LISD COVID-19 Update
August 4, 2020
LISD Families
This plan was developed following a structure outlined by several state documents, guidance from the Lenawee County Health Department, and input from LISD staff and parents/guardians. Our top priority remains the health and well-being of our students, families, and staff, while continuing to provide a quality education to all of our learners. We recognize that an in-person instruction model, particularly for our programs, provides the best opportunity for social-emotional and academic growth and support. In a recent family survey, 85% responded in support of face-to-face instruction.
Currently, Lenawee County remains in Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. In this phase, the LISD’s plan includes the following components:
- Face-to-face instruction for all LISD programs, with an ability to support mandated services remotely as needed;
- Facial mask requirements for all persons over the age of two years who are medically able while on the school bus, in any other LISD vehicle, and while present in the common areas of the building, and additional mask requirements for students in grades 6-12 while in a classroom/laboratory;
- Physical/social distancing to the maximum extent feasible under the circumstances at all times. LISD classrooms and laboratories will be set up in a way that student desks/tables are at least six feet apart to the maximum extent feasible;
- Regular opportunities for and education on handwashing/sanitizing will be built into student schedules;
- LISD facilities/maintenance staff will clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces every four hours during school/building use, and LISD classrooms/laboratories/vehicles will be cleaned after each period;
- Daily screening protocols for all LISD staff, contracted service providers, and visitors, as well as at-home screening protocols for students and families to follow; and
- Guidance for staff and students who test positive for or develop any symptoms related to COVID-19.
We appreciate the efforts of our staff, students, and families to continue to adapt to the changes we have seen over the last several months. LISD families will play a key role in ensuring the safety of LISD students and staff in the coming months by following recommended guidelines at home and supporting these precautions at school, including screening, facial masks, and personal hygiene. It is also important to remember that, although the LISD is currently planning to host in-person instruction this fall, there is still the possibility of needing to close a classroom, school building or the district due to an outbreak of illness. Additionally, there is the possibility increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases may require Governor Whitmer to return our region or the state back to Phase 3 of the MI Safe Start Plan - meaning that school buildings will not be open to students and instruction must occur remotely. As always, the LISD will provide updates through a variety of communication channels.
We know there will be many questions in the coming weeks. In addition to the full plan, the LISD has created a summary document and a "frequently asked questions" section on our website's COVID-19 page. All of this information is also linked below. It is our hope that these answer many initial questions you might have, but as always, please reach out to the district with any additional questions, comments, or concerns.
LISD COVID-19 Plan and Related Materials
Contact
Email: andrew.munson@lisd.us
Website: www.lisd.us
Location: 4107 North Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI, USA
Phone: 517-265-2119
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LenaweeISD
Twitter: @LenaweeISD