2020-2021 COVID-19: Operations Overview

2020-2021 COVID-19
OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
For more information visit us at dlgsd.org or reach us at 907-842-5223

DCSD COVID-19 MITIGATION PLAN
TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
2020-2021 Risk-Level Definitions .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2020-2021 Learning Options ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Re-start/Re-opening Plan Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
ES and MS/HS Operations Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Small Things Make a Big Difference ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Tips for Talking with Children About Disease Outbreaks ................................................................................................................ 17
Healthy Facilities Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Bus Rider/Transportation Protocol .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Screening Protocol ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Symptom Free Protocol ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Symptomatic Response Plan ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Positive Case Response Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
DCSD Confirmed Case Response Matrix ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Returning to Work or School Protocol After COVID-19 Symptoms, Positive Test or Close Contact ....................... 28
Safe Return from Travel Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Dillingham City School District I COVID-19 Mitigation Plan 907-842-5223 I dlgsd.org 2

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2020-2021 2/19/2021
R I S K- L E V E L D E F I N I T I O N S
Low Risk
Defined by BBAHC as no community spread. A case in the community does not
indicate a rise in risk-level. Please note: BBAHC will determine when the district moves
between each risk category.
Medium Risk
Defined by BBAHC as the presence of community spread. Due to the small overall
size and rural nature of our community, this will not be defined by a specific number.
Community spread will be defined as the presence of multiple COVID-19 positive
individuals from at least two places of residence. Please note: BBAHC will determine
when the district moves between each risk category.
High Risk
Defined by BBAHC as the widespread prevalence of COVID-19 within our
community. Widespread prevalence will be depicted by a clear trend of exponential
growth of COVID-19 positive cases with the doubling of positive cases occurring
across a regular increment of time. Please note: BBAHC will determine when the district
moves between each risk category.

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DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2/19/2021
2020-2021 LEARNING OPTIONS

TRADITIONAL
Based on Smart Start Guidelines
Low Risk
All students attending for full day. 100% instruction in person five days a week.
Medium Risk
50% of students attend each day except Wednesday.
The blue cohort will attend Monday and Tuesday only and the gold cohort will
attend on Thursday and Friday only.
On Wednesday small group tutoring will occur within the building.
High Risk
95% of students will take part in distance education facilitated directly by the
district. Students who receive one on one support will have access to the buildings.
Please note: For all enrolled students in the Traditional Model: The parent/guardian of the student enrolled in the district will receive
financial and technological support to provide an Internet connection and connectivity in the student’s primary residence. This will
be utilized when the district is at high-risk and students are working from their homes. For circumstances unique to a given
family, please contact the site principal to work through those concerns.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Students taking this option will be 9 - 12 Grades: Students will be

placed in the courses they need to placed in courses that align with
graduate (9-12) or progress forward their graduation requirements.
(K-8) by the district’s counselor. Students will only be placed in
two courses at a time and utilize
K - 5 Grades: Students will be placed
BYU Online.
in Reading, Writing, Math, Science
and potential elective options. Students selecting this option will
Students will only be placed in be paired with district instructors
two courses at a time and utilize for tutoring at the student’s/
ACELLUS. parent’s discretion from 3:30 P.M.
- 5:00 P.M. Monday-Thursday by
6 - 8 Grades: Students will be placed
appointment.
in English Language Arts, Math,
Remote instruction through Science, Social Studies and elective Students will receive a monthly
BYU Online 6th - 12th grades or options upon completion. Students Internet payment directly to
Acellus Elementary On-line for will only be placed in two courses at a Nushagak account, district
K - 5th grades. a time and utilize BYU Online. computer and be enrolled in
courses by the school district.

HOMESCHOOL
K-12 schooling option allows These programs are not attached to the
parents to select from a wide school district and parents/guardians
range of traditional homeschool are in complete control of the student’s
and/or online school options. daily coursework, enrollment and other
elements of homeschool education.
Parents teach to their children’s
individual abilities and learning
styles by using the curriculum of
their choice.

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R E - S TA RT/ R E - O P E N I N G
P L A N OV E RV I E W
SCHOOL SCHEDULES
Low Risk
School will operate at 100% capacity

Scheduled courses will operate at a reduced capacity whenever possible
Added 12 in-service days to beginning of school year for safety preparations/precaution, staff training and virtual
platform work
Specific questions related to each building are found on the ES and MS/HS Operations document
Medium Risk

Half the student body (Team Blue), will attend on Monday and Tuesday
Half the student body (Team Gold), will attend on Thursday and Friday
Staff training will occur on Wednesdays
Small group tutoring/RTI will occur on Wednesdays
All scheduled courses will continue to be taught
Staggered transitions to extent possible
High Risk
Classes will schedule two online/live sessions per week
Additional coursework will be provided asynchronously
Students will have five-day emergency curriculum available
Please note: The district may be required to move to a High Risk learning environment in times of low staffing due to
COVID safety protocols.

TRANSPORTATION
Low Risk
For additional information, please see the “Bus Rider/Transportation Protocol”
Buses will operate at full capacity

Buses will be disinfected between morning and afternoon routes
Buses will be disinfected at the conclusion of afternoon route
Students should sit with family members when possible
Face-coverings must be worn on bus/van transportation
Parents are encouraged to transport their students whenever possible
Students may be assigned seats if bus capacity results in the necessity to do so
Medium Risk
Buses will operate at 50% capacity

Buses will be disinfected between morning and afternoon routes
Buses will be disinfected at the conclusion of afternoon route
Students should sit with family members when possible
Students may be assigned seats if bus capacity results in the necessity to do so
High Risk
Students with exceptional needs will be transported individually or with family units
Transportation will be disinfected between each route
Transportation will be disinfected at the conclusion of last route

INTERVENTIONS / MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH IEPS AND 504S
Low Risk
Students will attend and receive all planned services

Students will practice hybrid online platforms to prepare in the event of Medium or High Risk
instruction.
All planned services, evaluations, and assessments will be on-site with precautionary measures to
include: symptom checks, masks, plexiglass dividers, and disinfectant of areas and supplies
Medium Risk
Student will receive equitable services based upon each student’s determined needs
Students will practice hybrid online platforms to prepare in the event of Medium or High Risk instruction
Some planned services, evaluations, and assessments may be on-site with precautionary measures to include:
symptom checks, masks, plexiglass dividers, and disinfectant of areas and supplies
High Risk
Students may attend and receive equitable services as based upon each student’s determined needs
Students will practice hybrid online platforms to prepare in the event of Medium or High Risk instruction
Most planned services, evaluations, and assessments will be on-site with precautionary measures to include:
symptom checks, masks, plexiglass dividers, and disinfectant of areas and supplies
DELIVERY METHODS
Parents will have the option of sending students to school, enrolling in a virtual school or enrolling in a
home-school program
Low Risk
Students will receive instruction in the classroom setting

Classes will operate at normal capacity
Staff will provide one mandatory lesson in Schoology each week
Medium Risk
50% of students will receive instruction in the classroom setting

Classes will operate at reduced capacity
Ensure family units attend school on same days whenever possible
High Risk
Instruction will be delivered via distance learning (On-line)
One on one services will be rendered in necessary situations to meet a student’s determined needs
Please note: A parent/guardian of an enrolled student in the district will receive financial and technological support to provide an
internet connection and connectivity in the student’s primary residence. This will be utilized when the district is at high-risk and
students are working from their homes. For circumstances unique to a given family, please contact the site principal to work through
those concerns.

CONNECTIVITY
Low Risk
No students will need internet access as requisite for participation

Training will be provided to students, staff and parents/guardians for High Risk Level operations
Medium Risk
HS dual credit students will receive support for access as necessary for participation
Students requiring access for participation will be placed in on-site RTI/Tutoring sessions
High Risk
Virtual learning platform for K-12 (Schoology) students
All enrolled students will have free access to devices and on-line curriculum/instruction and internet
FACILITIES USE AND DISINFECTING/CLEANING

Low Risk
No facilities use allowed by outside entities that do not have direct student participation
Extra sanitizing of desks and common touch areas daily.
Students will clean their desks after each period (MS/HS)
Students will clean their desks before lunch and at end of day (ES)
Wolverine fitness center will not be open to the community
DCSD Healthy Facilities Protocol
Medium Risk
No facilities use allowed by outside entities that do not have direct student participation
Extra sanitizing of desks and common touch areas daily
Students will clean their desks after each period (MS/HS)
Students will clean their desks before lunch and at end of day (ES)
Wolverine fitness center will be closed to community
High Risk
No facilities use will be allowed

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND DISTRICT TRAVEL
Low Risk
District travel will not be permitted at the current time. (Will be reviewed on a regular basis)
Student activities will occur in accordance with each team/group’s mitigation plan
All students participating in ASAA sanctioned activities must complete a COVID-19 Waiver and Release Form
Athletic programs will follow guidelines set by the Alaska State Activity Association (ASAA) to the extent possible.
School dances, assemblies, banquets and all other large gatherings are cancelled until further notice
Events held will follow the DCSD Event Mitigation Plan
Events held indoors will be limited to participants, coaches, sponsors, officials, and a limited critical
operations team
Medium Risk
District travel will not be permitted at the current time. (Will be reviewed on a regular basis)
Student activities will be allowed according to each team/group’s mitigation plans
All students participating in ASAA sanctioned activities must complete a COVID-19 Waiver and Release Form
Athletic programs will follow guidelines set by the Alaska State Activity Association (ASAA) to the extent possible
Events held indoors will be limited to participants, coaches, sponsors, officials and a limited critical
operations team
Events held will follow the DCSD Event Mitigation Plan
High Risk
No district travel will be permitted
No student activities will be held

FOOD SERVICE
For specific information regarding the ES and MS/HS breakfast and lunch overview, please see the ES and MS/HS
operations protocol.
Low Risk
Social distancing to extent possible. (Every other seat, standing in-line, etc.)
Group scheduling
Additional recess location
All students will eat in their classrooms. (ES students will have their meals delivered to their
respective pods)
Increased sanitation practices
Staggered release schedules (MS/HS) and closed campus for HS students
Medium Risk
Social distancing to extent possible. (Every other seat, standing in-line, etc.)
All students will eat in their classrooms. (ES students will have their meals delivered)
Additional recess location
Dismiss by classroom to get lunch and return to classroom to eat and/or expanded distancing in cafeteria
Increased sanitation practices
Staggered release schedule for (MS/HS) and closed campus for HS students
High Risk
Bus route delivery of meals
Pre-packaged meals delivered to location for any student on-site

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ES AND MS/HS 2/19/2021
O P E R AT I O N S OV E RV I E W
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Doors Open at 8:00 A.M.

Doors Open at 8:00 A.M.
Students grab breakfast and/or

Students report to class upon arrival.
go to Home Room upon arrival
Breakfast in Classrooms from
Breakfast 8:00 – 8:25 A.M.
SCHOOL HOURS 8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Home Room Begins at 8:00

First Period Begins and Morning
Announcements at 8:30 A.M. First Period Begins at 8:30
Dismissal begins at 1:00 P.M. Dismissal at 1:10 -1:25 P.M.
Students will be served in their Pick up breakfast when enter and

BREAKFAST classrooms beginning at 8:00 A.M. take to homeroom.
Students will be served in their Staggered dismissal for lunch at various

LUNCH classrooms beginning at 12:20 P.M. times. Take lunch back to classroom.
Minimized and multiple passing

TRANSITIONS Minimal
periods between classes.
Multiple release periods at end of day

from 1:10 P.M. to 1:25 P.M. Released
BUS DISMISSAL Staggered releases utilizing multiple exits. from class based upon bus or mode of
transportation. Students not riding bus
released at 1:25 P.M.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Three 65-70 minute periods, two core

Self-contained classrooms/pods focusing courses and one elective class per day.
on core content (Reading, Writing, Math Most students will take four core and
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
and Science) with fine arts/social skills four electives throughout year. Core
incorporated into classroom programming. Classes last a semester and
electives last a quarter.
Students must wear face-coverings Students must wear face-coverings

FACE-COVERINGS while on school transportation and while on school transportation and
within the buildings. within the buildings.
All students and staff will participate All students and staff will participate
TEMPERATURE/
in medical screenings and temperature in medical screenings and temperature
MEDICAL SCREENINGS
checks upon entering the buildings. checks upon entering the buildings.
All staff, students and family members All staff, students and family members
are expected to follow the Quarantine are expected to follow the Quarantine
QUARANTINE requirements of the City of Dillingham’s requirements of the City of Dillingham’s
Ordinance 2020-22(S), Emergency Ordinance 2020-22(S), Emergency
Order #1. Order #1.

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SMALL THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE 2/19/2021
S T E P S W E C A N A L L TA K E
F O R A H E A LT H I E R CO M M U N I T Y.
WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially
after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or
sneezing.
It’s especially important to wash:
• Before eating or preparing food

• Before touching your face
• After using the restroom
• After leaving a public place
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After handling your mask
• After changing a diaper
• After caring for someone sick
• After touching animals or pets
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains
at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together
until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT

Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Maintain as much distance as possible between other household

members.
Outside your home: Distance to the maximum extent possible.
• Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread

virus.
• Place as much distance as possible between yourself and non-
household members.
• Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who
are at higher risk of getting very sick.

COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WITH A MASK WHEN AROUND OTHERS
You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who
don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures
are difficult to maintain.
• Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who
has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise
unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Do NOT use a mask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical

masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for
healthcare workers and other first responders.
Maintain as much distance as possible between yourself and others.
COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES
Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or
use the inside of your elbow and do not spit.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand
sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
CLEAN AND DISINFECT
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,

doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards,
toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to
disinfection.
Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household

disinfectants will work.
For further information, please view the list at the attached link for specific
products: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-
use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19

MONITOR YOUR HEALTH DAILY
Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other
symptoms of COVID-19.
• Especially important if you are running essential errands, going into the
office or workplace, and in settings where it may be difficult to distance
yourself from others.
Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
• Don’t take your temperature within 30 minutes of exercising or

after taking medications that could lower your temperature, like
acetaminophen.
Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.
Common symptoms include:
• Elevated temperature of 99.7° F

Please note: Temperature reading on sensors at entry into the building(s)
must be lower than 99.7 ° F
• Cough, trouble breathing or shortness of breath
• Chills or night sweats
• Sore throat
• Body, muscle or joint aches
• Loss of taste or smell
• Headache
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or “tummy ache”
• New rash on the skin

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TIPS FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN 2/19/2021
ABOUT DISEASE OUTBREAKS

DEVELOPED BY: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Children and youth in this age range may have some of the same reactions to anxiety and stress linked to infectious disease
outbreaks as younger children. Often younger children within this age range want much more attention from parents or
caregivers. They may stop doing their schoolwork or chores at home. Some youth may feel helpless and guilty because they
are in a part of the world currently unaffected by the outbreak, or where the public health system protects people against
outbreaks in ways it cannot in other parts of the world.
Children, 6–10 years old, may fear going to school and stop spending time with friends. They may have trouble paying
attention and do poorly in school overall. Some may become aggressive for no clear reason. Or they may act younger
than their age by asking to be fed or dressed by their parent or caregiver.
Youth and Adolescents, 11–19 years old, go through a lot of physical and emotional changes because of their
developmental stage. So it may be even harder for them to cope with the anxiety that may be associated with hearing and
reading news of an infectious disease outbreak. Older teens may deny their reactions to themselves and their caregivers.
They may respond with a routine “I’m okay” or even silence when they are upset. Or they may complain about physical
aches or pains because they cannot identify what is really bothering them emotionally. They may also experience some
physical symptoms because of anxiety about the outbreak. Some may start arguments at home and/or at school, resisting
any structure or authority. They also may engage in risky behaviors such as using alcohol or drugs.
HOW PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS CAN SUPPORT CHILDREN IN MANAGING

THEIR RESPONSES TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS
With the right support from the adults around them, children and youth can manage their stress in response to infectious
disease outbreaks and take steps to keep themselves emotionally and physically healthy. The most important ways to help
are to make sure children feel connected, cared about, and loved.
Pay attention and be a good listener. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers can help children express their emotions
through conversation, writing, drawing, playing, and singing. Most children want to talk about things that make them
anxious and cause them stress—so let them. Accept their feelings and tell them it is okay to feel sad, upset, or stressed.
Crying is often a way to relieve stress and grief.
Allow them to ask questions. Ask your teens what they know about the outbreak. What are they hearing in school or
seeing on TV? Try to watch news coverage on TV or the Internet with them. Also, limit access so they have time away
from reminders about the outbreak. Don’t let talking about the outbreak take over the family or classroom discussion for
long periods of time.
Encourage positive activities. Adults can help children and youth see the good that can come out of an outbreak. Heroic
actions, families and friends who travel to assist with the response to the outbreak, and people who take steps to prevent
the spread of all types of illness, such as hand washing, are examples. Children may better cope with an outbreak by
helping others. They can write caring letters to those who have been sick or lost family members to illness; they can
organize a drive to collect needed medical supplies to send to affected areas.
Model self-care, set routines, eat healthy meals, get enough sleep, exercise, and take deep breaths to handle stress.
Adults can show children and youth how to take care of themselves. If you are in good physical and emotional health, you
are more likely to be readily available to support the children you care about.

TIPS FOR TALKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS DURING
AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK
A NOTE OF CAUTION! Be careful not to pressure children to talk about an outbreak or join in expressive activities. While most
children will easily talk about the outbreak, some may become frightened. Some may even feel more anxiety and stress if they talk
about it, listen to others talk about it, or look at artwork related to the outbreak. Allow children to remove themselves from these
activities, and monitor them for signs of distress.
PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, 0–5 YEARS OLD

Give these very young children a lot of emotional and verbal support.
Get down to their eye level and speak in a calm, gentle voice using words they can understand.
Tell them that you always care for them and will continue to take care of them so they feel safe.
Keep normal routines, such as eating dinner together and having a consistent bedtime.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TO ADOLESCENCE, 6–19 YEARS OLD

Nurture children and youth in this age group:
Ask your child or the children in your care what worries them and what might help them cope.
Offer comfort with gentle words or just being present with them.
Spend more time with the children than usual, even for a short while.
If your child is very distressed, excuse him or her from chores for a day or two.
Encourage children to have quiet time or to express their feelings through writing or art.
Encourage children to participate in recreational activities so they can move around and play with others.
Address your own anxiety and stress in a healthy way.
Let children know that you care about them—spend time doing something special; make sure to check on them in a
nonintrusive way.
Maintain consistent routines, such as completing homework and playing games together.
WHEN CHILDREN, YOUTH AND PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, OR TEACHERS NEED

MORE HELP
In some instances, children may have trouble getting past their responses to an outbreak, particularly if a loved one is living
or helping with the response in an area where many people are sick. Consider arranging for the child to talk with a mental
health professional to help identify the areas of difficulty. If a child has lost a loved one, consider working with someone who
knows how to support children who are grieving.1 Find a caring professional in the Helpful Resources section of this tip sheet.
1
National Commission on Children and Disasters. (2010). National *Note: Inclusion of a resource in this fact sheet does not imply
ommission on Children and Disasters: 2010 report to the President endorsement by the Center for Mental Health Services, the Substance
and Congress (AHRQ Publication No. 10-MO37). Rockville, MD: Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or the U.S.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Retrieved from http:// Department of Health and Human Services.
archive.ahrq.gov/prep/nccdreport/nccdreport.pdf [PDF -1.15 MB]

HELPFUL RESOURCES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services TREATMENT LOCATOR
Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA’s National Helpline
5600 Fishers Lane -- Rockville, MD 20857 Toll-Free: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)(24/7
Toll-Free: 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) English and español);
Email: info@samhsa.hhs.gov TTY: 1-800-487-4889
SAMHSA Store: https://store.samhsa.gov Website: https://findtreatment.gov
SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center
Toll-Free: 1-800-308-3515 Email: DTAC@samhsa.hhs. RESOURCES ADDRESSING CHILDREN’S NEEDS
gov Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac Administration for Children and Families
Website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov
HOTLINES
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Toll-Free: -877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(English and español) Toll-Free (English): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746 Toll-Free (español): 1-888-628-9454
SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746 TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
TTY: 1-800-846-8517 Website (English): https://www.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org (español): https://
Website (English): https://www.disasterdistress. suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol
samhsa.gov
Website (español): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
disaster-distress-helpline/espanol
Website: https://www.nctsn.org
AMHSA’s National Helpline
Toll-Free: 1-800-662-HELP (24/7/365 Treatment
Referral Information Service in English and español)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-
helpline
Child Welfare Information Gateway

Toll-Free: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1–800–422–4453)
Website: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/
responding/reporting/how

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HEALTHY FACILITIES 2/19/2021
PROTOCOL
Through a collective effort of our parents/guardians, student-body and staff as well as through guidance from BBAHC,
we are excited to implement the following actions in order to help facilitate a healthy learning environment for everyone:
Parents/Guardians, students and staff are expected to review and adhere to the symptom free protocols prior to coming
to school each day
All students and staff will undergo a health/temperature screening upon entering building
• ES students must enter through main parking lot entrance

• MS/HS students must enter through main parking lot entrance or Seward St. entrance
All students and staff will have prioritized time to wash their hands
Most students and staff will wear masks while in the buildings
MS/HS students will sanitize their desks after each use prior to moving between classes
ES students will sanitize their desks prior to lunch and prior to leaving at end of day
All classrooms will have and be re-stocked with gloves, hand sanitizer, sanitization cleaner and paper-towels each day
All main entrances will have and be re-stocked with hand sanitizer each day
• District Office
• ES – Student entrance and rear parking lot
• MS/HS – HS wing entrance, Seward St. entrance and front
parking lot entrance
High-Touch areas will be disinfected at multiple intervals throughout

the day by electrostatic disinfectant devices
• All restroom fixtures
• Drinking fountains
• Door handles
• Sinks and hand-washing stations
District will utilize disinfectant and sanitization cleaner that meet ratings/requirements appropriate for reducing/
eliminating viruses
Air ventilation will be increased to ensure that air intake is maximized into facility in order to minimize to the extent
possible all indoor air recirculation (HEPA filters will be installed if applicable)
Additional maintenance/janitorial staff member was added to the team

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BUS RIDER/TRANSPORTATION 2/19/2021
P ROTO CO L
During this pandemic, 555 Transportation, LLC plans to keep the safety of everyone on the bus a priority. The health and
safety of the students and driver will be of utmost importance. For the safety of all on board the following will be strictly
enforced:
The buses will be sanitized after each run using misters spraying the premixed product of Oxivir which meets the CDC
guidelines and kills the virus in 1 minute.
555 Transportation will be installing clear plastic between the driver and the bus riders to protect the driver and bus
riders. The first seat will also be unoccupied directly behind the driver.
Masks will be required for all occupants on the bus. SSS Transportation will have extra masks for those times a rider
forgets their mask.
Food or drink will not be consumed on the bus as it requires removal of mask.
Hand sanitizer will be supplied at the entrance of the bus.
Family members will be required to sit next to each other.
Riders will be required to keep hands to themselves and social distancing will be expected to the extent possible
on all routes.
Students may have assigned seats if bus capacity requires this

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S C R E E N I N G P ROTO CO L
To help support a healthy learning environment for our students and working environment for our staff, the following
screening questions will be asked at the onset of each school day. Please note: Students may be asked a variation of the below
questions applicable to the student’s age range and other factors.
We recognize that individuals may experience one or more of these symptoms on a predictable and regular basis due to medication,
human biology or other reasons. Those items do not require removal from the building.
1 | Elevated temperature of 99.7° F

Please note: Temperature reading on sensors at entry into the
building(s) must be lower than 99.7 ° F
2 | Cough, trouble breathing or shortness of breath
3 | Chills or night sweats
4 | Sore throat
5 | Body, muscle or joint aches
6 | Loss of taste or smell
7 | Headache
8 | Vomiting or diarrhea
9 | Abdominal pain or “tummy ache”
10 | New rash on the skin
If an individual answers “YES” to one or more questions, they and other close contacts (most applicable are other individuals
living in the same home) will not be admitted to school or work on that given day. The district will follow the “Symptomatic
Response Plan” in instances where a “Yes” answer is given for the individual who failed the screening as well as other close
contacts. Students and staff must follow the “Return to Work or School Protocol” following a yes respose.

LAST UPDATED
SY M P TO M F R E E P ROTO CO L
STUDENTS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND VISITORS
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms stay home, and do not go to school or report to work:
We recognize that individuals may experience one or more of these symptoms on a predictable and regular basis due to
medication, human biology or other reasons. Those items do not prevent the individual from attending.
1 | Elevated temperature of 99.7° F

Please note: Temperature reading on sensors at entry into the
building(s) must be lower than 99.7 ° F
2 | Cough, trouble breathing or shortness of breath
3 | Chills or night sweats
4 | Sore throat
5 | Body, muscle or joint aches
6 | Loss of taste or smell
7 | Headache
8 | Vomiting or diarrhea
9 | Abdominal pain or “tummy ache”
10 | New rash on the skin

LAST UPDATED
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) 2/19/2021
SY M P TO M AT I C R E S P O N S E P L A N
In collaboration with BBAHC, the following procedures will be utilized in any instance in which a student or staff
member is suspected of displaying symptoms associated COVID-19 within our buildings:
1 | An instructor or fellow staff member discovers a person who meets the criteria established for being symptomatic:
a. Elevated temperature of 99.7° F d. Sore throat i. Abdominal pain or “tummy ache”
Please note: Temperature reading on
e. Body, muscle or joint aches j. New rash on the skin
sensors at entry into the building(s)
must be lower than 99.7 ° F f. Loss of taste or smell
b. Cough, trouble breathing or g. Headache
shortness of breath
h. Vomiting or diarrhea
c. Chills or night sweats
2 | Isolate the person to the designated quiet area in the building and
notify the Director of School Climate and Culture (If unavailable,
please contact your Counselor and subsequently the Principal):
a. ES – Location will be in the nurse’s office
b. MS/HS – Location will be in an established sitting area by building administration
3 | Person displaying symptoms:

a. If staff member, ask them politely to leave the building immediately and not to return to work until:
• If you have COVID-19 like symptoms but choose not to be tested, you may return to school no sooner
than 10 days after the onset of symptoms. In addition, you must be without an elevated temperature
(below 99.7 °) for 24 hours without taking any medicine to reduce their temperature and must be with
improved symptoms from the onset of the illness.
b. If student (remain in quiet area), administrator should contact parent/guardian for immediate pick-up and notify
the parents/guardians that the student should not return until meeting the following conditions (Please note: If
parent/guardian is unavailable to pick-up their student, the district will try to arrange transportation):
• If the student has COVID-19 like symptoms and does not complete COVID-19 testing and provide results to
the district, the student may return to school no sooner than 10 days after the onset of symptoms and must
be without an elevated temperature (below 99.7 °) for 24 hours without taking any medicine to reduce their
temperature and must be with improved symptoms from the onset of the illness
4 | Contact the maintenance team to immediately disinfect the quiet area
5 | Adhere to routine student and staff confidentially requirements

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POSITIVE CASE 2/19/2021
R E S P O N S E P ROTO CO L
If the district is notified that a positive case has been identified in either a student or staff member who has accessed the
building, the district will utilize the Confirmed Case Response Matrix on page 27 of this document to guide future actions.
COMMUNICATION
1 | BBAHC or Public Health will notify the superintendent (Or acting superintendent) of the case and potential exposure.
• Please note: Due to state and federal laws, the school district will not be the first people contacted in the event of a positive
case and may not be notified in a timely manner by any agency. Often, this will be the parent (If it is a student) or a staff
member directly. For the health of the entire community, it is vital that you contact the superintendent immediately upon
notification so that quick and effective decisions can be made for everyone.
2 | Superintendent will send a notification to the community indicating the number of positive cases of COVID-19 which the
district was notified of and that close contacts will be notified as quickly as possible.
3 | The district will collaborate with local health officials and BBAHC to provide a mass screening event (If necessary), which
will be available to all students and staff.
4 | DCSD will coordinate with health officials to the extent possible in order to help facilitate contact tracing.
5 | Close-contacts (Including students, staff and community members) of the positive case will be notified by Alaska
State Epidemiology, Public Health, BBAHC representatives and DCSD if possible.
6 | Parents/Guardians and Staff should immediately notify the district superintendent if they and/or their child has tested
positive for COVID-19.
7 | On-going communication will be provided to students, staff and the community during this time by the superintendent,
human resources and principals.

FACILITY OPERATIONS
Days are subject to change based upon a weekday or weekend notification
1 | Most staff will remain off-site for a period of 24 hours.

a. Any staff required to be on-site will adhere to a “Working Quarantine” and must:
• Wear a mask at all times while in the building.
• Maintain six-feet of distance between another staff member.
• Conduct a self-wellness screening twice per day (at arrival and at lunch).
2 | The facility will be sanitized, disinfected and deep-cleaned on day one of the school closure.
3 | Staff will observe a working quarantine on day two of the closure and will report to work.
a. All staff will be required to follow a “Working Quarantine” as defined above during this time.
STUDENT EDUCATION IN THE EVENT

OF PRO-LONGED BUILDING OR CLASSROOM CLOSURE
1 | During the 3rd through 10th day of the closure:
a. Students will complete their distance delivery curriculum or work assigned on their on-line learning platform.
2 | On-going communication will occur during this time to ensure everyone is aware if the distance education will continue
beyond the 10 day window or if students will return to school.

LAST UPDATED
DCSD CONFIRMED CASE/OPERATIONAL 2/19/2021
R E S P O N S E M AT R I X
PREVALENCE OUTCOME
OF COVID-19 ACTION AND EDUCATION PLAN
Day 1 – Building will be sanitized,

Any positive case Building or District will close for two days
disinfected and cleaned
Day 2 – Staff will return and observe a

working quarantine in accordance with
State and Federal Recommendations
Upon Notification and on Days 1 and 2 –

Contact tracing will occur
Day 3 – Students/Staff who are not

close contacts of the positive case(s) will
resume standard operations
Days 3 – 10 (Close contacts will take part

in their remote learning platforms
• Close contacts will be eligible to

return on Day 11 with a negative
test taken on Days 8-10
• Close contacts not taking a test

will be eligible to return on Day 14
if they remain asymptomatic
1-2 cases in the

Close the classroom and transition to remote learning
same classroom
3 or more cases in the

same classroom or Close the school building
school building
2 or more cases in
Close the district and transition to remote learning
both buildings
KEY NOTES
Close Contact: A close contact is defined as being within six feet of an individual for 15 or more cumulative minutes.
High-Risk: The district may move to High-Risk operations at any time as necessitated by staffing levels, community incidence
rate, guidance from BBAHC and/or the State of Alaska.

LAST UPDATED
RETURN TO WORK OR SCHOOL PROTOCOL 2/19/2021
A F T E R COV I D - 1 9 SY M P TO M S ,
P O S I T I V E T E S T O R C LO S E - CO N TAC T
01
Stay home for 10 days after your first symptom or positive test,
whichever is earlier. After 10 days, you may return to school when
you have not had a fever in 24 hours without fever reducing medicine
as long as your other symptoms are improving.
Please note: BBAHC asks that all symptomatic individuals contact the
hospital’s outpatient support in advance for screening prior to arrival.
Please note: If you test positive, you must provide documentation that you
have been cleared by the State of Alaska DHSS, Public Health or the BBAHC
02
prior to returning.
If you test negative, you may return to school once you have not had
a fever in 24 hours without fever reducing medicine as long as your
other symptoms are improving. Documentation of the negative test is
required to return utilizing this method.
03
If your healthcare provider determines your symptoms are from
something else, you may return to school with a note from your
provider as long as you have not had a fever in 24 hours without
fever reducing medicine and your other symptoms are improving.
If you are a close contact to a symptomatic person or someone who
04
has tested positive for COVID-19: Close contacts will be eligible
to return on Day 11 with a negative test taken on Days 8 -10. Close
contacts not taking a test will be eligible to return on Day 14 if they
remain asymptomatic. A close contact is defined as being within six
feet of an individual for 15 or more cumulative minutes. Contacts of
contacts are not required to quarantine and do not have to follow the
return to work/school protocol.
Please note: To ensure that we are following recommended safety measures,
other close contacts (Including siblings living within the same home) will need
to follow the same protocols listed on this page prior to returning to school.

LAST UPDATED
STAFF RETURN FROM 2/19/2021
T R AV E L P ROTO CO L
To ensure we protect our students, fellow colleagues, our community and region as a whole, the following guidance must be
followed by all district staff members prior to returning to work from travel out of the Dillingham Census Area.
RETURN TO WORK
1 | Prior to traveling (if possible): inform your supervisor of your intended travel dates and anticipated return to
work date.
2 | Contact your supervisor once you return to Dillingham.
3 | You must follow requirements of City Ordinance ( 2020-22(S), Emergency Order #1).
• Please speak with our Human Resource’s Director Janice Bullock for clarification
4 | Begin one of the following safety measures if you test positive:
a. If you tested positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms:
• Stay home until 10 days after your test was done.
• Check your temperature twice a day and watch for COVID-19 symptoms.
• If possible, stay away from people who are at higher-risk for getting very sick.
• If you live with others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area away from other
people or animals, including pets. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
b. If you tested positive for COVID-19 and do have symptoms:

• Stay home until 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared, and
• At least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing
medications, and
• Symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) have improved.
• If you live with others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area away from other people or animals,
including pets. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
Please note: If you test positive, you must provide documentation that you have been cleared by the State of
Alaska DHSS, Public Health or the BBAHC prior to returning.
5 | Important notes:
a. If you reside in a home with a fellow colleague and/or family members and are unable to self-isolate,
all members of the residence must follow the quarantine requirements of the City Ordinance ( 2020-
22(S), Emergency Order #1).
b. You are required to contact your supervisor prior to physically returning to work on-site.

Thank you for your continued
help and support in keeping
our community safe.
For more information visit us at dlgsd.org or reach us at 907-842-5223

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2020-2021 Learning Options ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Re-start/Re-opening Plan Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

ES and MS/HS Operations Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Small Things Make a Big Difference ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Tips for Talking with Children About Disease Outbreaks ................................................................................................................ 17

Healthy Facilities Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Bus Rider/Transportation Protocol .......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Screening Protocol ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Symptom Free Protocol ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Symptomatic Response Plan ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Positive Case Response Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

DCSD Confirmed Case Response Matrix ............................................................................................................................................... 27

Safe Return from Travel Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................. 29

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2020-2021 LEARNING OPTIONS

­ Students taking this option will be ­ 9 - 12 Grades: Students will be

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­ School will operate at 100% capacity

­ School will operate at 50% capacity

­ School will operate at 5% capacity

­ Classes will schedule two online/live sessions per week

­ Additional coursework will be provided asynchronously

­ Students will have five-day emergency curriculum available

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­ Buses will operate at full capacity

­ Buses will operate at 50% capacity

­ Transportation will be disinfected between each route

­ Transportation will be disinfected at the conclusion of last route

­ Face-coverings must be worn on bus/van transportation

­ Parents are encouraged to transport their students whenever possible

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­ Students will attend and receive all planned services

­ Students will receive instruction in the classroom setting

­ 50% of students will receive instruction in the classroom setting

­ Instruction will be delivered via distance learning (On-line)

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­ No students will need internet access as requisite for participation

­ Virtual learning platform for K-12 (Schoology) students

FACILITIES USE AND DISINFECTING/CLEANING

­ No facilities use will be allowed

­ DCSD Healthy Facilities Protocol

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­ No district travel will be permitted

­ No student activities will be held

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­ Staggered release schedules (MS/HS) and closed campus for HS students

­ Bus route delivery of meals

­ Pre-packaged meals delivered to location for any student on-site

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

­ Doors Open at 8:00 A.M.

­ Students grab breakfast and/or

­ Home Room Begins at 8:00

­ Dismissal begins at 1:00 P.M. ­ Dismissal at 1:10 -1:25 P.M.

Students will be served in their Pick up breakfast when enter and

Students will be served in their Staggered dismissal for lunch at various

Minimized and multiple passing

Multiple release periods at end of day

Students taking this option will be 9 - 12 Grades: Students will be

School will operate at 100% capacity

School will operate at 50% capacity

School will operate at 5% capacity

Classes will schedule two online/live sessions per week

Additional coursework will be provided asynchronously

Students will have five-day emergency curriculum available

Buses will operate at full capacity

Buses will operate at 50% capacity

Transportation will be disinfected between each route

Transportation will be disinfected at the conclusion of last route

Face-coverings must be worn on bus/van transportation

Parents are encouraged to transport their students whenever possible

Students will attend and receive all planned services

Students will receive instruction in the classroom setting

50% of students will receive instruction in the classroom setting

Instruction will be delivered via distance learning (On-line)

No students will need internet access as requisite for participation

Virtual learning platform for K-12 (Schoology) students

No facilities use will be allowed

DCSD Healthy Facilities Protocol

No district travel will be permitted

No student activities will be held

Staggered release schedules (MS/HS) and closed campus for HS students

Bus route delivery of meals

Pre-packaged meals delivered to location for any student on-site

Doors Open at 8:00 A.M.

Students grab breakfast and/or

Home Room Begins at 8:00

Dismissal begins at 1:00 P.M. Dismissal at 1:10 -1:25 P.M.

It’s especially important to wash:

Outside your home: Distance to the maximum extent possible.

Do NOT use a mask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical

Maintain as much distance as possible between yourself and others.

Throw used tissues in the trash.

Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,

Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household

Take your temperature if symptoms develop.

Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.

Common symptoms include:

Address your own anxiety and stress in a healthy way.

High-Touch areas will be disinfected at multiple intervals throughout

Additional maintenance/janitorial staff member was added to the team

Hand sanitizer will be supplied at the entrance of the bus.

Family members will be required to sit next to each other.

Students may have assigned seats if bus capacity requires this