KN had previously shared a draft document with the board intended to be shared with parents and staff. KN noted that she had leveraged a document from a charter school in Chicago as a foundation and that she had since added acknowledgement section at bottom of document; it includes an acknowledgement that the protocols might evolve.

KN noted a few of the many challenges in maintaining a document like this. An example was the change in guidance for testing that the CDC issued this day (asymptomatic people should not be tested and might invalidate batch-testing portion). Also, new guidance might include guidance that is greater than 6 feet apart.

KN noted additional actions taken to increase safety: air purifiers have been purchased, added an isolation room so now two, plans to add covers to vents to prevent air flow from isolation rooms, thermometers have been purchased to provide to families that do not have one at home, and have increased procedures for items that come in and out of the school.

Marion county positivity rates being monitored. KN noted high probability of IPS schools going back live in October. KN noted that adjustments to protocols might be needed if number of live students go up from current 25 to 50-75.

MW said KN’s report and the revised document with an acknowledgement section addressed the needs of the Board.
C Glier agreed that the protocols are very well thought out and thorough.
Dr T asked about messaging if a staff member is positive. KN agreed that the board would be notified and that a message would be sent to parents. In addition, they would be contacted if they were exposed. She would also consider closing the relevant Village. KN also said that she will call for an emergency executive meeting if an administrator has a positive result.
C Glier asked about 100% virtual readiness and KN confirmed that they are ready on very short notice