State Superintendent releases guidelines for reopening K-12 schools
For local discussion on safely reopening the education workplace

Article June 8, 2020 coronavirus

On June 8, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released guidance for reopening K-12 schools — Stronger Together: A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools.

This guidance was created through the statewide reopening schools task force that fostered a collaborative process for educators and stakeholders, including the CFT.

It is also informed by the advice of many health and safety organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Public Health, and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

This document is not a statewide mandate; the intent of this document is to be a guide for the local discussion on safely reopening schools.

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and colleges across California were shuttered to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Staff remaining on campus performed the challenging duties of distance learning support, meal preparation and pick-up, and deep cleaning to maintain educational services during shelter-in-place orders, as well as prepare for eventual physical reopening.

In the union’s document, Checklist for Safely Reopening Schools & Colleges, the CFT does not encourage the physical reopening of school sites until it is safe to do so. At a minimum, the CFT recommends coordination with state and local public health guidelines on every checklist item in this document to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

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For local discussion on safely reopening the education workplace