EMS/ELA STAFF NEWS
Week of 5/25/20
CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN ON YOUR NEXT STEP AT CHERRELYN ELEMENTARY
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TEACHER SURVEYS...please respond by tuesday, may 26
Teachers starting summer are like...
SHout out to EMS staff and their people spontaneously stepping up for our kiddos
Englewood schools safety & health protocols effective immediately
Effective immediately, as employees begin to report to work at school and department sites during the COVID-19 pandemic, Englewood Schools will be instituting and/or continuing the following safety and health protocols until further notice. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these protocols. As expectations around returning to work and social interaction change, we will update protocols accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor for clarification and/or additional direction.
Daily temperature checks
ALL employees are expected to take their temperatures each day prior to beginning their work day.
Employees may take their temperatures at home prior to reporting to work. They will be expected to complete the Colorado Department of Public Health tracking sheet which will be available at each site (supervisors will communicate the location of this document).
Thermoscan thermometers will be available for employee use at RDAB and Duell if an employee does not have a thermometer at home.
In cases such as teacher/staff classroom pick up, thermometers will be available for use as staff enters their school building.
In cases where visitors (students/parents) enter a school building, a temperature check station should be set up and manned at all times while students/visitors are in the building.
Mask wearing in public areas by employees and visitors
While in school or district buildings, employees must wear masks. While in classrooms or at workstations, employees may choose to not wear their masks if they are alone. In hallways, visits to restrooms, and any other area in which they might encounter someone else, they must wear a mask.
Visitors must wear masks at all times in all areas and are only to be in buildings for the amount of time needed to complete their business.
Masks must cover the mouth and nose of the wearer and not be pulled down or positioned below the nose.
Employees/Students only in school and district sites
Family members of employees and/or students who are accessing school or district sites must remain outside of the buildings. Once the work day or need for access is complete, there is to be no lingering in buildings or on school property.
Illness reporting to supervisors
Employees who have returned to in-person work in any way must inform their direct supervisors of any COVID-19 related symptoms, diagnosis or contact with a person who has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Decisions with regard to next steps when an employee has been in contact but does not have symptoms will be made in consultation between the employee, the supervisor, and Human Resources.
Open Door Policy
When possible, please prop open all doors in a work area to minimize the need for people to touch handles and other door hardware.
Workstation Wipedowns
Employees working at a desk or workstation should wipedown their work area/work station with a disinfecting wipe both upon arrival at the beginning of the day and upon departure at the end of the day. Wipes will be provided.
One entrance/exit from work sites
Supervisors should designate one entrance/one exit from every work site that ALL employees at that site should use. This provides for one area in which to set up for temperature taking and/or completing the CDHPE documentation prior to beginning their workday.
Currently, Wellspring Englewood is offering a food pantry on Sundays from 11:30am-1pm and Wednesdays 3pm-5pm. This serves both folks experiencing homelessness and families in the Englewood community in need of groceries. It is open to anyone who is experiencing food insecurity right now.
We have set drop off times Monday to Thursday from 9am-2pm. We are accepting both perishable and non-perishable foods. The address is 4300 S Lincoln St. Englewood, CO 80113, and there are bins outside to drop off food to ensure we're keeping proper social distancing. Here are a few items that are in need right now:
- Milk and dairy products
- Cereals
- Fresh meats
- Bread
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Fruits and vegetables (fresh or canned)
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Canned soups
- Pet food for dogs and cats
- Personal protective equipment to protect our staff and volunteers as they hand out food
Tri-Cities Response
Organizations and churches across Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan have banded together to love our neighbors by meeting their needs. If you are elderly, or have lung disease, heart disease or compromised immune systems, then you are particularly susceptible to negative outcomes from Covid-19. We want to help keep you safe by delivering groceries or providing other critical resources.
ENGLEWOOD SCHOOLS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
This can be a stressful and scary time for everyone. Feeling prepared and knowing what you can do to help you and your family stay well are some ways to help minimize stress. This resource for parents/caregivers provides ways for families to prepare as well as how to help children from different age groups cope with what is going on. If you think you are having symptoms of COVID-19, please follow these guidelines from CDC. These resources from Tri-County health can also help you stay informed and reduce the risk of spreading or catching COVID-19. Additional mental health and food resources can be accessed here.
As a reminder, Safe2Tell is a resource students can access right away if they have worries or concerns about themselves or a friend.