Reopening Plan submitted to the new york state education department: august 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Communications/Family and Community Engagement......................................................................... 1 Procedures and Protocols B. Health and Safety............................................................................................................................... 1 1. Travel Policy 2. Adherence to Guidelines Outside of School 3. Vaccine Requirement 4. Testing Procedures 5. Identification of Brearley Community Members with Symptoms and School Response 6. Accommodations for Brearley Community Members 7. Health and Screening at School Arrival 8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hygiene Practices 9. Health Office Procedures C. Facilities........................................................................................................................................... 6 1. Preparation of Buildings 2.
Movement within Buildings
3. Cleaning protocols 4. Required Fire and Safety Drills 5.
Independent Reopening Assessment
D. Child Nutrition.................................................................................................................................. 8 E. Transportation.................................................................................................................................. 9 F. Social-Emotional Wellbeing................................................................................................................ 9 G. School Schedule................................................................................................................................ 9 H. Attendance.......................................................................................................................................11 I. Teaching and Learning........................................................................................................................11 J. Technology....................................................................................................................................... 12 K. Staffing and Human Resources.......................................................................................................... 13
Procedures and Protocols It is anticipated that the controls used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection will be revised periodically as the level of community contagion changes. Directives from New York State, New York State Education Department, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Center for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics will guide all Brearley Health Office policies and procedures. We will amend our school policies and procedures as necessary to meet the required guidelines. The School’s head nurse, Nina Keller, will act as the designated COVID-19 Safety Coordinator. All Brearley community members with questions or concerns should email healthoffices@brearley.org.
A. Communication/Family and Community Engagement Included in this document is Brearley’s updated reopening plan for the 2021-2022 School year. The information it contains is informed by guidelines set forth by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This plan is also a result of informed conversation and input from the School’s Board of Trustees and internal COVID-19 Task Forces, which are made up of medical professionals, school administrators, physicians and other experts. What follows is information about the School’s current planning and preparation in the following areas: A) Communication/Family and Community Engagement B) Health and Safety; C) Facilities; D) Child Nutrition; E) Transportation; F) Social Emotional Well-Being; G) School Schedule; H) Attendance; I) Teaching and Learning; J) Technology; and K) Staffing. These categories are based on the guidelines provided by the New York State Education Department. Our goal is to offer a robust program for our students in-person. Our actions to achieve this goal are guided by the following principles: The health, safety and well-being of all members of the Brearley community are paramount. Our policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission are based on research, best practices, guidelines and government mandates. ur policies will be implemented in the context of the needs of the Brearley community and its O commitment to equity. e commit to communication and education about our policies so that Brearley community memW bers can work together to adhere to them and adapt quickly as changing situations demand.
B. Health and Safety 1. Travel Policy
• Below is a brief summary of the CDC’s recommendations regarding safe travel practices. As they are dynamic, please reference this link for the most current best practices: https://www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
• International travel requires that all airline passengers coming to the United States have a neg-
ative COVID-19 test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 3 months before they board a flight to the United States.
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• It is recommended for all air travel, that anyone unvaccinated should get tested 3-5 days after travel and self-quarantine for a full 7-days after travel. This 7-day self-quarantine is recommended even for those who test negative. If you choose not to get tested, the recommendation is to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
• For those who are fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms and to quarantine if symptoms develop. All travelers should have a viral test 3-5 days after international travel regardless of vaccination status.
• Considering the significant health and safety risks posed by the further spread of COVID-19, Brearley community members are personally responsible for complying with these guidelines.
2. Adherence to Guidelines Outside of School
• While not on campus, community members are expected to adhere to any restrictions or recommendations issued by the Governor, the Department of Health,the CDC and state and local agencies. This behavior is encouraged to further keep the Brearley community safe.
3. Vaccine Requirement
• COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory for all eligible students, faculty and staff and the vaccine series must be completed by October 1, 2021.
• A photo of the vaccination card for students, faculty and staff should be uploaded to the MyMedBot app and student cards should additionally be uploaded by parents to the Magnus portal.
• All requests for medical or religious exemptions were due to the health office by August 9 4. Testing Procedures
• In addition to testing the entire community on the first day of school, we will continue to conduct weekly surveillance testing as we did last year during the period of high transmission in the city. At the start of school, unvaccinated students and faculty/staff will be tested weekly and our vaccinated population will be tested in smaller groups.
5. Identification of Brearley Community Members with Symptoms and School Response
• Following CDC guidance, students, parents, faculty and staff will be made aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
• B rearley will continue to require a daily declaration from each family and faculty and staff member, via the MyMedBot app, that each person coming to school that day is free of symptoms of COVID-19.
• B rearley community members are expected to report symptoms privately to the Health Office.
This information will be used to make decisions about cleaning, notification of potential contacts, and/or classroom or school closure. Brearley community members can email healthoffices@ brearley.org if they have any questions or concerns.
• F aculty, staff and students will be instructed to remain at home and to notify the school nurse if
they have COVID-19 symptoms, are diagnosed with COVID-19, are waiting for test results, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or a confirmed or suspected case.
• S tudents will not be penalized for in-person absenteeism during times of mandatory quarantine and they will be able to attend classes remotely. 2
• F aculty and staff should reference the Staffing and Human Resources section (p.13) and will receive job protected paid leave under New York State Emergency COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave.
• T he Health Office will refer Brearley community members to NYSDOH and CDC guidelines regarding testing, contact tracing, and quarantining.
• A policy is outlined in the Health Office Procedures, detailing the protocol for returning to school after a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 diagnosis (see p. 4). The Health Office will refer Brearley community members to the CDC guidelines regarding testing, contact tracing, and quarantining.
• I f an adult or student is found to exhibit new symptoms of illness while at school and it is not pos-
sible for them to go home immediately, the sick person will be isolated in a dedicated room in the school. These rooms are located in the relocated Health Office at 610 (Room 7MY) and adjacent to the Health Office in 590 (Room 819W).
• T he cleaning protocol developed by the school for isolation areas meets the CDC guidelines.
Brearley has developed a three-step process for cleaning the entire space: 1) apply peroxide multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant, 2) apply Virex disinfectant (hospital grade) to all surfaces, 3) run a Clorox 360 machine throughout the space.
• O nly students, faculty and staff are permitted to enter the school buildings. Should anyone else
need to enter, such as a repair person or contractor, they must comply with the School’s protocol when on campus, regardless of their vaccination status. This includes wearing a protective mask, maintaining social distance, disinfecting their hands prior to entering the building and confirming a lack of symptoms or fever.
6. Accommodations for Brearley Community Members
• C OVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory for all eligible students, faculty and staff and the vaccine series must be completed by October 1, 2021.
• A ll requests for medical exemptions or religious accommodations were due to the health office by August 9. Please contact healthoffices@brearley.org with any questions.Resources and the requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.
7. Health and Screening at School Arrival
• H and sanitizer is available at each entry point. • S tudents, faculty and staff will be required to show their completed MyMedBot electronic form each morning upon arrival at the school buildings.
8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hygiene Practices
• F ace coverings are required of all members of the Brearley community at all times, with the
exception of times that have been designated as mask free, such as lunch. This year we are requiring everyone who is unvaccinated “to double mask,” or wear a single, approved, kN95 mask. For those who are vaccinated, we require them to wear an approved KN95 or a multilayered cloth mask. Face coverings are an effective way to mitigate transmission from individuals who are infectious, even when they do not have symptoms. When worn properly, face coverings limit the spread of droplets and smaller aerosols when people breathe, speak, cough, or sneeze.
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• E ducation for students, faculty, staff and families will be provided regarding: type of face
coverings, how to wear, how to remove and care for face coverings. Face coverings that go over the bridge of the nose to under the chin are appropriate. Bandanas and masks with valves should not be used and families should do research to ensure that the masks they choose are effective.
• T he School has procured disposable masks and clear plastic face shields for all faculty and
staff. Face shields can be worn in addition to a mask for eye protection and additional barrier protection.
• T he School will have a supply of disposable masks at school in case a student forgets her mask or it gets wet or soiled on the way to school or during the day.
• N on-compliance in wearing masks will result in reminders followed by first a warning and then disciplinary action.
• Y oung students will be supported by their teachers in learning how to keep their masks on during the day.
• I n addition to lunch time, the school will attempt to identify times during the day when students, faculty and staff can take mask breaks.
• S ensor-operated dispensers with hand sanitizer will be placed in each classroom and throughout the buildings.
• R estrooms will be handsfree, including toilets, sinks, soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers. • F requent handwashing and hand sanitizing will be required during the day, particularly when entering a new space.
9. Health Office Procedures
• T he Health Office will maintain communication with and monitor the changing guidance of regulating agencies: NYSED, NYSDOH, CDC and AAP.
• A ll cases of COVID-19 will be reported to the NYSDOH according to guidelines. • T he Health Office will communicate to parents that they will be required to have a plan in place for the swift pickup of their child in the event of illness.
• Q uarantine Guidelines • T hose who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate at home for a period of 10 days. Day 1 is considered the onset of symptoms OR the day a positive test result is confirmed. This isolation is required whether the person is symptomatic or asymptomatic.
• T he Health Office will notify any community members who have been exposed as a close contact of another community member who has tested positive for COVID-19. The CDC defines close contacts as the following:
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For teachers, staff or other adults in the school building a close contact is
defined as someone who was within 6’ of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, whether masked or unmasked.
In the K–12 indoor classroom setting, students are considered close contacts only if they have been exposed to someone diagnosed with Covid-19 and are unmasked and less than 6’ apart for more than 15 minutes or masked less than 3’ apart for more than 15 minutes. In the K-12 indoor classroom setting, the close contact definition excludes students who were within 3’ to 6’ of an infected student if both the infected student and the exposed student(s) correctly and consistently wore well-fitting masks the entire time.
• H ousehold member exposure Both vaccinated and unvaccinated community members with a household member who is diagnosed with Covid-19 are considered close contacts and are required to quarantine. All exposed individuals should have a PCR test 3-5 days after initial exposure, regardless of vaccination status, or earlier if they become symptomatic.
Fully vaccinated individuals are required to stay at home for the duration of the household member’s period of isolation.
Unvaccinated individuals with the above exposure are required to quarantine
for a period of fourteen (14) days starting from the end of their household member’s isolation OR from their last day of contact with that positive household member.
• N on-household member exposure Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to quarantine after they have had
close contact with a non-household member diagnosed with COVID-19, unless they develop symptoms, however they are required to test 3-5 days after exposure. Those who have also had COVID-19 in the previous three months and (1) have recovered and (2) remain without COVID-19 symptoms do not need to quarantine after they have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Unvaccinated individuals should quarantine for a period of fourteen (14)
days if they have been in close contact (within 6’ for a total of 15 minutes or more) with a non-household member diagnosed with COVID-19. Additionally, they should have a PCR test 3-5 days after initial exposure.
• T he School has created isolation areas so that if a student, faculty or staff member becomes sick during the school day with COVID-19-like symptoms, the child or adult can be isolated from other Brearley community members.
• A ttendance records will be monitored to identify spikes in illness. • T he Health Office will send out COVID-19 updates to Brearley community members as pertinent new information becomes available.
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• S ignage and infection control reminders will be posted in highly visible locations that promote protective measures and good hygiene practices such as properly washing hands, properly wearing face coverings and social distancing.
C. Facilities 1. Preparation of Buildings
• T he School has not had to make any structural or wall changes to accommodate our new set up. We meet all requirements in terms of fire code compliance, emergency drill procedures, inspections, plumbing and fixtures, tent permits, and ventilation requirements.
• C lassroom setups have been arranged to ensure that each student can be in school in-person and maintain 3’ physical distancing, while in classes and school activities.
• T ents will remain in 610/2nd floor playdeck and 590 playdeck on 12th floor, with the goal of
maximizing our outdoor spaces and using them as much as possible, including as classrooms. Time on the outdoor Pier space at 610 and the 590 playdeck will be prioritized for the music department (singing and wind instruments) and outdoor lunch and recess.
• D irectional arrows and floor indicators are in place, clearly marked safety and procedure signage is being prepared.
• B oth buildings will continue to be well ventilated and provide filtered air. In our 610 building,
windows will always remain open in classrooms and all spaces have been equipped with HEPA filter units. 590, our new building, employs a system that takes in outside air, filters it, delivers it to classrooms and exhausts it back outside and does not require open windows for adequate ventilation.
• C aspr UV units will remain in all restrooms. 2. Movement within Buildings
• M ovement of unvaccinated students in the buildings will be limited. Lower School students
will spend most of their days in a classroom with regular visits outside. They will attend their specials classes in their bespoke spaces. Students in Classes V and VI will spend most of their time away from other grade levels, although they will travel to other floors for various specials. When they are off their home floor, every attempt will be made to minimize their exposure to students from other grades.
• E ach faculty member will be assigned a seat in an existing or converted office space to work and eat lunch. At the beginning of the year, 6’ of distance will be maintained between adult seats and barriers will be installed between them.
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3. Cleaning protocols
• C DC guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing have already been implemented.
Non-porous surfaces will be cleaned a minimum of 2-3 times during the day shift (6:00 am-2:30 pm). Day cleaning will focus on touch points such as elevator buttons, door handles, tables, desks, backs of chairs, trash and recycling receptacles, railings, light switches, thermostats and other touchscreens (copiers, etc), restroom fixtures and dispensers, water fountains, lockers and handles, etc.
• A thorough cleaning and disinfection (including using our electrostatic sprayers) will be accomplished during the second shift, 2:30-11:00 pm daily. Each room will be sprayed after a cleaning and disinfection occurs.
• O ffices will be cleaned during the day and once again during the evening hours. Desk tops will only be cleaned if the area is clear. We encourage each employee to clean and disinfect their own spaces where possible.
• A ll other materials which may require cleaning (porous materials, laundered items, etc.) will be placed into a bag until they can be laundered and returned.
• A checklist and quick reference card will be given to each employee responsible for the
cleaning and disinfection of an area. The employee will sign off on their specific work duties. A supervisor will then inspect all areas making sure the work has been completed properly.
•W e are using CDC approved multi-surface cleaners and disinfectants. These products are the leading cleaners and disinfectants in the industry and have been used at Brearley for many years.
• I n addition, we use an electrostatic sprayer machine nightly for disinfecting after we com-
plete our routine cleaning/disinfection protocol throughout the day. It is paired with CDC-approved disinfectants. The technology allows for hard-to-reach places to be disinfected.
• A ll faculty and staff will be informed of these protocols. 4. Required Fire and Safety Drills
• E ducation Law § 807 requires that schools conduct 8 evacuation and 4 lockdown drills each
school year. There will be separate evacuation drills for each building. Lockdown drills will be conducted without “hiding”/ “sheltering” but students will be provided an overview of how to shelter or hide in the classroom.
5. Independent Reopening Assessment
• I n the summer of 2020, environmental consulting group Environmental Health & Engineer-
ing, Inc. (EH&E), which specializes in infectious diseases, assessed our facilities and plans for reopening. Their findings showed that Brearley was well positioned to open then and we have continued with their recommendations.
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D. Child Nutrition 1. Brearley will continue to provide nutritious meals to students, with some changes for the upcoming year:
• All Brearley community members will maintain social distancing guidelines during meals. • I ndividual, disposable boxed lunches with individual utensils will be delivered by kitchen staff to each classroom.
• F ood will still be prepared in our kitchens, but instead of being served in the cafeteria, it
will be delivered to students in outdoor spaces (MS/US) and classrooms (LS). Lunch will be indoors for MS/US during inclement weather, and on these days students will eat 6’ apart and are not allowed to speak when they are not wearing their masks.
• Students will receive individually packed snacks. • B reakfast is available upon request for students who participate in the Early Arrival program and who would not otherwise receive breakfast at home.
• A dults who are not on lunch duty with students may eat lunch in their assigned office space or other spaces as identified by the administration.
• Keeping our students with allergies safe during mealtime is always of great importance. • K itchen staff are made aware of all food allergies and are provided with a list, by grade, of those students who have been diagnosed with food allergies.
• Careful attention to food labels and ingredients is emphasized. • A “no-sharing” and “no trading” of food policy will remain in effect and will be enforced by classroom teachers and proctors.
• All teachers and staff will receive training on recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis. • Epinephrine is kept in the classroom of students with known allergies. • A stock supply of epinephrine is located in the Division Offices and in the Security and Health Offices in the event of an emergency.
• Students will be given the opportunity to wash their hands before and after lunch. • Hand sanitizer is available in touchless dispensers in each classroom. • H and washing will be promoted by direct classroom instruction and by signage in the classroom and throughout the school building.
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E. Transportation 1. Busing
• B rearley students in Classes K-VI living in Manhattan, though within a five-mile radius from
school, are provided busing from the New York City Department of Education. We will depend on the city protocols to manage this portion of transportation for our students. Brearley also contracts independent bus transportation for a small group of students living in Brooklyn. We will work with the bus company to ensure that they are meeting the guidelines set forth by NYSED, including wearing face masks and following disinfectant procedures.
F. Social Emotional Well-Being 1. Counseling Services Department
• T he Department consists of a Director, a School Psychologist for the Lower School, a Middle School Counselor, and a Cross Divisional Divisional Counselor.
• T he Director of Counseling Services is a member of the COVID-19 task force. The Department will prioritize social-emotional wellbeing with an emphasis on adjusting to school re-entry.
G. School Schedule With the two schoolhouses at 590 and 610, we will teach all students within both buildings while maintaining 3’ of distance between students in classrooms and other spaces and 6’ of distance between students and adults in accordance with CDC guidelines. Students in Classes K-IV are divided into groups by homeroom (17- 20 students). Classes have been scheduled to minimize movement in Classes V and VI. Classes VII-XII will spend a significant amount of time in classrooms on dedicated floors of the 610 building with visits to other floors for art, science, PE, etc. 1. Security and Arrival/Dismissal To reduce the population on campus and assist with social distancing, visitors (including parents, childcare providers or other family members of students) are currently not permitted in our buildings. The School will determine whether it will be able to modify this policy during the course of the school year. During arrival and dismissal, parents and caregivers will be expected to remain outside the building. Parents and caregivers are expected to wear masks during pickup and drop-off, regardless of their vaccination status. We also ask that parents/caregivers, if waiting outside the school doors, maintain 3’ social distancing. Parents, guardians and childcare providers picking up a student during the school day must coordinate that pickup with the nurse, a teacher or divisional assistant. Unless otherwise specifically agreed upon, the student should be picked up as instructed by the divisional assistant or Nurse.
• Lower School • A rrival time is 8:00 am in the Lower School. Students who must be at school early to
facilitate a parent’s work responsibilities will be supervised for quiet reading starting at 7:30 am. Due to space constraints, this service will be offered on a limited basis. Students will be arranged at distanced tables by cohort. Parents who wish to use this service should inform the office of the Lower School Division Head. 9
• Middle/Upper School •W hile school begins at the same time every morning for all Middle and Upper School
students, students in Classes V-VI, due to vaccination status, will be given priority in entering the building. These students can enter as early as 7:50 am. After a majority of V/VIs have entered, Classes VII-XII will be permitted entrance beginning at 8:00 am. Classes V, VII, IX and XI will enter through the east entrance and Classes VI, VIII, X and XII through the west entrance. There will be no congregating in the lobby and students should go directly to their designated floors. Elevator usage will be restricted to only students in Classes IX and X traveling to the 11th and 12th floors.
2. Lower School Schedule - Classes K-IV
• Cohorts • L S grade levels will consist of three homerooms, each of which constitutes a self-contained unit.
• Individual desks will be arranged in each of the rooms to achieve 3’ physical distancing. • Students will interact only with students in their homeroom. • Schedule • L ower School class times will be 40 minutes in duration and students will attend all their specials classes out of the classroom with the exception of Mandarin and Technology.
3. Middle and Upper School Schedules - Classes V-XII
• Grade-Levels • S tudents in Class V and VI will mix at grade level in classes while masked and socially distanced. Students in Classes VII-XII will mix at grade level and within the division.
• A ll students will follow social distance guidelines of 3’ of separation; desks in the classrooms have been arranged to this end.
•W hen not in class, Middle School students will be assigned to rooms on their home
floors. Any MS student who wishes to stay after school to study or await pickup must get prior approval for an assigned space from the Division Leader.
• S tudents in Classes XI and XII may leave the building during free periods; students in Classes IX and X and upperclassmen who wish to remain in the building will go into available rooms on their home floors according to the capacity of the rooms.
• Schedule • T he Middle and Upper School schedule will return to the 2019-2020 configuration, restoring 50 and 70 minute class periods on a 6-day rotation.
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H. Attendance When school is in session in the buildings, room teachers in the Lower School and first period subject teachers in the Middle and Upper Schools will take attendance at the start of each day and record it on the portal.
• T eachers are responsible for recording attendance using Blackbaud and absences/latenesses are reported to the Divisional Office, which in turn will follow up with the student’s family.
• T he divisional administrative assistants will monitor the attendance record throughout the day. The division leaders monitor absenteeism by reviewing these records.
• B rearley will monitor absenteeism and reported exposure of students and employees and in consultation with the state and local health department, will determine when a closure is necessary.
I. Teaching and Learning 1. In-person Learning
• A ll students will learn in-person this year. With the installation of Google Meet audio and
video hardware in all classrooms, the ability to provide all students and faculty with devices and access to the internet, students who are in mandatory quarantine will be able to learn remotely while at home.
• T he Arts program will no longer have restrictions on shared materials. • T he Science Department will return to its regular programming, including in-person labs. • T he Music Department will take students out of doors for singing with students masked and
at 6’ distance. Wind instrumentalists will also have lessons outdoors and use masks specially designed for their needs.
• A thletics will begin this fall with precautions taken to minimize risk, including wearing masks
when indoors and maintaining social distance at times when the students are not playing the sport. Upper School students and Classes VII and VIII will be able to participate in inter-school athletic seasons. Classes V and VI will have an after-school fall sports program outdoors within their grade level only during which time the students will do fitness-based exercises and games.
• P hysical Education faculty are also planning for low-risk activities, including yoga, as well as moving as many classes as possible out of doors.
• O vernight trips are postponed indefinitely. Day trips will be primarily outdoors and students will remain masked. Bus protocols will follow CDC and NYSED guidelines.
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2. Before and After School Care and Activities
• T he School will provide before and after school care for Lower School families who require
supervision and care for their child during the hours before and after school. Social distancing will be maintained in this program and Lower School students will be kept in their cohorts.
• M S/US students may sign up for early arrival and remain in the school building after school waiting for pickup. Students need prior approval from the Divisional office and will be assigned a space.
• E xtracurricular clubs and activities are available to students. Modifications may be made to accommodate unvaccinated individuals.
3. Communication
• S tudents and families should contact their division leader with any questions about instruction. J. Technology 1. Personal Devices
• S tudents in Lower, Middle and Upper School will receive devices from the School both to
facilitate learning within the school walls, to ease any transition to distance learning and to provide equitable access through device use to the school program. Students in Classes K, I, and II will receive iPads; students in Classes III through VIII will receive Chromebooks; and students in Class IX will receive a MacBook Pro as part of the program.
• T he existing “Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)” program, as defined in the Upper School Handbook, will continue in Classes X through XII.
2. Internet Access
•W e will provide hotspots to families and staff with inconsistent or unreliable internet access. 3. Classroom Technology
• A ll classrooms in 590 and 610 are outfitted with Google Meet audio and video hardware so
that teachers may communicate with students in-person and remotely, both those at home and those in other classrooms in the school in the event in-person learning is interrupted.
• S tudents will receive extensive training on both their new devices and the use of Google Classroom.
• F aculty have engaged in, and will continue to engage in, professional development to extend
and strengthen their ability to use technology effectively in both the brick-and-mortar and the virtual environments.
4. Technology Support
• T he Technology Department will provide ongoing support to students, faculty, and families through its Help Desk.
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K. Staffing and Human Resources 1. Staffing
•W e will continue to staff the school in accordance with our goals to provide optimal educational and administrative services to the Brearley community.
•W here adjustments in staffing levels or job responsibility are required, we will provide the
necessary training, guidance and feedback to ensure that our staff can perform their job responsibilities professionally and responsibly.
2. Employees Testing Positive for COVID-19
•W hen an employee tests positive for COVID-19, if they are at school, they will notify the School, leave campus immediately and seek the advice of their health care provider.
• See pages 8-9 for school quarantine guidelines. • A nyone who feels that they were in close proximity to the quarantined employee should let the Health Office know, and it will be determined if they are considered a close contact. As noted, close contact for adults is considered to be less than 6’ for greater than 15 minutes, masked or unmasked.
• E mployees who are subjected to mandatory isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19 can apply for job protected paid leave under NYS Emergency COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave.
• B rearley will provide sufficient paid leave for employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination.
Sufficient paid leave is four hours per vaccine injection. Advance notice should be provided should the need for this leave arise so that the leave does not unduly disrupt operations.
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