Infection control strategies that will occur include, but are not limited to:
- Schedules requiring most special area teachers to travel to the students rather than students exiting their cohort space.
- Regular hallway checks by teachers to ensure that only one cohort uses the shared space at a time.
- The installation of alcohol-based hand rub dispensers in all classrooms and shared spaces.
- The installation of floor/ground markers to alleviate congregating at building entrance points, bathrooms and shared spaces.
- Training and continual reminders will be given to all students, faculty and staff on proper hygiene, social distancing, and proper use of PPE throughout the school year.
Class sizes will be limited to, and will not exceed, the number of students allowed by the NYSED guidance on square footage.
Facility Alterations and Acquisition
At this time, St. Jude the Apsotle School will not be altering or acquiring additional space within our facility.
Space Expansion
St. Jude the Apostle School will not expand square footage of our facilities.
Tents for Additional Space
St. Jude the Apostle School will not be utilizing tents in our reopening plan at this time.
Plumbing Facilities and Fixtures
Bathrooms will be monitored for capacity and will be disinfected regularly by our custodial staff throughout the day. Mouth pieces on water fountains will be covered. Students will be encouraged to use filling stations with water bottles brought from home.
Ventilation
Ventilation will be maintained or enhanced in the following ways:
- We will maintain adequate, code required ventilation (natural or mechanical) as designed.
- Teachers and Administration will increase ventilation with outdoor air to the greatest extent possible (e.g., opening windows and doors) while maintaining health and safety protocols.