Face Covering Requirements. Face coverings are required to be worn properly at all times by all individuals on a school campus indoors or outdoors. This applies to all staff, all students in grades K-8, all administrators, and any visitors on campus over two years of age. The District shall develop and share with staff a plan to support students and others who are not in compliance with the face covering requirements.
Face Covering Requirements. 2.5.1 Face coverings are to be worn properly by all individuals on a school campus. This applies to all staff, all students in grades 3-12, all administrators, and any visitors on campus over two years of age. Face coverings are strongly encouraged for young children between two years old and second grade if they can be worn properly. A face shield is an acceptable alternative for children in this cohort who cannot wear them properly. The District shall develop and share with staff a plan to deal with staff and visitors who are not in compliance with the face-covering requirements.
2.5.1.1 Face coverings shall not be required for students or staff if there is a medical or behavioral contraindication verified in writing from a medical professional or behavioral specialist.
2.5.1.2 In order to comply with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)/CalOSHA guidance for Schools and School-Based Programs, schools must exclude students from campus if they are not exempt from wearing a face covering under CDPH guidelines and refuse to wear one provided by the school.
2.5.2 For unit members and students who cannot wear a mask according to Section 2.5.1.1, face xxxxxxx with neck drapes shall be used, subject to availability. Masks and face xxxxxxx may not be required for students with medical apparatus which prevents or obstructs the use of the apparatus.
2.5.3 N95 masks, face xxxxxxx, and gloves shall be provided to:
2.5.3.1 Unit members caring for individuals who get sick at the worksite with possible symptoms of COVID-19 illness; and
2.5.3.2 Unit members, with professional or personal health concerns, may submit a written request to their site Administrators for a N95 mask. The N95 masks shall be provided by the District when available. Unit members shall not be required to submit a note from a medical professional when making this request.
Face Covering Requirements. 2.5.1. Face coverings are required to be worn properly at all times by all individuals on a school campus indoors or outdoors (except when alone in a personal work area, office, or classroom). When leaving individual spaces and entering or passing in common areas, staff must wear face coverings at this time. The expectations regarding face coverings and safety protocols will be presented to the staff during the District's safety training. This applies to all staff, all students in grades 3-12, all administrators, and any visitors on campus over two years of age. Students in grade Preschool-2 shall be strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. Before the beginning of the school year, the District shall develop and share with staff a plan to address students in grades 3-12, and others who are not in compliance with the face covering requirements. In addition, this plan will be communicated to students and families prior to being allowed access to district facilities.
2.5.1.1. Face coverings shall not be required for students or staff if there is a medical or behavioral contraindication verified in writing from a medical professional or behavioral specialist.
2.5.2. Bargaining unit members who cannot wear a mask should contact the Human Resources department.
2.5.3. The District will notify applicable bargaining unit members working with a student, who is exempt from wearing a face covering. The District shall provide the bargaining unit members with an N95 mask.
2.5.4. An N95 mask shall be provided to bargaining unit members caring for individuals who get sick at the worksite with possible symptoms of COVID-19 illness.
Face Covering Requirements. 3.01 Face coverings are required to be worn properly at all times by all individuals on a school campus indoors or outdoors, unless a staff member or student has a medical exemption. This applies to all staff, students, administrators, and any visitors on campus. District shall develop and share with staff a plan to deal with students and others who are not in compliance with the face covering requirements.
3.02 Students without an exemption who do not wear masks will not be able to attend class on campus.
3.03 For unit members and students who cannot wear a mask, face xxxxxxx shall be used (excluding staff and students with medical exemptions).
3.04 If a Unit member chooses to wear a face mask even after public health officials no longer require them, no action will be taken against the member and support will be given for their choice to remain safe.
3.05 The District will work collaboratively with members to ensure safety in situations with medical mask exemptions. -
Face Covering Requirements. 3.1. To reduce the number of COVID-19 exposures, illnesses, and absences, and to protect the health and safety of staff and students, the District shall require face coverings to be worn properly by all individuals on a school campus while indoors and outdoors when Board directed. The exceptions to wearing a mask are when staff are alone in a room. The expectations regarding face coverings and safety protocols will be presented to the staff prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Before the beginning of the school year, the District shall develop and share with staff a plan to address students and others who are not in compliance with the face covering requirements.
3.1.1. If face coverings are contraindicated for staff or students due to a medically verified reason in writing from a medical professional, the district will follow all legal accommodations in alignment with CDPH and CAL/OSHA guidelines. Bargaining unit members who meet this criteria shall contact the Human Resources department.
3.1.1.1. Bargaining unit members shall be issued upon request well-fitted respirators such as (N95) if they are required to work with a colleague or student who has a mask accommodation.
3.1.1.2. Mask accommodation options will not generally include mask exemption for an individual. However, based on the individualized needs of a student, there may be a rare occasion where a legal requirement, such as a student’s IEP, 504, or a statutory requirement permit a mask exemption. Both Parties acknowledge one of the intents of AB130 is to provide an alternative option of attending school via independent study for those students who may need such an accommodation.
3.1.2. Bargaining unit members may refuse entry and/or remove a student from within their workspace, if the student refuses to wear a face covering or refuses to wear it properly after redirection efforts, providing a mask, and communicating with site administrator. Site administrators will support bargaining unit members to address students who are repeatedly non-compliant with the district’s mask policy. Virtual Academy will be offered to students who refuse to comply after reasonable efforts have been made.
3.1.3. A mask such as N95 shall be provided to bargaining unit members caring for individuals who get sick at the worksite with possible symptoms of COVID-19 illness.
Face Covering Requirements. All unit members shall wear a face covering (mask or face shield) that meets current Public Health Guidelines and is appropriate for a school setting while at work/school except when in their own private work areas with no one else present. Some situations may require an exception. These situations will be handled on an individual case basis. A unit member may obtain a District approved exemption based on the needs of the individual, consistent with Public Health Guidelines. Unit members with health concerns that make wearing a face covering problematic agree to contact the Human Resources office. Upon request, the District will provide face coverings/face xxxxxxx to unit members.
Face Covering Requirements. Face coverings are required to be worn properly at all times by all individuals on a school campus indoors or outdoors. This applies to all staff, all students in grades TK-12, all administrators, and any visitors on campus over two years of age.
2.3.1 The District shall develop and share with staff a plan to deal with students and others who are not in compliance with the face covering requirements.
2.3.2 Face coverings shall not be required for students or staff if there is a medical or behavioral contraindication verified in writing from a medical professional or behavioral specialist.
2.3.3 For unit members and students who cannot wear a mask according to section
2.3.4 face xxxxxxx with neck drapes tucked into the shirt shall be used. Masks and face xxxxxxx may not be required for students with medical apparatus which prevents or obstructs the use of the apparatus.
2.3.5 N95 respirators shall be fit-tested and provided to:
2.3.6 Unit members caring for individuals who get sick at the worksite with possible symptoms of COVID-19 illness; and
2.3.7 Unit members with high number of daily workplace contacts or to unit members who request in writing N95 respirators due to professional or personal health concerns. Unit members shall not be required to submit a note from a medical professional when making this request.
Face Covering Requirements a. Face coverings are required to be worn at all times by all adults on a SCCOE worksite, school campus or academic enrichment center while indoors or outdoors, except while eating or drinking. Face coverings are not required when an adult is alone in an office, classroom, or other space.
b. Face coverings are required for all students grades (transitional kindergarten through post-secondary), while arriving and departing from school campus; in any area outside the classroom (except when eating, drinking, or engaging in physical activity); while waiting for or riding on a school bus.
c. Face coverings for students will be consistent with the directions of public health authorities.
d. Face coverings shall not be required for students or staff if there is a medical or behavioral contraindication verified in writing from a medical professional.
e. For unit members who have a medical exemption regarding wearing a face covering, such employees shall be authorized by the SCCOE to wear, face xxxxxxx DocuSign Envelope ID: 51ADA93E-68F5-4399-835E-00F6D7EFA8F5 with neck drapes tucked into the shirt. Masks and face xxxxxxx may not be required for students with medical apparatus which prevents or obstructs the use of the apparatus.
Face Covering Requirements a. Face coverings are required to be worn properly (i.e., covering both nose and mouth) at all times by all individuals on a school campus indoors or outdoors. This applies to all staff, all students in grades TK- 8, all administrators, and any visitors on campus over two years of age. Students may be exempted for health reasons under applicable federal, state or county guidelines.
b. Persons exempted from wearing a face covering due to a medical condition, as confirmed by a health professional, must wear a non- restrictive alternative, such as a face shield with a drape on the bottom edge, if appropriate.
