Current Status
As the holidays approach, we ask everyone to do their part to help our community stay safe during these difficult times. We are grateful for all you have done to keep our school safe. The below letters communicate some of our thoughts. We look forward to seeing the students again after the Christmas break.
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The School Staff and Board of Directors have prepared a comprehensive plan for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions about the plan please email office@pistem.org.
On Tuesday Oct 13th, the board modified the plan based on new guidance from CDH. The new plan is listed below.
On Tuesday Oct 13th, the board modified the plan based on new guidance from CDH. The new plan is listed below.
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CDH provides guides about how and when you should quarantine. The guides are posted below.
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Statement from the Board Chair about COVID Planning
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Online Learning Links
Agilix Buzz: http://pistem.agilixbuzz.com/
Summit: https://www.summitlearning.org/login/interstitial2
Summit: https://www.summitlearning.org/login/interstitial2
Central District Health Level of Community Spread
Central District Health is publishing a weekly level of community spread for schools. The page will be updated every Monday. A link to the page is below.
Current Timeline:
- June 2020: Meet with local health and SDE officials to determine necessary planning. Dr. Hettinger and other school administration continue to meet and monitor official information.
- July 2020: Survey sent to school community. Meet with Pi STEM patrons to gather input and develop COVID plan outline. Dr. Hettinger will work with the staff to create procedures within the developed outline.
- Late July-Early August: Share full draft of the plan with school community and the Board of Directors.
- August 2020: Board approves a Pi STEM COVID Re-Opening Plan.
Reference Materials:
CDC Considerations for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html
Idaho State Department of health guidance for schools: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-19-Guidance-Schoolsv2-06-19-20.pdf
Idaho back to school framework: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/resources/idaho-back-to-school-framework-2020/
Idaho State Department of health guidance for schools: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-19-Guidance-Schoolsv2-06-19-20.pdf
Idaho back to school framework: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/resources/idaho-back-to-school-framework-2020/
July 9th School Community Meeting:
Priorities of the plan: Safety & security of students and staff, alignment with the mission of Pi STEM, provide equitable opportunities, adaptable and adheres to all regulations
Areas outlined (for each Category defined below):
Categories:
Areas outlined (for each Category defined below):
- PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Learning Environment
- Office Area
- Cafeteria/Lunch/Recess
- Other non-instructional spaces
- Transportation
- Visitors/Volunteers
- Gatherings & Extra-Curricular Activities
- Communication Strategies
- Local Policy & Procedures
Categories:
- Category 1 - No Community Spread
- Category 2 - Minimal to Moderate Community Transmission
- Category 3 - Substantial Community Transmission
- Category 4 - Confirmed case within Pi STEM community
