Lynbrook UFSD Reopening Plan 2020
Protocols for High Risk Individuals and Families
Lynbrook UFSD Protocol for Providing Accommodations to all Students and Staff who are at High Risk or Live with a Person at High Risk
The following groups are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19 and may need added or alternative provisions for social distancing.
Persons in these groups should consult with their healthcare provider regarding prevention:
• Individuals age 65 or older;
• Pregnant individuals;
• Individuals with underlying health conditions including, but not limited to:
o chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
o serious heart conditions
o immunocompromised
o severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
o diabetes
o chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis
o liver disease
o sickle cell anemia
o children who are medically complex, who have neurologic, genetic, metabolic conditions, or who have congenital heart disease are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 than other children.
Students with special needs or students who are medically fragile may not be able to maintain social distancing, hand or respiratory hygiene, or wear a face covering or mask. It is important for parents/ guardians to work with their child’s healthcare providers so that an informed decision can be made on how best to meet the child’s needs at school while protecting their health and safety.
For those choosing to attend school in person, all current plans (e.g., Individual Healthcare Plans, Individualized Education Plans or 504 Plans) for accommodating high risk students with special health care needs will be evaluated and updated as needed to decrease their risk for exposure to COVID-19. Transitioning these students back to school will requires planning and coordination of school health services personnel, special education personnel, pupil personnel services, and administration.
Alternate plans created in consultation with school health personnel on how to meet the needs of the child while keeping social distancing will consider and may include:
• Additional PPE for staff caring for such students;
• Increased social distances, when possible and appropriate;
• Access to physical barriers for the student;
• Assigning only one staff member to care for the student; and/or
• Decreased students in a classroom, alternating schedules, and provision of related services to an individual instead of group setting.
In addition, those who have trouble breathing, are unconscious, or are incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance will not be wearing cloth face coverings.
Finally, if the parents/guardians choose not to send their child back to school, schools will need to provide instruction remotely. Distance learning will be offered to all enrolled students who may be medically vulnerable or otherwise unwilling to return to in-person or hybrid learning. Students who have family members who are in high risk groups may also need to attend school remotely.
As far as high risk staff members are concerned and preparations are under way to plan for the reopening of school this fall, the District is conducting a survey to ascertain specific needs. Our Task Force Committees have worked diligently to identify how to modify workspaces, rework schedules, enhance cleaning protocols, and provide additional safeguards such as social distancing, personal protective equipment, and hand sanitizers.
Similar to high risk students, alternate plans for staff members will be created in consultation with the personnel department on how to meet the needs of the high risk staff while keeping social distancing will consider and may include:
• Offered additional PPE;
• Increased social distances, when possible and appropriate;
• Access to physical barriers;
• Use of less shared spaces;
• Decreased students in a classroom; and/or
• Assigned larger classrooms.
In addition, those who have trouble breathing, are unconscious, or are incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance will not be wearing cloth face coverings.
Finally, if staff members cannot return back to school even with accommodations, the personnel department will explore opportunities for the staff member to work remotely and/or take a leave of absence.