Implementation and Policy. A. LEA Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Commitment An LEA that receives ARP XXXXX funds must, within 30 days of receiving the funds, make publicly available on its website a plan for the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services by addressing the mitigation strategies described by the federal legislation and interim final rule. Before making the plan publicly available, the LEA must seek public comment on the plan. We recognize that for most Utah LEAs, schools are already providing this in-person instruction. The requirements outlined below are in in compliance with the ARP XXXXX award, and should speak to the plans for school in fall 2021. Please complete the “LEA Response” within the table below for each of the mitigation strategies describing if the LEA has any policies and what those policies are for the given mitigation strategy. Mitigation strategy USBE and UDOH Guidance Resources LEA Response:
Implementation and Policy. A. LEA Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Commitment An LEA that receives ARP XXXXX funds must, within 30 days of receiving the funds, make publicly available on its website a plan for the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services by addressing the mitigation strategies described by the federal legislation and interim final rule. Before making the plan publicly available, the LEA must seek public comment on the plan. We recognize that for most Utah LEAs, schools are already providing this in-person instruction. The requirements outlined below are in in compliance with the ARP XXXXX award, and should speak to the plans for school in fall 2021. Please complete the “LEA Response” within the table below for each of the mitigation strategies describing if the LEA has any policies and what those policies are for the given mitigation strategy. Mitigation strategy USBE and UDOH Guidance Resources LEA Response: Universal and correct wearing of masks xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/mask/ xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/coronavirus/201 9-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth- face-cover-guidance.html xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx- xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/Xxxxxx/XXXXX- 19_School_Manual_FINAL.pdf -page 105-109 The school will take into consideration the guidance provided by the county and state and will follow any executive orders for use of masks at in-person events and/or the office building. Physical distancing (e.g., including use of cohorts/podding) xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx- xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/Xxxxxx/XXXXX- 19_School_Manual_FINAL.pdf -page 101-102 As a virtual school, students are not required to attend in-person classes. When there are events with students and families, the school will take into consideration social distancing guidelines provided by the county and state and will follow any executive orders, including spacing and/or attendance caps. Handwashing and respiratory etiquette xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx- xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/Xxxxxx/XXXXX- 19_School_Manual_FINAL.pdf -page 109-111 Employees should still practice proper hand hygiene and maintain and clean their workspace regularly. The school will ensure adequate supplies are available to support healthy hygiene behaviors, including soap, a way to dry hands, tissues, hand sanitizer, face masks (as feasible), and no-touch/foot- pedal trash cans. Cleaning and maintaining healthy facilities, including improving ventilation xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxx- xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/Xxxxxx/XXXXX- 19_School_Manual_FINAL.pdf -page 75-84 The school will maintain ...
