DRP_FINAL_Oct16

CLEANING PROTOCOLS

Clean facilities are a priority of the Darien Public Schools. The custodial staff operates with three primary shifts 6:00a.m. to 2:30p.m., 11:00a.m. to 7:30p.m., and 2:00p.m. to 10:30p.m. During re-opening each school will be assigned an additional part time custodian to help fulfill the additional cleaning demands and sanitize high touch areas (i.e. railings, bathrooms, elevators, classrooms) in response to COVID-19. Our typical cleaning includes trash removal, vacuuming, mopping floors, bathroom cleaning and sanitiz- ing, cleaning of windows, stairwells, and hallways (sweeping, mopping), cleaning and sanitizing of cafeteria during lunch waves, and cleaning accessible classrooms. To accomplish this, the District uses Enviro Solu- tions disinfectant, which is a no-rinse sanitizing disinfectant used in schools, hospitals, medical and dental offices. This solution will be used with increased frequency to help facilitate cleaner and safer facilities.

In direct response to COVID-19, the District will take the following steps in addition to daily routines to provide the safest learning environment possible for all of our students and staff:

Additional part time staff have been added to each school to address the need for additional demands in cleaning and sanitization protocols. Beginning Saturday October 24, additional thorough cleanings will be added to the schedule.

Increase frequency of daily sanitization sweeps of all high touch surfaces including door frames, doorknobs, light switches, and countertops.

When permitted by safety code, doors will be left open to reduce frequency of accessing doorknobs.

All rugs and extra furniture will be removed from classrooms to facilitate easier cleaning and social distancing.

Additional attention paid to classroom sanitation as lunch will be provided in the classroom setting.

All restrooms will receive additional cleanings and sanitizations during the school day, one before lunch period and one immediately following lunch.

All playground equipment will be sprayed daily with a no-rinse sanitizer/cleaner.

Daily cleaning after school dismissals will include sanitizing all horizontal and high touch surfaces after they are cleaned. Early closings each Friday allows for additional cleaning and sanitization.

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