• Please reference the RPE Quick Parent Info Guide for more information regarding our return to in-person school.

     

    Also please see the detailed in-person return to instruction document.

     

    Return to school video

     

    Masks

    Detailed mask guidance and protocols are provided in Appendix B, but in general, everyone – employees, students K-12, contractors and visitors – is required to wear a mask at all times while in the building or on the bus, with the exception of those who have a medical exemption or ARC-determined exemption. All families need to be aware that there could be students in their children’s classroom or on the bus who have a mask exemption. Medical exemptions must be submitted to the school or department head in writing on the official letterhead of the physician, pediatrician or psychologist’s office, and signed by a medical professional. Students and staff should only lower their masks while actively eating or drinking. Masks will be provided for students or staff members who do not have one. Staff members who work with students that have a medical waiver for wearing a mask will be provided with a protective face shield in addition to their cloth mask.  The Fayette County Public Schools Guidance on Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) found in Appendix B outlines role-specific recommendations for additional PPE employees should be using.

    Clean Hands

    Frequent hand washing will be expected and encouraged, and hand-cleaning supplies including hand soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol will be readily available on buses, in classrooms and throughout the school grounds.

    Temperature Checks

    Everyone – employees, students, contractors and visitors – who enters a Fayette County Public Schools facility will have a temperature check in accordance with district protocols and individual procedures determined by each building. Student temperatures will be taken as they board the school bus if that bus has a monitor. If a bus does not have a monitor, a red sign will be placed in the bus window to alert school staff and those students will need to be screened upon entry to the building by school staff. Walkers and car riders will also be screened upon entry. A temperature of 100.4°F or greater will be considered a fever.

    Social Distancing

    Everyone – employees, students, contractors and visitors – should attempt to maintain at least six feet of space between themselves and others whenever possible. This mitigation measure is known as social distancing and will be supported by modifications in hallway traffic patterns and furniture placement. If the physical space in the school does not allow for spacing students’ desks 6 feet apart, desks will be arranged to leave as much space as possible between desks. All desks will be arranged so students’ seats face the same direction. Hallway traffic patterns for class changes, arrival and dismissal will be modified to maximize physical distancing. Floors will be marked to indicate safe distancing. Students will remain six feet apart or as much as possible in line, in the hallways, in common areas, in classrooms and on school buses.