COVID-19

Preparedness and Response Plan

(Executive Order 2020-142 District Preparedness Plan)

Name of District: Lansing School District

Address of District: 519 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing MI 48933

District Code Number: 33020

Web Address of the District: www.lansingschools.net

Name of Intermediate School District: Ingham Intermediate School District

Name of Authorizing Body (if applicable):

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Preparedness Plan Introduction
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-142 “provides a structure to support all
schools in Michigan as they plan for a return of pre-K-12 education in the fall. Under the
order, school districts must adopt a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan laying
out how they will cope with the disease across the various phases of the Michigan Safe
Start Plan. In turn, the accompanying Michigan Return to School Roadmap offers a
guide to the types of safety protocols appropriate during each phase. There’s no one-
size-fits-all solution: What works in Lansing may not work in Sault Sainte Marie. Districts
will retain the flexibility to tailor their instruction to their particular needs and to the
disease conditions present in their regions.” (EO-2020-142)

Each district (public, public school academy (PSA), nonpublic, and intermediate school
district (ISD) that educates pre-K-12 students) shall submit a single completed
Assurance Document and Preparedness Plan to its Board in time for approval by
August 15 or seven days before the first day of school, whichever comes first. This
template, when completed, serves as a single Assurance Document and Preparedness
Plan.

The Preparedness Plan will be collected by the Intermediate School District for public
school districts, the authorizing body for public school academies, or the
chief/designated school administrator for nonpublic schools for transmission to the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Treasurer by August 17, 2020.
Additionally, this Preparedness Plan must be posted on the district’s/PSA’s, or
nonpublic school’s public website home page no later than August 17, 2020. A single
application should be filed by the district rather than multiple applications for individual
schools within a district.

Preparedness Plan Assurances

The District agrees to meet all of the following requirements of Executive Order 2020-142

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 ✓ The District assures that when it provides in-person instruction to its students without
disabilities, the district must also provide in-person instruction to its students with
disabilities, consistent with their individualized education programs (IEPs).
✓ The District assures that when schools are closed to in-person instruction, districts must
strive in good faith and to the extent practicable, based upon available resources,
technology, training, and curriculum, as well as the circumstances presented by COVID-
19, to provide equal access to any alternative modes of instruction to students with
disabilities from birth through age 26. This assurance includes the provision of auxiliary
services under section 1296 of the Revised School Code, MCL 380.1296.
✓ The District assures that while any state of emergency or disaster related to the COVID-
19 pandemic continues, it shall comply with guidance from the United States Department
of Education, including its Office of Civil Rights and Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, and the Michigan Department of Education concerning the
delivery of alternative modes of instruction to students with disabilities in light of the
impact of COVID-19.
✓ The District assures that it shall, to the extent practicable and necessary, make
individualized determinations whether and to what extent compensatory services may be
needed for students with disabilities in light of the school closures during the 2019–2020
school year.
✓ The District assures that during Phase 1, 2, or 3 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan it will
close its buildings to anyone except: (a) District employees or contractors necessary to
conduct minimum basic school operations consistent with a Preparedness Plan,
including those employers or contractors necessary to facilitate alternative modes of
instruction, such as distributing materials and equipment or performing other necessary
in-person functions. (b) Food-service workers preparing food for distribution to students
or their families. (c) Licensed child-care providers and the families that they serve, if
providers follow all emergency protocols identified by the state.
✓ The District assures that during Phase 1, 2, or 3 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan it will
suspend athletics, after-school activities, inter-school activities, and busing.
✓ The District assures that during Phase 1, 2, or 3 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan it will
provide for the continued pay of school employees while redeploying staff to provide
meaningful work in the context of the Preparedness Plan, subject to any applicable
requirements of a collective bargaining agreement.
✓ The District assures that in Phases 1, 2, or 3 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan it will
provide for the continuation of food distribution to eligible students.
✓ The District assures that during Phase 4 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan it will prohibit
indoor assemblies that bring together students from more than one classroom.
✓ The District assures cooperation with the local public health department if a confirmed
case of COVID-19 is identified, and agrees to collect the contact information for any
close contacts of the affected individual from two days before he or she showed
symptoms to the time when he or she was last present in school.

Preparedness Plan
Every district must develop and adopt a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan (“Preparedness
Plan”) that is informed by Michigan’s 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap (“Return to School Roadmap”)
from the COVID-19 Task Force on Education and Return to School Advisory Council.
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In accordance with Executive Order 2020-142 a plan must include all the following parts:

A. The policies and procedures that the District will follow when the region in which the district is
located is in Phase 1, 2, or 3 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan.
1. Describe how the district will offer alternative modes of instruction other than in-person
instruction and a summary of materials each student and the student’s parents or
guardians will need to meaningfully access the alternative modes of instruction included
in the Preparedness Plan. If the Preparedness Plan relies on electronic instruction, the
Preparedness Plan must consider how the district will aid students who lack access to
computers or to the internet. This is also in the Continuity of Learning and COVID-19
Response Plan submitted in April. You may want to update and link to this plan in your
response below.

In the spring of 2020, the Lansing School District was tasked with putting together a robust
learning plan for our students in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting school closure.
At that time, the district executed a mixed methods Continuity of Learning Plan to include a
combination of hard copy learning packets and web-based MDE standards aligned digital
platforms to support ongoing learning from PreK-12th grade. With our focus on the whole child,
these resources included extensive social emotional learning activities in conjunction with core
academics, art, music, physical education and ongoing outreach to students and their families.

As we began to look toward the fall of 2020, the Lansing School District took multiple data points
into consideration. The district began by collecting survey data from our families on their
experiences during the Continuity of Learning Plan. Coupled with that collection were questions
specifically targeted to the desires of our families moving into the 2020-2021 school year. While the
survey was available to families, we continued to search through white papers, scholarly articles
and best practice research in an effort to develop our LSD Reimagined plan. We participated in
national education forums, reviewed educational presentations and participated in training
opportunities to gather more data to support the development of our plan. Finally, we reviewed
the Michigan Department of Education guidance and Governor Whitmer’s MI Safe Start Plan to
frame our ultimate decision regarding the LSD Reimagined plan.

Although we would like nothing more than to return to school as ‘normal’, we know that is just not
an option at this time. As a result, the Lansing School District made the decision on July 16 that we
would return to learn via a screen to screen model for the first marking period (August 31-
November 6). This decision was made, and supported by our Board of Education, parent
community and school community, in response to the requirements of Executive Order 2020-142
and the MI Safe Start Plan. Although Michigan is currently in phase 4 - Improving under the MI Safe
Start Plan, the Lansing and surrounding regions are in phase 2 - High Risk according to the MI Risk
Levels. While it was allowable to consider bringing back small numbers of students and staff to our
schools, our decision to provide 100% screen to screen learning at this time was based on
maintaining the health and safety of our students and staff as our top priority. We recognize the
learning and mental health impact the instability during the last 11 weeks of the 2019-2020 school
year had on our students and their families. We believe that providing stability for our families
through a consistent schedule and robust screen to screen educational opportunity during the first
marking period, as we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our community, will allow us
to most effectively reach and teach our students.

Making the decision to implement a non-traditional opening brings with it several challenges; but
the Lansing School District is ready to rise to the highest of expectations. Screen to screen learning
will be as close to face-to-face learning as possible including required attendance for teachers and
students, as well as graded coursework. Teachers and students will be interacting on a daily basis.

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The focus is rigor, interactive opportunities and ongoing accountability. We will continue our
holistic approach including all core subject areas, electives and social emotional learning. Using
Google Classroom in conjunction with digital curriculum tools, teachers will be able to effectively
provide differentiated instruction and targeted support to ensure the success of students
academically as well as supporting their mental health needs.

Next, we executed a call to action within our school community as well as the greater Lansing
community. Through Facebook Live, a live streamed press conference and five hours of
stakeholder forums conducted via Zoom, we reviewed the plan and were able to address many
questions presented during that time. We had over 1,000 individuals join us during these
presentations. Through these forums, we collected 48 pages of questions to which we are
providing answers, as well as many recommendations for moving beyond screen to screen
learning and returning face to face. During our community forums, we challenged our greater
Lansing community to reach out for support to families of front-line workers who might need out
of home care for their children during this time. It was no surprise that we received immediate,
positive responses resulting in learning lab locations for approximately 500 Lansing School District
students.

As we continue to navigate these unchartered waters, we will remain vigilant in our collection of
data to drive our decisions. In addition, we will continue to rely on our community partners as the
Lansing School District and the Lansing community pull together and remain connected through
this pandemic.

Teaching and Learning

During the time when our region is in phases 1, 2 or 3 of the MI Safe Start Plan, the Lansing School
District will execute a fully remote learning plan through live synchronous as well as asynchronous
screen to screen instruction. To guide our development of this plan, we once again reached out to
our families to collect data on their needs and preferences. An inventory was given to all of our
families in order to provide support as we move through the various phases. The following
questions were asked:
● Do you want your child to remain in remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year even if
we are able to return to face-to-face?
● Do you have Internet access?
● Do you need a laptop or Chromebook for your child?
● Are you able to transport your child to/from school if necessary?

Based on the collected data, we determined a roadmap for screen to screen learning as well as
developing a return to face-to-face learning as Michigan and our Lansing region move into phases
4, 5 or 6 under the MI Safe Start Plan and MI Risk Levels.

In order to effectively implement this plan, the Lansing School District is committed to providing
both staff and students the materials and technology support that is needed to ensure equitable
access to learning opportunities for all Lansing School District students. In addition, we have
launched extensive training options for our teaching staff (see Professional Learning Plan) as well
as Parent University for our Lansing parent community, so that everyone involved in the success of
screen to screen learning can access the resources they will need to achieve excellence.

All students will be provided a technology device to engage in on-line learning through Google
Classroom. PreK-2nd grade students will be issued iPads. Students in grades 3rd-12th will be issued
Chromebooks. Additionally, each student will receive a resource document that references seven

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Internet access options that are either free of charge or are being offered at a discounted rate
during the time of school closure. If needed, families will be provided with Internet access through
a local provider or district funded Hotspot if that is the preferred mode of connectivity. 4000
Chromebooks were ordered using Title I, Title IV, 31a, 35a and CARES in the amount of $948,432.
Laptops were also purchased with CARES for teachers and administrators to support screen to
screen instruction and ongoing communication.

In addition to the technology referenced above, students enrolled in PreK-12 will be provided with
the following supplies and materials to enhance their screen to screen learning:
● Each student will receive a LSD Reimagined essentials supply kit including, but not limited
to, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, highlighters, crayons, colored pencils, a journal,
scissors, ruler, erasers, drawing paper, and glue sticks
● Students in K-6 will receive the consumable workbooks tied to the curricular adoption of
HMH Journeys for English language arts and Go Math!
● Students in grades 2-6 will receive Write-in-Readers as a means to provide supplemental
literacy intervention
● Students in grades PreK-6 will receive a personal dry erase board and marker
● Students in grades PreK-12 may receive additional theme specific materials from their
schools for project-based learning activities, immersion programs or fine and performing
arts activities
● PreK, K and some high school courses will receive additional learning materials appropriate
for students to be able to effectively engage with the taught curriculum

All instructional delivery will reflect:

● Certified teachers
● Required daily attendance
● Mental health screenings and supports
● Five days of instruction, to include live synchronous and asynchronous learning
● Instruction built on the Michigan Curriculum Content Standards with appropriate pacing
● Adherence to the established school calendar
● Class sessions held using Google Classroom and Google Meet to ensure consistent,
equitable experiences for students across our schools and across the grades
● Class assignments resulting in grades, local assessments and ongoing teacher feedback
● Whole group, small group and individualized instruction as well as independent practice
opportunities
● Opportunities for virtual interactions with peers
● Access to various digital curriculum to support teaching and learning

Framework Schedules for Screen to Screen Learning

In the Lansing School District, we are fortunate to have 26 schools configured as PreK-3, PreK-6,
PreK-8, PreK-12 (Center Based), 4-6, 6-8 and 7-12. In addition, we have several Magnet schools,
Immersion schools, and theme-based schools with specialized programming. As such, included in
this plan are framework schedules for screen to screen learning at the K-3, 4-8 and 7-12 levels.
These schedules will provide the foundational framework for all of our schools to utilize as they
finalize their specific program schedule.

For our preschool students, we are hosting two additional community forums for families to help
answer questions that are specific to preschool aged children. Remote learning will consist of 4
days of screen to screen learning per week - M, T, TH, F. Preschool staff continue to participate in
designing the remote teaching and learning plan which includes the daily schedule, necessary

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student interaction, effective instructional practices for preschool age students and materials
needed for learning at home. Staff will also participate in August professional learning sessions
such as effective use of the HighScope curriculum, Child Observation Record (COR), Heggerty, as
well as MiRegistry-Health and Safety professional learning. Staff have also designed a LSD
Reimagined home visit protocol for connecting with our youngest population.

Framework schedules have been created by staff denoting time during the day that includes
synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Content lessons taught will be recorded and available
for access by Lansing School District parents at any time after the lesson is first delivered.

Elementary Framework Schedules

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Secondary Framework Schedules

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Special Populations
The success of our most vulnerable populations means success for our district as a whole. To that
end, we will be providing additional support to: our students who require small group or
individualized support within the general education classrooms, our students who are English
language learners and our students with IEPs or 504 plans. Within the general education classroom
setting, students who are at risk will be provided with intervention support by the classroom
teacher, literacy teacher, resource room teacher, instructional assistant or student support
specialist. These interventions may take place in small groups or individually through both
synchronous and asynchronous methods. Students will be identified for academic and mental
health interventions through standardized assessment results as well as teacher observation and
mental health screenings. These supports will mirror the interventions the students would receive
if they were attending school face to face.

For our students who are English language learners, intentional support began during the
Continuity of Learning Plan, continued throughout the summer and will intensify as we begin the
fall 2020 semester. In the spring, personal contact was made to 2,200 bilingual families in the
Lansing School District to inquire about student and family well-being as well as
technology/internet availability in their home. Parent surveys and robo calls were translated into
the nine (9) highest frequency languages spoken in the district to ensure that our EL student
population’s feedback and preferences for teaching and learning during the 2020-2021 school year
were captured.

As we continue to develop plans for the 2020-2021 school year, the Bilingual Department has
worked to develop a multi-tiered system of communication to ensure every English learner student
and their families received all pertinent communications tied to the screen to screen mode of
learning. The fliers for our community forum Zoom meetings were translated. Our first FAQ

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document and video pertaining to support services being offered by the Lansing School District
were translated into our 9 most spoken languages. Through previous interactions and through this
pandemic, our bilingual instructional assistants have created a strong relationship with Lansing
School District EL families and have become the direct source of communication for the school
district.

In an effort to continue supporting our EL families throughout the summer months, we introduced
600 EL students to remote learning through the BEST CAMP (Bilingual Education Summer
Tutoring) and have trained several staff members to implement an extended learning experience
to enhance English language acquisition and content directly connected to Michigan adopted EL
benchmarks and standards. As we begin screen to screen instruction on August 31, bilingual
instructional assistants will support classroom teachers via Google classroom and all of its
components. ESL teachers have developed on line interactive lessons to implement in the screen
to screen model as well. As needed, the Lansing School District EL trauma mentoring liaison will
host individual and small support group meetings with students identified by school staff as
needing mental health or social emotional support services. Finally, optional after school tutoring
opportunities for English language acquisition are being created.

Supporting our students also means supporting our parents and this is being done for our EL
families through an online parent engagement series presented through Zoom targeted by
language groups. These opportunities will also serve to strengthen our relationships with refugee
and immigrant families. The Lansing School District works tirelessly to build collaborative
relationships with our refugee and immigrant community partners as well, and will continue to do
so in order to assist families with all areas of need.

Our students with IEPs and 504 plans often require support in multiple facets of their educational
journey. This needed support may be academic, physical, social-emotional, speech language, job
skills training, mental health or other areas. During the Continuity of Learning plan, the Lansing
School District Special Education Department developed 2,100 contingency plans for our students
with IEPs or 504 plans. Each student has unique needs and requires individualized support. As we
move into fall 2020, we know that we will need to update those plans to enhance the support that
is given to come as close as possible to that which our students would receive if they were in our
classrooms. Below are the response steps our Special Education department will be taking as we
move forward with screen to screen instruction.

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Professional Learning Plan
In order to effectively implement robust, live screen to screen instruction, broad based,
intensive professional learning will be required to equip our teaching staff to deliver
educational excellence. As a result, training has already begun to support our teaching
professionals through a variety of means and we have developed a LSD Reimagined
Professional Learning Roadmap to guide our continuous work moving forward. Professional
development is being offered in three phases of prerecorded modules and live virtual sessions
up until school begins. (Please see Professional Learning Roadmap). Training will span from
beginner to advanced. Google Training opportunities are also being offered by the Ingham
ISD and district Google Trainers. Google training will continue during the 2020-21 school year
as well. All school staff are invited to join the training and our bilingual instructional assistants
are already planning to do just that. This document will continue to be expanded as more
specialized professional development support is required.

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Although the foundation of our screen to screen instruction is Google Classroom, there
are also several digital resources that will be available for teachers to utilize to enhance
the curriculum and increase student engagement. Discovery Education, Houghton Mifflin-
Literacy and Math professional development was held for staff with a remote learning
component, teaching staff how to effectively use the Think Central platform for screen to
screen instruction. Staff also participated in professional learning opportunities using
student intervention programs such as HMH- iRead, Read 180, Math 180, and System 44
to improve teaching and learning during remote learning. Throughout the school year,
teachers will receive additional training and ongoing support designed for a successful
launch and implementation of these intervention programs. Additional professional
development will be provided on Newsela and district teachers will receive ongoing job
embedded virtual coaching with the HMH team throughout the year. In addition, the
Lansing School District provides individualized support to teachers through a robust
Instructional Coaching program. Each school has a minimum of one Instructional Coach
that can provide ongoing and focused supports based on the needs identified by the
teacher. Instructional Coaches have completed extensive training in the previously
mentioned intervention programs, Google Classroom, and student engagement
strategies.

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In addition, the Lansing School District provides individualized support to teachers
through a robust Instructional Coaching program. Each school has a minimum of one
Instructional Coach that can provide ongoing and focused supports based on the needs
identified by the teacher. Instructional Coaches have completed extensive training in the
previously mentioned intervention programs, Google Classroom, and student engagement
strategies.

Educator Evaluation Process Reimagined

Narrowing the elements to allow teachers to focus on remote instruction, provide their
students with targeted interventions and enrichment, and concentrate on what is the
most essential for their grade level or course. Reimagining this process is our guarantee
that all students are being held to the same expectations and given the same access to
content, strategies, and skills necessary for their success.

The proposal that follows shares the districts earnest effort to focus on a growth model
that impacts both teaching and learning.

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 B. The policies and procedures that the District will follow when the region in which the District is
located is in Phase 4 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan. Those policies and procedures must, at a
minimum, include:
1. Face coverings (p. 22)
a. Please describe how the district will implement requirements for facial coverings that
at a minimum require the wearing of face coverings, except during meals and unless
face coverings cannot be medically tolerated, for:
i) All staff and all students in grades preK-12 when on a school bus.
ii) All staff and all students in grades preK-12 when in indoor hallways and
common areas.
iii) All staff when in classrooms.
iv) All students in grades 6 and up when in classrooms.
v) students in grades kindergarten through grade 5 unless students remain with
their classes throughout the school day and do not come into close contact
with students in another class.

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the District will provide all employees with a non-
medical grade, washable face covering and training on the proper use of a facemask :
https://mediaspace.lcc.edu/media/1_evxrjqqv.

Employees are expected to minimize COVID-19 exposure by wearing a mask in common

areas, when walking in the hallways and when unable to maintain six (6) feet of
separation.

Employees who came into close contact with an individual with a confirmed diagnosis may
return to work after fourteen (14) days have passed since the last close contact with the
diagnosed/symptomatic individual, or a negative COVID-19 test. Employees may return to
work prior to this if they wear a mask at all times and maintain six (6) feet distance from
individuals.

Employees who develop symptoms during their shift must immediately contact Human
Resources and their supervisor via phone or email.

In accordance with the MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap the
following face covering requirements apply to students:

● PreK-12 students and staff will wear fabric or medical disposable masks at school.
● PreK-12 students, staff, and bus drivers will wear facial covering when
transportation is needed.
● PreK-12 must wear facial coverings while in hallways and common areas.
● 6-12 students will be required to wear facial coverings while in class.
● K-5 students will be required to wear facial coverings unless students remain with
their classes throughout the day.
● Schools will maintain a supply of disposable masks to be distributed and used as

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 needed, i.e., if masks are soiled, wet or damaged.

2. Hygiene
Please describe how you will implement the requirements for hygiene protocols
from the Return to School Roadmap (p. 22-23).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidance classifies

Lansing School District “worker exposure” as Lower Risk because we do not
frequently and/or closely interact with the public and social distancing can be
maintained between coworkers.

To minimize exposure, OSHA recommends the following and the Lansing School
District is advising that everyone (staff, students and guests) should wash their hands
often. Proper training on handwashing can be found
at https://mediaspace.lcc.edu/media/1_evxrjqqv . There are handwashing guides
posted in all restrooms. Handwashing should be with soap and water for at least 20
seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use of a hand sanitizer that has
greater than 60% alcohol. Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed
hands.

It is recommended that all individuals avoid close contact with people who are
sick. Stay at least six (6) feet apart (about two (2) arms’ length) from other
people. Do not gather in groups and stay out of crowded places and avoid mass
gatherings. Cover your mouth & nose with a cloth face cover when around others.

All are expected to cover coughs & sneezes. Clean and disinfect frequently touched
surfaces at least twice a day. The district will provide towels and disinfectant cleaner
that meets the recommendations of the CDC to each department and/or school.

We ask that all monitor their own personal health and the health of those in the
household.

The following CDC supported handwashing recommendations will be executed as part

of promoting good hygiene practices district-wide:

Provide adequate supplies for hand-washing including soap and water or hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol concentration

Provide easily accessible hand washing stations for each classroom

Consider use of hand sanitizer stations and equipment for designated common
areas and classrooms

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 Provide hand sanitizer in classrooms that do not have soap and water

Provide instruction and demonstration of proper hand washing procedures to

all students at the onset of classes and periodically throughout the school year

Post hand washing posters with pictures and words

Students will wash hands upon entering the classroom, before and after meals,
after outside play, after using the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and
after using any shared classroom materials or supplies

All classrooms will have scheduled hand washing breaks approximately every 2-
3 hours

From an operational stance the district will institute the following:

● Hand sanitizing stands will be placed at main entrance and staff entrances
● Each classroom will be provided hand sanitizer
● Will maintain and ensure bathrooms are stocked with proper hand washing
supplies.

3. Cleaning
Please describe how you will implement the cleaning requirements for cleaning
protocols from the Return to School Roadmap (p. 27).

The cleaning requirements for cleaning protocols will be implemented as follows:

● All frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned every four hours

● Common areas will be cleaned after every class period
● When/if students change classrooms, student desks will be wiped down after every
class period
● Playground structures will be cleaned every evening
● All Sodexo staff will adhere to using safe and correct use and storage of cleaning
products as well as wear proper PPE while performing cleaning activities

4. Athletics

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 Please describe how you will implement the requirements for athletics protocols from
the Return to School Roadmap (p. 27).

In compliance with the Governor's Executive Order and guidance from the Michigan
High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and the Ingham County Health
Department, the Lansing School District has developed and implemented the
following protocol.

Our summer workout protocol will remain in effect during official practices until
restrictions are lifted from the Ingham County Health Department, MHSAA, and the
Governor's orders. The current protocol is below.

Currently all three high schools, Eastern, Everett and Sexton, are conducting summer
workouts and conditioning sessions at their respective football stadium. Workouts
will be held at the following times: 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pm. Multiple sessions in a
day may be needed to stay within the gathering of 100 individuals or fewer. All
restrooms will be closed until further notice and proper sanitation will be required.
Communication has been established regarding re-opening a limited number of
restrooms to accommodate students as we prepare to transition from summer
workouts to official practices.

Upon arrival, each day, students and coaches will fill out an electronic
questionnaire/monitoring form on their own device to limit contact. In the event the
student does not have a device, one will be provided and sanitized before and after
use. If all answers satisfy participation protocols, a temperature will be taken and
recorded with a contactless thermometer and shall not exceed a temperature of
100.3 degrees F. Anyone with a temperature of greater than 100.3 will not
participate, parents will be notified immediately and referred to a medical provider.
Medical provider clearance must be provided in writing to return to participation.

Responses to screening questions for each person should be recorded and stored so
that there is a record of everyone present in case a student develops COVID-19.
These records will be kept confidential. Vulnerable individuals should not supervise
or participate in any workouts. Athletic Directors and/or Coaches will make the
decision on vulnerable individuals.

Hand sanitizer will be available, but Student-athletes are encouraged to bring their
own. Athletic Directors, coaches and student-athletes must provide their own
bottled water and avoid sharing. Water refilling stations will not be provided.
Donations of cases of water will be accepted and distributed individually when
necessary. Coaches are also encouraging proper hygiene and handwashing before
and after all athletic events.

Face coverings will be highly recommended during non-high intensity aerobic

activities. Paper masks are provided to coaches, and student-athletes if requested.

Students will be divided into smaller groups supervised by at least one

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coach/administrator and dispersed throughout the stadium to promote physical
distancing.

During mandatory water breaks in between workouts, everyone is required to use

hand sanitizer. Also, during this time, all equipment will be disinfected by a
coach/administrator. As well as before/after use. All three Athletic Departments will
provide a schedule to Sodexo Magic regarding sanitation and facility maintenance.

Indoor activities (practice and competition) are suspended, as well as, the use of
weight rooms and other activities that require shared equipment. Outdoor activities
are allowed while social distancing.

Outdoor stadium or arena activities (practice and competition) are limited to 100
total (this total includes coaches, student-athletes, event staff, public safety officers,
event officials and referees). For example, if the home team has 40 student athletes
and the visiting team has 40student athletes, only 20 additional people are allowed
in the event facility.
The District Athletic Department is looking into providing students with public
transportation bus tokens and discounted bus fare.

On July 29, 2020, MHSAA released the following updates and guidelines as it pertains
to fall sports. The Lansing School District will implement all recommendations.

● Approved a “phased-in” approach to fall athletics.

● Eliminated scrimmages in all fall sports; the only occasions where students
from different schools would be together is for official games, matches,
meets and competitions.
● Finalized the fall sports guidance documents for the safe return to activity.
This guidance includes general information along with sport-specific
directives for students, coaches, staff, officials and media members.
Spectator guidance will be added once those number of individual limits are
finalized by the Governor’s office. These documents are posted at
mhsaa.com on each sport page and comply with all Executive Orders from
Governor Whitmer.
● New competition limits in all fall sports were approved to limit the number of
teams and individuals at any one competition site. The concept is fall
competition will take place as locally as possible with no large-scale events,
invitationals or tournaments. See the fall sport-specific guidance documents
for these limits.
● Allowed all low-risk sports to begin practice and competition as scheduled on
August 12. This includes golf, tennis, cross country and swimming. Swimming
can begin indoor practice and competition once pools are opened with
capacity limitations being followed.
● Allowed moderate-risk sports of soccer and volleyball (pending the opening
of school gyms) to begin practice as scheduled on August 12 but to delay
competition. Decisions on competition timelines (to start or to delay further)

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 would be made on or by August 20.
● Delayed the start of football practice with full player pads and equipment
until Monday, August 17. The week of August 10 shall only include practice
sessions that consists of conditioning, physical training and skill work but
without player equipment other than helmets. This week of acclimatization
(August 10-16) is similar to the allowed summer activities with helmets, only,
that have been ongoing since June. Decisions on competition timelines (to
start or to delay further) would be made on or by August 20.

5. Screening
Please describe how you will implement the requirements for screening protocols from
the Return to School Roadmap (p. 24).

A designated health coordinator, i.e. school nurse, will consult and collaborate with the
Ingham County Health department to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures
for Covid-19 screening.

Families will be strongly encouraged to check students temperature each morning prior to
school. Students with temperature of 100 degrees (F) or greater may not attend school.

Students with symptoms of Covid-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath) will be

encouraged to consult with their primary health care provider to determine treatment and
recommended testing.

Each school will identify a designated quarantine area for students who become ill at
school with signs of Covid-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing or other).

Students will be supervised by a designated staff member (e.g., school nurse, secretary,
other) until they are picked up by parent/guardian. The supervising adult will wear an N95
fitted mask at all times

Students with symptoms of Covid-19 should be immediately moved to the designated

quarantine area with their mask in place until they can be picked up.

Symptomatic students who have been sent home should be kept at home until they have
tested negative for Covid-19 OR have completed recovered per Ingham County Health
Department and CDC guidelines.

Students who test positive for Covid-19 must remain in isolation/quarantine for 14 days per
State and CDC guidelines.

Students may return to school following the 14-day quarantine period and a negative
Covid-19 test

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Parents must pick up ill children within 60 minutes of notification. School nurse will work
with parents to develop an emergency plan to quickly retrieve children from school in the
event of illness.

In rare cases, the LSD will identify alternative transportation to transport ill children home
in the event parents/guardians are unable to pick up children.

6. Testing
Please describe how you will implement the requirements for testing protocols from the
Return to School Roadmap (p. 25).

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The CDC recommends that a designated health coordinator, i.e., school nurse, will consult
and collaborate with the Ingham County Health Department to ensure compliance with
protocols and procedures for Covid-19 testing.

As such, a designated health coordinator, school nurse, with each school will identify a
designated quarantine area for students who become ill at school with symptoms of
Covid-19.

Each school will identify designated staff members to care for students in the quarantine
area who become ill at school, i.e., school nurse, secretary, other.

Staff will follow established guidelines for triaging students in the Health Clinic or School
Office, recognizing that not all symptoms are Covid-19 related symptoms or illness.

In case of exposure, the Ingham County Health department will work with families for
contact tracing and advisability of testing.

If the school learns of a confirmed case of COVID-19, the designated health coordinator,
i.e., school nurse will immediately contact the Ingham County Health department for
consultation and guidance prior to communicating with students and families.

All parents and staff should be notified of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of
the school community, it is not permitted to share the name of the infected individual.
Protected medical/health information will be kept confidential.

A designated health coordinator will maintain confidential records regarding screening,

testing, and any incidence of positive testing for COVID-19 in collaboration with the
Ingham County Health department and district administration.

While the Lansing School District may not be able to provide COVID19 testing during the
school year, we have partnered the Ingham County Health Department to offer, free of
charge, Covid19 testing, at three district sites (Sexton, Eastern and Gardner) for students,
families, and staff. Walk up and drive thru testing is available to all regardless of insurance
status at the site listed below.
 August 5, 2020 at 9:00-1:00 PM: J.W. Sexton High School, 102 S. McPherson
Avenue, Lansing, MI 48915.

 August 12, 2020 at 12:00-4:00 PM: Eastern High School, 626 Marshall Street, Lasing,
MI 48912

 August 19, 2020 at 2:00-600 PM: Gardner International Magnet School, 333 Dahlia
Drive, Lansing, MI 48911

7. Busing and Student Transportation

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 Please describe how you will implement the requirements for busing and student
transportation protocols from the Return to School Roadmap (p. 28).

The Lansing School District will provide each of its families our 2020-21 Transportation
Newsletter as the primary means of informing our parents and community stakeholders
regarding busing and student transportation during Phase 4 which will possibly transition
students from 100% screen to screen into a blended/hybrid model (Refer to the LSD
Reimagined Return to Learn Roadmap).

At minimum The Lansing School District in partnership with Dean Transportation will
require the following practices for safe busing and student transportation.
● The use of hand sanitizer by employees and passengers is required upon entering
the vehicle
● All passengers, including district staff and students prek-12 will be required to wear
face coverings unless medically feasible.
● District will supply emergency face coverings in the case a student does not have
one.
● All attendants and monitors will be provided face shields to wear along with their
face coverings while in close proximity (3ft) of district staff and students while on
the vehicle
● vehicles will be cleaned before and after every transit route as well as frequently
touched surfaces will be wiped down throughout normal use of the vehicle.
● On an as needed basis, in cases where passengers are confirmed to have COVID-19,
a specialized cleaning and disinfection will occur.
● Anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 is not permitted on the school bus.
Parents and Guardians are required to monitor the health of their student(s).
● If a student becomes sick during the day, they must not use the school bus to
return home.
● Weather permitting and safe to do so, vehicle air circulation and ventilation will
take place to help reduce the spread of the virus.

In addition to preparing for safe busing and transportation of students as a part of phase 4
requirements, the district through its first marking period screen to screen instructional
period will research safe and appropriate hybrid or blended models of
learning. Considering the MI Safe Start Roadmap requirements of safety, mental and
social well- being, instruction, and operations, the district will review viable options
applicable to the following four domains:

 Equity Based Phased Cohort (Phasing in certain grade levels and/or areas of need)
 Time Based Cohort (Mon, Wed, Friday Remote, Tuesday & Thursday Face to Face)
 Reversed and Remote (Avoiding In-Person Instruction During High Risk Times of
the Year)
 Balanced Calendar plus Remote (In Person Remote Balance for 1 Marking Period
then 2- week break and Repeat)

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 C. Describe the policies and procedures that the district will follow when the region in which
the district is located is in Phase 5 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan.

When the region of the Lansing School District is in Phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan, the
strongly recommended safety protocols ( hygiene, cleaning, athletics,
busing/transportation, screening and testing)and the essential actions including, mental
and social emotional well-being, instruction and operations will be executed and adhered
to as presented in the MI Safe Start Phase 5 guidelines.

1. Indicate which highly recommended protocols from the Return to School Roadmap the district
will include in its Preparedness Plan when the region in which the district is located is in Phase 5
of the Michigan Safe Start Plan.

The Lansing School District will follow all of the highly recommended protocols from the
Return to School Roadmap in its Preparedness and Preparation Plan when the region is
located in Phase 5 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan.

2. Indicate which highly recommended protocols from the Return to School Roadmap the district
will not include in its Preparedness Plan when the region in which the district is located is in
Phase 5 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan.

The Lansing School District will include all of the highly recommended protocols from the
Return to School Roadmap. As such there are not any protocols to indicate that will not be
included in its Preparedness Plan when the region of the district is located in Phase 5 of
the Michigan Safe Start Plan.

D. After considering all the protocols that are highly recommended in the Return to School
Roadmap, please indicate if a school plans to exclude protocols that are highly recommended for
any of the categories above in Phase 4.

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 All schools in the Lansing School District will adhere to the highly recommended
protocols as denoted in the Return to School Roadmap and has no intent or indication
to exclude any of the categories presented in Phase 4.

Final Steps for Submission

Each district shall submit a single completed Assurance Document and Preparedness
Plan to its Board of Education (in the case of a PSA, the Academy Board of Directors; in
the case of a nonpublic school, the chief or designated school administrator ) in time for
approval by August 15 or seven days before the first day of school, whichever comes
first.

Date of Approval by the District Board of Education, PSA Board of Directors, or

nonpublic school chief/designated school administrator: August 6, 2020

Link to the Board Meeting Minutes or Signature of Board President, or signature

of nonpublic school chief/designated school administrator:

Link to the approved Plan posted on the District/PSA/nonpublic school website:

The Preparedness Plan will be collected by the Intermediate School District for public
school districts, the authorizing body for public school academies, or the
chief/designated school administrator for nonpublic schools for transmission to the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Treasurer by August 17, 2020.
Additionally, this Preparedness Plan must be posted on the district’s/PSA’s, or
nonpublic school’s public website home page no later than August 17, 2020.

Name of District/PSA/Nonpublic Leader Submitting Plan: Dr. Delsa Chapman,

Deputy Superintendent

Date Received by the ISD/Authorizing Body/Chief or designated School

Administrator:

Date Submitted to State Superintendent and State Treasurer:

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