts may be made to distance seating arrangements and how people interact	Distancing will be considered 6 feet or greater Efforts will be made to distance seating arrangements and how people interact	All facilities closed
Handwashing/Sanitizing	Students and staff will be expected to practice good hygiene	Students and staff will be expected to practice good hygiene Upon entering a new classroom, each person should wash or sanitize their hands with available product	All facilities closed
Masks	Masks may be expected to be worn when social distancing cannot be achieved During times of heavy traffic (start/end of the day, passing periods, lunch), masks may be expected to be worn	Masks will be expected to be worn at all times	All facilities closed
Passing Periods	Masks may be expected to be worn during passing periods	Masks will be expected to be worn during passing periods Individuals will sanitize hands upon entering a new classroom Passing periods may be limited	All facilities closed

	COVID Green/Yellow	COVID Orange	COVID Red
Desks	Seating arrangements may be established and maintained in each classroom Desks may be cleaned after each class period, if students rotate through classrooms	Seating arrangements will be established and maintained in each classroom Desks will be cleaned after each class period, if students rotate through classrooms	All facilities closed
Water Fountains	All communal use water fountains may be closed Students are encouraged to bring water bottles and fill at the fountains that have filling stations	All communal use water fountains will be closed Students are encouraged to bring water bottles and fill at the fountains that have filling stations	All facilities closed
Vending Machines	Vending machines will be open for use High touch surfaces will be cleaned on regular basis throughout the day	All vending machines will be closed	All facilities closed
Cafeteria/Breakfast/Lunch	Lunch may be eaten in the cafeteria (if possible) with students sitting in assigned seats Students are encouraged to bring lunches from home to limit exposure, if they so choose	Breakfast will be Grab-and-Go that the student can pick up before reporting to their classroom when they arrive Lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria (if possible) with students sitting in assigned seats and socially distanced Students are encouraged to bring lunches from home to limit exposure, if they so choose	All facilities closed

	COVID Green/Yellow	COVID Orange	COVID Red
Playground/Recess	Permanent playground equipment usage allowed Cleaning procedures established	Permanent playground equipment usage NOT allowed Signage posted with restrictions	All facilities closed
Teacher Workroom	Social distancing may be encouraged Clean surfaces before sitting	Social distancing expected If working, only use space for activities that cannot be completed in classroom If eating, strongly recommend eating in classroom	All facilities closed
Extra-Curricular Activities	Adhere to NSAA guidelines	Adhere to NSAA guidelines	No activities
Travel	Follow guidelines from health department Mask use may be expected Communicate with direct supervisor	Follow guidelines from health department Mask use is expected Communicate with direct supervisor	No travel
Visitors	Visitors should schedule with building administrator prior to arrival Visitors will be screened by office staff before entering the building Visitors may be required to wear masks Sign in at the office and use hand sanitizer upon arrival	Essential visitors only Must be scheduled with building administrator Visitors will be screened by office staff before entering the building Visitors will be required to wear masks Sign in at the office and use hand sanitizer upon arrival	All facilities closed

Pre-Screening of Students
(to be done at home by parents

1. Has the child been in close contact, without a mask, of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

2. Does the child currently have a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater?

3. Does the child currently exhibit any of the following symptoms:

a. Frequent cough
    b. Shortness of or difficulty breathing
    c. Unusually sore throat
    d. Unexplained sore chest
    e. Loss of taste and/or smell
    f. Diarrhea or nausea

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District posts Reopening Plan for 2022-2023

Students/staff/patrons asked to participate in 'Return to Learn' and 'ESSER' surveys