Disinfect objects between users

Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting are broad approaches to preventing infectious disease transmission in the Twiggs County School System. However, it is crucial to first understand key terminology when discussing cleaning facilities in the district.

Key terms:

● Cleaning removes germs, dirt, food, body fluids, and other material. Cleaning increases the benefit of sanitizing or disinfecting. ● Sanitizing reduces germs on surfaces to safe levels. ● Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces of a clean object.

Understanding how cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting are interrelated and not the same is essential. Therefore, different processes and materials will be used to ensure that virus levels are kept minimum.

The effective cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces (desks, doorknobs, light switches, faucet handles, stair rails, tables, countertops, telephones, etc.) using EPA-approved cleaners will significantly decrease the risk of transmission.

Schools will be cleaned daily, and frequently touched surfaces will be sanitized multiple times throughout the day. Cleaning and disinfecting protocol will be used in computer labs, media centers, and athletic facilities. The school system will continue to ensure that cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitization procedures align with CDC and DPH guidelines using EPAapproved cleaners. Sanitizing schools and administrative offices will take place on a regular schedule.

Cleaning Frequency

Daily

Multiple times per day

Daily Sanitizing

● Classroom Desk, Tables, Chairs ● Shared Spaces ● Handrails ● Floors

● Door Handles ● Light Switches ● Drinking Fountains ● Restroom Surfaces ● Cafeteria Surfaces ● Computers ● Phones ● Toys ● Games

● High traffic areas ● Cafeteria ● Gymnasium ● Halls ● Restrooms ● Offices

Weekly Sanitizing

● Classrooms

The district has purchased equipment that will allow the custodial staff to handle the additional cleaning responsibility promptly. For the past several years, the school system has invested in

touchless restroom cleaners that enable one person to clean and disinfect a restroom in under five minutes. This allows for cleaning in between classes and transitions. Aiding the custodians in sanitizing the district's facilities are two Victory Electrostatic Sprayers. These sprayers allow for the fast and efficient use of sanitizing chemicals, thus allowing for a more thorough and effective application. In addition, if sanitizing is required, the Victory Electrostatic Sprayer can be deployed while school is in session without putting students and staff at risk.

Custodial Scheduling

The custodial work schedule has been set up to allow more staff to be on duty when students occupy facilities. In the past, there was only one custodian on duty in the mornings, but the enhanced cleaning requirements dictate that, at a minimum, there must be two staff members on duty at each school to carry out the new cleaning regime.

Disinfect Objects Between Users

In a school setting, especially on the elementary level, it may be challenging to limit sharing objects (for example, books, pencils, electronics, and art supplies). However, the school system has an adequate supply of disinfectant wipes for classrooms to disinfect shared materials. Once again, frequent handwashing before and after sharing materials is an important control strategy when sharing materials between students.

Teachers should construct lessons and activities that do not require shared equipment or close contact. It is preferable that students have their supplies for classroom activities. The district will implement the following measures to stop COVID-19 transmission by using shared materials: