Mariemont City Schools RESTART

As you are likely aware, some COVID-19 guidance and mandates have been changing in the past few days; however, it is important to note that there has been no change to the guidance and mandates for schools, and there are not expected to be any changes for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ohio Department of Health, Hamilton County Department of Health and Ohio Governor's office all have advised schools to maintain current prevention protocols for the remainder of the school year.

 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement:

 

The Mariemont City School District will continue with its existing COVID-19 protocols and procedures for the remainder of the school year. These protocols and procedures will be reevaluated over the summer months in the preparation for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.  Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

Possibly. The COVID-19 pandemic is a very fluid situation. We may need to modify our plan as we navigate the virus and its impact on school district operations and as health guidelines evolve and change. The district’s RESTART webpage is the best place to go for the latest draft of the RESTART plan and other news, information and updates.

 

Yes. The district is offering “Online Warriors,” a virtual option for students who choose not to or are unable to return to the school building.  More information about this option is available on page 17 in the district’s RESTART plan.

 

Class sections and assignments, teacher schedules and staffing will be developed based on the number of students who we know will be participating in in-person instruction and the number of students who we know will be participating in Online Warriors. In order to do this as efficiently and safely as possible, we need to have consistent participation in both settings for a full semester.  

 

Additionally, different curriculum materials and activities compatible with online learning will often be used in Online Warriors making a transition back to the regular classroom during the semester difficult. 

 

Yes.  More information will be available in mid-November.

 

Yes. Students in Online Warriors are eligible to participate in school district extracurricular activities and athletics. 

In order to get 6 feet of social distancing as is required in Tier 2, there is not enough space nor staff to bring all elementary students into the building at the same time. 

 

Using nearly every space available in the elementary buildings and every staff member (including instructional aides, specials teachers and other support staff), we can only accommodate all grades K-2 students and half of grades 3-6 students on a daily basis while in Tier 2.

 

Because our youngest learners struggle the most with remote learning and need the most support at home to participate, it makes the most sense to have them in the buildings daily for instruction and support. 

 

No. A student can provide his/her own mask as long as it adheres to the school district’s policy on face coverings. The mask must fully cover the mouth, nose and chin and fit snugly against the side of the nose, side of the face and cover the chin so that there are no gaps. The mask must be held secure through either a tie, elastic, etc. to prevent slipping.

 

Can my student wear a face shield instead of a face mask? 

No. Per CDC guidelines, a face shield is not as effective as a face mask in preventing droplets from spreading from person to person. 

 

Yes. Teachers will provide students with periodic mask breaks when it is possible to do so safely with a minimum of 6 feet social distancing. Students will also be permitted to remove masks while eating lunch.

 

Exemptions may be made for students who have medically documented reasons for not being able to wear a face mask. Prior to an exemption being made, a Face Protection Exemption form and Authorization to Disclose Health Information must be filed with the school district.  More information about face mask exemptions can be found on the district’s RESTART webpage.

In collaboration with the Hamilton County Department of Health, district health staff will contact trace students who may have been exposed to COVID-19 at school. If your child has been exposed, you will be notified by a school district employee.   More information about quarantine procedures is available on page 10 of the RESTART Plan.

 

Notify the district’s COVID-19 Incident Commander, Brent Wise, immediately, at [email protected] or by phone at 513272-7500. You can find more information about when to contact Mr. Wise on page 8 of the district’s RESTART Plan. 

 

Notify the district’s COVID-19 Incident Commander, Brent Wise, immediately, at [email protected] or by phone at 513272-7500. You can find more information about when to contact Mr. Wise on page 8 of the district’s RESTART Plan. 

 

Yes.   Students can ZOOM into their regular classroom/classes during quarantine. More information about this can be found on page 17 of the RESTART plan. Elementary students will follow a remote schedule specific to their teacher. These schedules will be available on the district’s RESTART webpage.  Junior high and high school students will follow their normal daily bell schedule.

 

Mariemont City Schools has switched from a MERV-8 to a MERV-13 HVAC filtering system. These filters are denser and catch smaller particles, like the Coronavirus. We also will adjust the outside dampers to maximize the circulation of outdoor air.

Your first point of contact should always be your child’s building principal.

 

Brent Wise is the district’s COVID-19 Incident Commander and can also be contacted with any issues related to the pandemic and its impact on our schools.

 

You will also find a RESTART Questions & Concerns submission form on this webpage to ask questions, provide feedback, etc.