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Modified Classrooms
Social Distancing: The District’s priority is to mitigate COVID-19 health concerns and focus on providing high-quality instruction for every
student.
• Cafeteria and Lunch Structure: All spaces are reconfigured to provide distance between students, which is conducive to limiting the spread of
the virus.
◦ Schools will explore in-class meal service options when possible. Plans may include carts located around campus and allow School Food
Services staff members to deliver Grab and Go bags to classrooms.
◦ During cafeteria orientation, administrators will explain to students that they are not to pass or share any items, including food, with other
students.
◦ Administrators will ensure tables are labeled to identify seating arrangements for
students and will educate students on proper entering, exiting, and disposal of trash
procedures.
◦ Students will wait in line in a socially distanced manner. They will not use pin pads for
lunch transactions; instead, School Food Service staff members will provide each
student with a free meal until further notice.
◦ Lunches will be scheduled to allow social distancing whenever possible. Students will
eat in a designated area daily. School Food Service staff and administrators will develop
a protocol for using outdoor or classroom lunch options and will include increased
supervision.
◦ Principals and food service workers will work with custodians to create an enhanced cleaning schedule.
◦ Facial coverings will not need to be worn after seated when eating, drinking, or for school-related activities (i.e. Band, Chorus, PE).
◦ More information can be found at School Meals.
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