RISK ASSESSMENT AND GUIDELINES
Jo Lacaillade, Chair – LTS Acting Director of Business Affairs
Holding weekly meetings, this committee will provide updates and resources to assist other committees to develop policies and procedures. They will remain informed about new safety equipment that may be recommended as well as track what is working and what is not for those who have already started the reopening process.
SCREENING AND MONITORING
- Luke Krueger, Co-Chair – LTS English Teacher
- Sean Dempsey, Co-Chair – LTS Science Teacher
This committee will consult international, federal, state and local guidelines in order to create procedures and protocols that incorporate compliance and best practices for proper safety and cleanliness in preparation for the opening of Long Trail School’s campus.
Tasks include:
- screening protocols and indicators for both home and in-school health assessments;
- procuring appropriate and effective protective gear and researching pricing and quantities;
- creating policies for proper use of protective equipment/materials and sanitary practices during the school day and for enforcement;
- developing protocols for response and notification if a LTS community member tests positive for COVID-19;
- developing protocols regarding all school-related travel.
COMMUNICATION
Katie Redding, Chair – LTS Director of Admission and current parent
This committee will keep the community informed through open and frequent communication with all stakeholders, including faculty, students, parents and families, the Board of Trustees, and the greater community of Southern Vermont. We will also develop a flexible calendar of events for 2020-21, maintain the “Opening 2020” and “COVID” pages of the website with fresh resources, and create instructional videos on how to move through our building with new safety protocols. Our mission is to speak transparently, listen intently, and report back to the community on our progress.
FACILITIES ZONING
Jeremy Crumb, Chair – LTS Systems Manager, alumni parent and current parent
This committee will develop protocols for the flow of people entering, moving through, and exiting the buildings and campus. They are focused on how to safely use the available indoor and outdoor spaces, how to safely phase in and reopen the LTS food service program, and how to lessen health risks associated with transportation, athletic events, field trips, and other extracurricular activities. Having a safe campus is a priority which we all share; implementing a safe campus needs to be an LTS community effort. Expect future communications regarding how you may help. We welcome your questions and concerns.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Mary Ellen Mega, Chair – LTS Dean of Academics and current parent
This committee will develop a four-level plan for delivering the curriculum to LTS students. The four-level plan will include the following scenarios:
- Level Green – Opening school with no limitations
- Level Yellow – Opening school with limitations
- Level Orange – Opening school with limitations and having to move online for periods of time
- Level Red – Not opening campus and functioning remotely
STAKEHOLDER TRAINING
Kim Rizio , Chair – LTS English Teacher
This committee will write the pieces of text needed for communicating decisions regarding Opening 2020. These pieces of writing will be generated by other committees but may also be edits of existing documents such as handbooks and website information. Our mission is to provide information with clarity and consideration.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
- Bob Nelson, Co–Chair – LTS Facilities and Bus Driver
- Laurie Wilson, Co–Chair – LTS Facilities and Bus Driver
- Tom Salmon, Co–Chair – LTS Facilities and Bus Driver
This committee will monitor CDC and EPA resources to define the levels of clean and the determining factors for each level. We will make recommendations for equipment, staffing, training and professional development regarding cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting and sterilizing.