COVID-19 / ESSER

Overall Goals of the Return to School Plan

• Provide students a quality education in person by a teacher.
• Protect the physical and mental health of all students & staff.
• Return to normal procedures, as much as possible.
• Provide programs & interventions that address learning loss.

COVID-19 Protocols

• Masks are optional for all schools.
• Continue cleaning protocols:
  • Custodians will clean high touch areas.
  • Students/teachers clean desk tops (min. 2x/day).
  • Optional cleaning for students at anytime.
• Continue routine hand washing & sanitizing
  • Hand sanitizer in every classroom.
  • Hand washing built into schedule.
• Parents continue to utilize symptom checker and keep students home if they are sick
• Students continue to bring water bottles
  • Water fountains not available only bottle fillers
• Continue air quality standards.
• No vendor food deliveries for students.
• Outside food deliveries for staff need to be coordinated by that staff member.

Elementary Protocols

• Students will be allowed to work in small groups.
• Lunch all students will social distance (3ft) both cafeteria & classrooms will be utilized.
  • Due to limited space, no visitors at lunch at this time.
• Recommended 2 recess/day for max of 30 minutes.
• Opportunities for adults to return to school while minimizing large group gatherings.
• Parent events will open house and music programs will be allowed.

Middle School & High School Protocols

• Lunch seating and food options return to normal.
• Lockers allowed.
• Activities & athletics return to normal.

Mental Health Support
Understanding that this has been a challenging time for students, staff and families, PLCS will continue to focus on ways we can support everyone with their mental wellness. Some example include:

• Continue use of student mental health screener.
• Promotion of hotline for students & parents.
• Promotion of Employee Assistance Program for staff.
• Continuation of Social and Emotional Learning curriculum.
• Counselors and social workers available as a resource for all.

Papillion La Vista Community Schools engaged in a collaborative process involving students, staff, parents, community members, and local health professionals during Summer 2020 to craft a “Return to School” plan for the 2020-21 school year. The plan was made available on the district website (see link below) and frequent updates were provided to stakeholders at publicly scheduled board meetings.

As we transition to the 2021-22 school year and beyond, PLCS will update its plan, protocols, and seek to address any needs related to, or associated with, the COVID-19 pandemic in collaboration with its school community. Modifications to the original plan will be added as we continue to prepare for the upcoming school year.

PLCS intends to use Federal ARP ESSER resources in accordance with the established parameters to address student learning needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote health and safety. Below are links to a corresponding survey for you to provide your feedback on the plan and the use of ARP ESSER. 

Click here for the feedback survey.

Click here for the intended use of funds plan for ARP ESSER III for PLCS.