HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

• Families and staff are being asked to complete the Daily Health Assessment prior to arriving at school each day.
• Upon completing the Daily Health Assessment, if you answer yes to any of the questions accordingly you should stay home, contact your healthcare provider and then the school.
• DC's Decision Tree, created in accordance with the MN Department of Health's Decision Tree provides guidance for returning to work/school.

WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL OR RIDING ON SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES:

• Students and staff are required to wear face coverings in accordance with Executive Order 20-21 and MN Department of Health requirements.
• Multiple entrances and specific door designations (declared by use of signage) will be used to minimize crowding. 
• Busses will unload one at a time. 
• Parents and visitors will have limited access to the buildings during the school day.
  • Those picking up or dropping off students are asked to wait in their cars or social distance outdoors while waiting.
• Teachers and staff will work with students to provide education about healthy hygiene practices, social distancing, and general safety precautions throughout the day.
  • Staff will receive continual updates and information related to the above as new recommendations and requirements become available.
• Hand sanitizing stations are available at various points throughout the buildings and classrooms.
• The use of signs and dots will help educate and remind students and staff about safety procedures and social distancing.
• Classrooms will be arranged to accommodate for as much social distancing as is feasible.
• Student traffic flow may be redirected to minimize student gatherings.
• Teachers may utilize the outdoors for instructional purposes so long as weather permits.