RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
CITY OF BURLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Partners Responsible Outstanding United Dedicated
City of Burlington Public School District
518 Locust Avenue, Burlington, NJ 08016
“Our Schools Are Priority One”
Restart and Recovery Plan
to Reopen Schools
City of Burlington Board of Education
Fall 2020
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Introduction 5
A. Conditions for Learning 7
1. Health and Safety – Standards for Establishing 7
Safe and Healthy Conditions for Learning
a. Critical Area of Operation #1 8
General Health and Safety Guidelines
b. Critical Area of Operation #2 9
Classrooms, Testing, and Therapy Rooms
c. Critical Area of Operation #3 10
Transportation
d. Critical Area of Operation #4 11
Student Flow, Entry, Exit, and Common Areas
e. Critical Area of Operation #5 11
Screening, PPE, and Response to Students
and Staff Presenting Symptoms
f. Critical Area of Operation #6 14
Contact Tracing
g. Critical Area of Operation #7 15
Facilities Cleaning Practices
h. Critical Area of Operation #8 16
Meals
i. Critical Area of Operation #9 16
Recess/Physical Education
j. Critical Area of Operation #10 18
Field Trips, Extra-Curricular Activities,
and Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours
2. Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports 18
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
3
a. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School 19
Climate and Culture
b. Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) 19
c. Wraparound Supports 20
d. Food Service and Distribution 20
e. Quality Child Care 21
B. Leadership and Planning 21
1. Establishing a Restart Committee 21
2. Pandemic Response Teams 22
3. Scheduling 24
4. Staffing 26
5. In-Person and Hybrid Learning Environments: 27
Roles and Responsibilities
6. Educator Roles Related to School Technology Needs 32
7. Athletics 34
C. Policy and Funding 34
1. School Funding 34
D. Continuity of Learning 36
1. Ensuring Delivery of Special Education and 36
Related Services to Students with Disabilities
2. Technology and Connectivity 37
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments 38
4. Professional Learning 40
5. Career and Technical Education (CTE) 42
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
4
Appendices 44
A: Critical Area of Operation #1 – General Health and Safety Guidelines 45 B: Critical Area of Operation #2 – Classrooms, Testing, and Therapy Rooms 45
C: Critical Area of Operation #3 – Transportation 46 D: Critical Area of Operation #4 – Student Flow, Entry, Exit, and Common Areas 47
E: Critical Area of Operation #5 – Screening, PPE, and Response to Students and
and Staff Presenting Symptoms 48 F: Critical Area of Operation #6 – Contact Tracing 56 G: Critical Area of Operation #7 – Facilities Cleaning Practices 56
H: Critical Area of Operation #8 – Meals 59 I: Critical Area of Operation #9 – Recess/Physical Education 59
J: Critical Area of Operation #10 – Field Trips, Extra-Curricular Activities, and
Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours 60 K: Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports 61 L: Restart Committee 64
M: Pandemic Response Teams 74 N: Scheduling of Students 75 O: Staffing 78 P: Athletics 80 Q: COVID-19 Related Board of Education Policies 86 R: Newly Enacted State and Federal Laws 125 S: FAQS 143 T: Preliminary Plan Presentation 151 U: All Remote (All Students and Staff) Plan 157 V: Chart of Useful Links 160
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
5
Introduction
On June 26, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) published “The Road Back
– Restart and Recovery Plan for Education” (NJDOE Guidance), a Guidance document to assist
New Jersey school districts to develop, in collaboration with community stakeholders, a Restart
and Recovery Plan (Plan) to reopen schools in September 2020 that best fits the school district's
local needs. The NJDOE Guidance presents information for New Jersey public school districts
related to four key subject areas: Conditions for Learning; Leadership and Planning; Policy and
Funding; and Continuity of Learning.
The Board of Education Restart and Recovery Plan (Plan) has been developed to be consistent
with the requirements in the NJDOE Guidance with consideration to the school district’s local
needs in order to ensure school(s) in the district reopen safely and are prepared to accommodate
students' unique needs during this unprecedented time.
To ensure consistency with respect to the health and safety of school communities across the State,
the NJDOE Guidance speaks specifically to health and safety measures identified as "anticipated
minimum standards." These “anticipated minimum standards” are items the NJDOE Guidance
recommends a school district incorporate into the Plan as definite components related to health,
safety, and operations. Through this established set of Statewide standards, the NJDOE can ensure
the State's educational health does not come at the expense of public health. The “anticipated
minimum standards” in the NJDOE Guidance are listed and have been incorporated into the school
district’s locally developed Plan.
The NJDOE Guidance also provides “considerations” that may help school officials in strategizing
ways to adhere to the “anticipated minimum standards”, but do not represent necessary
components of the Plan. These “considerations” are not listed in the school district Plan, but school
officials have reviewed and incorporated the “considerations” included in the NJDOE Guidance
when developing the Plan.
The NJDOE Guidance uses the term “should” throughout the document when referencing
“anticipated minimum standards … that school districts should incorporate into their reopening
plans as definitive components related to health, safety, and operations.” Therefore, those
provisions in the NJDOE Guidance listed as “anticipated minimum standards” have been
interpreted to be required components in the Plan.
The NJDOE Guidance uses the term “school districts” or “schools” or “districts” when referring
to the completion of tasks. For example, “districts must develop a schedule for increased routine
cleaning and disinfection.” This Plan assigns the responsibility for completing tasks to “school
officials” which would be the Superintendent of Schools or a designee of the Superintendent of
Schools.
The NJDOE Guidance requires a Board Policy to address several elements outlined in the NJDOE
Guidance. The Board of Education has adopted Board Policy 1648 – Restart and Recovery Plan
that includes the policies required in the NJDOE Guidance.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
6
This Plan is aligned with the requirements outlined in the NJDOE Guidance. The Appendices
section of this Plan include the school district’s unique and locally developed protocols to ensure
school(s) in the district reopen safely and are prepared to accommodate staff and students' unique
needs during this unprecedented time. Also included in the Appendices section is a chart that
includes all websites and outside guidance information that are listed in the NJDOE Guidance.
The requirements outlined in the NJDOE Guidance and incorporated into this Plan are controlled
by Executive Order of the Governor of New Jersey and are subject to change.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
7
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION’S RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN
The Board of Education’s Restart and Recovery Plan addresses four key subject areas:
A. Conditions for Learning;
B. Leadership and Planning;
C. Policy and Funding; and
D. Continuity of Learning.
A. Conditions for Learning
Conditions for learning involve the social, emotional, and environmental factors that can
impact educator capacity to teach and student capacity to learn, including standards for
maintaining healthy and safe school conditions. As schools reopen, the impact of social
isolation on both educators and students is a key area of concern.
Conditions for Learning include: Health and Safety – Standards for Establishing Safe and
Healthy Conditions for Learning; and Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports
1. Health and Safety – Standards for Establishing Safe and Healthy Conditions
for Learning; and Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports
The Health and Safety Section of the Board’s Plan identifies Ten Critical Areas of
Operation which the Board has addressed in the Plan: General Health and Safety
Guidelines; Classrooms, Testing, and Therapy Rooms; Transportation; Student
Flow, Entry, Exit, and Common Areas; Screening, PPE, and Response to Students
and Staff Presenting Symptoms; Contact Tracing; Facilities Cleaning Practices;
Meals; Recess/Physical Education; and Field Trips, Extra-Curricular Activities,
and Use of Facilities Outside School Hours.
Throughout this Health and Safety Section, the provisions marked "anticipated
minimum standards" as outlined in the NJDOE Guidance have been incorporated
into the Board’s Plan and related protocols, as applicable.
The Health and Safety section of the NJDOE Guidance also provided "additional
considerations" to assist school officials in considering ways to adhere to the
anticipated minimum standards. These provisions are also consistent with the
Board’s general obligation to ensure the health and safety of its students and staff
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-6 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1. District officials should
abide by the advice of local health officials to determine the safest course of action
based on local circumstances, which will change as the public health landscape
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
8
evolves. The health and safety of students and staff is the number one priority and
has guided all decisions of the Board’s Plan.
Ten Critical Areas of Operation
a. Critical Area of Operation #1 - General Health and Safety Guidelines
– Anticipated Minimum Standards Incorporated into the Plan
(1) In all stages and phases of pandemic response and recovery, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the
following actions:
(a) School officials will establish and maintain communication
with local and State authorities to determine current
mitigation levels in the community.
(b) School officials will ensure staff and students who are at
higher risk for severe illness are protected and supported,
such as providing options for telework and virtual learning.
(c) The CDC's Guidance for Schools and Childcare Programs,
if applicable, will be followed.
(d) The Board promotes behaviors that reduce the spread of
COVID-19 such as encouraging staff and students to stay
home when appropriate; encouraging the practice of hand
hygiene and respiratory etiquette; requiring the use of face
masks/coverings; and signs and messages in and around
school buildings.
(e) Reasonable accommodations will be provided for
individuals that the CDC identifies as having a higher risk
for severe illness from COVID-19, including older adults
(aged 65 years and older) and individuals with disabilities or
serious underlying medical conditions, which may include:
(i) Chronic lung disease or asthma (moderate to
severe);
(ii) Serious heart conditions;
(iii) Immunocompromised;
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
9
(iv) Severe obesity (body mass index, or BMI, of 40 or
higher);
(v) Diabetes;
(vi) Chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis;
(vii) Liver disease;
(viii) Medically fragile students with Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs);
(ix) Students with complex disabilities with IEPs; or
(x) Students who require accommodations under a Plan
in accordance with the Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504 Plan).
[See Appendix A – Critical Area of Operation #1 – General Health and
Safety Guidelines]
b. Critical Area of Operation #2 – Classrooms, Testing, and Therapy
Rooms – Anticipated Minimum Standards Incorporated into the Plan
(1) Schools in the district will allow for social distancing within the
classroom to the maximum extent practicable. This will be achieved
by ensuring students are seated at least six feet apart. If a school in
the district is not able to maintain this physical distance, additional
modifications should be considered including using physical
barriers between desks, turning desks to face the same direction
(rather than facing each other), and/or having students sit on only
one side of the table, spaced apart.
(2) A face mask/covering is required for students, visitors (limited), and
staff at all times unless it will inhibit the individual's health.
*Medical exemptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
(a) Enforcing the use of face masks/coverings may be
impractical for young children or individuals with
disabilities.
(3) All instructional and non-instructional rooms in schools and district
facilities must comply with social distancing standards to the
maximum extent practicable.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
10
(4) Use of shared objects should be limited when possible or cleaned
between use.
(5) All indoor facilities will have adequate ventilation, including
operational heating and ventilation systems where appropriate.
Recirculated air must have a fresh air component, windows will be
opened, if practical, if air conditioning is not provided, and filter(s)
for A/C units must be maintained and changed according to
manufacturer recommendations.
(6) School districts will prepare and maintain hand sanitizing stations
with alcohol-based hand sanitizers (at least 60% alcohol). Such
stations should be:
(a) In each classroom (for staff and older children who can
safely use hand sanitizer).
(b) At entrances and exits of buildings.
(c) Near lunchrooms and toilets.
(d) Children ages five and younger should be supervised when
using hand sanitizer.
(e) For classrooms that have existing handwashing stations,
stations should be prepared with soap, water, and alcohol-
based hand sanitizers (at least 60% alcohol).
(7) School officials should develop a school-wide plan where students
are required to wash hands for at least twenty seconds (every 2
hours) during the school day and always before eating, after using
the bathroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, and/or
sneezing.
(a) If washing with soap and water is not possible, washing with
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) should
be used.
[See Appendix B – Critical Area of Operation #2 – Classroom, Test, and
Therapy Rooms]
c. Critical Area of Operation #3 – Transportation – Anticipated
Minimum Standards Incorporated into the Plan
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
11
(1) If the school district is providing transportation services on a school
bus and is unable to maintain social distancing, a face mask/
covering must be worn by all students who are able to do so upon
entering the bus.
(2) Accommodations for students who are unable to wear a face mask/
covering should be addressed according to that student's particular
need and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
(3) Every school bus, either district-owned or contracted, should be
cleaned and disinfected before and after each bus route.
[See Appendix C – Critical Area of Operation #3 – Transportation]
d. Critical Area of Operation #4 – Student Flow, Entry, Exit, and
Common Areas – Anticipated Minimum Standards Incorporated into
the Plan
(1) The Board’s Plan should establish the process and location for
student and staff health screenings.
(2) If physical distance (six feet apart) cannot be maintained for
individuals in line waiting to enter or exit a building, face masks/
coverings shall be worn while in the line.
(3) Each school in the district will provide physical guides, such as tape
on floors or sidewalks and signs on walls, to help ensure that staff
and students remain at least six feet apart in lines and at other times
(e.g. guides for creating "one-way routes" in hallways).
[See Appendix D – Critical Area of Operation #4 – Student Flow, Entry,
Exit, and Common Areas]
e. Critical Area of Operation #5 – Screening, Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE), and Response to Students and Staff Presenting
Symptoms – Anticipated Minimum Standards Incorporated into the
Plan
(1) The school district will adopt Board Policy 1648 regarding the
screening procedures for students and employees upon arrival at
school or work location for symptoms and history of exposure.
These screening procedures must include the following:
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
12
(a) Staff must visually check students for symptoms upon
arrival (which may include temperature checks) and/or
confirm with families that students are free of COVID-19
symptoms.
(b) Health checks must be conducted safely and respectfully,
and in accordance with any applicable privacy laws and
regulations.
(c) Results must be documented when signs/symptoms of
COVID-19 are observed.
(d) Any screening policy/protocol must take into account
students with disabilities and accommodations that may be
needed in the screening process for those students.
(2) The Board must adopt procedures for symptomatic staff and
students, which shall include the following:
(a) Students and staff with symptoms related to COVID-19 must
be safely and respectfully isolated from others. School
officials will follow current Communicable Disease Service
guidance for illness reporting.
(b) If the school district becomes aware that an individual who
has spent time in a district facility tests positive for COVID-
19, officials must immediately notify local health officials,
staff, and families of a confirmed case while maintaining
confidentiality.
(c) The procedures the district will use when someone tests
positive for COVID-19 will include written procedures
detailing the district's COVID-19 related response for
symptomatic students and staff. The procedures must be
consistent with the district's contact tracing procedures (see
"Critical Area of Operation #6 – Contact Tracing") to the
maximum extent practicable. The procedure includes:
(i) Establishment of an isolation space. Students and
staff with symptoms related to COVID-19 must be
safely and respectfully isolated from others.
Students should remain in isolation with continued
supervision and care until picked up by an authorized
adult.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
13
(ii) Following current Communicable Disease Service
guidance for illness reporting.
(iii) An adequate amount of PPE shall be available,
accessible, and provided for use.
(iv) Methods to assist in contact tracing including records
of groups/cohorts, assigned staff, and daily
attendance.
(v) Continuous monitoring of symptoms.
(vi) Re-admittance policies consistent with Department
of Health guidance and information for schools and
Department of Health/Communicable Disease
Services Quick Reference Guidance on
Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions
and Home Isolation for Persons Diagnosed with
COVID-19.
(vii) Written protocols to address a positive case.
(3) School officials will encourage parents to be on alert for signs of the
illness in their children and to keep their child home when they are
sick.
(4) School staff and visitors (limited) are required to wear face
masks/coverings unless doing so would inhibit the individual's
health or the individual is under two years of age. *Medical
exemptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
(5) Students are strongly encouraged to wear face masks/coverings and
are required to do so when social distancing cannot be maintained,
unless doing so would inhibit the student's health. It is also
necessary to acknowledge that enforcing the use of face
masks/coverings may be impractical for young children or
individuals with disabilities. *Medical exemptions will be
determined on a case-by-case basis.
(a) Accommodation for students who are unable to wear a face
mask/covering should be addressed according to that
student's need and in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
14
(6) Exceptions to requirements for face masks/coverings shall be as
follows:
(a) Doing so would inhibit the individual's health. *Medical
exemptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
(b) The individual is in extreme heat outdoors.
(c) The individual is in water.
(d) A student's documented medical condition, or disability as
reflected in an IEP, precludes the use of face mask/covering.
(e) The student is under the age of two and could risk
suffocation.
(7) If a visitor (limited) refuses to wear a face mask/covering for non-
medical reasons and if such covering cannot be provided to the
individual at the point of entry, the visitor’s (limited) entry to the
school/district facility may be denied.
[See Appendix E – Critical Area of Operation #5 – Screening, PPE, and
Response to Students and Staff Presenting Symptoms]
f. Critical Area of Operation #6 – Contact Tracing
(1) The NJDOE Guidance does not include any “anticipated minimum
standards” for contact tracing. However, all school and district
administrators, school safety specialists, counselors, and any other
staff deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or designee should
be provided information regarding the role of contact tracing
conducted by State, county, and local officials.
(2) School officials should engage the expertise of their school nurses
on the importance of contact tracing.
(3) The NJDOE will credit certified School Safety Specialists with three
hours of training upon completion of Johns Hopkins University's
COVID-19 Contact Tracing course - Completed by Margueritte
Phillips, District COVID-19 Coordinator on July 20, 2020. Grade
achievement, 90.42. Course certifies successful completion of
COVID-19 Contact Tracing.
[See Appendix F – Critical Area of Operation #6 – Contact Tracing]
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
15
g. Critical Area of Operation #7 – Facilities Cleaning Practices –
Anticipated Minimum Standards Incorporated into the Plan
(1) School officials must continue to adhere to existing required
facilities cleaning practices and procedures, and any new specific
requirements of the local health department as they arise.
(2) The Board’s Plan and Policy will establish cleaning/disinfecting
schedules, targeted areas to be cleaned, and methods and materials
to be used including:
(a) A schedule for increased routine cleaning and disinfection.
(b) Routinely cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects that
are frequently touched. This may include cleaning
objects/surfaces not ordinarily cleaned daily (e.g. door
knobs, light switches, classroom sink handles, countertops).
(c) Use of all cleaning products according to the directions on
the label. For disinfection, most common EPA-registered
household disinfectants should be effective. A list of
products that are EPA-approved for use against the virus that
causes COVID-19 is available on the EPA's website.
(d) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for all cleaning and
disinfection products (e.g. concentration, application
method, and contact time, etc.). Examples of frequently
touched areas in schools are:
(i) Classroom desks and chairs;
(ii) Lunchroom tables and chairs;
(iii) Door handles and push plates;
(iv) Handrails;
(v) Kitchens and bathrooms;
(vi) Light switches;
(vii) Handles on equipment (e.g. athletic equipment);
(viii) Buttons on vending machines and elevators;
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
16
(ix) Shared telephones;
(x) Shared desktops;
(xi) Shared computer keyboards and mice;
(xii) Drinking fountains; and
(xiii) School bus seats and windows.
(e) Sanitize bathrooms daily, or between use as much as
possible, using protocols outlined by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
[See Appendix G – Critical Area of Operation #7 – Facilities Cleaning
Practices]
h. Critical Area of Operation #8 – Meals – Anticipated Minimum
Standards Incorporated into the Plan
(1) If cafeterias or group dining areas are used in the school district, the
school district will incorporate the following into the Board’s Plan,
if applicable:
(a) Stagger times to allow for social distancing and clean and
disinfect between groups.
(b) Discontinue family style, self-service, and buffet.
(c) Clean and sanitize tables/surfaces between each meal
service, pursuant to the protocols outlined by the EPA.
(d) Space students at least six feet apart.
(e) Require individuals must wash their hands after removing
their gloves or after directly handling used food service
items.
[See Appendix H – Critical Area of Operation #8 – Meals]
i. Critical Area of Operation #9 – Recess/Physical Education –
Anticipated Minimum Standards Incorporated into the Plan
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
17
(1) The Board’s Plan regarding recess and physical education should
include protocols to address the following:
(a) Stagger recess, if necessary.
(b) If two or more groups are participating in recess at the same
time, there will be at least six feet of open space between the
two groups.
(c) The use of cones, flags, tape, or other signs to create
boundaries between groups.
(d) A requirement that all individuals always wash hands before
and immediately after outdoor playtime.
(e) Stagger the use of playground equipment and establish a
frequent disinfecting protocol for all playground equipment
used by students.
(f) Complete an inventory of outdoor spaces (athletic fields,
track, green spaces, open space, and local parks) and
designate zones, use stations, mark off areas, floor markers,
floor tape, poly spots, etc., to ensure separation among
students (six feet apart for social distancing).
(g) Locker rooms may be closed to mitigate risk and prohibit
students and staff from confined spaces with limited
ventilation and/or areas with large amounts of high contact
surfaces.
(i) If it is not feasible to close locker rooms the district
will stagger the use and clean and disinfect between
use.
(ii) Students may be encouraged to wear comfortable
clothing and safe footwear to school that allows for
safe movement and is appropriate for the weather in
order to participate in physical education without the
use of a locker room.
(2) The school district will mitigate risk, limit and/or eliminate direct
contact with equipment (lessons with no equipment), and will not
allow sharing of equipment. If equipment must be shared, the
equipment will be cleaned and disinfected between each use.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
18
(3) The school district will designate specific areas for each class during
recess to avoid cohorts mixing.
[See Appendix I – Critical Area of Operation #9 – Recess/Physical
Education]
j. Critical Area of Operation #10 – Field Trips, Extra-Curricular
Activities, and Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours – Anticipated
Minimum Standards Incorporated into the Plan
(1) The Board’s Plan should adhere to all applicable social distancing
requirements and hygiene protocols during any extra-curricular
activities.
(2) The Board of Education requires any external community
organizations that use school/district facilities to follow district
guidance on health and safety protocols.
[See Appendix J – Critical Area of Operation #10 – Field Trips, Extra-
Curricular Activities, and Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours]
2. Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports
In addition to taking the steps listed in the Health and Safety Guidelines section to
protect students’ and educators’ physical health, leaders must also consider the
impact of social isolation on both educators and students. School officials are not
mandated to develop protocols for these elements as these elements are not
“anticipated minimum standards” in the NJDOE Guidance. However, the NJDOE
recommends school officials consider the following elements while developing the
Board’s Plan.
While only a small introduction to these elements is included in this Plan, a more
detailed explanation and further considerations in the NJDOE Guidance are under
the Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports section to reference as the Plan is
being developed. School officials may use the supports listed in the NJDOE
Guidance.
The elements listed below in A.2.a. through A.2.e. provide an explanation for
school officials to indicate if the strategy is:
● Not being utilizing
● Being developed by school officials
● Currently being utilizing
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
19
There is space provided below in A.2.a. through A.2.e. for a brief explanation of
the school district’s status for each element.
[See Appendix K – Supplemental Materials and Explanations for Academic, Social,
and Behavioral Supports]
a. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Culture and Climate
SEL will be critical in re-engaging students, supporting adults, rebuilding
relationships, and creating a foundation for academic learning.
___ Not Being Utilized
___ Being Developed by School Officials
_X_ Currently Being Utilized
The District has been committed to supporting SEL throughout the
Pandemic. The District has engaged in consistent student/parent wellness
checks, offered counselling and support services to all students, and
provided staff, parent. and student resources to support mental health and
social isolation.
b. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
MTSS is a systematic approach to prevention, intervention, and enrichment
in grades Pre-K through twelve for academics and behavior that offers
educators and families a mechanism to identify individual students who
need extra support.
___ Not Being Utilized
_X_ Being Developed by School Officials
_X_ Currently Being Utilized
All District Schools are utilizing I&RS to support struggling learners.
Additionally. all schools have implemented Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (PBSIS) to support appropriate student behaviors and reduce
discipline referrals. READ180 and System 44 focused support have been
expanded from grades 3-10. The District will continue to develop Tier II
and Tier III supports.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
20
c. Wraparound Supports
Wraparound services differ from traditional school-based services in their
comprehensive approach to addressing the academic, behavioral, and
social-emotional needs of students with interventions both inside and
outside of the school environment.
___ Not Being Utilized
___ Being Developed by School Officials
_X__ Currently Being Utilized
Students in need of wraparound supports typically exhibit a significant
level of maladaptive behavior which occurs both at home and at school.
At any time during the school year where wraparound services are
warranted, a referral is made to the New Jersey System of Care by calling
1-877-652-7624. PerformCare partners with the New Jersey Children's
System of Care, and they provide behavioral and mental health support in
the home setting. PerformCare provides a family-centered, community-
focused single point of entry for New Jersey’s eligible children and families
to obtain available behavioral health, substance use treatment, and
developmental disability services. District staff will continue to collaborate
with PerformCare professionals.
d. Food Service and Distribution
School meals are critical to student health and well-being, especially for
low-income students. The NJDOE considers it a moral imperative to ensure
the seamless and continuous feeding of students during all phases of school
reopening.
___ Not Being Utilized
___ Being Developed by School Officials
_X_ Currently Being Utilized
The District has been providing meals to qualified students throughout the
pandemic. We will continue to use a similar system of “grab and go”
breakfast and lunch during the school year. By utilizing an early dismissal
schedule for the in-person portion of the day, cafeteria usage will be limited.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
21
An afternoon “window” from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. will be available for the
daily asynchronous cohort to pick-up meals at two District locations.
e. Quality Child Care
Child care will be needed as schools reopen, particularly in instances where
modified school schedules may increase the likelihood that families who
otherwise would not utilize child care will now require it.
___ Not Being Utilized
_X_ Being Developed by School Officials
___ Currently Being Utilized
If possible, and community survey data indicates a desire for it, the District
will attempt to offer after school child care. The District will also contact
local childcare providers and develop a resource guide for families in need
of quality child care.
[See Appendix K – Supplemental Materials and Explanations for
Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports]
B. Leadership and Planning
The Leadership and Planning Section of the Board’s Plan references guidance,
requirements, and considerations for the school district regarding district and school-wide
logistical and operational issues with which administrators will contend in planning to
reopen schools.
The provisions marked "anticipated minimum standards" as outlined in the Guidance have
been incorporated into the Board’s Plan and corresponding protocols, as applicable.
The Leadership and Planning section of the Guidance also provided "additional
considerations" that assisted school officials in considering ways to adhere to the
“anticipated minimum standards”.
1. Establishing a Restart Committee
a. A Restart Committee should be established as collaboration is critical to the
development of the Board’s Plan.
b. The Restart Committee should include school district and school-level
administrators, members of the local Board of Education or Charter School.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
22
c. Board of Trustees, the Presidents of the local education associations or their
designees of the local education associations, and a diverse set of content
experts, educators, parents, and students.
d. The Restart Committee should work closely with the School Pandemic
Response Teams, Local Health Department, and others in municipal and
county government as necessary to develop the district Plan. Restart
Committees and Pandemic Response Teams should help address policies
and procedures for the Board’s Plan.
e. The Restart Committee should reflect the diversity of the school
community, including those representing students with disabilities, whose
families speak languages other than English at home, and who reflect
diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic demographics.
e. The Restart Committee may consider developing subcommittees to focus
on age or grade-level specific needs, school specific needs, or to address
issues of importance such as medically fragile students or staff.
[See Appendix L – Restart Committee]
2. Pandemic Response Teams
a. School-based Pandemic Response Teams should be established in each
school in the district to centralize, expedite, and implement COVID-19
related decision-making.
b. Each school team will have a liaison that reports to district-level
administrators to ensure coordinated actions across the district.
c. Members of the school teams should include a cross section of
administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
d. Pandemic Response Teams should represent a cross-section of the school
and district, including its gender and racial diversity, as decision-making
and communication will be more effective if decision-makers reflect the
make-up of the community.
e. If a school has an existing Crisis Response Team, that Team may serve as
the Pandemic Response Team.
f. Pandemic Response Team should be comprised of, at a minimum, the
following members, if applicable:
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
23
(1) School Principal or Lead Person;
(2) Teachers;
(3) Child Study Team member;
(4) School Counselor or mental health expert;
(5) Subject Area Chairperson/Director;
(6) School Nurse;
(7) Teachers representing each grade band served by the school district
and school;
(8) School safety personnel;
(9) Members of the School Safety Team;
(10) Custodian; and
(11) Parents.
g. The Pandemic Response Team is responsible for:
(1) Overseeing each school's implementation of the Plan, particularly
health and safety measures, and providing safety and crisis
leadership.
(2) Adjusting or amending school health and safety protocols as needed.
(3) Providing staff with needed support and training.
(4) Reviewing school level data regarding health and safety measures
and the presence of COVID-19 and reporting that data to the district
as required.
(5) Developing and implementing procedures to foster and maintain
safe and supportive school climates as necessitated by the
challenges posed by COVID-19.
(6) Providing necessary communications to the school community and
to the school district.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
24
(7) Creating pathways for community, family, and student voices to
continuously inform the Team's decision-making.
h. The Pandemic Response Team should meet regularly and provide the
community with timely updates and any changes to protocols.
[See Appendix M – Pandemic Response Team]
3. Scheduling
a. The Board’s Plan must account for resuming in-person instruction.
Scheduling decisions should be informed by careful evaluation of the health
and safety standards and the most up-to-date guidance from the New Jersey
Department of Health (NJDOH), as well the input of stakeholders about the
needs of all students and the realities unique to this district.
b. Virtual learning will continue to be guided by P.L. 2020, c.27 and the school
district's updated Emergency Closure School Preparedness Plan if schools
are required to deliver instruction through a fully virtual environment during
limited periods throughout the school year due to a local or Statewide public
health emergency.
(1) In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3, a school day shall consist
of not less than four hours, except that one continuous session of
two and one-half hours may be considered a full day in
Kindergarten.
(2) School district policies for attendance and instructional contact time
will need to accommodate opportunities for both synchronous and
asynchronous instruction, while ensuring the requirements for a
180-day school year are met.
c. The school district will meet the needs of their special populations in
alignment with the New Jersey Specific Guidance for Schools and Districts
regarding student accommodations.
(1) For special education and ELL students, the Board of Education will
provide educators with professional development to best utilize the
accessibility features and accommodations tools made available
through technology- based formats. The school district will
continue to ensure students receive individualized supports that
meet the requirements of the IEP and 504 Plans.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
25
(2) For medically fragile staff, virtual instruction is ideal for staff who
are at greater risk for the impacts of COVID-19. Accommodations
may need to be made for staff with health issues which are
exacerbated by viewing content on screens for an extended period.
d. The school district should accommodate educators teaching in-person,
hybrid, and virtual learning, in a way that allows all students to meet their
required instructional hours for the day, which may include remote students
completing independent work while students in the classroom receive
instruction. School officials may:
(1) Provide teachers common planning time.
(2) Ensure school district policies are reviewed and confirmed to
support in-person and remote instruction.
(a) Virtual learning may create privacy challenges which school
districts and schools have not yet faced.
(b) The NJDOE strongly recommends engaging communities to
better understand the landscape of challenges and
opportunities when crafting policies.
(3) Secure a steady supply of resources necessary to ensure the safety
of students and staff.
(4) Develop protocols for social distancing on buses and ensure that
students understand social distancing best practices while awaiting
pickup at bus stops.
(5) Scheduling will support a combination of synchronous and
asynchronous instruction which allows for contact time between
educators and their students, as well as time for students to engage
with their peers. The NJDOE encourages the school district to
evaluate instructional activities based on what is developmentally
appropriate for each grade band.
e. School officials will consider implementation strategies provided in the
Scheduling Section of the NJDOE Guidance in developing the Board’s
Plan.
[See Appendix N – Scheduling of Students]
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
26
4. Staffing
a. The school district should consider access and equity for all staff to ensure
continuity of student learning. The Board’s Plan and decision-making
throughout the school year should consider unique needs of each staff
member, such as access to technology, social and emotional health, and
child care concerns.
b. When making staffing scheduling and assignments, the school district must
comply with all applicable employment laws including, but not limited to,
the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA),
and all applicable State laws. Additionally, prior to finalizing any COVID-
19 related changes for the 2020-2021 school year, school districts should
also consult with the local bargaining units and legal counsel.
c. The Board’s Plan should identify roles and responsibilities of school
administrators, teachers, instructional assistants, educational services
professionals, and student teachers that will ensure continuity of learning
and leverage existing resources and personnel to maximize student success.
d. As schedules are adjusted, educators must maintain quality instruction for
students and abide by the minimum requirements set forth in NJDOE
regulations.
e. In response to COVID-19, the NJDOE has provided flexibilities for
implementation of certain regulatory requirements during the public health
emergency. While the relevant Executive Orders are in effect, these
flexibilities will apply:
(1) Mentoring Guidance – Outlines requirements and flexibilities for
nontenured teachers with an induction to the teaching profession and
to the school district community through differentiated supports
based on the teachers' individual needs.
(2) Educator Evaluation Guidance – Provides a description of
flexibilities and requirements for educator evaluation necessitated
by the state mandated school closures caused by COVID-19. This
Guidance applies to all Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals
(APs), Vice Principals (VPs), and Other Certificated Staff for
School Year (SY) 2019-2020, and is differentiated for educators
with a provisional certification, in the process of earning tenure, and
on a corrective action plan (CAP).
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
27
(3) Certification
(a) Performance Assessment (edTPA) Guidance Provides a
description of the NJDOE's waiver of the teacher
certification performance assessment (edTPA) requirement
as necessitated by the COVID-19 state of emergency and
related limitations.
(b) Additional COVID-19 Certification Guidance – Additional
flexibilities are expected to be extended to candidates for
certification in response to the logical constraints posed by
the COVID-19 state of emergency and related limitations.
[See Appendix O – Staffing]
5. In-Person and Hybrid Learning Environments: Roles and Responsibilities
a. In a fully in-person or hybrid learning environment districts should leverage
staff to monitor student movement, hallway traffic, and maintain safety
according to guidelines. Instructional and non-instructional staff schedules
can include designated time to support school building logistics required to
maintain health and safety requirements.
b. Instructional staff should:
(1) Reinforce social distancing protocol with students and co-teacher
or support staff.
(2) Limit group interactions to maintain safety.
(3) Support school building safety logistics (entering, exiting,
restrooms, etc.).
(4) Become familiar with district online protocols and platforms.
(5) Plan standards-based lessons to meet the needs of students at various
levels, ensuring versatility of lessons to apply to both fully in-person
and hybrid learning environments.
(6) Develop predictable routines and structures for students while
maintaining student engagement through varied instructional
strategies/modalities.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
28
(7) Provide regular feedback to students and families on expectations
and progress.
(8) Set clear expectations for remote and in-person students.
(9) Assess student progress early and often and adjust instruction and/or
methodology accordingly.
(10) Develop opportunities for real-time interactions with students
(office hours, virtual meetings, etc.).
(11) Instruct and maintain good practice in digital citizenship for all
students and staff.
(12) Instructional staff with additional capacity or limited time spent with
students may assist with school building and safety logistics.
(13) Teacher leaders or instructional coaches should support teachers in
making necessary curricular adjustments and continuously
improving the quality of instruction in remote and hybrid
environments.
(14) Providing materials, manipulatives, and items for at-home activities
at no cost to families (particularly in pre-school).
(15) Limiting on-line activities for preschool students.
.
c. Mentor teachers should:
(1) Plan for in-person contact with the mentee using agreed upon
communication methods and schedules that provide confidentiality
and sufficient support.
(2) Identify the most immediate issues to address with the mentee
considering technology needs and how to provide effective remote
instruction.
(3) Establish observation protocols for remote environments that
protect confidentiality, respect student privacy, and provide the
mentee with relevant support.
(4) Integrate self-care, for mentor and mentee, into mentoring
scheduling and practices.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
29
(5) Continue to maintain logs of mentoring contact.
(6) Mentor teachers should consider all health and safety measures
when doing in-person observations.
(7) Plan for in-person contact with the mentee using agreed upon
communication methods and schedules that provide confidentiality
and sufficient support.
(8) Consider alternative methods for classroom observations and
avoiding in-person contact where possible.
d. Administrators - In addition to administrators' non-instructional
responsibilities, to ensure quality of continued learning in-person or
virtually, administrators should:
(1) Consider roles for staff with health concerns, leveraging them to
enhance the virtual learning environment and inform in-person
instruction.
(2) Provide time for staff collaboration and planning (See Scheduling
section). Prioritize practical science and practical CTE areas for on-
site opportunities.
(3) Prioritize vulnerable student groups for face-to-face instruction.
(4) Identify teachers and teacher leaders that may provide support to
staff to continuously improve instruction in a virtual environment.
(5) Work with staff and faculty to ensure that teaching and learning, and
all student services are effectively and efficiently developed,
planned, and delivered.
(6) Hone collaboration, cooperation, and relationship building skills
using alternative methods to remain connected to virtual instruction.
(7) Define and provide examples of high-quality instruction given
context and resources available.
(8) Assess teacher, student, and parent needs regularly.
(9) Ensure students and parents receive necessary supports to ensure
access to instruction.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
30
(10) Communicate expectations for delivering high-quality instruction,
assessing, and monitoring student progress in the virtual
environment, in accordance with NJDOE's Professional Standards
for Teachers and NJ Professional Standards for Leaders (N.J.A.C.
6A:9).
(11) Plan a process to onboard students and reestablish the classroom
environment through emphasizing relationships with students and
parents and resetting routines.
(12) Collaborate on curriculum planning and assessing student academic
and social emotional well-being when students return to school.
(13) Create feedback loops with parents and families about students'
academic and social emotional health and well-being, through use
of remote learning conferences and/or surveys to parents about their
child's experience and learning while out of school.
(14) Share a comprehensive account of academic interventions and social
emotional and mental health support services available through the
district.
(15) Create and communicate realistic student schedules to increase
student engagement and accountability for both hybrid and remote
learning models.
(16) Collaborate in determining expectations for differentiated
instruction and rigor in hybrid and remote learning models.
(17) Support families in connecting with teachers and other services they
need to be successful in navigating the virtual environment.
(18) Ensure the Pre-school Director/Contact Person is involved in the
planning in order that development activities and supports are in
place for Pre-school and supports transition to Kindergarten.
e. Educational services staff members should:
(1) Lead small group instruction in a virtual environment.
(2) Facilitate the virtual component of synchronous online interactions.
(3) Manage online platforms for small groups of in-person students
while the teacher is remote.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
31
(4) Assist with the development and implementation of adjusted
schedules.
(5) Plan for the completion of course requests and scheduling
(secondary school).
(6) Assist teachers with providing updates to students and families.
(7) Support embedding of SEL into lessons.
(8) Lead small group instruction to ensure social distancing.
(9) Consider student grouping to maintain single classroom cohorts.
(10) Consider alternative methods for one-on-one interactions avoiding
in-person contact where possible.
f. Support staff/paraprofessionals may:
(1) Lead small group instruction to ensure social distancing.
(2) Consider student grouping to maintain single classroom cohorts.
(3) Consider alternative methods for one-on-one interactions avoiding
in-person contact where possible.
(4) Pre-record read-alouds and videos around SEL activities and
routines (Grades Pre-K through two). Caption pre-recorded
instructional videos from general education teachers.
(5) Provide real-time support during virtual sessions.
(6) Research websites, videos, and links for accessible activities that
teachers can incorporate into lessons.
(7) Support families and students in accessing and participating in
remote learning. Paraprofessionals can be added to online classes
as co-teacher.
(8) Lead small group instruction in a virtual environment.
(9) Facilitate the virtual component of synchronous online interactions.
(10) Family Workers will need to provide support to parents via virtual
platforms (Pre-school).
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
32
g. Substitutes
(1) Develop contingency staffing plans in case of sudden long-term
absences and/or vacancies.
(2) Develop roles and responsibilities for substitute teachers in both
virtual and hybrid settings.
(3) Designate substitutes to a single school building or grade level to
avoid too much movement between schools.
(4) Identify areas where additional staff may be necessary: school
nurses, counselors, school psychologist.
[See Appendix O – Staffing]
6. Educator Roles Related to School Technology Needs
a. To ensure all staff supporting virtual learning are prepared to provide or
support instruction on day one, the school officials should:
(1) Designate staff members to provide ongoing support with
technology to students, teachers, and families. Consider developing
a schedule and assigning a technology point person to teachers by
grade level or content area.
(2) Survey teachers and families to determine technology needs/access
(consider those that have access, but may be sharing personal
devices with others).
(3) To the extent possible, provide district one-to-one instructional
devices and connectivity.
(4) Prior to the start of the school year, provide district email addresses
and access to online platforms
(usernames/passwords/organizational credentials).
b. To ensure student teachers are prepared to start supporting instruction on
day one, districts should:
(1) Train student teachers to use technology platforms.
(2) Communicate district expectations/guidelines regarding
professional online etiquette/interactions with students.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
33
(3) Survey assistant teachers to determine technology needs/access
(Pre-school).
(4) Virtual instruction is ideal for staff who are at greater risk for the
impacts of COVID-19. Accommodations may need to be made for
staff with health issues which are exacerbated by viewing content
on screens for an extended period.
c. Student teachers should:
(1) Obtain a substitute credential to gain the ability to support students
without supervision as needed.
(2) Lead small group instruction (in-person to help with social
distancing).
(3) Co-teach with cooperating teachers and maintain social distancing.
(4) Manage online classrooms for asynchronous hybrid sessions while
the cooperating teacher teaches in-person.
(5) Implement modifications or accommodations for students with
special needs.
(6) Facilitate one-to-one student support.
(7) Lead small group instruction virtually while the classroom teacher
teaches in-person.
(8) Provide technical assistance and guidance to students and parents.
(9) Develop online material or assignments.
(10) Pre-record direct-instruction videos.
(11) Facilitate student-centered group learning connecting remote and in-
person students.
d. Additional Staff Concerns - Districts should also be prepared to navigate
additional staffing concerns and topics and may also consider:
(1) Best practice and guidance from the American Academy of
Pediatrics is to limit screen time for students in grades Pre-K
through two. Developmentally appropriate practices show that
young learners are most successful with hands-on learning, rather
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
34
than worksheets or computer-based activities. In this grade band,
interactive learning activities are the most effective.
(2) Develop and communicate a plan of accountability that identifies
how teachers will monitor and assess student performance. This
includes how they grade students (Grades Pre-K through twelve).
(3) Districts may also consider developing a plan to leverage
community organizations, community partners, faith-based
communities, or volunteers to support families outside of the school
building. Utilizing community volunteer support that will interact
directly with students may require criminal history background
checks.
(4) Roles and responsibilities of teacher leaders or instructional coaches
in supporting teachers in making necessary curricular adjustments
and continuously improving quality of instruction through remote
and hybrid structures.
(5) Increase the need for all staff to address student trauma, social
emotional learning, and digital citizenship.
[See Appendix O – Staffing]
7. Athletics
Under Executive Order 149, high school sports under the jurisdiction of the NJSIAA
may resume only in accordance with reopening protocols issued by NJSIAA and
cannot resume earlier than June 30, 2020.
[See Appendix P – Athletics]
C. Policy and Funding
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic presents many fiscal challenges to the school
district for delivery of instruction and related services to students in addition to other basic
operational needs. Readying facilities, purchasing supplies, transporting, and feeding
students may look drastically different in the 2020-2021 school year. The Policy and
Funding section of the Board’s Plan focuses on existing and pending Federal and State
legislation, regulations, and guidance.
1. School Funding
a. The Board shall explore options to obtain the maximum amount of available
revenue to minimize expenditures and for fiscal planning in the face of
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
35
considerable uncertainty. The options the Board shall explore include, but
are not limited to, the following:
(1) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund;
(2) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Assistance; and
(3) State School Aid.
b. School District Budgets
Districts have finalized their FY20 budget year and have already finalized
their FY21 budgets. Because of the timing of the budget process, many of
the activities listed below have not been, and cannot be, factored into either
budget year without additional revenue outside the amount they anticipated
for FY21 in February, and budget transfers that current statute does not
authorize at the start of the school year.
c. School Funding
School officials will review the Policy and Funding section of the NJDOE
Guidance that includes information on Federal and State funding sources;
purchasing practices; use of reserve accounts, transfers, and cash flow; and
costs and contracting, including E-Rate funding and cooperative purchasing
contracting.
(1) Purchasing
The school district may likely need to purchase items not needed in
the past and may experience increased demand for previously
purchased goods and services to implement the Plan. The school
district shall continue to comply with the provisions of the “Public
School Contracts Law”, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.
(2) Use of Reserve Accounts, Transfers, and Cashflow
The school district shall apply for the approval from the
Commissioner of Education prior to performing certain budget
actions, such as withdrawing from the emergency reserve or making
transfers that cumulatively exceed ten percent of the amount
originally budgeted.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
36
(3) Costs and Contracting
The school district shall follow all New Jersey State laws and
regulations applicable to local school districts for purchasing when
procuring devices and connectivity or any technology related item.
D. Continuity of Learning
Ensuring the continuity of learning is critically important during this time of great stress
for families, educators, and students. The move to a fully virtual learning environment
happened quickly and created significant challenges for staff and students, particularly
students already considered at-risk prior to the pandemic. School officials should work
closely with their stakeholders to ensure decisions are made collaboratively and
transparently and prioritize safely returning students who are in need of in-person
instruction. This may include, but is not limited to, students with disabilities, English
language learners (ELL), homeless youth, and low-income students.
Curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and career and technical
education (CTE) are all constructs that can be adjusted to serve as levers for equity.
Except where otherwise indicated, the provisions and elements of this section are
“additional considerations” that may help districts in considering ways to adhere to the
“anticipated minimum standards”.
While only a small introduction to these elements is included in this Plan, school officials
can find a more detailed explanation and considerations in the NJDOE Guidance under the
Continuity of Learning section to reference while developing their Plan for the reopening
of schools.
1. Ensuring the Delivery of Special Education and Related Services to Students
with Disabilities
a. Consistent with guidance from the United States Department of Education,
school districts must continue to meet their obligations under the Federal
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the New Jersey
State special education regulations for students with disabilities to the
greatest extent possible.
b. In accordance with the Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance issued by
the NJDOE, student IEPs that currently included ESY services should be
implemented to the greatest extent possible during the COVID-19
pandemic.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
37
c. The NJDOE recommends that schools districts consider the following when
addressing the education of students with disabilities for the 2020-2021
school year:
(1) Procedures to address the return to school of medically fragile
students and students with physical or health impairments who may
require accommodations and modifications as part of a 504 Plan.
(2) IEP teams should review student data/student progress to determine
whether critical skills were lost during the period in which remote
instruction was being provided to students and determine the need
for additional services to address learning loss.
(3) IEP teams should consider the impact of missed services on student
progress towards meeting IEP goals and objectives, and determine
if additional or compensatory services are needed to address
regression and recoupment of skills within a reasonable length of
time.
(4) IEP teams should develop procedures to complete overdue and/or
incomplete evaluations to determine eligibility for special education
services.
(5) The use of school guidance department staff and Child Study Team
personnel to identify students whose postsecondary plans may have
been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide
support, resources, and assistance, which may include facilitating
connection to community organizations, scholarship programs,
county, State, and Federal opportunities to access support.
(6) Clear communication to the parents of the procedures for student
referrals and evaluations to determine the eligibility for special
education and related services or a 504 Plan as required by Federal
and State law.
2. Technology and Connectivity
a. School districts should strive to ensure that every student has access to a
device and internet connectivity. School districts should prioritize the
provisions of technology, or alternatively, in-person instruction, to students
that are otherwise without access. Additionally, these school districts
should include in their reopening plan the steps taken to address the
technology deficit and how it will be resolved as soon as possible.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
38
b. Districts should:
(1) Conduct a needs assessment.
(2) Consider the attendant needs associated with deployment of needed
technology, including student and parent training and acceptable use
policy implementation.
(3) Prioritize the purchase and roll-out of devices and/or connectivity
that may involve learning based on the results of the needs
assessment.
(4) For students with special needs, accommodations according to their
instructional program must be addressed as appropriate for each
student.
(a) If there is a device or connectivity shortage, the school
district should address technology challenges in their Plan.
This should include the steps the district has already taken to
address the technology divide and how the school district
plans to provide devices and/or connectivity to students that
need them.
3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
a. In planning curriculum, instruction, and assessment for reopening, school officials
must focus on building staff capacity to deliver highly effective instruction in
hybrid environments as well as preparing them to address any learning gaps that
might prevent students from meeting grade-level New Jersey Student Learning
Standards (NJSLS).
b. School officials should develop a Plan that is innovative, cultivates a clear sense of
shared purpose and goals, encourages collaboration among educators, and fosters
an effective partnership approach with students’ family members and caregivers.
c. Virtual and Hybrid Learning Environment
(1) Curriculum
(a) Educators will be tasked not only with delivering curriculum, but
also structuring the curriculum to account for the loss of learning
that may have resulted from the extended school building closures.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
39
(b) To accelerate students’ progress during the upcoming school year,
administrators and educators will be tasked with identifying what
unfinished learning needs to be addressed.
(c) Accelerated learning focuses on providing students with grade-level
materials, tasks, and assignments along with the appropriate support
necessary to fill the most critical gaps in learning. Accelerated
learning seeks to help educators utilize classroom time as efficiently
as possible.
(2) Instruction
(a) As school districts prepare for the upcoming school year,
instructional plans that are flexible, promote innovation, and take
advantage of the strengths of school leaders, teachers, students, and
family and community members will be best suited to adapt to
changing learning environments as may be necessary.
(b) In crafting an instructional plan, the school district should consider
the following:
(i) Develop a shared understanding among staff, students, and
families across grade-levels and schools regarding learning
expectations, and anticipated environments (hybrid
approaches to instruction, virtual platforms, learning
management systems, etc.) and expectations for interactions
to ensure all students have access to high-quality instruction.
(ii) Design for student engagement and foster student ownership
of learning.
(iii) Develop students’ meta-cognition.
(iv) Collaborate with school leaders and educators to determine
what types of supports are needed for effective pedagogical
approaches during remote or hybrid instruction.
(v) Assess the district’s data on how ELLs experienced
instruction during remote or hybrid learning; particularly for
newcomer students and students with lower English
language proficiency levels.
(vi) Assess ELLs’ levels of engagement and access in an in-
person, virtual, or hybrid learning environment.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
40
(3) Assessment
(a) For the purpose of this Plan, the different assessment types are as
follows: pre-assessment; formative; interim; and summative.
(b) Educators should focus on locally developed pre-assessments and
formative assessments upon returning to school.
(c) In the absence of Spring 2020 summative assessment data, the
school district should identify alternate sources of prior assessment
data which may complement data driven decision-making regarding
remediation efforts.
(d) Online pre-assessments and formative assessments should be
leveraged in either a fully virtual or hybrid learning environment to
support the evaluation of student strengths and the areas for
improvement, and to inform next steps, including determining
whether remediation is required for an entire group of students or on
an individual student basis.
(e) Pre-assessments administered at the start of instructional units
should be limited to informing instruction plans with respect to gaps
in the mastery of standards while continuing to move students
forward at current grade-level.
(i) Such pre-assessments should be incorporated into regular
classroom activities and to the greatest extent practicable,
should not interfere with student learning opportunities as
schools reopen.
4. Professional Learning
a. It is imperative the school district provides professional learning that will better
equip leaders, staff, substitutes, students, and parents to adapt to altered educational
environments and experiences.
b. The school district must focus on professional development to address the learning
loss for the most vulnerable populations and preparing and supporting educators in
meeting the social, emotional, health, and academic needs of all students.
c. Professional learning opportunities should be:
(1) Presented prior to the beginning of the year;
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
41
(2) Presented throughout the school year;
(3) Presented in order to grow each educator’s professional capacity to deliver
developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction remotely;
(4) Presented to include the input and collaboration of stakeholders, including
all staff, parents, and community members; and
(5) Professional development plans (PDPs) for teaching staff and
administrators, as always, should remain flexible and adaptable to the
changing needs of the district, school, and individual educator.
d. Mentoring and Induction
(1) Induction must be provided for all novice provisional teachers and teachers
new to the district.
(2) One-to-one mentoring must be provided by qualified mentors to novice
provisional teachers.
(3) Ensure that mentors can provide sufficient support and guidance to novice
provisional teachers working in a remote environment.
(4) Mentoring must be provided in both a hybrid and fully remote learning
environment.
(5) Use online collaborative tools to remain connected to other mentors, new
teachers, and administrators to maintain a sense of communal support.
e. Evaluation
(1) School districts should modify annual evaluation training to highlight
procedures and processes which would be impacted due to potential hybrid
scheduling.
(2) School districts should develop observation schedules with a hybrid model
in mind.
(3) School districts should consider convening a District Evaluation Advisory
Committee (DEAC) meeting to review evaluation policies and procedures.
(4) School districts should consider the School Improvement Panel’s (ScIP)
role in informing professional learning, mentoring, and other evaluation-
related activities.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
42
(5) School districts must consider the requirements and best practices involved
with provisional status teachers, nontenured educators, and those on
Corrective Action Plans.
5. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
a. It is critical to maintain the integrity and safety of approved CTE programs and
ensure that all CTE students are reached Statewide.
b. The Office of Career Readiness has established guiding principles to help
administrators and educators make informed decisions about how, when, and to
what extent career and technical education can be safely offered.
c. Guiding Principles
(1) It is essential that when the school district is considering innovative learning
models for CTE during a time of social distancing, the State Plan
Foundational Elements of Equity of Opportunity and Access as well as
Partnerships must be considered.
(2) The State Plan Goals of Quality Programs, Work-Based Learning (WBL),
Career Advisement and Development, and CTE Teacher Recruitment and
Retention must also be considered as CTE programs are adapting to new
learning environments.
d. Quality CTE Programs
(1) When planning for in-person instruction, examine current curriculum
content and evaluate which content is most critical in meeting the
requirements of NJSLS, CTE Core Content Standards, industry
certifications, college credit agreements, etc.
(2) During a time when some credentials may not be accessible online or
through other virtual means, it is necessary to ensure students have access
to appropriate industry-recognized, high-value credentials.
e. Work-Based Learning
Students must be provided the opportunity to participate in safe work-based
learning, either remotely (simulations, virtual tours, etc.) or in-person. The school
district should consider work-based learning opportunities addressed in the
administrative code.
f. Career Advisement and Development
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
43
Strong career advisement in conjunction with business and community partnerships
are essential components of CTE programs and cannot be compromised in a time
of increased social distancing; therefore, modifications must be developed to
maintain program quality.
g. CTE Recruitment and Retention
CTE teachers require support in transforming their curricula and shifting their
instructional practices to meet the needs of the changing classroom environments
in a time of social distancing.
h. Funding to Support CTE Programs
The school district has the ability to utilize the CARES Act – Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) grants, local district funding,
Perkins funding (if eligible), discretionary grant funding (if participating), and other
Federal entitlement funds.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
44
Appendices
Restart and Recovery Plan
to Reopen Schools
City of Burlington Public School District
518 Locust Avenue, Burlington, NJ 08016
“Our Schools Are Priority One”
Board of Education
Fall 2020
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
45
Appendix A
Critical Area of Operation #1 - General Health and Safety Guidelines
This school district should include in Appendix A the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.a., including, but not limited to:
a. Protocol for High Risk Staff Members
● Staff members that the CDC identifies as having a higher risk for severe
illness from COVID-19, including older adults (aged 65 years and older)
and individuals with disabilities or serious underlying medical conditions
(as listed on page 8) and can provide appropriate medical certification,
every effort will be made to accommodate requests to work remotely.
These will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
b. Protocol for High Risk Students
● Students that the CDC identifies as having a higher risk for severe illness
from COVID-19, including those with disabilities or serious underlying
medical conditions (as listed on page 8) may attend school remotely.
c. Protocol for General Health and Safety
● Establish and maintain communication with local and State authorities to
determine current mitigation levels in the community.
● The District will follow CDC, NJDOE, and NJDOH guidance at all times.
● The District will promote behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19
such as, training/awareness measures, encouraging staff and students to
stay home if they are showing symptoms, requiring the use of a face
masks/coverings for everyone in the building, proper hand hygiene, and
signage/visual cues to reinforce social distancing protocols.
● Custodians, nurses, and appropriate staff will be provided additional PPE,
such as face shields, disposable coats, shoes, etc. as needed.
● Staff will receive training on the proper use and disposal of PPE.
Appendix B
Critical Area of Operation #2 - Classrooms, Testing, and Therapy Rooms
This school district should include in Appendix B the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.b., including, but not limited to:
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
46
a. Social Distancing in Instructional and Non-Instructional Rooms
● The student population will be divided into two cohorts (Blue and White).
The Blue Cohort will report to in-person school on Monday and Tuesday
each week, while the White Cohort reports in-person on Thursday and
Friday each week.
● All students will participate in remote learning on Wednesday of each week
to allow for the continuous cleaning of all facilities, teacher common
planning/collaboration, and/or teacher professional development.
● Students will be seated (at least 6 ft. apart) when possible.
● All staff, students, and visitors (limited) will be required to wear a face
mask/covering at all times unless it inhibits the individual’s health. This
includes on school grounds and school buses. *Medical exemptions will be
determined on a case-by-case basis.
● Physical barriers will also be utilized on teachers’ desks and
students’/common desks/tables where applicable and when possible.
● All non-instructional rooms will comply with social distancing protocols to
the maximum extent possible.
● Individual supplies and materials will be utilized as much as possible
(shared objects will be sanitized between use).
● Air conditioning will be utilized as appropriate.
● Classroom doors will be left open for additional ventilation when possible.
b. Procedures for Hand Sanitizing/Washing
● Hand sanitizing units will be installed for each classroom, building
entrances and exits, bathrooms, and lunchrooms.
● Students will be required to sanitize before entering and after leaving these
locations.
● Students will sanitize hands before and after using playground equipment.
● Signs will be utilized to reinforce hand washing/sanitizing protocols.
● Students and staff will receive training on proper handwashing techniques.
Appendix C
Critical Area of Operation #3 – Transportation
This school district should include in Appendix C the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.c., including, but not limited to:
a. Student Transportation
● The District will attempt to adhere to social distancing protocols on all
buses.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
47
● Students and staff will be required to wear a face mask/covering at all times
on the bus, unless it inhibits an individual’s health. Accommodations for
students unable to wear a face mask/covering will be addressed on a case-
by-case basis.
● Buses will be sanitized before and after each route by bus drivers, bus aides,
and custodial/maintenance staff.
● Bus drivers will be trained on how to properly clean and sanitize buses by
the Facilities Manager and COVID-19 Coordinator using most current CDC
and NJDOH guidance.
● Student/staff temperatures will be taken before entering the bus.
Students/staff with a temperature will not be allowed to board the bus.
b. Social Distancing on School Buses
● When possible, the District will attempt to transport a maximum number of
22 students on an individual bus run (one per seat) with a face
mask/covering on at all times, unless it inhibits an individual’s health.
Accommodations for students unable to wear a face mask/covering will be
addressed on a case-by-case basis.
● The District will adhere to the most current guidance from the CDC and
NJDOH for maximum bus capacity.
Appendix D
Critical Area of Operation #4 - Student Flow, Entry, Exit, and Common Areas
This school district should include in Appendix D the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.d., including, but not limited to:
a. Location of Student and Staff Screening
● There will be two to three entrance areas for staff in each building for
screening purposes.
● Each school building will designate two to three student entrances/exits (to
avoid clustering/in case of inclement weather).
b. Social Distancing in Entrances, Exits, and Common Areas
● Social distancing will be maintained at entry/exit.
● Staff will be located at points of entry to assist with logistics.
● Face masks/coverings will be required for everyone at all times.
● Physical guides, signs, floor tape, etc. will be utilized to remind staff and
students to remain socially distant at all times in common areas.
● One-way routes in hallways and stairwells will be utilized when possible.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
48
● Staff members will assist in supervising classrooms, hallways, stairwells,
and any additional areas to help maintain a consistent flow of traffic and
spacing.
Appendix E
Critical Area of Operation #5 - Screening, PPE, and Response to Students and
Staff Presenting Symptoms
This school district should include in Appendix E the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.e., including, but not limited to:
a. Screening Procedures for Students and Staff
● Students will be pre-screened for COVID-19 symptoms by parent/guardian
before entry into school (a symptoms checklist will be provided by the
District).
● Parents/Guardians must complete daily affirmation that their child(ren)
is/are symptom free (via Frontline app).
● Parents/guardians who escort a student to school, must wear a face
mask/covering unless it inhibits the individual’s health. *Medical
exemptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
● The parent/guardian must wait for the student to clear the screening process
before leaving. Any student that does not clear the screening process must
leave with the parent/guardian immediately.
● Parents/guardians will sign a COVID-19 Social Compact outlining these
procedures (located at the end of this section).
● Staff will pre-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the school
(a symptoms checklist will be provided by the District).
● Staff must complete daily affirmation that they are symptom free (via
Frontline app).
● Any student or staff member displaying COVID-19 symptoms (based on
the most recent CDC and/or NJDOH symptoms chart) should alert the
school and remain home.
● Parents will be informed to keep children home if they are exhibiting any
signs of COVID-19 (symptoms chart will be located on the District
webpage in the COVID-19 pop-up)
● Upon entry at predetermined locations, staff and students will have their
temperature scanned and monitored.
● Staff and students with a temperature of 100.4 or greater or exhibiting
COVID-19 symptoms will be isolated (using current CDC guidelines) and
assessed by the school nurse/designee.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
49
● School gymnasiums will be converted to isolation/nursing stations. Gyms
will be divided with one side utilized for symptomatic students and the other
side for minor everyday health-related issues. The symptomatic side will
have a 10ft. x 10ft. tent for students to be assessed.
● Restrooms in close proximity to the gyms will be closed to general student
use and will be for nursing purposes only.
● Students and staff will be randomly checked/screened for symptoms
throughout the course of the school day by the school nurse or designee.
● Staff will be trained by the District COVID-19 Coordinator to visually
check for symptoms as staff, students, and visitors (limited) enter the
building. Staff will also consistently check for symptoms throughout the
day and alert the school nurse if needed.
● Results will be documented when signs/symptoms of COVID-19 are
observed by the nurse.
● Screening protocol will take students, staff, and visitors (limited) with
disabilities into account and accommodate as needed.
● Health checks will be conducted safely and responsibly in accordance with
applicable privacy laws and regulations. If the student, staff, or visitor
(limited) is confirmed positive for COVID-19, the nurse will notify the
building principal, and the District COVID-19 Coordinator. The Principal
will also notify the Central Office.
● Staff and visitors who exhibit symptoms will be sent out of the building.
● Students who exhibit symptoms will be placed in an isolation room until a
parent/guardian pulls up and is in sight. Then, the student will be escorted
out to the car and a signature will be obtained from the adult and given
recommendations for student’s return to school.
● In the event of a confirmed positive COVID-19 test, the County and State
Health Departments will be notified by the COVID-19 Coordinator or
designee.
● If there is a positive case, the positive student will be placed on quarantine
along with all siblings, who would be assumed positive. Additionally, any
student/staff member who came within six feet of the positive individual for
more than ten minutes should be quarantined.
● If COVID-19 is confirmed in a child or staff member:
❏ The COVID-19 Questionnaire only needs to be completed one (1)
time.
❏ Close off all areas used by the person that is sick.
❏ Open all doors and windows to increase air circulation (as needed).
❏ Wait 24 hours (or as long as possible) before cleaning/disinfecting
to allow respiratory droplets to settle.
❏ Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick (offices,
bathrooms, common areas, etc.).
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
50
❏ If more than seven days have passed since the sick individual was
present at the facility, additional cleaning/disinfecting is not
necessary.
❏ Administration will work with local health officials to determine
next steps.
● A quarantined student/staff member may return to school or work with a
doctor’s note indicating that their symptoms were not COVID-19 related.
● If a student or staff member exhibiting symptoms is quarantined and
receives a negative COVID-19 test result, return to school or work will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
● If a student or staff member travels outside of the State of New Jersey to
any of the states listed on the New Jersey Travel Advisory list
(https://covid19.nj.gov/index.html) that individual must be quarantined for
14 days.
● If a student registers in the District from another country or state, they must
participate in remote learning for 14 days before in-person learning can
begin.
● The District will use the most updated CDC/NJDOH guidelines and
protocols to determine who must quarantine and for how long if there is a
suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
● The COVID-19 Coordinator will assist school nurses with established
protocols to assist the county in contact-tracing efforts and to notify the
local community of the positive case (respecting all privacy rights).
● School officials will follow current communicable disease service
guidelines for illness reporting.
● After current quarantine guidelines are followed, the COVID-19
Coordinator will engage in a readmittance conference with the student’s
parent/guardian or the staff member.
● A student or staff member may only return to school after the COVID-19
Coordinator clears them to return in writing.
● Students who must quarantine due to COVID-19-related illness/exposure
will move to remote instruction.
● Students who are unable to participate in remote learning due to COVID-
19 illness will have their individual situation evaluated on a case-by-case
basis.
● Staff who must quarantine due to COVID-19-related illness/exposure will
move to remote instruction.
● Staff who are unable to participate in remote learning due to COVID-19
illness will have their individual situation evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
● Staff who voluntarily expose themselves to COVID-19 (travel to a
“hotspot” state or region, etc.) will be required to utilize sick leave.
● Any staff member with an extenuating circumstance (such as attending a
funeral for an immediate relative out of state, etc.) may request a meeting
with the Superintendent for an exemption.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
51
● The District will update asthma action plans to reflect no nebulizer usage as
a rescue medication. The COVID-19 Coordinator will create and review
asthma protocols with all school nurses.
● The District will utilize a running Google Doc to continue communication
with the school physician as medical questions arise throughout the year.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
52
Table 1: Steps to Take in Response to Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Cases and Close Contacts
Based on NJDOH Guidance as of 7/22/2020
Scenario Immediate Action Communication
Scenario 1: A student or staff member either exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, answers “yes” to a health screening question, or has a temperature of 100.4 or above
● Student/staff sent to isolation room/home
● Student/staff instructed to get tested
● Class/cohort is evaluated for exposure and possible quarantine
No action is needed
Scenario 2: A family member or someone in close contact with a student or staff member (outside of school community) tests positive for COVID-19
● Student/staff sent to isolation room/home
● Student/staff may be recommended to get tested
● Student/staff instructed to quarantine, even if they test negative, for a full 14 days after (1) date last exposure to COVID-19 positive non-household contact or (2) COVID-19 positive household member completes their isolation
● If student/staff test positive see Scenario 3 (below)
● School administration and COVID-19 Coordinator notified
For the involved student family or staff member: Template letter - Household member or close contact with COVID-19 case
Scenario 3: A student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19
● Student/staff sent home if not already quarantined
● Student/staff instructed to isolate for 10 days after symptom onset and 24 hours after resolution of symptoms (if never symptomatic, isolate for 14 days after test date)
● School-based close contacts identified and quarantine for 14 days
○ In self-contained cohorts: entire cohort
○ In other setting: COVID-19 Coordinator will assess/ contact trace
● School administration and COVID-19 Coordinator notified
● Health Department notified
For positive case student family/staff: Template letter - COVID-19 Case For student families and staff members identified as close contacts: Template letter - Household Member or Close Contact with COVID-19 Case For all other student families and staff members: Template letter - COVID-19 Case in Our Community
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
53
Scenario 4: Two or more positive cases in two or more classes of the same grade
● Quarantine entire grade-level and teacher(s) for 10 days
● School administration and COVID-19 Coordinator notified
● Health Department notified
For positive case student family/staff: Template letter - COVID-19 Case For student families and staff members identified as close contacts: Template letter - Household Member or Close Contact with COVID-19 Case For all other student families and staff members: Template letter - COVID-19 Case in Our Community
Scenario 5: Multiple positive cases in faculty/staff
● 3 within 14 days where exposed at school
● 6 or more within 14 days regardless of source of exposure
● Quarantine entire school for 14 days
● School administration and COVID-19 Coordinator notified
● Health Department notified
For positive case student family/staff: Template letter - COVID-19 Case For student families and staff members identified as close contacts: Template letter - Household Member or Close Contact with COVID-19 Case For all other student families and staff members: Template letter - COVID-19 Case in Our Community
Scenario 6: Multiple clusters of positive cases in multiple grades
● Quarantine entire school for 10 days
For positive case student family/staff: Template letter - COVID-19 Case For student families and staff members identified as close contacts: Template letter - Household Member or Close Contact with COVID-19 Case For all other student families and staff members: Template letter - COVID-19 Case in Our Community
Scenario 7: If a student or staff member travels to a state or country listed by the state of New Jersey as a COVID-19 “hotspot”
● The individual should quarantine for 14 days after leaving the state or country
No action is needed
*Chart will be updated with CDC/NJDOH protocols on the District website in the emergency
pop-up box.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
54
Table 2: Steps to Take in Response to Negative Test Result
Scenario Immediate Actions Communication
A student or staff member tests negative for COVID-19 after Scenario 1 (asymptomatic)
● Student/Staff may return to school 24 hours after resolution of fever and improvement in other symptoms
Student family/staff to bring evidence of negative COVID-19 test or medical note if testing is not performed
A student or staff member tests negative after Scenario 2 (close contact)
● Staff/student must remain in quarantine for a full 14 days after (1) date of last exposure to COVID-19 positive non-household contact or (2) date that COVID-19 positive household member completes their isolation
No action is needed
A student or staff member tests negative after routine surveillance testing (no symptoms and no close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case)
● Can return to school/work immediately
No action needed
*Chart will be updated with CDC/NJDOH protocols on the District website in the emergency
pop-up box.
b. Protocols for Face Masks/Coverings
● Students, staff, and visitors (limited) must wear face masks/coverings at all
times on/in school grounds and busses unless doing so inhibits the
individuals’ health or if the individual is under two years of age. *Medical
exemptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
● Accommodations for students, staff, and visitors (limited) who are unable
to wear face masks/coverings for a documented reason will be addressed on
a case-by-case basis.
● If a student, staff member, or visitor (limited) refuses to wear a face
mask/covering for non-medical reasons and if no face mask/covering can
be provided to the individual, they will not be allowed access to the building
- students will be sent home for refusing to wear face masks/ coverings and
receive discipline consequences as outlined in the Code of Conduct. Staff
members will be sent home for refusing to wear face masks/coverings and
meet with the principal and/or Superintendent to determine disciplinary
action.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
55
COVID-19 Parent/Guardian Social Compact
Please review the following guidelines carefully:
● I will monitor my child for illness and keep them home if they are exhibiting any COVID-19 related
symptoms as determined by the District Symptoms Checklist.
● I will affirm my child’s current health status daily, using the Frontline app.
● If my child is dropped off at school, I (or designee) agree to wait until my child has cleared the
screening process. If they do not clear the screening process, I agree to take my child home
immediately. If I am called to pick up my child, I will arrive within the hour of being notified.
● I will keep my emergency contact numbers up to date.
● I will notify the school immediately if anyone in my family is exposed to or contracts COVID-19.
● I will notify the school if my child travels to a “hotspot” location listed on the New Jersey Travel
Advisory website (https://covid19.nj.gov/index.html)
● I will make sure our family follows quarantine/isolation guidelines as instructed by the District.
I agree to adhere to the following COVID-19 related guidelines for my
child(ren), who will be attending school in-person for the 2020-2021 school
year.
Names of child(ren) that will be attending in-person school for the 2020-2021 school
year (please print first and last name):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
___________________________________________ ________________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Date
____________________________________________ ________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
56
Appendix F
Critical Area of Operation #6 - Contact Tracing
This school district should include in Appendix F the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.f.
a. Contact Tracing
● The COVID-19 Coordinator and the School Safety Specialist will attend
three hours of contact tracing professional development provided by Johns
Hopkins University. (http://www.corsera.org/home)
● The COVID-19 Coordinator and School Safety Specialist will turnkey the
contact tracing training information to school nurses, building
administrators, counselors, CST members, and any other staff deemed
appropriate by the Superintendent.
● The COVID-19 Coordinator will facilitate all contact tracing for the
District.
● All staff will assist the COVID-19 Coordinator and Administration in
identifying close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases. This will be
accomplished in conjunction with the LHD.
● The District will cooperate with local, county, and state officials regarding
contact tracing.
Appendix G
Critical Area of Operation #7 - Facilities Cleaning Practices
This school district should include in Appendix G the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.g.
a. Facilities Cleaning Practices
● The Assistant Superintendent and the Facilities Manager will create a daily
facilities cleaning check-list (based on the most recent CDC guidelines) and
train all applicable staff on its implementation.
● The Assistant Superintendent and Facilities Manager will establish specific
sanitizing schedules, including bathrooms, drinking fountains/ hydration
stations, classrooms, stairwells, etc. that list methods, materials, and
frequency.
● The Assistant Superintendent and Facilities Manager will establish and post
a schedule for air filter replacement.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
57
● The Facilities Manager or designee will train all staff to assist in routine
cleaning and disinfecting in classrooms and common areas. Training will
include instructions for the use of all cleaning products and materials.
● The District will adhere to all existing required facilities cleaning practices
and procedures, and add any new requirements that may arise.
● The District has or is in the process of purchasing the following personal
protective equipment (PPE)
■ Face masks/shields
■ Gloves
■ Gowns
■ Temporal thermometers
■ Stand up temperature checks (70 students/minute)
■ Hand sanitizer and dispensers
■ Disinfectant wipes
■ No-touch door hook (lanyards)
■ Teacher desk plexiglass shields
■ Screens for office staff desks
■ Hydration stations
■ Disinfecting spray
■ Goggles
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
58
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
59
Appendix H
Critical Area of Operation #8 – Meals
This school district should include in Appendix H the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.h.
a. Meals
● An early dismissal schedule (four hours) will be utilized for in-person learning. As
a result, there will be minimal cafeteria usage by students.
● Daily lunch and breakfast for the following day will be “grab and go” style at
dismissal (bagged meals with pre-packaged items).
● Students will take bagged meals as they exit the building.
● Social distancing will be adhered to during this process.
● All staff involved in food preparation and distribution will follow and be trained on
all established health and safety protocols, including usage of gloves and
washing/sanitizing hands before, during, and at the completion of the process, as
well as maintain social distancing.
● Training will be provided by our food service managing company, Nutri-Serve.
● Simple pre-packaged breakfast items will be available on Monday and Thursday to
account for the gap in consecutive days of school. Social distancing will be fully
enforced if students eat in classrooms. The cafeteria will be monitored for
compliance with all safety/health protocols.
● For students in the daily remote learning cohort(s), “grab and go” lunch/breakfast
will be available for pick-up from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the high school (BCHS)
and intermediate school (WWIS) daily.
Appendix I
Critical Area of Operation #9 – Recess/Physical Education
This school district should include in Appendix I the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.i.
a. Recess
● An early dismissal schedule (four hours) will be utilized for in-person learning.
● When students use playground equipment during the day, social distancing will be
strictly enforced.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
60
● All students and staff will be required to sanitize/wash hands before and after
utilizing the equipment.
● Custodians/Staff will disinfect all playground equipment after student usage.
● Staff and students will receive training on proper playground procedures.
b. Physical Education
● Physical education will be conducted outside when possible, maintaining all social
distancing protocols.
● The gymnasiums (when applicable) will be marked accordingly to designate zones,
stations, areas, etc. for activity purposes. Social distancing protocols will be
implemented.
● The Athletic Director will provide physical education (PE) teachers with a list of
approved socially distant activities to utilize in lesson planning.
● PE lessons should limit direct contact with equipment as much as possible.
● Individual equipment will be utilized whenever possible.
● All equipment will be cleaned and disinfected between users and after each class
with EPA approved cleaners and disinfectants against COVID-19.
● The A.D. and custodial staff will train PE teachers on proper cleaning/disinfecting
techniques/safety protocols.
● Locker rooms will not be utilized. There will be no dressing/changing specifically
for PE class.
● Students and staff will sanitize hands before and after PE class.
● Face masks/coverings will be required at all times, unless it inhibits an individual’s
health. *Medical exemptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Appendix J
Critical Area of Operation #10 - Field Trips, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Use of
Facilities Outside of School Hours
This school district should include in Appendix J the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section A.1.j.
a. Field Trips
● All in-person field trips are cancelled for the duration of the pandemic.
● The District will utilize virtual field trips as a substitute for the in-person experience.
● Professional development on virtual field trip implementation will be provided to all
staff.
b. Extra-Curricular Activities
● The District may operate certain extra-curricular activities.
● Most extra-curricular activities will operate in a remote setting.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
61
● Any in-person extra-curricular activities must strictly enforce social distancing
requirements, mandatory mask/face coverings, and hygiene protocols.
c. Use of Facilities Outside of School Hours
● In an effort to maintain hygiene and sanitation protocols, the District reserves the
right to limit/deny facility usage to external community organizations.
● In the event the District allows a community organization to utilize its facilities, that
organization must adhere to District guidance on social distancing, face
mask/covering usage, and all health, safety, and sanitation protocols.
● The BOE reserves the right to charge an increased fee for enhanced cleaning
required after the use of facilities by an outside group.
Appendix K
Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports
This school district should include in Appendix K supplemental materials, evidence, and further
explanations of the elements listed in the Academic, Social, and Behavioral Supports section in
the Board’s Plan – Section A.2.a. through A.2.e.
a. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Culture and Climate
● The New Jersey Association of School Psychologists (NJASP) has provided
guidance for New Jersey Public Schools, that supports social emotional learning,
mental health, and a trauma informed approach to returning to school. This guidance
was built around a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
● The District will utilize NJDOE guidance under CASEL (includes training modules)
https://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/sandp/sel/
● School Climate is directly related to the mental health of both students and staff.
According to NJASP, domains related to school climate include: relationships,
parental support and engagement, emotional environment, morale in the school
community, safety, teaching and learning, physical environment, perception of
administration support, and inclusion and diversity. Thus a positive school climate
and culture is the foundation for learning, especially during the COVID-19
pandemic.
● In an effort to provide SEL, counselors, teachers, and case managers will provide
video lessons as well as literature that allows students to discuss and express their
feelings.
● In grades K-2, students will be placed with their previous classmates for continuity
purposes.
● Teachers will be trained on how to identify students in distress and exhibiting
anxiety as well as students exposed to trauma.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
62
● School Psychologists and Social Workers will be trained in Cognitive Behavioral
Approaches to working with students exposed to trauma. This training will be used
to deliver support to students in need during the 2020-2021 school year.
● During these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to create a sense of
stability and a sense of belonging. While class time is limited, it is critical for
teachers to “check-in” with their students daily and see if they need any emotional
assistance.
● SEL will be infused into daily instruction in many ways. Some examples include:
creating a consistent daily class routine, daily “check-ins” with students, promoting
partnered work as much as possible, discussing peaceful ways to manage peer
conflict, holding class meetings, and using reflective writing prompts, such as “a
dream I hope for” or “a small change I’d like to make.”
● Counselors will discuss with their students various strategies for mindfulness, self-
regulation, planning, and organization.
● Mindfulness activities will be infused into Physical Education/Health classes.
● As the school year unfolds, “hot lists” of students who are prone to emotional
difficulties will be created. These students will be contacted by their guidance
counselor (general ed. students) or case manager (special education students) on a
frequent basis to see if assistance is needed.
● If assistance is needed for general education students, a referral will be made to the
appropriate guidance counselor.
● If assistance is needed for special education students, the teacher can make a referral
to the student’s case manager, who will connect them with a social worker or school
psychologist.
b. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
● Intervention and Referral Services Teams will continue to meet throughout the
school year. At these meetings, referrals will be made for students who are
struggling academically and/or behaviorally. Based on the referral, specific
academic and/or behavioral interventions will be implemented.
● MTSS Tier I interventions are universal and are designed to meet the needs of the
majority of students in the district. Examples include: Teaching social and
emotional learning skills (SEL), self-awareness, mindfulness activities, continuing
to foster a positive learning environment and infuse SEL into daily lessons,
differentiated instruction for all students, establish positive relationships with all
students, survey students and use their personal interests in daily instruction to
maximize student learning, using appropriate humor to help students become more
engaged with instruction, and allowing opportunities for students to develop
social emotional learning practices and wellness activities that affirm their
competence, sense of self-worth, and feelings of safety.
● MTSS Tier II interventions are typically delivered in small group settings for 10-
25% of the students. Academic examples include Read 180/System and targeted
instruction. SEL examples include using restorative discipline practices for students
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
63
exposed to trauma, creating safe/calming spaces for students, and grief support
resources for students who have experienced a loss.
● MTSS Tier III interventions are delivered to individual students for less than 10%
of the population. Examples include individual behavior plans and contracts, daily
student check-in/check-out plans, daily academic/behavioral check ins, alternative
discipline, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and individualized therapy
and counseling.
c. Wraparound Supports
● Students in need of wraparound supports typically exhibit a significant level of
maladaptive behavior which occurs both at home and at school.
● At any time during the school year where wraparound services are warranted, a
referral is made to the New Jersey System of Care by calling 1-877-652-7624.
● PerformCare partners with the New Jersey Children's System of Care, and they
provide behavioral and mental health support in the home setting. PerformCare
provides a family-centered, community-focused single point of entry for New
Jersey’s eligible children and families to obtain available behavioral health,
substance use treatment, and developmental disability services.
● Parents, family members, school employees, mental health providers and other
professionals helping children and families can contact PerformCare on behalf of a
youth in need of a referral.
● PerformCare can also refer and authorize substance use treatment services for
eligible youth who meet the clinical criteria for treatment. Please call PerformCare
at 1-877-652-7624 for more information about eligibility.
d. Quality Child Care
● The District has contacted local child care providers and will provide parents with a
resource list of providers.
● Transportation to and from the provider sites will be coordinated by the parents and
providers.
● If possible, and if supported by community survey results, the District will attempt
to provide aftercare on in-person days if possible.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
64
Appendix L
Restart Committee
This school district should include in Appendix L the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section B.1.
Name Position/Stakeholder Name Position/Stakeholder
Pam Anderson Central Office
Secretary
Sherry Knight Principal
Sue Andris Teacher/CBEA Pres. Mark McCann Teacher/Parent
Juan Arbelaez Vice Principal Marguerite Phillips COVID-19
Coordinator/Nurse
Tom Carter Facilities Manager Nick Rancani Athletic Director
Dr. Amber Ciccanti BOE Member/Parent Chris Rivell Teacher/CBEA
Ray Coxe Asst. Superintendent/
Business Admin.
John Russell Superintendent
Marilyn Dunham Principal Michael Scapellato CST Supervisor
James Flynn Principal Rob Shappell Principal
Bri Gregory Secretary
State/Federal
Kristy Sugg Master Teacher
William Kamps BOE Member/Parent Ingrid Walsh Assistant BA
Carol Kiedaisch School Psychologist Robert Zavada Technology Director
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
65
Survey #1: Staff Results
- Requesting to work remotely due to health condition (10.8%)
- Requesting to work remotely to care for an ill family member (2%)
- Requesting a leave of absence due to lack of childcare (1%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
66
Survey #1: Community Results
- Internet on cell phone only (1.5%)
- Hotspot device (1.3%)
- No Internet access (0.4%)
- Other (0.6%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
67
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
68
- I choose not to answer (4.1%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
69
Survey #2: Staff Follow-up Results
- Will request to work remotely due to health conditions (7.6%)
- Request a leave of absence due to childcare (3.5%)
- Request a leave of absence to care for an ill family member (1.8%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
70
Survey #2: Community Follow-up Results
- Slow connection and/or dial up (2.7%)
- Internet on cell phone only, including phone used as hotspot (2%)
- No Internet access (0.5%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
71
- No (6.4%)
- No (1%)
- Maybe (5.4%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
72
- Full-time remote-only (5.9%)
- Homeschooling (1%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
73
- My child will purchase meals from school at the regular price (7.1%)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
74
Appendix M
Pandemic Response Teams
This school district should include in Appendix M the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section B.2.
BCHS
James Flynn (Principal), Juan Arbelaez (Vice
Principal), Darlene Brown (Vice Principal), Nicholas
Rancani (Athletic Director), Jamel Jones (PE
Teacher), Scott Yeager (Sp. Ed. Teacher),
Persephone Walker (Media Specialist), Jeannine
McGarvey (Teacher), Diane Berroyer (School
Psychologist), Dawn Lambert (Supervisor), Ray
Bonnette (Supervisor), Nora Kitz (Secretary),
Jennifer Moore-Marks (Nurse), Michael Juliana
(Behavior Support), Keith Crump (Security Officer),
Bob Eckman (Head Custodian), TT (Student), JK
(Student), KC (Student), EK (Student), Vera Shaffer
(Parent), Anne Ostner (Parent), Jeff Kinter (Parent)
WWIS
Rob Shappell (Principal), Renee Bond (Nurse),
Kevin Reeves (Custodian), Regina Booker
(Secretary), Amanda Carcanague (Clerk/Typist),
Regina Chew (Tech. Teacher), Jordan Ukrainski
(Teacher), Kryssa Calderone (Guidance
Counselor), Mike McShane (Sp. Ed. Teacher),
Rebecca Butler (Teacher), Victoria Mah-Gallow
(Sp. Ed. Teacher), Stefani Kitz-Willitts (Sp. Ed.
Teacher), Cyndi Luongo (Teacher), Sarah Damiani
(Teacher), Jen DiCostanzo (Teacher), Jackie Gaul
(Teacher), Andrew Lesser (Music Teacher), Diana
LaBrose (Teacher), Kristin Jason (Teacher), Cara
Caruso (ESL Teacher), Adrianne McDonald
(Teacher), John Caijo (Band Teacher), Officer
Perro (BCPD & Parent)
Captain James Lawrence
Sherry Knight (Principal), Julie Panajeotou
(Secretary), Nicola Fischer (Teacher), Kristin Cosmo
(Art Teacher), Donna McClelland (Sp. Ed. Teacher),
Lakeisha Stout (Parent), Diana Erazo (Parent), Darius
Padgett (Parent) Marguerite Phillips (Nurse) Olga
Schmid (Teacher)
Samuel Smith School
Marilyn Dunham (Principal), Gwenn Eskilson
(Nurse), Rebecca Shears (Teacher), Dawn McGee
(Teacher), Traci Bakely (Teacher), Michelle
Janson (Teacher), Erica Marshall (Teacher), Carol
Taylor (Ed. Assistant), Kristy Sugg (Master
Teacher), Wendy Thom (Secretary), Hannah
Conde (Parent), Latia Williams (Parent), Stacy
Snyder (Parent), Valerie Luther (Parent), Dr.
Germain Brown (Community Member)
Child Study Team
Michael Scapellato (CST Supervisor), Carol Kiedaisch (School Psychologist), Herman “Ricky” Reid (School
Psychologist), Sophia Arnao (School Psychologist), Janet Barker (Social Worker), Patricia Kennedy (Learning
Disabilities Teacher Consultant), Dino Juliano (Speech Therapist)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
75
Appendix N
Scheduling of Students
This school district should include in Appendix N the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section B.3., including, but not limited to:
a. School Day
● All District students will be divided into two cohorts (a Blue group, and a White
group - School Colors).
● This will limit the number of students in buildings.
● The Blue cohort will report to school for in-person learning on Monday/Tuesday of
each week following an early dismissal schedule - 4 hours total (30 minute periods).
The White cohort will engage in remote learning during this time (with as much
support/supervision from all available staff as possible).
● The White cohort will report to school for in-person learning on Thursday/Friday of
each week following an early dismissal schedule - 4 hours total (30 minute periods).
The Blue cohort will engage in remote learning during this time (with as much
support/supervision from all available staff as possible).
● Both cohorts will engage in synchronous remote learning on Wednesday following
an early dismissal schedule - 4 hours total (30 minute periods).
● Teachers and students will also have 1 to 1.5 hours of Office Hours
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday for additional academic and social/emotional
support.
● All staff are expected to be present at school for in-person instruction on days
scheduled (unless approved to teach remotely or instructed to stay home for
illness/quarantine reasons).
● All staff, unless specifically instructed otherwise, may choose to conduct office
hours in the building or at home.
● Staff will be required to sign in and out electronically for office hour sessions.
● If a staff member opts to conduct office hours from home, the staff member must
use their lunch time for travel.
● The District will establish a similar All-Remote schedule option for students.
● Parents/Guardians will be required to request the All-Remote option by the assigned
date in mid-August.
● Once a student is enrolled in the All-Remote option, the student must remain on All-
Remote learning until the next marking period.
● Professional development/collaboration time for teachers will occur on Wednesday
afternoons of each week (synchronous and asynchronous instruction, staff and
student SEL, Google Classroom/Meet, special education topics, ELL strategies,
health and safety, COVID-19 signs and symptoms, etc.).
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
76
b. Educational Program
● The District will attempt to maintain its pre-COVID-19 programs to the fullest
extent possible.
Burlington City High School
Time Monday/Tuesday Wednesday
(Deep Clean Facilities)
Thursday/Friday
7:35 - 7:55 a.m. Transition Into School Planning Transition Into School
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(30 minute periods)
Blue Cohort In-Person
Instruction
White Cohort
Remote Instruction
Blue and White Cohort
Remote Learning
White Cohort In-Person
Instruction
Blue Cohort
Remote Instruction
12:00 - 12:10 p.m. Transition Out of School Prep Transition Out of School
12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Prep Prep Prep
12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:30 - 2:40 p.m. Office Hours Professional Development
and/or Vertical/Horizontal
Articulation Meetings
Office Hours
Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday Grab and Go Lunches as students leave the building
Remote Students will get breakfast/lunch at BCHS and/or WWIS Cafeteria between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
77
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Time Monday/Tuesday Wednesday
(Deep Clean Facilities)
Thursday/Friday
7:50 - 8:15 a.m. Transition to School Planning Transition to School
8:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
(30 minute periods)
Blue Cohort In-Person
Instruction
White Cohort
Remote Instruction
Blue and White Cohort
Remote Learning
White Cohort In-Person
Instruction
Blue Cohort
Remote Instruction
12:20 - 12:30 p.m. Transition Out of School Prep Transition Out of School
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Prep Prep Prep
1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:50 - 2:55 p.m. Office Hours Professional Development
and/or Vertical/Horizontal
Articulation Meetings
Office Hours
Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday Grab and Go Lunches as students leave the building
Remote Students will get breakfast/lunch at BCHS and/or WWIS Cafeteria between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
78
Samuel Smith School and Captain James Lawrence School (PK - 2)
Time Monday/Tuesday Wednesday
(Deep Clean Facilities)
Thursday/Friday
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Transition to School Planning Transition to School
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(30 minute periods)
Blue Cohort In-Person
Instruction
White Cohort
Remote Instruction
Blue and White Cohort
Remote Learning
White Cohort In-Person
Instruction
Blue Cohort
Remote Instruction
12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Transition Out of School Prep Transition Out of School
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. Prep Prep Prep
1:15 - 2:05 p.m. Lunch Lunch Lunch
2:05 - 3:20 p.m. Office Hours Professional Development and/or
Vertical/Horizontal Articulation
Meetings
Office Hours
Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday Grab and Go Lunches as students leave the building
Remote Students will get breakfast/lunch at BCHS and/or WWIS Cafeteria between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.
Appendix O
Staffing
This school district should include in Appendix O the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Sections B.4., B.5., and B.6.
a. Staffing
● When making staffing assignments, the District will comply with all applicable
employment laws.
● "Instructional and non-instructional staff schedules may also include designated
time to support school building logistics required to maintain health and safety
requirements." - The Road Back pg. 11.
● The District will continue to collaborate and consult with the local bargaining unit
and legal counsel as this plan evolves.
● The District will abide by all minimum requirements established by the NJDOE.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
79
● Mentoring for non-tenured teachers will continue utilizing reasonable
accommodations and supports such as, virtual meetings, virtual new teacher
orientation, and/or virtual professional development opportunities.
● All staff must be prepared to assist in building logistics required to maintain health
and safety requirements (e.g., hallway traffic, additional sanitizing, monitoring
students, etc.)
● All staff must be familiar with District technology and platforms (Google
Classroom, Google Meet, Genesis, simpleK12, My Learning Plan, etc.)
● All staff will receive professional development on student trauma. SEL, and digital
citizenship.
● Instructional staff will plan standards-based, curriculum-aligned lessons to meet the
needs of all students and cohorts assigned to them.
● Instructional staff will utilize a variety of instructional strategies/modalities to keep
students engaged in the learning process.
● All instructional staff will support District procedures for attendance,
student/parental contact, updating teacher webpage in a timely manner, etc.
● Instructional staff will engage in in-person and remote learning, utilizing
synchronous and asynchronous methods.
● All instructional staff will utilize the District-approved lesson plan template for
designing lessons.
● Instructional staff and administration will set clear expectations with students for
remote and in-person learning.
● Instructional staff will assess student progress frequently, including an initial
baseline assessment (MAP) where applicable.
● Instructional staff and administration will utilize available data to assess priority
curriculum needs and design instruction to meet those needs.
● Administration will work with staff with health-related issues to accommodate their
needs as much as possible on a case-by-case basis.
● Administration will provide staff collaboration and planning time.
● Administration will communicate and model high-quality in-person and remote
instructional examples.
● Administration will ensure teachers, students, and parents receive necessary
supports.
● Administration will provide frequent informational updates to the community.
● Administration will support students and families by connecting them with specific
services to help with their success.
● Administration will monitor daily staff and student attendance to make adjustments
to the schedule as needed.
● The District will provide student teachers with applicable training to navigate a
hybrid model of instruction.
b. Educator Evaluation
● Staff will be evaluated based on guidance from the NJDOE.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
80
● Unless forbidden by the NJDOE, the District will allow certificated staff in good
standing (not on a CAP or non-tenured teachers) the option to have their announced
observation conducted in-person or in the virtual setting (unless the District is
required to go to a completely remote model).
● Non-tenured teachers and teachers on a CAP will be evaluated in-person for all
observations (unless the District is required to go to a completely remote model).
● All unannounced observations will be in-person (unless the District is required to go
to a completely remote model).
● All pre/post-conferences will be conducted remotely.
● The District will provide guidance on a standardized grading policy (K5-2 and
Grades 3-12).
● The District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC) will meet in early August to
discuss/collaborate regarding these details.
Appendix P
Athletics
This school district should include in Appendix P the locally developed protocols addressing the
anticipated minimum standards as required by the NJDOE Guidance and referenced in the Board’s
Plan – Section B.7.
a. Pre-Participation in Athletics
● NJSIAA pre-participation requirements will be followed, including all required
paperwork and screening protocols. Burlington City High School will require all
students to have a current physical on file before participating in athletics.
● Any student-athlete who has tested positive for COVID-19 must provide written
clearance from a physician before participating in practices/games.
● Any student who has pre-existing medical conditions or is immunocompromised
must provide written clearance from a physician before participating in
practices/games.
● All students must complete the COVID-19 Questionnaire seven (7) days prior to
participating in practices/games. There are no exceptions to the seven (7) day wait
period.
■ COVID-19 Questionnaires are approved by the Athletic Trainer and filed
in the Athletic Director’s Office.
■ Any student who provides a “YES” answer is not able to participate in
practices until written clearance is given by a physician.
■ Coaches have been provided the COVID-19 Questionnaire and it is
available on the Athletic Director’s website.
● In the event that a student-athlete chooses to travel to one of the “hot spot” states
during the season, the student-athlete cannot return to practices/games until after a
fourteen (14) day period of quarantine has been observed.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
81
b. Pre-screening Procedures for Practices/Games
● For the purposes of this section, the designated Screener is the coach, Athletic
Director, or school employee who is responsible for collecting the pre-screening
information. The designated Screener must complete the COVID-19 Daily Pre-
Screening Form, have their temperature checked, and wear a face mask/covering
throughout the pre-screening process.
● The COVID-19 Daily Pre-Screening Form must be completed by student-athletes
prior to arriving on site for the practices/game.
■ Coaches have been provided the COVID-19 Daily Pre-Screening Form and
it is available on the Athletic Director’s website.
● If there is a “YES” answer on the form or a student-athlete has a temperature of
100.4℉ or higher when checked by the Screener, the student-athlete must leave the
campus or report to the isolation area immediately. Written clearance from a
physician is required for the student-athlete to return to practices/games.
■ The Screener will alert the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer
immediately. If the student-athlete's parents/guardians are not present, the
Screener will notify them of the situation immediately.
■ The Athletic Director will notify the District COVID-19 Coordinator,
building principal, school nurse, and superintendent/central office that a
symptomatic student was sent home from athletics.
● The pre-screening process requires two individuals and one must be a coach who
will supervise student-athletes while the pre-screening process is being completed.
● The designated Screener will meet student-athletes at predetermined locations close
to the practice fields to conduct screening procedures.
■ Parents should not leave the site until the Screener has indicated the student-
athlete is permitted to participate in the practice/game.
■ Students will remain socially distant as best as possible and keep face
masks/coverings on while waiting to be screened.
■ The designated Screener will submit all pre-screening records to the
Athletic Director.
● A student-athlete who arrives after the pre-screening process has ended may not
participate in the practice/game and should leave campus immediately.
■ The pre-screening process should not last more than fifteen (15) minutes
past the scheduled start time of the practice.
■ The pre-screening process will cease 25 minutes prior to a home game.
■ The pre-screening process will cease at the time of departure for an away
game.
● The Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, and coaching staff will work together to
identify each team’s pre-screening location.
c. Practice Procedures
● All procedures concerning pre-screening will be completed before a student-athlete
is cleared to participate in the practice.
● Student-athletes must come dressed to participate. No access to school locker rooms.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
82
● Only student-athletes, coaches, and appropriate school personnel may attend
practices.
● Coaches are responsible for obtaining water for student-athletes. Coaches will
coordinate with the Athletic Trainer to ensure water is supplied for each team.
■ As much as possible, student-athletes should bring their own refillable
water bottle and may refill their bottle from a shared source so long as
proper social distancing and hygiene procedures are followed.
■ Students must sanitize their hands prior to refilling their water bottle from
a shared source or if filling a disposable plastic cup.
● There will be no access to school bathrooms. A portable lavatory will be accessible
on site. Sanitizing hands before use and after use is required. A sanitizing station
will be set up next to each portable lavatory.
d. Game Day Procedures
● The Athletic Directors from each school will confer and exchange all COVID-19
related protocols and precautions.
● All procedures concerning pre-screening will be completed before a student-athlete
is cleared to participate in the contest.
● Student-athletes must come dressed to participate. No access to school locker rooms.
● For home games, if spectators are permitted, the number of spectators will be
determined by the most current NJSIAA, NFHS, NJDOE, and Governor’s Office
guidelines.
● Appropriate social distancing will be implemented on the sidelines/bench areas.
■ Students sitting on the sidelines/bench area must wear a face
mask/covering.
● No pre or post game handshake between opposing teams.
e. Exposure to a Confirmed COVID-19 Case
● If a student-athlete or coach comes in contact with an individual, including a family
member, who has tested positive for COVID-19, that student-athlete or coach will
not be permitted to participate in practices/games effective immediately and will
need written clearance from a physician to return to practice/games.
■ The exposed student-athlete or coach should self-quarantine and contact
their doctor for further instructions.
■ The student-athlete’s team will be permitted to continue their season until
the results of the exposed student-athlete are known. The designated
Screener, Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, and coach will continue to
monitor the team for signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
■ The Athletic Director will inform the District COVID-19 Coordinator,
building principal, school nurse, and superintendent/central of the exposure
case.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
83
f. Response to a Positive Test
● If a student-athlete or coach tests positive for COVID-19, practices/games for that
specific team will cease immediately. For that specific team, all competition,
including games, will be suspended for a minimum of two (2) weeks from the
date of notification of the positive test.
■ The student-athletes of that sport specific team, including the
student-athlete who tested positive, will not be permitted to return
to school for a period of time that is established by the most current
health guidelines.
■ The student-athlete or coach who tested positive will need written
clearance from a physician to return to practice/games.
■ If an additional student-athlete or multiple student-athletes from the
same team test positive for COVID-19, the District COVID-19
Coordinator, building principal, school nurse, Athletic Director, and
superintendent/central will collaborate to determine the appropriate
course of action for the remainder of that specific team’s season.
● The District COVID-19 Coordinator, building principal, school nurse, and
superintendent/central office will be notified immediately of the positive test.
● While maintaining the student-athlete’s confidentiality, written correspondence
will be provided to parents/guardians of student-athletes who have attended
practices/games with the student who tested positive.
● The Athletic Director will notify all opposing schools’ Athletic Directors who have
competed against the student-athlete and sport specific team within the two weeks
prior to the positive test result.
e. Transportation
● All procedures concerning pre-screening will be enacted before a student-athlete is
cleared to participate in the away contest and board the bus.
● As much as possible, social distancing will be enacted on the bus.
● Students will be required to wear face masks/coverings while on the bus to and
from the contest.
● Parents/Guardians will be able to take their student-athlete(s) home from an away
contest as long as the head coach is made aware of the arrangement ahead of time.
f. Face Masks/Coverings
● All coaches and school personnel attending a practice or game must wear a face
mask/covering at all times.
● If spectators are permitted to attend games, they must wear a face mask/covering at
all times.
● Student-athletes must wear their face mask/covering prior to the practice/game,
which includes the duration of the bus ride to and from an away game. Student-
athletes may remove their face mask/covering when the practice/game begins.
■ The practice/game begins when the warm-up commences and is completed
when the cool down has ended.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
84
● Student-athletes who are on the sidelines/bench area and who are
not currently playing in the game must wear a face mask/covering.
■ Student-athletes should put their face masks/coverings on at the conclusion
of the practice/game.
g. Inclement Weather/Emergency Situations
● The Athletic Director and/or coach will cancel practices/games if there is the threat
of inclement weather.
● Students-athletes are not permitted to enter the school during practices/games unless
there is a medical emergency such as an injury or immediate student-athlete health
issue.
● In the event of a safety emergency, student-athletes, coaches, school personnel, and
opposing student-athletes and coaches will move indoors to the Burr Gym.
■ The Athletic Director will follow district established safety protocols to
ensure the safety issue is resolved as safely and quickly as possible.
■ Proper social distancing will be implemented as much as possible.
■ Parents/guardians will be contacted immediately, or when deemed a safe
and appropriate time do so by the Athletic Director, to schedule pick-ups.
● In the event of a weather emergency, NJSIAA protocols will be followed.
■ The visiting team will board their bus.
■ Burlington City student-athletes and coaches will move to the Burr
Gymnasium and practice social distancing and mask protocols as much as
possible.
■ The Athletic Director will determine whether the game should resume or be
postponed.
■ If Burlington City is the away team during a weather related emergency,
NJSIAA protocols will be followed.
● The team will board the bus and face masks/coverings will be worn
while the team returns to Burlington City High School.
■ In the event of a safety emergency when Burlington City is the away team,
masks will be worn and social distancing will be implemented as much as
possible while Burlington City student-athletes and coaches adhere to the
policies of the home team regarding safety emergencies.
h. Sanitizing and Disinfecting Equipment
● All sports equipment and touchpoints (e.g., balls, benches, agility cones, ladders,
clipboards, etc.) must be cleaned after each practice/game with EPA approved
cleaners and disinfectants against COVID-19.
● Per NJSIAA recommendation, Wilson ball cleaning recommendations will be
implemented as much as possible.
● Student-athletes must wash their practice clothing and uniforms between each
practice and game.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
85
i. Athletic Trainer
● The Athletic Trainer will work in conjunction with the COVID-19 Coordinator,
Athletic Director, school nurse, and coaching staff to assist with implementation
of all COVID-19 procedures related to athletics.
● The Athletic Trainer will care for athletes following the Board of Certification for
the Athletic Trainer standards of care while incorporating personal protective
equipment including, but not limited to, face masks/coverings, gloves, and eye
shields.
● The Athletic Trainer will comply with all NJSIAA guidance and updates relating
to the care of student-athletes.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
86
Appendix Q
COVID-19 Related Board of Education Policies
1. Policy 1648 Restart and Recovery Plan (M)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
87
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
88
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
89
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
90
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
91
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
92
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
93
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
94
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
95
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
96
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
97
2. Policy 1649 Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
98
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
99
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
100
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
101
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
102
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
103
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
104
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
105
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
106
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
107
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
108
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
109
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
110
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
111
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
112
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
113
3. Policy 5310.01 Health Services – Pandemic Response
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
114
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
115
4. Policy 8451.01 Illness
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
116
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
117
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
118
5. Policy 8632 Transportation Safety
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
119
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
120
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
121
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
122
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
123
6. Policy 9150 School Visitors
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
124
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
125
Appendix R
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
126
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
127
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
128
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
129
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
130
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
131
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
132
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
133
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
134
FMLA LEAVE GUIDANCE
► Which employees are eligible to take FMLA leave?
Employees are eligible to take FMLA leave if they work for a covered employer and:
● have worked for their employer for at least 12 months;
● have at least 1,250 hours of service over the previous 12 months; and
● work at a location where at least 50 employees are employed by the employer
within 75 miles.
► Must an employer grant leave to an employee who is sick or who is caring for a family
member that is sick?
An employee who is sick or whose family members are sick may be entitled to leave
under the FMLA under certain circumstances. The FMLA entitles eligible employees of
covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a designated
12-month leave year for specified family and medical reasons. This may include the flu
where complications arise that create a “serious health condition” as defined by the
FMLA. Employees on FMLA leave are entitled to the continuation of group health
insurance coverage under the same conditions as coverage would have been provided if
the employee had been continuously employed during the leave period.
Workers who are ill with COVID-19 or have a family member with COVID-19 are urged
to stay home to minimize the spread of the pandemic. Employers are encouraged to
support these and other community mitigation strategies and should consider flexible
leave policies for their employees.
► Can an employee stay home under FMLA leave to avoid getting COVID-19?
The FMLA protects eligible employees who are incapacitated by a serious health
condition, as may be the case with COVID-19 where complications arise, or who are
needed to care for covered family members who are incapacitated by a serious health
condition. Leave taken by an employee for the purpose of avoiding exposure to
COVID-19 would not be protected under the FMLA. Employers should encourage
employees who are ill with COVID-19 or are exposed to ill family members to stay home
and should consider flexible leave policies for their employees in these circumstances.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers
to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave
for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
► PAID LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
135
Generally, employers covered under the Act must provide employees:
Up to two weeks (80 hours, or a part-time employee’s two-week equivalent) of paid sick
leave based on the higher of their regular rate of pay, or the applicable state or Federal
minimum wage, paid at:
• 100% for qualifying reasons #1-3 below, up to $511 daily and $5,110 total;
• 2/3 for qualifying reasons #4 and 6 below, up to $200 daily and $2,000 total; and
• Up to 12 weeks of paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave paid at 2/3
for qualifying reason #5 below for up to $200 daily and $12,000 total.
A part-time employee is eligible for leave for the number of hours that the employee is
normally scheduled to work over that period.
► ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
In general, employees of private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees, and
certain public sector employers, are eligible for up to two weeks of fully or partially paid
sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons (see below).
Employees who have been employed for at least 30 days prior to their leave request
may be eligible for up to an additional 10 weeks of partially paid expanded family and
medical leave for reason #5 below.
► QUALIFYING REASONS FOR LEAVE RELATED TO COVID-19
An employee is entitled to take leave related to COVID-19 if the employee is unable to
work, including unable to telework, because the employee:
1. is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to
COVID-19;
2. has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to
COVID-19;
3. is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis;
4. is caring for an individual subject to an order described in (1) or self-quarantine
as described in (2);
5. is caring for his or her child whose school or place of care is closed (or child
care provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 related reasons; or
6. is experiencing any other substantially-similar condition specified by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
► Determining Your FFCRA Eligibility
Utilize the web tool located at:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ffcra/benefits-eligibility-webtool
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
136
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
137
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
138
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
139
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
140
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
141
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
142
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
143
Appendix S
In an effort to ensure our staff have as much information as
possible, this question and answer document was developed
based from questions posed during the reopening plan
development process. The Board of Education along with all
District Administrators have placed the health and safety of our
students and staff at the forefront of our plan development. As
preparations continue for a September reopening, we continue to face challenges that
arise from this global pandemic. To meet the mandates of the Governor and the
Department of Education, we have developed a plan which is flexible while ensuring a
safe learning environment. We remain committed to ensuring our students are provided
the highest quality educational experience in a safe, secure and healthy environment.
Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions. We will work to update
this list as new questions are posed and/or new information is made available.
As always, we thank you for your commitment to the City of Burlington and our
students, especially during these unprecedented times.
FAQS
Q. Does an employee qualify for EFMLEA because he or she is worried or anxious to
go to work due to the COVID-19 risk?
A. No. EFMLA is a 12-week leave for childcare. Please click here to read about
COVID-19 and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Q. Can an employee take leave under the EFMLEA intermittently?
A. Yes, but only if the school district and the employee agree.
Q. Does an employee qualify for EFMLEA if they are uncomfortable sending their
child to school?
A. No. Please review the information found on the poster for Employee Rights
under FFCRA.
Q. If an employee needs to take a leave due to a need for childcare, what kind of
documentation needs to be provided?
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
144
A. Documentation is required.
● The name of your child;
● The name of the school, place of care, or child care provider that has
closed or become unavailable; and
● A statement that no other suitable person is available to care for your
child.
In addition to the above information, you must also provide your employer written
documentation in support of your paid sick leave as specified in applicable IRS
forms, instructions, and information.
Q. What happens to employees’ insurance benefits while on EFMLEA?
A. Employees’ medical benefits will continue while on EFMLEA.
Q. What happens if employees cannot return to work after the 12-weeks allotted leave
under EFMLEA?
A. Employees who cannot return to work after the 12-weeks of leave must write a
letter to the Superintendent requesting an unpaid leave of absence under Policy
#3431 and Regulation 3430. Please note that health insurance will be terminated
once you go on an unpaid status and you will be offered COBRA coverage.
Q. If an employee is on maternity leave and expected to return on 9/1/2020, can they
apply for EFMLEA?
A. No. Leave under the EFMLEA runs concurrently with FMLA leave.
Q. Will students be screened prior to boarding a school bus?
A. Yes. Students will have their temperature taken prior to boarding a bus. If any
student has an elevated temperature, they will not be permitted on the bus and
will be taken home by their parent/guardian.
Q. Will educational assistants report on all in-person instruction days?
A. Yes. All District staff will be reporting on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and
Fridays. Principals will be developing plans for educational assistants to engage
in the online components of the instructional program.
Q. Is there an option for me to work remotely if we are still “in-person” in September?
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
145
A. While it is expected that all staff will report on each of the “in-person” days, it is
recognized that certain staff members are requesting to be all remote. Those
situations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with your
building principals. We will do everything possible to provide accommodations as
necessary. Schedules are being developed to determine our overall staffing
needs. The flexibility to work from an alternate location during the afternoon
sessions is offered.
Q. How will immune compromised staff or students be accommodated? If people have
conditions on the CDC’s list of higher risk factors is the District required to provide
further accommodations?
A. As in any situation, we will always work with staff to make reasonable
accommodations based on the job responsibilities and medical
recommendations.
Q. If we have to quarantine will we be required to use our sick time?
A. If an employee has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due
to concerns related to COVID-19, then the employee is entitled to the Emergency
Paid Sick Leave Act.
Q. What will be done for children in our class who have parents or siblings that are
exposed to COVID-19 daily? Will the teachers be informed to those students?
A. All students will be pre-screened through a daily affirmation to be completed by
parents/guardians and then will be screened for temperature prior to entering the
school building. All staff will be responsible for monitoring students for
symptoms. In the event a student tests positive for COVID-19, they along with
their class will be placed on quarantine. If they have siblings in the district, the
siblings will be assumed positive and placed on quarantine. Although the sibling
is an assumed positive, if there is no definite test results, the sibling’s
classmates may remain in class as long as they remained 6’ away from the
sibling while in class.
Q. What accommodations will be made for staff who may have children in other
districts that may have different models of schooling or schedules? How will that be
handled?
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
146
A. As in any situation, we will always work with staff to make reasonable
accommodations based on the job responsibilities; however, we are unable to
assist with childcare.
Q. Will we have virtual/remote instruction for parents/students who wish to have it?
A. Yes. Parents/students may choose an all remote option.
Q. Is there a cap on sick day usage for staff?
A. Staff will need to apply for FMLA. Staff may use their sick time if it is for their
own medical reason. Please note that FMLA is a 12-week leave during a 12-
month period.
Q. Can staff who have breathing issues use face shields instead of masks?
A. While it is encouraged that masks be used in conjunction with face shields, staff
with a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask may wear a
face shield alone. Staff may use their own mask (no valves permitted), shield, or
both. For those who require a face shield, the District will provide one.
Q. Who will be required to wear a mask?
A. All staff and students will be required to wear a mask while in a school building
and on a school bus.
Q. Will the District attendance policies change so staff do not have to come to school
sick? Will the same apply to students?
A. Attendance will be tracked and monitored since it is imperative for everyone to
come to work/school. It is encouraged that if a staff member or student is sick,
he or she stays home and only returns to school/work when healthy.
Q. Will toilets/bathrooms be cleaned throughout the day?
A. There will be additional cleaning of restrooms throughout the course of the
instructional day. Schedules will be developed to close restrooms for certain
periods of time to allow the custodial staff to clean.
Q. What PPE will be provided to staff?
A. While staff will be encouraged to supply their own face mask (solid with no
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
147
valves), the District is prepared to provide PPE as needed. The District will have:
masks, face shields, gloves, no touch door hooks, and gowns (as needed) to
offer to staff. Each classroom/office will be supplied with disinfectant products.
Plexi-glass partitions will be in place for teacher/office staff desks. Staff ARE
NOT permitted to bring outside disinfectant products into the school and MUST
use the products supplied by the District.
Q. What happens if my child’s school does not reopen?
A. As in any situation, we will always work with staff to make reasonable
accommodations based on job responsibilities; however, we are unable to assist
with childcare. It is recommended that you review the leave options previously
discussed.
Q. Is the District providing hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes for the classrooms?
A. Yes. The District will be providing hand sanitizer and wipes to all classrooms and
offices. These items were previously provided prior to the emergency closure in
March. It is anticipated that many areas would have ample supply left from what
was initially provided. For those rooms that exhausted their supply, items will be
provided.
Q. How is the District going to ensure that students have not been medicated to mask a
fever as parents have done in the past?
A. Parents will be required to complete a daily affirmation regarding their child(ren).
They will be provided a unique log-in for their child to complete the affirmation.
The screening app will immediately flag a student and advise the parent not to
send them to school. The notice will also appear on the District’s “dashboard.” If
a student does not properly complete the questionnaire and the student arrives
at school, they will be screened for an elevated temperature before being
permitted to enter the building. All staff will be responsible for monitoring
students for signs or symptoms of possible illness. In the event a staff member
suspects a student to be ill, they should immediately call the school nurse. The
nurse will screen with a few questions. A staff member will then escort the
student to the nurse’s location.
Q. The beginning of the school year for many of our preschool students means lots of
comforting and contact. How will we be able to observe distancing rules at this level?
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
148
A. Preschool staff will be provided masks, face shields, gloves, and gowns if
necessary. We will follow the guidance provided by the Division of Early
Childhood Education.
Q. Will staff be working every day?
A. Staff will be expected to work 5-days per week. Scheduling will determine in-
person, hybrid, and remote times.
Q. If a student comes to school without a mask will he/she be given one?
A. Yes. Masks will be available for students at each point of entry as well as prior to
boarding a school bus. If a student is unable to wear a mask as a result of a
documented medical condition, they will be required to work via remote
instruction.
Q. How many children will be on a bus? Who and how will mask wearing be enforced?
A. Students will be permitted on the bus one (1) per seat while wearing a mask. The
District will attempt to assign support staff members to as many bus routes as
possible to screen the students and monitor students for masks while on the
bus. Students who do not follow the protocols will be referred to their respective
building Principal.
Q. What is being done about ventilation and air quality in the classrooms?
A. All District classrooms have ventilation systems that will operate 24 hours a day.
When and where applicable, the systems will also utilize wider openings in the
dampers which will allow for more outside air to mix with the indoor air.
Unfortunately, during the months air conditioning is in use, classroom windows
MUST remain closed. All HVAC filters have been replaced and will be monitored
for cleaning and replacement as we begin the school year. Any air quality
concerns should be reported to the building administrator so that the proper
procedures can be followed. All air-vents in the classroom must remain open at
all times (no books/materials covering them).
Q. What additional cleaning and sterilization will be conducted? How will additional
cleaning/sterilization be provided and monitored?
A. The District will clean high touch areas and restrooms more often during the
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
149
hybrid schedule. In the evening, air misters will be utilized in every classroom
that will thoroughly sanitize the entire area. The facilities department will utilize
a checklist to monitor and track cleaning/sterilization.
Q. Will every school be conducting temperature checks?
A. Yes. BCHS will be outfitted with two (2) multi-person temperature scanners
which will process up to 70 persons per minute. The elementary and
intermediate schools will be provided temporal thermometers for each point
of entry.
Q. In the high school, will the students be moving through the halls to change class
or will the teachers be moving to the students?
A. Although the high school administration is still finalizing the schedule, at this
time it is anticipated that students in grades 7 through 9 will remain in their
respective classrooms and the teachers will circulate through the halls to go
to the students. Students in grades 10 through 12 would circulate through
the halls to go to their respective classes.
Q. Will there be a policy in place for students who do not follow safety precautions?
A. Staff will follow their school’s Code of Conduct to address those students
who do not follow safety protocols and requirements to wear a face mask.
Q. If a student or teacher tests positive for COVID-19, is there a plan for quarantine?
A. The District will follow CDC and Department of Health Guidelines for
quarantine. A table has been included as part of the District’s reopening
plan.
Q. How will in-person meetings with parents/students be handled?
A. All meetings are encouraged to take place virtually. If a parent is unable to
participate in a virtual meeting, arrangements must be made with the
building principal for the parent/student to schedule a meeting. The
parent/student will be prescreened and have their temperature taken prior to
entering the building. Masks will be required and a safety shield will be
provided for the staff member’s desk or table in order to conduct the
meeting in person.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
150
Q. When a homeroom teacher is teaching their class in-person, who will be teaching
the students who are home for virtual instruction?
A. Where scheduling permits, attempts will be made to have a teacher assigned
to remote/virtual instruction for grade/subject levels. In the event this is not
possible, the classroom teacher will be expected to “check-in” on the virtual
students while their in-class students are participating in their special. It is
also expected that the teacher would utilize their afternoon Office Hours to
follow-up with their remote/virtual students.
Q. If a student in one school tests positive for COVID-19, will their siblings in other
schools be expected to quarantine?
A. The District will adhere to all CDC and Department of Health guidelines on who should quarantine and for what amount of time.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
151
Appendix T
Preliminary Plan Presentation
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
152
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
153
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
154
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
155
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
156
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
157
Appendix U
All Remote (All Students and Staff) Plan
On August 12, 2020, Governor Murphy provided districts with the flexibility to reopen in an “all
remote” setting under certain conditions. On August 14, 2020, the District Restart Committee
met to assess the need for an “all remote” start to the 2020-2021 school year by examining the
reopening requirements outlined in Executive Order 175, paragraph 2. After careful analysis and
discussion, the District Restart Committee has identified several standards that remain
unsatisfied. Therefore, in the best interest of the students, staff, and community at this moment,
the City of Burlington requests to begin the 2020-2021 school year (all grades) in an “all remote”
setting for the following reasons:
● On August 13, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Health issued guidance placing the
Southwest Region of the State in the moderate risk category.
● Burlington County has a current infection rate of 0.92, placing the County in the moderate
risk band (yellow) on the COVID-19 Regional Risk Matrix. According to the Matrix,
districts in the moderate risk band should “consider hybrid learning approaches, and/or fully
remote learning.”
● The District needs more time to secure all personal protective equipment purchased, as
many materials are back-ordered. (Standards 2a, 2b, 2d)
● The District requires additional time for its custodial staff/maintenance team to install
plexiglass desk shields, hydration stations, signage, and move desks and furniture to address
social distancing requirements. (Standards 2a, 2d)
● District staff needs additional professional development on COVID-19 health-related
guidelines to ensure student and staff “in-person” safety. (Standards 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2h,
2l, 2m)
● The District needs additional time and guidance from health experts to determine how to
maximize available space, how to appropriately assign staff to isolation rooms, and purchase
appropriate supplemental PPE for staff assigned to isolation rooms. (Standard 2h)
● The District needs additional time and funding to hire more custodians to install hand
sanitizing stations, hydration stations (back-ordered), plexiglass barriers, and conduct
cleaning of classrooms, lunchrooms, gymnasiums, restrooms, and high-trafficked areas.
(Standard 2c)
● Although the District’s HVAC system meets the minimum standards established by the
NJDOE, concerns and questions about adequate ventilation regarding COVID-19 remain
unanswered. The District requires time to contract with an outside agency to assess the
HVAC of all District schools. The District also requires time and funding to purchase air
purifiers for each classroom. (Standard 2k)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
158
The District hopes to transition to the hybrid model documented in the Restart and Recovery
Plan on October 13, 2020. However, the District reserves the right to modify this date based on
current data, health and safety guidelines, and local concerns.
Additional information for the All Remote (All Students and Staff) Plan: ● The full remote (all students and staff) schedule will remain aligned to the hybrid
schedule as much as possible to facilitate the transition back to “in-person” learning.
● Under this plan, K-12 students will attend remote, synchronous classes 5 days a week for
4.5 hours per day.
● Students will also have the opportunity to meet with teachers for additional support
during Office Hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) for 50 minutes per day.
● Grab and go lunch and breakfast will be available at BCHS and WWIS from 12:30 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. on Friday (bulk pick-up weekly - five breakfasts and five lunches ordered in
advance via Google Forms).
● Teachers will follow the daily schedule outlined below (by building).
● In lieu of Office Hours on Wednesday, teachers will participate in PD activities,
collaboration sessions, and lesson planning/development.
● Teachers will conduct remote instruction from the school buildings (phase-in plan)
● Teachers may utilize their lunch break for travel time and conduct Office Hours from
home (signing in and out via Google).
● District staff need additional hybrid teaching/learning professional development to
adequately meet the needs of the students.
● Currently, 15% of the staff are requesting leaves/accommodations. The District is on the
verge of being unable to staff its classrooms with the necessary certificated professionals.
● Cost of PPE, laptops, mobile hotspots, staffing, and additional logistical equipment
coupled with a loss of nearly $600,000.00 in state and federal aid has placed a
tremendous financial burden on the District. Delaying the start of in-person instruction
will reduce further unanticipated costs.
● The District utilized CARES funds to address the digital divide, PPE, and infrastructure
needs, but a gap still exists between items ordered and items currently acquired.
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
159
CITY OF BURLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Building Hours
BURLINGTON CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Prep 7:35 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (55 minutes)
Teaching 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4.5 hours)
Lunch 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (50 minutes)
Office Hours 1:50 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (50 minutes)
WILBUR WATTS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Prep 7:50 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (55 minutes)
Teaching 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (4.5 hours)
Lunch 1:15 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. (50 minutes)
Office Hours 2:05 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. (50 minutes)
CAPTAIN JAMES LAWRENCE/SAMUEL SMITH SCHOOLS
Prep 8:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. (55 minutes)
Teaching 9:10 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. (4.5 hours)
Lunch 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (50 minutes)
Office Hours 2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (50 minutes)
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
160
Appendix V
CHART OF USEFUL LINKS
Conditions for Learning
Section Title Link
Critical Area of
Operation #1
CDC Activities and Initiatives
supporting the COVID-19 Response
and the President’s Plan for Opening
American Up Again
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/downloads/php/CDC-Activities-
Initiatives-for-COVID-19-
Response.pdf?CDC_AA_refVal=https
%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcorona
virus%2F2019-
ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fschools-day-
camps.html%20-%20page=46
Childcare, Schools, and Youth
Programs
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/community/schools-
childcare/index.html
People Who Are at Increased Risk
for Severe Illness
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-
increased-
risk.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A
%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus
%2F2019-ncov%2Fneed-extra-
precautions%2Fpeople-at-higher-
risk.html
Considerations for Schools https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/community/schools-
childcare/schools.html
Reopening Schools in the Context of
COVID-19: Health and Safety
Guidelines from Other Countries
https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/produ
ct/reopening-schools-covid-19-brief
Critical Area of
Operation #2
ASHRAE Offers COVID-19
Building Readiness/Reopening
Guidance
https://www.ashrae.org/about/news/202
0/ashrae-offers-covid-19-building-
readiness-reopening-guidance
When and How to Wash Your Hands https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/whe
n-how-handwashing.html
Critical Area of
Operation #3
Bullock announces phased approach
to reopen Montana
https://nbcmontana.com/news/coronavir
us/bullock-announces-phased-approach-
to-reopen-montana
What Bus Transit Operators Need to
Know About COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/community/organizations/bus-
transit-operator.html
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
161
Critical Area of
Operation #4
Stop the Spread of Germs (Printable
Poster)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-
germs-11x17-en.pdf
Handwashing (Printable Posters) https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/post
ers.html
Critical Area of
Operation #5
Communicable Disease Service https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/
Section Title Link
COVID-19: Information for Schools https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/
covid2019_schools.shtml
Quick Reference: Discontinuation of
Transmission-Based Precautions and
Home Isolation for Persons
Diagnosed with COVID-19
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/document
s/topics/NCOV/COVID-
QuickRef_Discont_Isolation_and_TBP.
Guidance for Child Care Programs
that Remain Open
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/community/schools-
childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html
General Business Frequently Asked
Questions
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/community/general-business-
faq.html
Critical Area of
Operation #7
Guidance for Cleaning and
Disinfecting
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/fil
es/2020-04/documents/316485-
c_reopeningamerica_guidance_4.19_6p
m.pdf
EPA Approved Disinfectants for Use
Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-
registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-
against-sars-cov-2-covid-19
Critical Area of
Operation #8
EPA Approved Disinfectants for Use
Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-
registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-
against-sars-cov-2-covid-19
Social Emotional
Learning and
School Climate and
Culture
A Trauma-Informed Approach to
Teaching Through Coronavirus
https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/a-
trauma-informed-approach-to-teaching-
through-coronavirus
CASEL – An Initial Guide to
Leveraging the Power of Social and
Emotional Learning as You Prepare
to Reopen and Renew Your School
Community
https://casel.org/wp-
content/uploads/2020/05/CASEL_Lever
aging-SEL-as-You-Prepare-to-Reopen-
and-Renew.pdf
Multi-Tiered
Systems of Support
(MTSS)
New Jersey Tiered System of
Supports (NJTSS) Implementation
Guidelines
https://www.nj.gov/education/njtss/guid
elines.pdf
RTI Action Network http://www.rtinetwork.org/
The Pyramid Model: PBS in Early
Childhood Programs and its Relation
to School-wide PBS
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu
/docs/Pyramid-Model_PBS-early-
childhood-programs_Schoolwide-
PBS.pdf
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
162
Wraparound
Supports
SHAPE http://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/SH
APE/
Child Care Resource and Referral
Agencies
https://www.childcarenj.gov/Parents/Ch
ild-Care-Resource-and-Referral-
Agencies.aspx
Coronavirus Resources for
Mentoring
https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.
org/
Section Title Link
Food Service and
Distribution
Benefits of School Lunch https://frac.org/programs/national-
school-lunch-program/benefits-school-
lunch
Quality Child Care Child Care Resource and Referral
Agencies
https://www.childcarenj.gov/Parents/Ch
ild-Care-Resource-and-Referral-
Agencies.aspx
Division of Early Childhood
Education
https://www.nj.gov/education/ece/hs/ag
encies.htm
Leadership and Planning
Section Title Link
Scheduling New Jersey Specific Guidance for
Schools and Districts
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/s
ped/guidance.shtml
Staffing Mentoring Guidance for COVID-19
Closures
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/t
eacherresources/mentguidance.shtml
Educator Evaluation During
Extended School Closure as a Result
of COVID-19
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/t
eacherresources/edevaluation.shtml
Performance Assessment
Requirement for Certification
COVID-19 Guidance
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/t
eacherresources/edtpaguidance.shtml
Educator Preparation Programs and
Certification
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/t
eacherresources/eppcert.shtml
Athletics Executive Order No. 149 http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20
200530/7d/e6/d1/5c/09c3dc4d1d17c439
1a7ec1cb/EO-149.pdf
NJSIAA COVID-19 Updates https://www.njsiaa.org/njsiaa-covid-19-
updates
NJSIAA provides return-to-play
guidelines – Phase 1
https://www.njsiaa.org/events-news-
media/news/njsiaa-provides-return-
play-guidelines-phase-1
Guidance for Opening up High
School Athletics and Activities
https://www.nfhs.org/media/3812287/2
020-nfhs-guidance-for-opening-up-
high-school-athletics-and-activities-
nfhs-smac-may-15_2020-final.pdf
Policy and Funding
Section Title Link
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
163
Elementary and
Secondary School
Emergency Relief
Fund
CARES Act Education Stabilization
Fund
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/b
oardops/caresact.shtml
NJDOE EWEG https://njdoe.mtwgms.org/NJDOEGMS
Web/logon.aspx
FEMA – Public
Assistance
Request for Public Assistance (RPA)
Process
https://njemgrants.org/site/rpasubmissio
n.cfm
Section Title Link
Purchasing New Jersey School Directory https://homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/direct
ory/district.php?districtname=education
al+services+commission
NJSTART https://www.njstart.gov/bso/
Division of Local Government
Services
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/
Local Finance Notice – Coronavirus
Response: Emergency Procurement
and Use of Storm Recovery Reserves
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/lf
ns/20/2020-06.pdf
Local Finance Notice – COVID-19 –
Supplemental Emergency
Procurement Guidance
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/lf
ns/20/2020-10.pdf
Costs and
Contracting
E-rate https://www.usac.org/e-rate/
Technology for Education and
Career (NJSBA TEC)
https://www.njsba.org/services/school-
technology/
Continuity of Learning
Section Title Link
Ensuring the
Delivery of Special
Education and
Related Services to
Students with
Disabilities
IDEA https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
Guidance on the Delivery of
Extended School Year (ESY)
Services to Students with Disabilities
– June 2020
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/b
oardops/extendedschoolyear.shtml
Technology and
Connectivity
Joint Statement of Education and
Civil Rights Organizations
Concerning Equitable Education
during the COVID-19 Pandemic
School Closures and Beyond
https://www.naacpldf.org/wp-
content/uploads/Joint-Statement-of-
National-Education-and-Civil-Rights-
Leaders-on-COVID-19-School-Closure-
Updated-FINAL-as-of-5.15.2020.pdf
Curriculum,
Instruction, and
Assessment
Learning Acceleration Guide https://tntp.org/assets/set-
resources/TNTP_Learning_Acceleratio
n_Guide_Final.pdf
CITY OF BURLINGTON RESTART & RECOVERY PLAN
164
Mathematics: Focus by Grade Level https://achievethecore.org/category/774/
mathematics-focus-by-grade-level
Teacher Resources for Remote
Instruction
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/t
eacherresources/teacherresources.shtml
NJDOE Virtual Professional
Learning
https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/t
eacherresources/virtualproflearning.sht
ml
Section Title Link
Professional
Learning
Distance Learning Resource Center https://education-
reimagined.org/distance-learning-
resource-center/
Career and
Technical
Education (CTE)
Communicable Disease Service https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/cov
id2019_schools.shtml
Considerations for Schools https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/community/schools-
childcare/schools.html