Fone OMHKAPUMIC SCHIDCIS PS Misc Linary-125 SE 27th Shoe! Tepeka, KS 68605 (785) 296-9948 November 19th, 2020, RE: TPS Fine Arts Performance Proposal (Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theater) Dear TPS Board Mombers, Please approve the folowing proposal for TPS Fine Arts Performances (PK - 12): ‘Al programs wil bein alignment with the Kansas State High School Activites Associaton (KSHSAA) Music Consideraions, KSHSAA COVID-18 Resrouces, and the NFHS Aerosol Study Furthermore, all guidelines end restrictions putin place in the Ad Astra Plan To Reopen Kansas, 8 well as adjustments made by Governor Laura Kelly and Shawnee County Health Officials will be followed at all times. “Teachors will work with buildng administration to implement the folowing COVID 19 mitigation ‘uidelines at each performance: 1 2 3. AIKSHSAA Return b Activity Considerations and NFHS Performing Aets Aerosol Study Guidelines wil be flowed as referenced in TPS Guidance fo Fine As. During remote only learning, virtual ensemble rehearsals/performances wil occur ‘When in-person, students and teachers will wear masks and ill use bell covers at all times. ‘Maximum capacity fer performances will be determined based on venue and Shawnee County Heath Department recommendations. 30 minutes maximum performance time must be folowed by @ minimum of 1 air ‘exchange. Ar exchange times wil vary by fact or venue, ‘a. Orchestral ersembles and drumlines are exempt from 30 minute Performanceppactice time. | make a recommendation of looking at larger venues (TPAC, etc.) to accommodate both performers and patrens for performances, TPS Phase Scorecard Red Rating (Score of 17-28): In-person performances (Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theater), to include athletic bands, ‘wll not take place if studenis are in remote only learning. Ata minimum, TPS will need to be in hybrid teaching mode. ‘© ‘Smal group help sessions (Drumline rehearsals, sectionals, recording sessions, fc.) are allowed but not o exceed SCHD racommendations, currently set at 10 students, ‘© While in remote only learning, pre-recorded performances may be broad fallowing copyright considerations. 71nd Yellow Rating (Score oft Oran ‘© Inperson performances (Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theater) may occur ve with zero ‘oF limited audiences when in hybrid learning, °° Performances may be streamed for those that are unable fo attond in person. (© Copyright considerations must be folowed. © Guidance from SCHD for indoor events wil help to determine audience capacity ‘© Vouchers willbe provided to performers similar to athletic events. Rehearsals & Performance Protocol Students and faculty: ‘© Masks and bell covers must be worn at al imes by students and faculty. ‘© individual mies willbe provided to each performer in order to limit aerosols. This wal help to reduce aerosols from “projection speaking" to conversational speaking, ‘© Microphones are notte be shared, ‘© Allpertormer seating and stage blocking wil allow for soci distancing, ‘© Allinstruments, props, chairs, stands, and hardware willbe sanitized before and afterall performances and rehearsals using CDC-approved disinfectants. ‘© Stagger call times fo: performers, cast, and crew to avoid crowding in any areas. Patrons: ‘© Allpatrons are required to: undergo tamparatira chacks hafewa antering the thaatar ‘© wear masks property (covering nose and chin) throughout the performance. © follow a pre-marked pathway of entrance in and out ofthe theater. ‘© To accommodate for sacl distancing, every third row ofthe ausitorium willbe marked for seating ‘© Ticket vouchers willbe proved to students in the same manner as athltics. applicable - No purchasing of tickets in person. Students wil purchase ther vouchers ‘ahead of time. ‘© Ushors will be used io ensure patrons wil be socially distanced and grouped by household, © Disinfecting protocols: © Provide hand sanitizer inthe lobby and restrooms. © Sanitize all public areas prior to and after a performance—seats, ralls, restrooms, back of house, and other high touch surfaces, using CDC-approved disinfectants, ‘= Concession stand sales wil be limited to pre-packaged beverages and food Pep Bands: ‘© Pep bands wil ol all KSHSAA Guidlines for pep band and winter sports ‘+ Bands willbe tmitedto 30 performers and 94 patron vouchers (if spectators are allowed). Bands wil play pregame for one varsity game only. (Wil include the National Anthem). Bands wil alternate between varsity gjils and varsity boys gemes each week‘* Pep bands willbe socially distanced at a minimum of 6 (Trombones - 8}, '* Pop bands will have a mirimum space of 12' between pep band and spectators. ‘Thank you for your consideration, Chris Reynolds Consulting Teachor of Fine Arts “Topeka Public Schools