In a release from Lincoln Public Schools:
In creating a school reopening plan, Lincoln Public Schools has grounded its decisions in social, economic and political policy which include
the balancing of important educational and public health considerations, within the confines of its budgetary limitations, to allocate
resources and staff in a way that mitigates risk but also seeks to achieve important educational goals.
Lincoln Public Schools staff is working with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department to develop plans for
school operations. Staff gathers information from various sources and draft plans for discussion with LLCHD topic by topic (i.e. health
protocols related to hygiene, instructional delivery model, cafeteria operations, etc.).
The joint team meets routinely and communicates constantly by sharing documents, questions and clarifications in between meetings. LLCHD gives feedback and LPS adjusted plans throughout the process. This work will be ongoing as new research emerges and LLCHD has further guidance to provide the district.
LPS will conduct classes and operate within the framework of the four risk color statuses of the COVID-19 Risk Dial as designated by LLCHD and the City of Lincoln.
Please keep in mind that just like our Standard Response Protocols, every building or program may not always be in
the same color category. Families are being asked to screen their students for temperature and other recognized COVID-19 symptoms.
Students and staff also are being asked to wear face coverings and sanitize their hands when entering classrooms, hallways and common
spaces.
For more details on LPS operating plan for 2020-21, click here