Stewardson-Strasburg CUSD #5A

2021-2022 Back to School Plan

Continue with full 5 days in person learning.
School will be in session: 8:15AM – 3:15 PM
The CDC/IDPH/ISBE recommend masks be worn by those who are unvaccinated. They also recognize local control during Phase 5 as stated:
The district will be prepared to adjust educational and athletic programming as necessary throughout the year.
All passengers and drivers must wear a mask on school buses.
A driver does not need to wear a mask if they are the only person on the bus.
ANY student who is on remote must have a medical doctor’s excuse. Remote learning will be only temporarily available if a student is under quarantine.
Temperature checks and symptom screenings will be discontinued. Parents should keep their children home from school if they are sick or exhibiting symptoms.
Good hand hygiene will be strongly encouraged at all grade levels.
Social distancing will be maintained in all school areas to the greatest extent feasible.
Buildings will continue to undergo increased cleaning/sanitation.
Student meals will be free for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with USDA reimbursements.
Students will be issued individual devices (Chromebooks) as needed and as appropriate at the 5^th-12^th grade levels.
Athletic programs will run as normal with full activity fees charged and admission charged at indoor, home sporting events.
Field trips and fundraisers will resume as normal.
HS absences due to a documented local health department quarantine or isolation order will not count when calculating semester exam exemptions.
Locker rooms will be utilized for PE and students in 6th-12^th grades will wear required PE uniforms.

"Together with local public health officials, school administrators should consider multiple factors when they make decisions about implementing layered prevention strategies against COVID-19. Since schools typically serve their surrounding communities, decisions should be based on the school population, families, and students served, as well as their communities".

Based on the current conditions in our communities, the Stewardson-Strasburg 21-22 school year will begin with a mask optional policy. We will continue to monitor the health and wellbeing of our students and staff and adjust accordingly if needed. Everyone should be prepared to wear masks if our local metrics warrant that need.

Stewardson-Strasburg CUSD 5A

2021 - 2022 Back to School Plan