• Employees and students who are sick with COVID-19 are asked to stay at home.

• For the 2023-2024 academic year, D60 will not require any specific social distance expectations.
• PreK-12 students may have specific seats in each classroom if deemed necessary by the teacher or school administration.

• Continue to support mask use by staff and students, as determined appropriate by the individual. However, masks are optional for all D60 staff, students, and visitors. The decision to mask/not mask is a personal choice and the expectation is that either choice will be respected in the school setting.

• Proper handwashing protocols and frequent handwashing will be encouraged whenever feasible (when in classrooms with sinks, during restroom visits).
• Students will be encouraged to wash their hands or use the provided hand sanitizer directly before eating lunch.

• Although not required, D60 schools may place developmentally appropriate signage such as social distancing and good hygiene (handwashing). Signs may be hung on walls and stickers placed on floors of public areas, including the cafeteria, hallways, front office, classrooms, and all major entrances.

• Bussing will operate on normal schedules.
• Buses will be disinfected, as needed. 

• High-touch areas (bathrooms, water fountains, door handles, shared surfaces, etc.) will be cleaned by custodians.
• As necessary and/or appropriate, buildings will be disinfected.

• Students and staff will be able to use water fountains. The use of water bottles is encouraged but not required. Water bottles should not be shared.
• As in the past, disposable plastic bottles of water may be provided during high-heat days only, as needed.

• Buildings will be encouraged to increase the circulation of outdoor air by opening windows and doors, as long as doing so does not pose a safety risk. (This may need to be limited in air-conditioned buildings during extremely hot weather.).
• Fans can be used, particularly during extreme heat conditions.

• Textbooks and supplies may be shared.
• Sharing/checking out of Media Center books will be permitted.

• Student hallway and PE/athletic lockers may be used.

• All kitchens will be fully cleaned and sanitized following regular cleaning procedures.
• Breakfast and lunch will be served per normal school routines and schedules.

• High aerosol classes, including PE, may be encouraged to meet outdoors when possible.

• • PE lockers may be used.

• Elementary Music
• Masks will not be required for elementary music classes, performances, and/ or activities.

• Band/Orchestra/Instrumental Music in grades 6-12
• Masks will not be needed for music-related classes, performances, and activities.

• Choir
• Masks will not be needed for choir classes, performances, and activities. 

• Athletic practices and events will follow current athletic procedures, as well as the current guidelines from CHSAA.

Arrival/Dismissal

• D60 schools will return to normal arrival and dismissal routines.

Hallway Transitions

• “One way” hallways and/or staggered transition times will not be required. Individual schools may enact such procedures per their discretion.

Visitors and Volunteers

• Outside visitors, volunteers and community partners will be permitted.
• Use of school facilities by outside organizations will be permitted.