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Information on this page is subject to change based on COVID-19 and direction from the Governor, Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Arizona Department of Education.
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2022-2023 Mitigation Strategies
FUSD has revised its previously-adopted Mitigation Plan which outlines the health and safety measures intended to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to students and staff during the 2022-2023 school year.
Leupp Elementary will implement mitigation measures expected as part of the Navajo Nation public health orders.
The information in the Mitigation Plan will assist FUSD in developing its Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services plan required of all school districts receiving ESSER III funds through the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.
The FUSD Governing Board approved the updated FUSD Mitigation Strategies Plan on July 12, 2022, to continue to protect the health and safety of our staff and families.
These COVID-19 mitigation strategies follow recommended guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and Arizona state law. As COVID-19 guidance changes, FUSD will update its existing Mitigation Strategies Plan and will communicate changes to team members and families.
To view the full FUSD COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies Plan, click here.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recommend that reopening and closure decisions be driven by the current prevalence of COVID-19 in the community. FUSD will operate In-Person Learning when it is safe to do so or will transition to Flexible Remote Learning when the need arises due to COVID-19 at the classroom, school, or district levels. Decisions will be made in collaboration with the Governing Board, Superintendent, and in coordination with the Arizona Department of Health Services and Coconino County Health and Human Services.
On August 6, 2020, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), released guidance to be used in conjunction with the Roadmap to Reopening Schools released in June 2020 to support the safe reopening of schools while reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among students and staff.
Both the District’s mitigation plan and degree of community spread of COVID-19 are equally important in determining when it is safe to reopen or close a school building/district. The 2021-22 FUSD Mitigation Plan, outlining health and safety mitigation measures, as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intended to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to students and staff prior to the opening of its school buildings for on-site support services or in-person instruction was approved by the Governing Board on July 13, 2021, and is posted on the District’s website.
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School Decision Tree from CDC and ADE Roadmap for Reopening Schools
These guidelines are intended to assist in making reopening decisions regarding schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to check with state and local health officials, and other partners, to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community. It is also important to note that schools may still provide in-person instruction as determined by executive order of the Governor and the local governing board.
Should You Consider Opening?
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No
Considerations
Will reopening be consistent with applicable state and local orders?
- Orders may come from the Governor’s Office, Tribal Nations, Arizona Department of Health Services, Local Health Department.
Is the school ready to protect children and employees at higher risk for severe illness?
Are you able to screen students and employees, upon arrival, for symptoms and history of exposure?
• Per CDC guidance, daily health checks/screenings are recommended when feasible and can include:
• visual symptom checks, which may include temperature checks if temperature checks can be done safely.
• verbal/written confirmation from parent that student is symptom-free
*Please note that temperature checks are not required, and that fever is just one of many symptoms that may be screened for.
Any No Responses- Consider Not Opening Physical Buildings
Are recommended health and safety actions in place?
Yes
No
Considerations
Promote healthy hygiene practices such as hand washing and wearing a cloth face covering, as feasible
Intensify cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation
Encourage physical distancing through increased spacing, small groups, and limited mixing between groups, if feasible
Train all employees on health and safety protocols
Any No Responses- Consider Meeting Safeguards First
Is ongoing monitoring in place?
Yes
No
Considerations
Develop and implement procedures to check daily for signs and symptoms of students and employees upon arrival, as feasible
Encourage anyone who is sick to stay home
Plan for if students or employees get sick
Regularly communicate and monitor developments with local authorities, employees, and families regarding cases, exposures, and updates to policies and procedures
Monitor student and employee absences and have flexible leave policies and practices
Be ready to consult with the local health authorities if there are cases in the facility or an increase in cases in the local area
Any No Responses- Consider Meeting Safeguards First
All Yes Responses- Open and Monitor
