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how to stop the spread of germs is a great way to reinforce healthy practices. If there is a regular system for making announcements, such as through the school’s PA system or through home room teachers, this system can also be used to remind everyone on the sim- ple steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Maintaining health after reopening. As students and teachers do their part, it’s cru- cial that school officials provide them with a clean environment that meets the highest standards. These suggested changes are rec- ommended for administrators to follow so they can further enhance the health and safety of their students, staff and community.
Implement cleaning and disinfecting policies. Clearly, it is critical that school dis- tricts clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces within the school and on school buses regularly. Many districts are develop- ing a routine schedule for increased cleaning to be enforced for faculty members to follow.
Restrict sharing of objects. While COVID-19 is known to spread when people talk, cough, and sneeze, it is believed that contaminated objects can also be a cause of spread, as they are for other contagions. For this reason, the use of shared objects should be limited when possible, and in particular, schools should discourage sharing items that are difficult to clean. Many schools provide separate storage areas for each student’s belongings, either in the form of lockers or cubbies, or in individually labeled containers.
Execute social distancing. CDC is con- tinuing to recommend social distancing as an
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important factor to combat disease spread. Schools can arrange classroom desks so they are at least 6 feet apart and facing in the same direction to minimize the chance of spread. In areas where it is difficult for person to remain at least 6 feet apart, districts may need to con- sider installing physical barriers.
Improve ventilation systems. Current rec- ommendations make it clear that merely open- ing a window will not be sufficient to ensure indoor air quality. Districts will need to review their HVAC systems to make sure the ventila- tion systems are operating properly and are
providing acceptable indoor air quality.
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Is your school district ready to reopen for in- person learning? Do your schools have opera- tional strategies in place that will mitigate the risk of COVID-19, and support safe and healthy prac- tices? We hope these suggestions will help guide you into preparing an effective reopening plan that adheres to the latest CDC guidelines.
Nancy Islas is the president of Maxxess Systems.
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