DRP_FINAL_Oct16

PLAN OVERVIEW

The District Reopening Schools Task Force (DRS) engaged fifty individuals across the District including teachers, administrators, special education related service providers and Board of Education representation. Over the course of four meetings, DRS members identified lessons learned from the spring closing, closely reviewed a variety of guiding documents and resources, and discussed barriers and solutions related to reopening schools. Members of DRS worked as a whole and in five smaller groups focused on Teaching & Learning, Operations, Health & Wellness, Communications, and Special Education . The areas of focus were de- termined following a review of research and resources related to school operations during the pandemic. Each of the subcommittees offered recommendations aligned to this research as well as State and federal guidance, reflections on experiences, and stakeholder survey data. The DRS work concluded with a Summary Report and Recommendations document that greatly informed the District Reopening Plan. Survey data supported DRS work and administrative decision-making throughout the planning process. Parents and staff, first surveyed in June, provided important information related to the eLearning expe- rience. Additionally, parents were recently surveyed regarding their intent to send their children to school and whether they will use the transportation provided by the District. A focus group of approximately thirty parents garnered thoughtful ideas that will help us create a safe reopening for all. If additional information is needed, short surveys of stakeholders and focus groups will again be employed.

5 Darien Reopening Plan