Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services 2022-2023 (English)
Big Springs Charter School
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services
2021-2022
Big Springs Charter School is committed to educating all students in person and online (when needed) so that instruction and continuity of learning is not impacted due to COVID-19 lockdowns or restrictions should another outbreak of the virus take place within the community. Big Springs Charter School is determined to ensure the safety, well-being and health of all students, parents and staff while on the Big Springs Charter School campuses.
Big Springs Charter School Campus(s) Protocol
Precautions for the health of all persons entering school buildings outside of the student population:
- Effective March 25, 2021 wearing a mask/face covering while onsite at Big Springs Charter School Campuses is optional (school board approved). Masks are available upon request for all students, parents, teachers and visitors.
- Hand sanitizing stations are located in classrooms and throughout school buildings for available use at any time.
- The maintenance/custodial staff/teachers/students will clean the classrooms at the end of the school day. Custodial staff will clean restrooms and common areas throughout the day.
- Proper hand washing techniques signage will be maintained throughout campus buildings and restroom facilities.
- Social distancing will continue as a normal and regular convention.
- Water fountains on campuses are currently unavailable.
It is important that you do not come to any of the Big Springs Charter School campuses if you:
- Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis,
- Have had any flu-like symptoms in the last fourteen (14) days, including fever(100.4), chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle pain or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea,
- Are actively under fourteen (14) days' home quarantine or centralized observation demanded by government and healthcare authorities.
Superintendent Authority During Health Crisis
- Executive Order GA-34( https://www.dshs.texas.gov/GA34/ which has the effect of state law under Section 418.012 of the Texas Government Code provides TEA with the legal authority to publish requirements for the operation of public school systems during health concerns (COVID-19 pandemic, etc.).
- TEA recommends that public school systems consult with their local public health authorities and local legal counsel before making final decisions regarding the implementation of any health guidance recommended by the State of Texas and the Texas Education Agency.
- Based on the current public health situation, that may result during the school year, the Superintendent of schools has been authorized, by the HCYR/Big Springs Charter School Board to implement any and all precautionary and necessary measures to ensure the health, safety and well-being of students and staff to include: social distancing (up to 6 feet), masks/shields, extra sanitizing, limit of visitors on campus, cancelation of extra-curricular activities or functions, temperature screenings, and school closure to reduce
Should any campus of Big Springs Charter School confirm a case of COVID-19 on campus, the confirmed case will be subject to any and all recommendations by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to include quarantine.
Big Springs Charter School, in cooperation with county agencies, will provide information as to where any person, needing a vaccination, may schedule an appointment and obtain a vaccination.
Contact tracing will occur at any time a confirmed case has been on confirmed on campus and will be reported to the appropriate state agencies.
Big Springs Charter School has certified staff for testing of COVID-19, using the BinaxNOW, COVID-19 Ag CARD.
Continuity of Services
NOTE: The TEA approved “Asynchronous” plan of instruction will be offered for students up to 20 days throughout the year if they test positive for the COVID-19 virus.
(Please see the adopted Big Springs Charter School “Asynchronous” plan of instruction for requirements).
Student loss of academic competence, through lack of in-person instruction, and as determined through assessment documentation (TPRI, MAP, STAAR Scores, etc.) will be monitored by an individual student committee to provide added instruction and support to ensure the retention of academic knowledge.
House Bill 4545 has outlined the added measures of instruction that will be taken by Big Springs Charter School to ensure the academic retention and progress for all students that have shown to regress in academics during the pandemic.
Physical education will continue as normal throughout the school year, as well as team athletic sports and events.
Nutrition (breakfast and lunch) will continue as normal (scheduled times and gatherings) on campuses. If a mandatory shut-down of a campus is required, school breakfast and lunches will continue to be served and delivered to students until the duration of the shut-down exists.
Regular air-ventilation cleansing will occur for all campuses in the Big Springs Charter School district using an air purifying devise that requires a gentle mist of disinfectant to be sprayed in classrooms and in air ducts throughout the buildings.
Air purifying machines will be found throughout classrooms on each of the 3 Big Springs Charter School Campuses to provide clean breathable circulated air.
Revised 7/31/2021
From the needs assessment planning meeting:
Buildings/classrooms:
Additional custodial staff (2) needed to maintain cleanliness of school buildings.
Additional computers and laptops needed for online learning and tutorial programs.
Indoor quality, purchase of foggers (mist that disinfects classrooms, hallways, buildings.
Indoor quality, purchase of air purifiers.
Date of initial posting of RIPICS and Use of Funds Plan: June 13, 2021
1st meeting review date: _December 2, 2021. Member list of attendees attached.
Updates to plan(s), if any, include:
Water fountains to remain closed for the rest of the year, remote learning revised as not offered unless student is lab confirmed COVID-19 up to 20 days per year and new testing for COVID-19 in the form of GenBody tests.
2nd meeting review date: June 2, 2022. List of attendees attached.
Updates to plan(s), if any include:
No new plans or revisions are needed to original and first revision/updated plan.
ATTENTION:
Public comments are welcomed in reference to concerns regarding the “Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. Please see the survey located on the Big Springs Charter School website under “Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services.”
Big Springs Charter School information work plan details:
Public notice date and mode:
May 19, 2021 (School Board Agenda)
June 3, 2021 (School Board Agenda)
Posted on the District Website and on Campus Doors (hardcopy)
Public comment date and mode:
June 2, 2021 (RIPICS Committee Meeting)
June 10, 2021 (Website Survey)
Website Post(s):
June 13, 2021 (Original)
July 31, 2021 (Revised)
Designated district URL subpage to post plans:
Per the Texas Education Agency, regular six month reviews must occur with the “Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services (RIPICS)” committee to determine revisions if necessary to the original RIPICS plan. All stakeholders must be advised for public comment.
Schedule Planned Revisions
Date of initial posting of RIPICS and Use of Funds Plan: June 13 , 2021
1st meeting review date: _December 2, 2021. Member list of attendees attached.
Updates to plan(s), if any, include:
Plan is to remain the same; add water fountains throughout campuses to remain closed to mitigate the spread of COVID19.
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Date of stakeholder follow-up review for suggested changes: N/A
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X No revisions necessary/plan has not changed
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Updated plan posted on website posted for public comment |
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Updates affect Use of Funds application, amendment needed |
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2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Grant Application, amendment submitted on___________ |
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Additional Meeting Notes: |
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Committee members agree that the 2021-2022 RIPICS plan should remain in place with no plans to amend or revise the current use of funds has been suggested by any member of the committee. |
2nd meeting review date:_June 2, 2022_. List of attendees attached.
Updates to plan(s), if any, include:
No changes to the plan have been recommended. Grant amendment change for supplies, salaries and professional contracted services for safety purposes to be submitted.
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Date of stakeholder follow-up review for suggested changes: N/A
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X No revisions necessary/plan has not changed |
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Updated plan posted on website posted for public comment |
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Updates affect Use of Funds application, amendment needed |
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X 2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Grant Application, amendment submitted on 7/9/2022 |
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Additional Meeting Notes: |
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The original RIPICS plan needs no revisions. Nothing added or deleted. The ESSER III Grant application was not used during the 2021-2022 school year. Under the recommendation of the superintendent, the ESSER III application needs to be amended to move monies into categories: 6100 Payroll Costs; $812, 291.00. 6200 Professional and Contracted Services: $73, 963. 6300 Supplies and Materials: $100,000. More money is needed under payroll costs (6100) to cover the costs of staff member salaries for the continuation of in-person/face to face instruction of all students enrolled in the Big Springs Charter School District.
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3rd meeting review date: December 2, 2022 . List of attendees attached.
Updates to plan(s), if any, include:
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Date of stakeholder follow-up review for suggested changes: __________________________
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No revisions necessary/plan has not changed |
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Updated plan posted on website posted for public comment |
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Updates affect Use of Funds application, amendment needed |
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2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Grant Application, amendment submitted on___________ |
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Additional Meeting Notes: |
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4th meeting review date: _June 2, 2023_. List of attendees attached.
Updates to plan(s), if any, include:
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Date of stakeholder follow-up review for suggested changes: __________________________
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No revisions necessary/plan has not changed
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Updated plan posted on website posted for public comment |
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Updates affect Use of Funds application, amendment needed |
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2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Grant Application, amendment submitted on_________ |
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Additional Meeting Notes: |
Big Springs Charter School
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services
Committee Members
Jessica Chisum (Teacher HS)
Tonya Pannell (Finance Director)
Dr. Carmen Boatright (Principal)
Holly Yaklin (Parent)
Deidra Peck (Teacher HS)
James Horrall (Principal)
Jennifer Michaels (Assistant-Principal)
Kelly Martin (Principal)
Tabitha Reeh (Special Education Director)
Leslie Ozuna (Registrar)
Desiree Diorio (Parent)