Fall 2020 Planning Guide by mcpasd

Fall Plan: Starting the 2020-21 School Year

Dear MCPASD Families:

We know the upcoming school year will be very different in many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to assure you that some things will not change. Our commitment to caring for and supporting our students in these challenging times will not waiver. Our pursuit of academic excellence, whether in a virtual or face-to-face manner, will not be compromised. Our stewardship of the health and welfare of our community will remain a priority

We know that everyone has been impacted by the pandemic. There are many in our community who are struggling in so many ways. Now, more than ever, we need to work together to stay safe and healthy while our students learn and grow. Our educators are prepared to work tirelessly at building relationships with students and their families. Our administrators are committed to helping our educators in their work through systems of accountability and support. We will approach this school year with enthusiasm, resolve, and a willingness to be flexible and adaptable as local health conditions allow.

This document includes important information about our fall planning efforts to make our buildings as safe as possible and our education system as effective as possible. We know that nothing replaces face-to-face teaching and learning, but we are proud of the improvements that have been made since last spring.

I encourage you to rely on our educators and our administrators and to ask questions and to seek assistance whenever you need it. We are here for you. Together, we can get through this adversity and emerge a stronger and more connected community.

Respectfully,

Dr. Dana Monogue Superintendent

Our Commitment to Students and Families

 More instruction and learning of new content

 More face-to-face time between staff and students

 Differentiated learning opportunities for students

 More supports in place to improve student participation and learning

 More student and family engagement, relationship-building and explicit instruction on virtual tools and platform use.

Guiding Principles and Priorities

 Safety and well-being of students, staff, and families

 MCPASD Equity NonNegotiables

 Our District Goal: Students who identify as Black and Latina/o/x will read at grade level to maximize their learning across content areas at every grade level.

 Effective delivery of literacy, math, science, and social studies curriculum and outcomes.

 Social-emotional well-being of our students and staff, support for positive relationships across the school community.

 Students “attend,” regardless of format, five days/week; teachers plan and engage in robust redesign process on Wednesdays, while deepcleaning is performed across buildings and buses on that day. Students access virtual learning and content on Wednesdays when staff are collaborating and planning.

MCPASD STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

The Board of Education voted on September, 28 that all 4K-12th grade students will continue with virtual instruction until Public Health Madison Dane County metrics are met. If that doesn’t happen before the December 7 regular meeting, the School Board will consider moving to a blended instructional model for the second semester, which starts in mid-January.

The School Board requested that the District continue to follow guidance from PHMDC. Based on the guidance that was released in August, the following metrics would need to be met before students in those grades could return to school buildings:

 Grades K-2: Dane County must be at or below a 14-day average of 54 cases per day for 4 consecutive weeks (2-week average was 131 on Sept. 28).

 Grades 3-5: Dane County must be at or below a 14-day average of 39 cases per day for 4 consecutive weeks.

 Grades 6-12: Dane County must be at or below a 14-day average of 19 cases per day for 4 consecutive weeks.

MCPASD has decided that fifth-graders will return to the middle schools when PHMDC guidance allows grades 6-12 to do so as well.

When schools open, we will allow families of elementary students to switch instructional models if they desire. This will replace our earlier announcement that potential instructional model switches would occur at the end of trimesters. We will allow families of secondary students to switch models between semesters, if schools are open at that point.

The District plans to implement a blended model when students return to school buildings. The blended model would have 50 percent of students in the Universal instructional model attending school inperson on Monday-Tuesday and the other half attending school in-person on Thursday-Friday. Students would learn virtually on the days they aren’t in buildings. We would continue to use Wednesdays as independent learning days for all students.

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4K OVERVIEW

Overview Decisions for our Fall Plans are based upon the current status and health of our community. Throughout the summer we have been planning for multiple scenarios. While the landscape has been ever changing, we can find certainty in two things: we know that throughout the year plans will change, and that no matter what our deliver method of instruction is these things remain the focus of our program: maintaining relationships, ensuring culturally sustaining and developmentally appropriate practices, and maintaining high quality, two-way family engagement. As we begin with remote instruction for the 2020-2021 school year, our program will focus on:

 Establishing and building routines and stamina;

 Student and family engagement, relationship-building, and explicit instruction on virtual tools and platform use;

 Developmentally appropriate Instruction and learning of new content;

 Virtual face-to-face time between staff and students;

 Differentiated learning opportunities for students;

 Supports in place to improve student participation and learning; and

 Consistent experiences within and across schools for all students.

Seesaw—This is the learning management system (LMS) used in both the universal curriculum and in the fully virtual option. Family members will receive instructions on accessing their child’s progress in this platform, as all learning progress will be monitored by staff members in Seesaw with feedback given to the student and family.

This LMS was chosen so students and families have one system to navigate all of their work, communications, and because of the resources and tools available for teachers to design the best possible virtual learning experiences. Having one learning management system also ensures that our support staff can efficiently and effectively support student learning, as necessary.

Learning Resources

The District created a Google site in the spring and continues to update it with learning resources for families of elementary students. The site has separate areas for kindergarten through fourth grade. There are also separate areas for 4K-Early Childhood and specials.

Sample Schedule Below Staff at each school will work with families and students to make the daily schedule work for them.

4K OVERVIEW

Remote Learning

Curriculum

● Creative Curriculum: Play-based study around a topic of inquiry

● Second Step: Social emotional learning lessons

● Readiness & Writing Curriculum: Multi-sensory curriculum helping students develop the skills of body awareness, problem solving, fine motor development, and early literacy

Schedules

● Daily & Weekly Schedules: Shared with families

● Live Daily Class Meeting: Via Zoom

● Live Differentiated Small Group Instruction: Live instruction via Zoom in small groups

● Asynchronous Learning: Opportunities for learning online and offline

Learning Tools:

● iPad & Supplies: tools for student learning

● Seesaw: Learning platform for asynchronous learning

● Zoom: Video conferencing tool for conferences & live learning opportunities

● Epic!: Online platform for interactive books to support literacy development

Communication

● Conferences: Via Zoom for families

● Weekly Plans: Shared with families

● Ready Rosie: Engaging family videos aligned to learning outcomes

● Second Step Family Homelinks: Parent letters to support social emotional learning

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ELEMENTARY OVERVIEW

We have spent the past ten-plus weeks developing plans and models for the 2020-2021 school year. We have considered a multitude of factors, including feedback from families and staff through surveys, consultation with area districts, guidance from local, state and national health experts, and much more. Based on feedback from staff and families, the District will be making some changes to virtual learning for the 2020-2021 school year, including:

 More instruction and learning of new content:

 More face-to-face time between staff and students;

 Differentiated learning opportunities for students;

 More supports in place to improve student participation and learning; and

 Consistent experiences within and across schools for all students;

 More student and family engagement, relationship-building and explicit instruction on virtual tools and platform use.

Seesaw This is the learning management system (LMS) used in both the universal curriculum and in the fully virtual option. Family members will receive instructions on accessing their child’s progress in this platform, as all learning progress will be monitored by staff members in Seesaw. Grades will be transferred to Infinite Campus (IC) once a trimester, minimally, where families have access to the IC Parent Portal.

Learning Resources The District created a Google site in the spring and continues to update it with learning resources for families of elementary students. The site has separate areas for kindergarten through fourth grade. There are also separate areas for 4K-Early Childhood and specials.

The site also includes information about Middleton Public Library resources and the Wisconsin Digital Library. Sample Schedule Below Staff at each school will work with families and students to make the daily schedule work for them.

8:00-8:20 a.m. Morning Meeting with Classroom Teacher Views Teacher Messages

8:20-9:05 a.m. Reading Lesson, Independent Reading or 1-1 with Teacher Independent Work Building Fluency

9:15-9:20 a.m. Morning Movement Break or Play Morning Movement Break or Play

9:20-9:40 a.m. Phonics Word Study Asynchronous Learning with Focus on Literacy Skills

9:40-10:25 a.m. Writing Practice and Writing Lessons Asynchronous Learning with Focus on Literacy Skills

10:25-10:55 a.m. Encore Asynchronous Learning with Focus on Literacy Skills

10:55-11:20 a.m. Lunch Break & Play Lunch Break & Play

11:20-11:40 a.m. Number Corner Asynchronous Learning with Focus on Math Skills

11:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Math Lesson and Math Practice Asynchronous Learning with Focus on Math

12:25-12:30 p.m. Afternoon Movement Break or Play Afternoon Movement Break or Play

12:30-1:00 p.m. Social Studies or Science

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MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Buzz This is the learning management system (LMS) used in both the universal curriculum and in the fully virtual option. Family members will receive instructions on accessing their child’s progress in this platform, as all learning progress will be monitored by staff members in Buzz. Grades will be transferred to Infinite Campus (IC) once a quarter, minimally, where families have access to the IC Parent Portal. This LMS was chosen so students have one system to navigate all of their courses and because of the resources and tools available for teachers to design the best possible virtual learning experiences. Having one learning management system also ensures that our support staff can efficiently and effectively support student learning, as necessary.

Zoom or Google Meet These are the technology tools that will be used by staff members to engage in live/ synchronous learning sessions during school time. Google Chat may be used for teachers to send short, written communication to students when they need to connect with them beyond using email.

Learning Resources—The District created a Google site in the spring and continues to update it with learning resources for families of students in grades 5-12.

The site includes how to get notifications from BUZZ sent to your email or texted to you. It also includes how to find feedback and understand the symbols in the BUZZ gradebook. There is also a separate section devoted to online troubleshooting.

Sample Schedules Below Staff at each school will work with families and students to make the daily schedule work for them.

9:10-9:40 a.m.

9:50-10:35

10:45-11:30

12:10-12:55 p.m.

1:00-1:45 p.m.

Time Grades 5-6

9:10-9:40

9:50-10:35

10:45-11:30 a.m.

Planning Time

12:10-12:55 p.m.

Planning Time Paired Encore Option Paired Encore Option

1:00-1:45 p.m. WIN Time Grades 5-6

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MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Sample Schedules Below Staff at each school will work with families and students to make the daily schedule work for them.

9:10-9:40

HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW

This LMS was chosen so students have one system to navigate all of their courses and because of the resources and tools available for teachers to design the best possible virtual learning experiences. Having one learning management system also ensures that our support staff can efficiently and effectively support student learning, as necessary.

Learning Resources—The District created a Google site in the spring and continues to update it with learning resources for families of students in grades 5-12.

First Quarter A/B Calendar

First Quarter Sample Schedule

1st Block: 9:00-9:50 a.m. 5th Block: 9:00-9:50 a.m.

2nd Block: 10:00-10:50 a.m. 6th Block 10:00-10:50 a.m.

ADVISORY: 11:00-11:30 a.m.

3rd Block: 12:00-12:50 p.m. 7th Block: 12:00-12:50 p.m.

4th Block: 1:00-1:50 p.m. ASR: 1:00-1:50 p.m.

Sample Schedule Above Staff at each school will work with families and students to make the daily schedule work for them.

MCPASD INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

General Overview

The district plans to start in a virtual model and transition students and staff back to buildings as it is deemed safe.

Curriculum Will be designed and delivered by our district teachers and delivered virtually until we are able to offer instruction in a blended format. Curriculum will be directly aligned with our district scope and sequence.

(Alternative Available to Any Family/Student)

The district has offered fully online programming for the past 10 years for students K-12. This will continue to be an option with the addition of 4K this year.

Based on the level of interest in a fully online option, we are able to deliver our district curriculum at the K-6 level. We will have at least two teachers at each grade-level. This means that our K-6 MCPASD online teachers can plan together in order to provide a high quality experience.

You can get more information on the secondary curriculum here:

Secondary Curriculum (7-12)

Teachers Students will be assigned to teachers and classrooms which they will return to when we return to the buildings.

Access to Services in Buildings

Students and staff will return to schools as it is deemed safe to do so. This may be in a blended model or a fully in building model.

All teachers PK-8 will be MCPASD teachers. 9-12th grade students will have an advisor who is an MCPASD teacher and will have MCPASD teachers except in a few areas where we do not have a local teacher who is able to teach that content online. In these cases, the teacher will be a teacher in Wisconsin who is a part of the Wisconsin eSchool Network.

Students and families will have the opportunity to return to buildings at natural transitions (trimester or semester).

Once deemed safe for students to return, our online students do have access to taking courses in our buildings, participating in clubs, athletics and activities. They will also have the ability to access face to face support on their virtual courses. Transportation would be the responsibility of the family.

Logistics This is our universal plan. Students and families wanting this do not need to take any further action at this time.

Students and families wanting a fully online option will be asked to indicate this on a survey in August.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Special Education

The student services team has been developing plans to provide the social and emotional support that our students need, even in a virtual environment. The well-being of every District student is one of our main priorities.

Our philosophy for children who receive special education services is the same regardless of whether you are participating in the fully virtual or universal instructional model: Our students with individualized education plans (IEPs) are general education students first, and we work closely with our general education staff to collaborate on virtual instruction for the 2020-21 school year.

When school instruction starts on Sept. 8, general education classes and curriculum will be delivered virtually with increased video conferencing and support from the classroom teacher. Special education teachers and related services staff will have scheduled collaboration time with general education teachers and support staff to support students with IEPs in accessing the learning in the general education curriculum. Through this collaboration, all staff will have an increased understanding of how to meet students’ needs in a virtual setting and will be able to deliver services in a more inclusive and meaningful manner.

If your child had an evaluation in process that was put on hold or extended from last Spring, please know that we will be working to complete those this Fall.

Here are some other common questions we want to address:

How will my child’s IEP be implemented in a virtual setting?

Case managers have been communicating with families to establish regular communication and collaborate with you on how to best support your child’s learning in a virtual setting. Delivery of special education services will be determined by your child’s IEP team. Special Education minutes of services may differ in a virtual setting due to the different method of instruction. IEP team meetings will continue to meet virtually (phone, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.).

Will my child receive any special education services face to face on campus?

To adhere to safety guidelines, we would like to provide services virtually to start. Should there be educational needs that are directly related to a child’s disability that cannot be met in a virtual setting and can be delivered in-person with safety guidelines in place, your child’s case manager will be communicating with you to plan for those in-person services.

Who do I contact if I have more questions regarding special education programming in a fully virtual model?

Please contact your student services coordinator or case manager for your child’s IEP.

STUDENT SUPPORT

ESL-Bilingual

The English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Services Team will continue to work with English learners (ELs) and families regardless of the instructional model children are participating in.

The ESL/Bilingual Services Team is focused on a couple of areas to start the school year:

 Revising the EL screening process for incoming kindergarten and transfer students to involve a virtual screening option that is in line with guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design & Assessment).

 Revising family notification letters (always sent to families of all ELs every fall) to be aligned with the current virtual environment as well as updated federal notification requirements.

The ESL/Bilingual Services team members continue to support the District's English Learners in the following ways:

 ESL/bilingual resource teachers: meet weekly with classroom/content teachers to ensure linguistically attentive instruction is happening universally for our ELs and serve as case managers for ELs.

 ESL/bilingual resource teachers and bilingual paraeducators: meet individually and with small groups of students to support identified language learning needs, and serve as points of contact for individual families in navigating the District.

 Bilingual paraeducators: support monolingual staff in making connections with families needing interpretation by providing support with brief translating and interpreting support.

 Bilingual Student and Family Engagement Specialists: support our Spanish-speaking families in understanding District systems and ensure school staff are hearing the voices of Spanish-speaking families.

 District translator/interpreter: ensures that large-scale communications, pre-scheduled meetings and events, and legal documents are accessible to our families who need translating/interpreting support.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Social-Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and building community and relationships plays a critical role in a student's success. SEL intentionally creates a caring, participatory, and equitable learning environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and supported while learning. With the focus of SEL and building strong positive relationships in the 2020-21 school year, District staff will be able to meet students where they are at socially, emotionally, and academically, to help set up our students for success this year and in the future.

Why does SEL matter?

Building social and emotional skills are critically important for life-long mental wellness, achieving academic and career success, and enhancing social connections. Students require supportive adults to teach and model these skills at home and at school. In order for young people to engage and learn, we need to create environments that promote a positive sense of well-being and healthy connections between peers and with adults. Focusing first on secure relationships and emotional safety, and prioritizing social and emotional competence alongside the academics is fundamental to quality instruction.

Student services staff and school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) teams will be providing resources for staff and families and collaborating with staff to embed SEL competencies into daily instruction in the areas of: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decisionmaking. Student services staff will also collaborate with community-based agencies to support students and families in obtaining basic needs and mental health resources

Who do I contact if I am concerned or have questions regarding the social and emotional well being of my child?

If you have questions or concerns regarding the well being of your child, please contact a student services staff member at your child’s school (counselor, social worker, or psychologist) and they can assist you. Student Services staff members are listed within each school’s website.

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TECHNOLOGY

The District is committed to making sure technology is not a barrier for any student. Every student in 4K through 12th grade, whether they are participating in the Fully Virtual model or the Universal Model, will receive a device for the 2020-21 school year.

Students in 4K, kindergarten and first grade will receive an iPad, while students in grades 2-12 will receive a Chromebook. It is our preference that students use a District-issued device when accessing instruction, however, if students have devices at home they are comfortable with they can continue using those as well.

The District will contact families who aren’t able to make it to the distribution dates to determine the best way to get a device, supplies and materials to their students. If you were unable to pick up the device for your child, please contact our Technology Department by calling 829-9036 or send an email to helpdesk@mcpasd.k12.wi.us.

District-issued devices were available for most students prior to instruction beginning on Tuesday, September 8. 4K students, along with kindergarten and first-grade students at Park and Pope Farm, will be able to pick up iPads on September 10 or 11. School staff will provide additional information.

The District will also continue to provide internet access to keep that from being a barrier for some families. Charter Spectrum will provide broadband internet service that will be faster and less expensive than the Verizon MiFi hotspots that were provided during the 2019-20 school year. Some MiFi devices will still be available.

Who qualifies for the Home Internet Access program in 2020-21?

 Families who are in transition or eligible for McKinney-Vento services.

 Students whose family qualify for Free and Reduced lunch.

AND

 Students whose families don’t currently have an internet service provider.

Families will need to complete an application. Technology staff will communicate directly with families to determine whether a MiFi or Charter Spectrum is the best option. The District will pay for internet access for families who receive the program for one year.

Should students run into issues with their District-issued devices, they should contact the Help Desk at 829-9036 or submit a Help Desk ticket at helpdesk@mcpasd.k12.wi.us. Help desk tickets can only be submitted from District email addresses.

SCHOOL NUTRITION-MEALS

All children up to the age of 18 are eligible to receive meals starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, however, the program will look different than it has the past few months. Some of the changes include:

 Meals must be ordered at least a week in advance.

 All MCPASD students are eligible to receive free breakfast and/or lunch through December 31, the USDA announced recently.

 Meals will be dropped off at bus stops or available at the school your child attends for those not eligible for busing.

Meals will be available on weekdays when staff are working. The meals must be ordered through the My Payments Plus website

Deliveries to bus stops will begin at 11:00 a.m. each day. The District doesn't know exactly what time a bus will be at each stop so either a child or guardian will need to be at a bus stop. Transportation staff will be reaching out to families about where bus stops will be located. If a child's bus stop is their driveway, a child or guardian should be at the end of the driveway to pick up the meal.

For those who walk to school, students will need to go to the school they attend to pick up the meal at the front of the building. Either a child or guardian can pick up the meal between 11 a.m. and noon on weekdays.

Here is the process for ordering meals:

Step 1: Set up your My Payments Plus account by going to the MPP welcome link.

Step 2: Make payment to your child's lunch account.

Step 3: Click on Events & Activities-Weekly Meal Selection. Each student's name will appear. Select a student and add to cart. Make meal choices by filling in the form. Then click Save. Select next student and follow the same steps.

Step 4: Proceed to checkout. Balance should be $0.00 for everyone at this point.

Step 5: Click pay for order. Your receipt will be $0.00.

Families who need to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch application should do so online. Nutrition information can be found on the MCPASD Nutrislice website. Menus for the week of Sept. 1-4 are also available on the District website.

Please note that orders must be in one week prior so families that want meals the week of The online order forms will change to the following week after 7 p.m. on each Sunday.

FOOD PROGRAM/HYGIENE SUPPLIES

Weekend Food Program

The Weekend Food Program is a collaboration involving local churches, the MCPASD Education Foundation, and the District. This program was offered to elementary students and their families throughout the District, along Glacier Creek students and Kromrey students who attended the Middleton Youth Center after-school program for much of the 2019-20 school year.

The program continued to be offered when school buildings were closed in mid-March and close to 300 bags were distributed weekly at the various meal distribution sites across the District through mid-August.

Each week, volunteers plan menus, purchase food, and pack food bags for students who participate in the program. When schools are open, the food bags are then delivered to each school on Fridays where student services staff ensure the bags get into the correct backpacks for children to take home. The Weekend Food Program provides supplemental, nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to children to ensure they get enough food on the weekends.

Students can register for the Weekend Food Program when they sign up for meals on the My Payments Plus website. If you want to learn more, please contact your school social worker.

Personal Hygiene Supplies

The District, in partnership with the Education Foundation, plans to continue to offer personal hygiene supplies during the 2020-21 school year at least while virtual instruction is taking place, to MCPASD students who need additional support.

The supplies were available at the meal distribution sites on select Mondays during the spring and summer. Details are still being finalized for how the program will work for the upcoming school year and information will be shared with families soon. If you believe your child would benefit from this program, please contact your school social worker.

OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

The safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority as we continue to navigate our reopening this fall. The district has implemented comprehensive infection mitigation and cleaning protocols to decrease risk within the school environment. Many of our procedures are contained within our four administrative guidelines in compliance with the Forward Dane plan. The public health department has indicated that these mitigation strategies will be effective to both educate students and allow for a safe working environment for staff.

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MCPASD: Administrative Policy 780 Employee COVID 19 Illness/Exposure

MCPASD: Administrative Policy 781 Protective Measures

MCPASD: Administrative Policy 782 Hygiene Guidelines

MCPASD: Administrative Policy 783 Facility Cleaning

In addition to these safety measures, we will ensure all state and local orders are being followed. We are continuously monitoring information from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County (PHMDC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI),

The following people comprise the district level team working on our comprehensive action plan to mitigate infection and respond to health needs of students and staff. Please reach out to them with any questions about implementation of the protocols related to operations.

District Operations Planning Team Members

Lori Ames, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Amy Jungbluth, Director of Food Service

Aly Xiong, Director of Employee Services

Erin Wheeler, Director of Fiscal Services

Jim Blodgett, Director of Technology Services

Dean Paskey, Facilities Service Manager

Dale Rhodes, Custodial/Operations Supervisor

Jeff Fedler, Transportation Services Manager

Paul Walton, Technology Services Manager Jessica Schwartz, Asst. Transportation Services Mgr

Danielle Krbecek, Coordinator of Health Services

INFECTION RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Staff COVID Symptoms or Positive Test Result

District Guidelines

Staff will be asked to self-monitor for symptoms of illness prior to work arrival. Staff with symptoms should not come to school. Staff should also report if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 by a positive lab test or diagnosis from a health care provider, lives with a person that has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or has had close contact with a person that has been diagnosed with COVID-19. If at work, symptomatic staff will be isolated in the health office or designated isolation room and need to leave the school as soon as possible.

In the event a student or staff member has tested or been diagnosed with COVID-19, the district will engage in contact tracing and enforce quarantine protocols. The District will notify the families of students and all teachers and staff whenever a single confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 is identified in the school. Classrooms and other areas involved in the COVID-19 case investigation will be cleaned and disinfected. The District will determine if a move to a different learning environment during the outbreak is required.

Resources

MCPASD: Administrative Policy 780

Employee COVID 19 Illness/Exposure

MCPASD-DHS: Identifying a Close Contact

MCPASD-DHS:

When a Student or Staff Member Can Return to School

MCPASD-DHS: Notification of Family and Staff

Template Letter - COVID 19 Case

Template Letter - COVID 19 Close Contact

MCPASD-DHS: Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfection

MCPASD-DHS:

Moving Between Learning Environments

Isolation Room (or “Waiting Room”) for COVID Symptoms

District Guidelines

Each building will need to identify two spaces that can be used for health purposes.

One room will be used for routine health office procedures and some medication administration so as to limit exposure to illness.

One room will be used for care and isolation of symptomatic students and staff. Students (picked up by parent/guardian) and staff will need to leave the school as soon as possible.

In an attempt to reduce the number of students exposed to ill individuals, staff will be instructed to assist students with minor health needs inside the classroom as much as possible (ex.: cuts, headaches, etc. The health office will not be available for resting, minor afflictions, or other instances where individuals outside of the health office can assist. DPI has provided documents for non-health office staff to use as guidance when assisting students with minor health needs.

Resources

CDC Managing Sick Staff

School Health Services Interim COVID-19 Infection Control and Mitigation Toolkit

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SCHOOLWIDE INFECTION MITIGATION

Universal Hygiene Practices

District Guidelines Resources

All students and employees will be required to frequently wash hands with soap and warm water (including at the beginning of the day, before lunch, after lunch, and at the end of the day).

Hand sanitizer will be supplied in classroom and common spaces to be used if there is no access to soap and water.

All students and employees shall follow proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

MCPASD Hygiene Guideline

CDC Handwashing posters

CDC Print Resources and Posters

Hand washing lyric generator

Visitors and Volunteers

District Guidelines

The District will limit all nonessential visitors, volunteers, and activities involving external groups or organizations, especially with individuals who are not from the local geographic area (e.g., community, town, city, county).

All individuals entering the building will be asked to selfmonitor for symptoms of illness prior to entering the building. Any individual experiencing symptoms should not enter the building.

Resources

MCPASD Physical Distancing Guidelines

CDC Symptoms of COVID 19

The District will ensure ventilation systems operate properly, increase circulation, and increase volume of outdoor air as much as possible.

All systems should be adjusted to flush the air in the building for 2 hours before and 2 hours after the buildings are occupied.

Hallway Traffic Flow and Elevator Use

District Guidelines Resources

To support mitigation efforts staff will:

 Minimize traffic in enclosed spaces, such as elevators and stairwells.

 Limit the number of individuals in an elevator at one time - limiting to one whenever possible.

 Clean and disinfect elevator buttons, door handles, hand rails, and other frequently touched surfaces several times during the day.

 Encourage individuals to “stay to the right” in hallways and stairwells.

 Provide tape or other means of marking floors/ground in high traffic areas to show people where to stand when waiting.

PHMDC Common Areas Best Practices

PHMDC Elevator Signage

Routine Cleaning

District

In addition to the normally scheduled routine cleaning, all staff will clean high contact areas such as tabletops, light switches, door handles, and handrails more frequently.

Staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment as directed by their Supervisor.

On Wednesdays, Operations staff will engage in a more in-depth cleaning of the building.

MCPASD: Administrative Policy 783 Facility Cleaning

MCPASD Cleaning Guidelines

CDC Guidance for Cleaning

Drinking Fountains

Drinking fountains should be used primarily for bottle filling. Staff and students are encouraged to bring a bottle to work/school.

If an individual does not have a bottle, disposable cups will be available.

STAFF MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Staff Training

District Guidelines

COVID-19 related training will be made available to all employees through Public School Works.

Training includes:

 MCPASD COVID-19 Administrative Policies

 MCPASD Video Highlighting Re-Opening Plan

Resources

PHMDC Current Order

Staff Entrance & Exits

District Guidelines

Staff should limit the amount of close contact between people in high-traffic situations and times by dividing entry points rather than funneling all people through the same entry space.

Bus and parent drop-off and pick-up times as well as exiting to and entering from recess should be reviewed so as to limit the amount of close contact between staff and students.

Resources

MCPASD Physical Distancing Guidelines

Professional Development and Small Group Collaboration

District Guidelines

According to PHMDC, in-person, physically distanced, small group meetings (with face coverings on) are well within the guidelines for appropriate staff working conditions.

In general, the District will not mandate in-person meetings that could be conducted virtually. Therefore, PLCs, grade levels, or departments can meet in person or virtually as they so choose.

There will be some times when staff may be required to attend in-person, physically distanced, small group meetings (with face coverings on). One example of this is individual student medication training where the teacher must actually demonstrate appropriate use of the device (epi pen, diastat) or for other individual student needs (like training for lifts, bathroom hygiene, etc.).

Resources

PHMDC Current Order

CDC Returning to Work

STAFF MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Shared & Open Workspaces

The district will provide a space to work that is physically distanced (6 ft) from another staff member This does not mean that every staff member will have an individual office or classroom to work in. In the event a 6 ft distance is not possible, the district will utilize other distancing options such as space reassignment, physical barriers, or staggered use.

Supervisors should document situations in which staff members continue working in physically distanced, shared workspaces for potential contact tracing purposes.

Requirements | Public Health Madison & Dane County

PHMDC Common Areas Best Practices

Since main offices are workspaces for some school employees, access and traffic flow will be managed. This may include the following:

 Install clear barriers at the front of or between desks.

 Remove extra chairs in waiting areas to allow people to remain 6 feet apart when possible.

 Eliminate self-serve water, coffee, candy dishes, shared snacks or potluck style food activities.

 Use tape or other markings on the floor to show staff, students, or visitors where to stand.

 Restrict access to the office by implementing schedules and procedures or physically locking access points to the office.

CDC: Maintaining Healthy Environments

PHMDC: Office Spaces

STAFF MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Clear, Plastic Barriers

District Guidelines

Clear or plexiglass barriers will be installed in school main offices, student services offices, and libraries.

Portable, clear desktop barriers will be provided upon request when other PPE or social distancing is not feasible.

Clear barriers and sneeze guards will be installed in all school nutrition serving lines.

Clear or plexiglass barriers will not be installed in classrooms. Classrooms will be arranged to adhere to social distancing requirements.

Resources

Staff Face Coverings, PPE, and Physical Distancing

District Guidelines

All staff are required to observe 6 feet of physical distancing whenever possible.

State and local orders require that everyone age 5 and older wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building (including schools) where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, could be present.

Masks may be removed to eat / drink (while socially distanced from any others in the space) or if a single staff member is alone in an enclosed space (i.e. classroom or office).

Use additional personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, gowns, and face shields as directed by a direct supervisor.

Use a transparent partition or barrier in place of a face covering for specific job duties as directed by a direct supervisor.

Resources

MCPASD Staff Guidelines for Face Coverings and PPE

MCPASD Physical Distancing Guidelines PHMDC: Mask Information and FAQ

PHCMD: Clothing Face Coverings in the Workplace

CDC: Maintaining Healthy Environments

STAFF MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Staff Kitchen, Break Room and Food

District Guidelines

Use of lounge areas may be used for food storage and preparation. People are encouraged to eat outside or at their desk if a 6 foot distance between individuals is not maintained.

Eliminate self-serve water, coffee, candy dishes, or shared snacks.

Employees receiving deliveries of food must make arrangements to pick up their deliveries outside of the school building. Deliveries of lunch orders, etc. will not be accepted at the main office.

Staff luncheons that include people gathering together to eat are not permitted until further notice. If food is provided for staff, it must be pre-boxed or pre-bagged so the food can be delivered to staff.

No one should share food and utensils to ensure safety, especially for people with food allergies.

Resources

MCPASD Staff Guidelines for Kitchen and Break Room Use

PHMDC Best Practices in Shared Spaces

Other Shared Spaces

District Guidelines

Consider modifications to copy rooms, workrooms, book storage areas, and other commons spaces to reduce interaction and keep surfaces as clean as possible.

Resources

PHMDC Best Practices in Shared Spaces

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

The social and emotional well-being of our staff, along with our students, continues to be a priority for the District, even while we are engaged in virtual learning. MCPASD Wellness coordinator Kalise Horst and her team have put together a series of initiatives, including:



Wellness Kick-Off Activities for staff on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2.

Wellness opportunities will be available for staff before or after all Professional Development and some Renewal Days to engage staff in their well-being.

 A Wellness Guide currently is in progress where staff can access valuable information including EAP access details, health insurance health coaching, podcasts, weekly guided meditation, motivating challenges, yoga classes and more.

 A Local Fitness Guide for staff to easily locate virtual and in-person local options with information from 15 local businesses who chose to participate.

 An even more robust Employee Assistance Program through REALiving, which also includes additional virtual supports for staff.

 Family wellness activities and resources to support the mental, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of families in the community whether they’re physically in our buildings or virtual.

The mission of MCPASD Wellness is to foster and maintain healthy, happy and engaged staff and students. We will encourage staff and students to inspire, create and sustain a culture that supports each person's healthy life. Our two health care providers Quartz and SSM Health offer health coaching for employees. They also provide deals on gym memberships, acupuncture, fitness equipment, yoga, and more. The wellness department has secured several other local wellness business discounts, which are extended to MCPASD employees.

Whether we are using virtual learning or have students back in school buildings, the District encourages its staff members to take care of themselves by taking at least 20 minutes three times a week for self-care. Staff members may use time during lunch, prep or breaks to rejuvenate through any of the following activities:

Many of our classrooms practice these activities daily. We believe doing so has immediate and long-term benefits for our staff and students. There are specific supports in place to support mindful movement this year for students virtually, as well as in-person.

Quality wellness programs have been shown to help school districts recruit and retain staff members. Through several anecdotal stories as well as staff climate surveys, we know this is true in our district as well. At a time when people are looking around to see what others are doing, we know our wellness program will continue to be an attraction to the MCPASD.

CARE & SUPPORT FOR OUR STAFF

Employee Services

The Board of Education announced in March, shortly after Wisconsin schools were closed by Governor Evers, that all District staff members would continue to be employed. The School Board is committed to keeping everyone employed for the 2020-21 school year as well.

Essential staff, including custodians, facilities maintenance, office staff and administrators, have been working in buildings for much of the past few months.

We are strongly encouraging all staff to access our buildings now and while virtual learning is taking place throughout the District. We believe this is important for a number of reasons:

Staff can have the support and technology they need, including reliable internet access.

Staff can become comfortable coming back to work before students return.

Staff who aren’t comfortable returning to buildings need to have conversations with their direct supervisor so the District can have a better understanding of the reasons and refer people who may qualify to the Employee Services Department.

Hourly staff will only be paid for the hours they work, however, we will find meaningful work for all of the scheduled hours support staff normally work. Job responsibilities may look different for some support staff during virtual learning. In addition, depending on the assigned duties, some support staff may be allowed some flexibility in their schedule

The District expects staff members to return to work once school buildings reopen unless a staff member qualifies under a specific law or policy for a leave or accommodation. A general feeling of uneasiness or a concern that by physically returning to work might increase exposure to family members is generally not going to be a sufficient reason to remain away from work, according to federal leave requirements.

The District Employee Services Department has made staff aware of three federal and-or state programs individual staff members may be eligible for:

1. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): An employee may be eligible for paid leave (beyond sick leave and vacation) as a result of COVID-19.

2. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): If an employee believes they have a serious health condition, they may be eligible for FMLA under state or federal law.

3. American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA): Employees with disabilities may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation that allows an employee to continue working or return to work. This generally requires documentation from a medical provider regarding the nature of the disability and any specific accommodation request.

CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District has more than 7,400 students in 4K through 12th grade. Approximately 5,000 families have children in our schools. The District also has about 1,200 staff members and is one of the top employers in our community.

We have a huge impact on all eight municipalities that make up the District. MCPASD should be a steward for the health and welfare of our entire community. The District must do its part to stop the spread of COVID-19 so students can return to schools.

With that in mind, we encourage all residents in our District to abide by the best practices that health experts recommend to combat the virus:

 Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet whenever possible indoors and outdoors.

 Wear a face mask indoors and whenever it is not possible to practice social distancing.

 Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

 Use tissue and hand sanitizer frequently.

 Don’t touch your face, especially if you have been in communal areas.

 Stay at home and when you are out avoid crowded places.

The District has worked with a number of area organizations since schools were closed in mid-March to help our families.

The MCPASD Education Foundation has raised more than $97,000 since schools closed to help our students. Those funds have resulted in:

 1,700 bags worth of personal hygiene supplies being distributed.

 7,000 bags worth of food being delivered through the Weekend Food Program.

 Free breakfast and lunch being provided for six weeks in July and August at six sites across the District that weren’t eligible for government funding. Approximately 4,000 meals were provided at those sites on weekdays from July 1 to Aug. 14.

The Foundation is also currently working to raise $50,000 to help District families who need financial support receive free high-speed broadband internet access for the 2020-21 school year. The Foundation is more than 80 percent toward its goal and the initiative should benefit more than 200 households.

Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM) continues to provide food and clothing to community members. Each week, MOM is distributing nearly 450 Care Boxes, supplied by Second Harvest Food bank. MOM continued its Back to School Program this year and distributed school supplies to 500 children on Aug. 22.

MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOURCE LINKS

Elementary Learning Resources

https://sites.google.com/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/mcpasd-elementary-learning-res/home

Secondary Online Learning Resources

https://sites.google.com/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/mcpasdsecondarylearningresourc/home

Elementary Social Emotional Learning Resources

https://sites.google.com/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/elementaryresources/home

Glacier Creek Student Services Resources:

https://sites.google.com/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/student-services-team/home

Kromrey Student Services Resources:

https://sites.google.com/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/studentservicesteam/home

CSCS Student Services Resources:

https://sites.google.com/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/cscsstudentservices/home

MHS Student Services Resources:

https://sites.google.com/view/student-services-team/home

COVID-19 Community Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pGhiP76zPJUTSYXpR0ZgEnMlznfOAT4dEUXJSEK7u10/edit

COVID-19 Community Resources in Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ynqP43Q9NquiKT8Ps2AsHPRjGnvrV3z1PdouKZx1Kis/edit

Joining Forces for Families Food & Housing Resources:

https://mcpasd.k12.wi.us/sites/mcpasd.k12.wi.us/files/content/parent-resources/covid-19-informationupdates/April2020JFFResources.pdf

District Facility Cleaning policy

District Employee COVID-19 Illness/Exposure policy

District Protective Measure policy

District Hygiene Guidelines policy

LGBTQ+ Resources

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.

Hotline 866-488-7386

Visit the website for more information.

Resources for LBGTQ+ Youth

During Covid-19

Youth: contact your school social worker or counselor for more resources and support related to this challenging time.

Visit MCPASD’s website for general LGBTQ+ resources.

Gender Spectrum

Gender Spectrum provides resources for trans, nonbinary and gender expansive youth. They have resources and information related to this challenging time, including virtual support groups.

Visit the website for more information.

PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOURCE LINKS

Crisis Intervention/Mental Health/Counseling:

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 support for people in crisis

*Text HOME to 741741*

Visit the website for more information.

DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)

2120 Fordem Ave. Madison

608-251-4445

*Intervention services and shelter*

Visit the website for more information.

Dane County Human Services

Provides a comprehensive array of services and programs for Dane County residents.

*To report child abuse and neglect: 608-261-5437*

Visit the website for more information.

Journey Mental Health Center

25 Kessel Court, Madison, WI

*24 hr crisis: 608-208-2600*

New client: 608-280-2720

Visit the website for more information.

Rape Crisis Center

24 hr helpline: 608-251-7273

Spanish Speakers: 608-258-2567

Visit the website for more information.

Community Meals

Catholic Multicultural Center

1862 Beld Street, Madison

608-661-3512

Daily Free Meal

Weekdays: 4p-5p

Weekends: 11a-12p

*Meals distributed to-go from the CMC parking lot.

Visit the website for more information.

National Suicide Prevention

Lifeline 1-800- 273-8255

*Spanish 24/7 Lifeline: 1-888-628-9454*

Visit the website for more information.

2-1-1 (United Way)

Provides connection to food, housing, employment, health care, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse resources and more.

Cell phone: 246-HELP

Visit the website for more information.

Middleton-Cross Plains

Please visit our District website for a list of our food distribution sites (breakfast and lunch) and additional information.

*For more information on school meals distributed in Dane County, please contact your building social worker.*

Parent Stress Line

24 Hr line: 800-632-8188

* available in all languages*

Visit the website for more information.

Dane Youth resources related to health, immigration, wellness, safety, education, job readiness, career planning, after-school programs and more. These are trusted community institutions that offer assistance and support for youth that are accessible and responsive.

YMCA

Drive thru Food Pantry for families in need.

East YMCA: 711 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, 608-221-1571

Every Thursday, from 3:00–5:00 pm

Leopold Elementary: 2602 Post Road, Madison - side parking lot

Starting June 16: Every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Visit the website for more information.

MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOURCE LINKS

Clothing/Furniture/Personal Essentials

(Distribution from these sites may change due to COVID-19, please visit the websites below.)

Catholic Multicultural Center (Madison Area)

1862 Beld Street, Madison

608-661-3512

Tuesdays: 1p-3:30p

*Need to register by 3pm to receive items.

**Personal essentials items will be distributed the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month during food pantry time.

Visit the website for more information.

Hand Washing Locations

St. Vincent de Paul

2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison 608-442-7200

Please visit the website for more information. *All clothing and goods stores are re-opened at this time* Middleton Outreach Ministry

Visit the website for more information. *Clothing center not available at this time.*

(Locations may change depending on community needs, please visit the website.

Central Library: 201 W. Mifflin Street

Grace Church: 116 W. Washington Ave.

Peace Park: 452 State Street

Top of State Street

Shelters

Briarpatch

24 hr helpline: 608-251-1126

2720 Rimrock Road, Madison

Email: contact@briarpatch.org

Visit the website for more information.

Shower/Laundry

The Beacon Services: preventative healthcare, housing, employment, daily meals/snack, shower and laundry facilities, mail center, transportation to/from, computer lab, ID assistance, telephone, case management.

Middleton Cross Plains:

We will be distributing personal essential items every other week on a first come, first served basis on Mondays at the meal sites (see website):

June 22nd

July 20th

August 17th

Safe Haven: 4006 Nakoosa Trail

Salvation Army: 630 E. Washington Ave.

The Beacon: 615 E. Washington Ave

Salvation Army of Dane County 608-250-2203

630 E. Washington Ave, Madison

Visit the website for more information.

Open daily: 8am-5pm 615 East Washington Ave. Madison, WI

Visit the website for more information.

*now limited to homeless individuals only

Catholic Multicultural Center

1862 Beld Street, Madison

608-661-3512

Hours: M-F 9a-3p

Shower sign-up: 9a-2:30p

Laundry sign up: 9a-1p

*Services no longer available due to COVID 19

Visit the website for more information.

MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOURCE LINKS

Food Pantries Near Middleton-Cross Plains

Catholic Multicultural Center (Madison Area)

1862 Beld Street, Madison 608-661-3512

Tuesdays: 2p-4p & Thursdays: 10:30a-12p

*Need to sign up prior to distribution day.

**Personal essentials items will be distributed the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month during food pantry time.

Visit the website for more information.

St. Vincent’s de Paul (Middleton/Madison area)

2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison 608-442-7200

Food pantry hours: M, T, F: 10:30-2:30

Thursdays: 2:30-6:30

Visit the website for more information.

Health and Medical Care

Middleton Outreach Ministry

3502 Parmenter Street, Middleton 608-836-7338

Current food box distribution hours at the site:

Tuesdays: 12- 1:30 Thursdays: 12-1:30 Saturdays: 10-12

Visit the website for more information and updates as hours may change.

The River (Madison Area)

2201 Darwin Rd, Madison, 608-4428815

Prepared boxes of groceries will be available for curbside pick up.

Curbside Pick-up: Tuesday - Friday 10a-3p

Visit the website for additional information as hours or pantry processes may change.

ACCESS Community Health Centers (Free and Low Cost)

The Evjue, Erdman, Wingra and Dodgeville clinics are open and providing care. Please call (608) 443-5480 if you have COVID-19 symptoms, or an urgent medical, dental or behavioral health need.

Planned Parenthood

*Family planning and reproductive health*

Madison South: 2222 S. Park Street, Suite 210

608-251-6546

Madison East: 3706 Orin Road, Madison

608-241-3767

During this time, you must call and schedule an appointment (no walk ins).

Heights Unlimited

Food pantry in Black Earth providing curbside food and essentials pick up. Tuesdays 4-6:30 2nd Saturday 10-11

Visit the website for more information.

Christians in Action Pantry

Food pantry in Mazomanie offering curbside pickup. Check the facebook page for hours and updates.

Second Harvest Mobile Pantry

To receive a text message the next time they have a special food distribution in your area, text FOODDANE to 555888.

Elver Park Neighborhood Ctr.

Food Pantry

1201 McKenna Blvd

Walk up/drive up June 16- August 20

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-1

Catholic Multicultural Center -Parish Nurse

1862 Beld Street, Madison

608-661-3512

*Nurse available for basic health consultation. If further treatment is needed, the nurse will assist with finding a doctor or medical resource.

WIC- Madison

Dane County Department of Public Health- Women Infants

608-267-1111

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) the WIC clinic is closed. Staff are available by phone for appointments and questions. If you have a scheduled appointment, you will receive a phone call from WIC on the day of the appointment. Please contact the clinic with any questions.

MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOURCE LINKS

Health and Medical Care Continued

COVID-19 Testing

Free, drive-thru and walk-up testing available to all residents. No appointment is necessary.

Testing will be conducted at: New Holland Pavilion at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday and Monday CLOSED

If you need free transportation, please call the Public Health Transportation Line at (608) 243-0420.

Housing Information/Assistance/Advocacy:

Dane County Job Center

Connection to employment and financial assistance, FoodShare, health insurance, child care, medical assistance.

608-242-4900

Visit the website for more information.

Homeless Services Consortium of Dane Co.

Housing navigation, eviction prevention, community resources, and more.

Visit the website for more information.

Middleton Outreach Ministry

3502 Parmenter Street, Middleton

608-836-7338

Please visit the website for more information. MOM clients should emailclients@momhelps.org to schedule an appointment for financial assistance.

Dane County Housing Authority

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm

6000 Gisholt Drive, Suite 203, Monona

Email: info@dcha.net

Phone: 608-224-3636

Visit the website for more information

JFF (Joining Forces for Families)- Dane County Department of Human Services

Provides problem solving, advocacy, resource and referral services for families with children.

Sarah Shatz: 608-795-2103 (Spanish Speaking)

Email: shatz.sarah@countyofdane.com

Check here for more information.

Housing Assistance CAC (Community Action Coalition of South Central WI)

Provides support on financial assistance, housing support, telephone assistance, access to clothing centers. Visit the website for more information.

2-1-1 (United Way Helpline)

Provides connection to food, housing, employment, health care, and more.

Cell phone: 246-HELP

Visit the website for more information.

Tenant Resource Center: 608-257-0006

Housing crisis funds available: Dane County CARES Eviction Prevention Program

Or call or visit their website for information on additional resources; may also be able to provide gas cards, grocery cards, bus passes, computers/ tablets/cell phones with internet capability. Housing Counselors can help you have a conversation with your landlord if you are unable to pay rent because you have lost employment.

MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

RESOURCE LINKS

For the latest updates related to eLearning and the Coronavirus, please check the District website. If you have questions about the resources listed or have other needs that are not listed, please contact your building social worker.

Building Social Workers:

Elm Lawn Elementary

Alayna Gallegos

Work Cell: 608-616-5538

Office: 608-826-7655

agallegos@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Sauk Trail

Alayna Gallegos

Work Cell: 608-616-5538

Office: 608-826-7655

agallegos@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Kirsten Haag

Work Cell: 608-315-2645

Office: 608-829-9207

khagg@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Glacier Creek Middle School

Brittany Copeland Office: 608-829-9438

608-291-6912 (district cell)

bcopeland@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Northside Elementary

Paley Nordlof Office: 608-826-7649

pnordlof@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Sunset Ridge

Susan Sims-Mormino Office: 608-826-7662

ssimsmormino@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Park Elementary

Susan Sims-Mormino Office: 608-826-7662

ssimsmormino@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

West Middleton

Emily Stockbridge Work cell: 608-616-0169

estockbridge@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Jenni Vondrak Student and Family Engagement Office: 608-829-9364

jvondrak@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Kromrey Middle School

Nichole Carlisle Office: 608-829-9544

608-571-5242 (district cell) ncarlisle@mcpasd.k12.wi.is

Clark Street Community School

Sarah Estrella Office: 608-829-9645

sestrella@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Homeless and Foster Care

Liaison

Paley Nordlof Office: 608-826-7649

pnordlof@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

High

School

Alex Garcia- White Spruce Office: 608-829-9789

aschirmacher@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Kristin Wilson- Red Maple Office: 608-829-9793

kwilson@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

4K and Early Childhood

Emily Stockbridge Office: 608-826-7669

estockbridge@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

PLANNING TEAM MEMBERS

Student Instructional Planning and Mental Health Support Teams have been meeting regularly since the end of the 2019-20 school year to plan for the upcoming school year. Here are the staff who have been involved in this work:

Elementary Instructional Design Planning Team members: Rainey Briggs (team leader), Maria DyslinPrincipal, Monica Schommer-Principal, Hilary Nguyen-Instructional Coach, Jacki Greene-Instructional Coach, Caitlin Carey-Instructional Coach, David Van Sicklen-Advanced Learning, Rebecca Saeman-Specialist, Suzy Scudder-Specialist, Kari Buer-kindergarten (Two-Way Immersion), Paige Bessick-1st grade (Two-Way Immersion), Cheryl Callin-2nd grade, Katie Acklam-3rd grade, Randy Kalscheuer-3rd grade, Jodi Alt-4th grade, Melissa Schwenn-English Second Language, Deb Dagitz-Library Media Specialist, Cassie Roberts-Technology, Wendy Ripp-Online.

Secondary Instructional Design Planning Team members: Laura Love (co-team leader), Jill GurtnerPrincipal (co-team leader), Dom Ricks-Principal, Peg Shoemaker-Principal, Tim Davis-Instructional Coach, Emily Huttenburg-Coach, Erik Johnson-Teacher, Molly Tormey-Teacher, Emma Becher-Teacher, Brian MilesInstructional Coach, Joanna Cree-Instructional Coach, Steve Kurr-Teacher, Linda Schuerman-Teacher, Annie Gravel-Teacher, Carly Knoche-Bilingual Resource Teacher.

4K Program Model & Delivery Model Team members: MaryBeth Paulisse (team leader), Danielle Burley-Teacher, Nikki Kalscheuer-Teacher, JoEllen Pauls-Teacher, Chris Gee-Teacher, 4K Site Directors.

Student Learning Support Team members: Percy Brown (co-team leader), Barb Buffington (co-team leader), Cindy Malcheski (co-team leader), Mandi Sersch-Morstad (co-team leader), Kim Gauen-Counselor, Brandon Tewalt-Dean, Jill Gurtner-Principal, Liz Merrick-Associate Principal, Rebecca Saeman-Interventionist, Jannyce Rodriguez-SAFE, Jen VonBergen-Counselor, Paley Nordolf-Social Worker, Theresa Brown-Counselor, Kristin Wilson-Social Worker, Katrina Krych-Principal.

Social Emotional Learning Support Team members: Barb Buffington (co-team leader), Cindy Malcheski (co-team leader), Liz Merrick-Associate Principal, Abbie Hannam-Counselor, Alexandra Wirth-Counselor, Alejandra Vasquez-SAFE, Bradley Crandell-Dean, Brittney Plowe-Dean, Brandon Tewalt-Dean, Elizabeth LeglerPsychologist, Emily Stockbridge-Social Worker, Erin Eberhardt-Psychologist, Jessica Gomez-Counselor, Kerry Burke-Counselor, Kristin Wilson-Social Worker, Lindsey Miller-Psychologist, Michael Kusch-Counselor, Sarah Estrella-Social Worker, Timothy Ashe-Counselor, Kim Gauen-Counselor, Lindsey Hellenbrand-Counselor, Regina Arenz-Coordinator.