CPS Roadmap to Reopening

APPENDIX – CPS ADHERES TO CDC GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS*
In addition to the community indicators of New Cases and percentage of positive PCR tests
in the most recent 14-day period, the CDC has published five key mitigation strategies for
reducing risk of introduction and transmission of COVID-19 into schools*. We outline these
strategies below and include details about the steps CPS is taking to implement these
strategies correctly and consistently:
I. Five Core Mitigating Strategies:
• Consistent and correct use of masks
All faculty, staff, students, and visitors will wear proper face covering at all times, except when
students are actively eating or drinking, or when given specific permission by a teacher (e.g.
in the case of a brief outdoor mask break, physical exercise, etc.)
• Social distancing to the largest extent possible
Even in non-pandemic times, our class sizes are kept deliberately small. Our hybrid learning
model keeps these sizes even smaller, so that there is appropriate distancing between
student desks. The use consistent use of masks and installation of acrylic dividers at each
student work area provide an additional level of safety.
In hallways, stairwells, and common areas, students will maintain appropriately distanced.
Stairwells will be designated as one way stairwells during the day (except of course in the
case of emergency evacuation)
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