Madison Prepares For School Reopening: Share In Our Survey

MADISON, NJ - Although the plans are still not final, the Madison School District is working to figure out what school could look like this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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And the plan has three distinct phases:

Phase 1: Hybrid w/Early Dismissal

• Students attend school on alternating days/weeks with remote instruction
• when home.
• Remote accommodations for vulnerable students
• Early dismissal allows for robust cleaning, planning, student support
• Bagged lunches may be served upon leaving

Phase 2: Full Return w/Early Dismissal

• All students attend school every day
• Remote accommodations for vulnerable students
• Early dismissal allows for robust cleaning, planning, student support
• Bagged lunches may be served upon leaving

Phase 3: Full Return w/Full Day

• All students attend school on every day, for a full day
• Remote accommodations for vulnerable students

Officials said that phases allow for multiple models to adapt to health data and noted that • Phase 1 is the presumed model for Aug. 31 with Phase 2 & 3 implemented as local health data permits. School officials also said that parents can assist by:

• Build mask tolerance and stamina in children
• Explore childcare options
• Consider substitute teaching for the district
• Monitor school and district communications

You can see the complete presentation on the district website.

Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a list of rules and guidelines for reopening schools this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak. But he's also said that he could force students back to virtual learning if cases spike up again. Read more: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ School Reopening Rules Amid Coronavirus

New Jersey teachers, meanwhile, have developed a back-to-school plan with a set of possible ground rules amid the coronavirus. Read more: NJ Teachers Develop Possible Back-To-School Coronavirus Rules

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