Thread by @PPSSFBoardWatch

Chief Mele Lau-Smith: current california DPH says "under no circumstances should distance between desks be less than 4 feet" SFDPH says 6ft from teachers desk and 6ft b/w student desks as possible. #BoardWatch

This 6ft is also in the agreement with labor partners, would have to go back to the table to change that says @marksanchezsf Counsel Houck says current health and safety guidelines will control (with some exceptions set out in agreement). Have to comply with most restrictive.

Commissioner @KevineBoggess wants to know how this information is being communicated with families. Shouldn't rely on-site leaders. Dept Supe @gbschooly says there are orientation materials for families, include video content. Orientation will be mandatory. #BoardWatch

.@KevineBoggess wants to know if this info is available now to be shared and if it will be shared with curious families even if they are not in first groups to go back. @gbschooly says it is ready but has not been pushed out yet-awaiting reopening dates. #BoadWatch

Commissioner @mattalexandersf wonders about opening all MS and HS for small group instruction, sports, clubs etc. , rather than having a few hubs. What would it take to do this? #BoardWatch

Chief @DawnKdelivers says that as she is contemplating fall has been thinking about that. Could model what would be needed to do this. Need someone own the process at each site, which classrooms would be set up, flow etc. That is not a small lift. #BoardWatch

The reason for thinking of a small group of MS/HS for spring is that know it can be done well. Don't have labor w/in facilities to move furniture, have been scoping and hiring moving companies. Need to make decision in next two weeks or so to make hiring decisions #BoardWatch

(that was @DawnKdelivers) @mattalexandersf thinks it would be helpful to do this work for as many sites as possible this spring, so that it is more likely to be able to have a full return in the fall. #BoardWatch

Commissioner @FaauugaMoliga wants to know if plans include allowing CBO partners on campus - those who support kids. @DawnKdelivers says the intention is to allow CBOS to use sites this summer after in-person learning concludes. #BoardWatch

VP @AliMCollins would like to see sites open this spring, even if just for programming. This is also partnerships, relies on Beacons. Would like to see at a minimum all of our MS and HSs open this spring with some type of activity, even if it is not in-person learning #BoardWatch

Next topic: ventilation #BoardWatch

Commissioner @jennyhlam notes that if BOE needs to give any direction on MS/HS, should make sure we do that. VP @AliMCollins suggest that be discussed with instructional plan later. #BoardWatch

VP @AliMCollins says that she is concerned about lack of mechanical ventilation. Families might feel safer if that is in place. Hears recommended air flow of 4-6 air change rate per hour. Board has made this request. Feels like that is being overlooked. #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: to the extent we have classrooms with non-operable window can use a portable air cleaner or a fan or both, classrooms with less than 75% have to use a fan to bring air into the classroom from outside #BoardWAtch

Kamalanathan: some buildings might not have the infrastructure to run a fan or an air filter in every classroom. Will test theory in places where these are needed. Then think about going to scale. Also need to make sure air cleaners are sized appropriately #BoardWatch

... have procured a few different models and tried out in the classrooms. The next effort is to focus on remedying all the sites where there are any windows broken, do a test drive on units, installation and upkeep. #BoardWatch

... most important threshold emphasized by DPH is to get all the windows working that can be operable #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: would like to be able to come back in last week of March to report on what we have and what is working and recommend what should be purchased. #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: confirms this is not impacting capacity. For classrooms where window issues are identified, will either remedy the issue or install window units. #BoardWatch

VP @AliMCollins: feels like this is taking too long. Know that you are doing a lot. Is this something we can outsource? #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: focus has been on negotiating with DPH, literally landed on this agreement 2 days ago to buy portable air cleaners. Concern with outside help is that electrical system concerns/issues could either be no big deal or major capital investment. #BoardWatch

Next topic: outdoor school/use of outdoor space for instruction or potentially enrichment #BoardWatch

Commissioner @jennyhlam : interested in how we can increase capacity to bring as many students as possible back. Some schools have been innovative. Understand need policy framework from the board. #BoardWatch

Lam: What are processes moving forward to use outdoors to increase capacity, even if not putting classes out there all day? Do you have a recommendation for working with Rec and Park? #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: have a few different mechanisms to have relationships with Rec and Park. When talk about putting school outside in a place that is "not a school" need to have reasonably equivalent options: eg. bathrooms, security, safety. #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: Mapping requirements of school buildings to private sector facilities would be difficult and very time-consuming. Need more robust legal and policy framework to take instruction off-site. #BoardWatch

Negotiating exclusive use of some parks and buildings would potentially displace other groups using the spaces #BoardWatch

Commissioner @marksanchezsf is very interested in exploring outdoor spaces. Don't know how to expand seats with this, understand there is a labor component. Blessed to have so much outdoor space, much is not being utilized (e.g. McClaren Park). Any examples in large districts?

Kamalanathan: not aware of any districts using public agency land to create outdoor classrooms #BoardWatch

Kamalanathan: if we want to use outdoors to make in-person learning have more spaces, rather than expand capacity that is different. We are encouraging this. Delegating to site leaders to think about how they want to incorporate the outdoors. #BoardWatch

VP @AliMCollins : sounds like there is no comprehensive plan about using outdoor space, based on current labor agreements and current policy. If we are relying on sites will be inherently inequitable (diff parent communities etc)#BoardWatch

... also, isn't this part of vision 2020? Get kids outside the classroom more. This might be an opportunity. Should be able to offer outdoor learning/classrooms as part of the portfolio. Request: how many schools have capacity issues that might be alleviated use outdoors.

... is it at all possible this Spring? Summer? Kids basically go to school outdoors when they do summer camp. Maybe opportunities to explore models this summer that we could put in place in the fall. #BoardWatch

VP @AliMCollins wants to know if all are in agreement about need to expand capacity? @jennyhlam says need to be clear also about the tradeoffs (e.g. MS/HS) #BoardWatch

... hear tension around expanding 3-5 grade and also MS/HS. Now going into the second part of discussion on MS/HS. Will have a presentation, 20 min of public comment, then a board discussion. #BoardWatch

Deputy Supe Ford-Morthel: For 2A MS/HS students (Mod/severe special day and County) will be certain classrooms open, not whole sites. Option of in person or virtual, 5 days per week. #BoardWatch

Second group of MS/HS are focal population. Different needs from ES students. Teachers are specialized. Students will still do classes online but will get support in person #BoardWatch

These are the schedule choices for priority MS/HS students (100% in person/ 100% remote) #BoardWatch

Showing results of a survey given to HS students. #BoardWatch

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment opportunities: currently about 250 students in concurrent enrollment and 1400 in concurrent. Decline is due to budget cuts. #BoardWatch

Looking for opportunities to expand this program in the summer. Grant is expiring so have need for more funding #BoardWatch

Extended learning opportunities: in the midst of planning summer programming for MS/HS students: credit recovery, internships, targeted programming. Looking to offer most in-person (not credit recovery)#BoardWatch

Trying to create an in-person "step-up" program for middle schoolers. Partnering with CBOs, Beacons, After-school partners on in-person summer options #BoardWatch

Graduation: for 8th graders will be virtual. Hoping to have a live common experience for all seniors. More information to come. Individual HSs are creating award nights and special programs. All seniors will have senior portraits #BoardWatch

Moving into 20 minutes of public comment. #BoardWatch

Comment: just hit CDC yellow tier which means can have K-12 open. Do you have thoughts on that? Also want to know how board is supporting district in getting MOU. Hearing there is still an issue with getting instructional agreement in place. #BoardWatch

Reminder from VP @AliMCollins - the topic is around MS/HS instructional plans, concurrent enrollment/dual enrollment, summer opportunities, and graduation activities #BoardWatch

Comment: HS student is worried about students who are in multigenerational households. How will we make sure teachers have bandwidth to keep up quality of teacher for students who are at home? How are extracurriculars factored in? These are the only things keeping us grounded.

cont. - worried that online extracurriculars couldn't continue b/c of travel time, but also couldn't do in person. #BoardWatch

Comment: wonder about muni transport and also involving students from our healing in our hands group #BoardWatch

Comment: wonder how Mod/Severe SDC students will be served both in-person and online. Would require switching case managers. Could be a major safety issue if student doesn't know this person #BoardWatch

Comment: want to better understand how this would work. #BoardWatch

Comment: want to applaud efforts to focus on older kids today. Now that in CDC yellow tier would like board to focus on getting all of our kids back into class. #BoardWatch

Comment: curious about how deeply SFUSD has looked into the structure of supporting students with moderate and severe needs at the secondary level. Home base is not the same as it is in elementary. #BoardWatch

cont- students are categorized in very different ways at the secondary level, hope you are doing an individualized check and not just look at "boxes checked" #BoardWatch

Comment: instructor of dual enrollment classes is pleased board is still supporting dual enrollment. Will be remote this fall, give more options for students to engage in online learning #BoardWatch

cont. no reason that more Juniors and Seniors shouldn't do this. Get college credit and experience. #BoardWatch

Comment: feels like we are really close to getting ES back to in-person. Still in the dark as to MS. Will it be this year? Will it be in the fall? It is really unknown. Would like a timeline. Thinking of moving to get certainty #BoardWatch

Comment: understand want public comment to be about programs, but have to think about a plan for a full return for MS/HS students in the fall. See no reason they cannot make a full return. #BoardWatch

PC: Expressing concern, no idea if middle schooler will ever be able to go back full time. This presentation made no indicator MS students will ever go back. They need to be considered as well & we need to get them back. Please put solid plans on the ground #BoardWatch

Several buckets of conversation, start with the instructional plan but also look at summer plans and concurrent/dual enrollment #BoardWatch

Starting w/ 30 minutes of instructional plan. Priority groups are students w/ mod/severe disabilities. Questions around support for this. Also students w/ more needs, focal population w/ newcomers, foster & homeless youth, & those struggling online #BoardWatch

A lot of students in middle & high are doing well online, not to invalidate those that are not #BoardWatch

@lopez4schools : Thank you for the framing. Wondering about outreach for these students & their families. What has been done around this? #BoardWatch

Enikia Ford Morthel: The schedule is not solidified yet #BoardWatch

Commissioner @mattalexandersf : Clarify w/ 2B group: would they still be doing zoom classes but have support in person, correct? Which is similar to the hubs. So they would be coming to one location but still be distanced learning? #BoardWatch

Enikia Ford Morthel: Strategy is a home school strategy, get to school of record and would take those in a classroom but an adult would be there to support and supervise #BoardWatch

Dawn Kamalanathan: Not providing support for the entire school but for 2 or 3 classrooms for this part of the model #BoardWatch

Sports calendars have been drafted and figuring out how to make activities happen. Still waiting to hear back to finalize things #BoardWatch

Right now there is not a timeline. We all want students back in-person and working towards that #BoardWatch

In consultation with labor partners, a big factor of that is vaccinations. W/o that it is hard to come up with a timeline and hard to plug dates in #BoardWatch

Student delegates: Are there plans or status on extracurriculars if things go hybrid? #BoardWatch

For secondary students in 2B, current instructional plan is either full distance learning or full in-person, which is blended model. Still waiting to hear back about extracurriculars. Blended means you are in a classroom but doing school online #BoardWatch

Student Delegates: Does SFUSD permit school teams to organize outside since park & rec and the dept of health said they can exceeding 25 participants? #BoardWatch

Unclear right now about sports #BoardWatch

Student delegates: For schools with less focal group populations, example: Lowell has fewer newcomer students, how does that affect going back to in-person? #BoardWatch

Aware that schools will vary depending on focal groups and other factors #BoardWatch

If a student is not hitting 40% of engagement then they would be considered into this focal group #BoardWatch

Student Delegates: What is a common live graduation? #BoardWatch

The graduation will be live as in, trying to be happening in the moment and in color. Common as in for all high schools not just based on the individual #BoardWatch

Student Delegates: When will virtual learning no longer be an option? #BoardWatch

This option will be around for as long as it is feasible and there is no strict timeline #BoardWatch

Student Delegates: At smaller schools where one teacher has many students, how will the teacher be supported while they juggle in-person and distance learning at the secondary level? #BoardWatch

Still talking w/ labor partners but do not want people splitting their time at the same time #BoardWatch

Student Delegates: Will the tracker include phase 3 students soon? #BoardWatch

Tracker will be updated with next phases soon #BoardWatch

The dashboard is auto-translated with high-level information for families. The tracker in tableau is not translated #BoardWatch

Student Delegates: How do you plan to handle school lunches when it comes to in-person? #BoardWatch

Lunch will be available at the cafeteria or the yard. Grab & go and home delivery will still be available #BoardWatch

Update on MUNI? #BoardWatch

Meeting w/ team soon about MUNI #BoardWatch

Want to clarify what tier SF is in and how that affects our decisions #BoardWatch

Commissioner @KevineBoggess I'm very committed to getting as many students back into school as possible as safely as possible. People may not hear this enough but it is what is in our hearts & our minds. Want families to have these benefits #BoardWatch

Following the California Department of Health tiers which is a color. This is based on case rates in your county and this comes out weekly every Tuesday. We were in purple and we just moved into red today #BoardWatch

Some more information about tiers covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ #BoardWatch

Biggest support needed for a more face-to-face graduation is clarity about what is available. Inauguration is a model for a safe, socially distanced, event #BoardWatch

All of this is being managed centrally and asking for support from the city. Looking for infrastructure. Site leaders would only be contacting families and getting them information #BoardWatch

Commissioner @jennyhlam : Thank you staff for working towards in-person graduation. Want to arrive at model for secondary schedules. How are we working backwards and mapping? Want things to go in the right direction. Want as many students as possible, safely #BoardWatch

Commissioner @FaauugaMoliga : What do we need to figure out, that does not have to do with the bargaining agreement, that we can work towards to support re-opening #BoardWatch

School reopening dashboard is the best place to look for what indicators are done vs not done #BoardWatch

Will discuss how sports play into bargaining during closed session #BoardWatch

VP @AliMCollins : Students who were heavily into sports and clubs they might want to take on the additional challenge of concurrent enrollment. How can we support students doing this and dual enrollment during the spring and summer? #BoardWatch

The main limiting factor for spring and fall are the number of sections being offered by city college as appropriate for high school students #BoardWatch

Can staff outline a proposal that the board can take to the city? This seems like an easy win and with their support we can offer more options. We can also support it offline. Is this a good next step? Yes. #BoardWatch

For focal populations in secondary, it looks like roughly 5,000 students. What do you we need to do to get those facilities ready for those students and how will that get us ready for the fall? #BoardWatch

Budgeted for serving mod/severe students in their home classrooms. Heard two different ways to serve the other focal populations that are identified. 1) identify a few schools where all the students go. 2) Build on the home school idea. Need time to figure out...#BoardWatch

what this would look like for other focal populations and need more info and time #BoardWatch

Now there is a lot of confusion, not going to lie, I am a bit confused too #BoardWatch

@lopez4schools Hard to know what this will look like if focal population families have not been surveyed about who wants to go back yet #BoardWatch

Facilities needs to know what approach the board wants to go for so they can look at square footage and other factors, about how close they can get to that ideal plan #BoardWatch

Surveys are going out the beginning of next week, anticipate getting that information back a week later. A key component of getting this info back is being heavily dependent on principals sending daily messages to get those surveys back #BoardWatch

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