Health and Safety Support

 

Ensuring the Health and Safety for the Vista Community is a top priority as we reopen schools in the fall.  The work of the Health and Safety Team was framed by the following four guidelines:

• Prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of all Vista Unified stakeholders
• Follow guidelines set forth by state and county officials
• Ensure all Vista Unified properties are safe for students, staff, and the general public
• Support the ongoing learning for students in a safe environment

While the reopening of schools will require a great deal of preparation, these procedures will help keep our students and staff safe. Guidelines will be provided to all school sites on the following preventative measures:

• Symptom screening
• Facial coverings
• Social distancing
• Frequent hand sanitation
• Ingress and egress
• Classroom layout designs
• Isolation room for persons with COVID-19 symptoms
• Cleaning and disinfecting protocols
• Personal protective equipment
• Directional signage for safe movement on campuses
• Bus riding procedures 

Please review the FAQ document on the right (or below, if on a mobile device) for additional information regarding procedures once our schools are reopened.

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Recommendations

Link to School Reopening Design Work, presented July 9th, 2020
Enlace al Trabajo de Diseño de Reapertura Escolar, presentado el 9 de julio de 2020

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Initial Design

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Implementation Action Steps

Click here to view the full Health and Safety recommendation document. Additional implementation details will be posted in the coming weeks.

• Health and Safety Collaboration with Public Health Authorities and Implementation of Current Health Orders and Recommendations
• Hand Washing and Health Hygiene Practices
• Cleaning and Disinfection Practices
• School Bus Protocols
• School Arrival and Departure Protocols/Daily Health Checks
• Social Distancing Protocols Inside and Outside of Classrooms
• Special Classroom Policies and Procedures
• Training and Education for Staff and Students
• Special Plans for Individuals Who Become Sick or Exhibit Symptoms at School
• Classroom/School Closure Procedures

Sprint Team Members

Lead: Cheree McKean, Principal, Empresa Craig Wiblemo, Ex Dir Student Support Services John Wathen, Ex Dir Facilities Scott Conley, Operations Supervisor Cheri Borger, Before/After School Program Manager Keri Miller, District Lead Nurse Brenda Vanderpol, District Nurse Stacie Adams, Noon Duty & Parent Kevin Lesko, Purchasing Department Jamie Phillips, Director of Child Nutrition Services Tracy Mangold, Director of Transportation 

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Forum Information

The Health and Safety Sprint Team forum was conducted on May 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. with approximately 60 attendees. 

Forum Slide Deck Link
Forum Feedback Link

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Guiding Resources

The following documents have guided and will continue to guide our work to reopen schools:

• San Diego Health and Human Services Recent Public Health Order
• California Department of Public Health Guidance
• California Department of Education Guidebook
• San Diego County Office of Education Reopening Plan

Resources for Health and Safety

• Reopening Checklist
• American Academy of Pediatrics School Re-Entry
• Criteria for Distributing COVID-19 Protective Equipment and Supplies
• Arrival and Symptom Screening Procedures
• Physical Distancing Impacts on School and Classroom Capacity
• Face Shields Best Practices
• COVID-19 Prevention Procedures Checklist
• Cleaning and Disinfecting High-Touch Surfaces

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Frequently Asked Questions

Preguntas Más Frecuentes

 

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Contact Us

 

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