Schools and the Path to Zero Framework
CPS has adopted the “Schools and the Path to Zero: Strategies for Pandemic Resilience in the Face of High Community Spread” framework, and has put in place a range of Safety and Health protocols to minimize exposure and transmission of COVID-19. See the Safety, Health, and Facilities manual for details.
A few highlights:
- Room setups and protocols to support 3 foot distancing in grades preschool-5 and 6 foot distancing in grades 6 - 12.
- All staff and students required to wear masks.
- Voluntary, free, biweekly COVID testing for all in-person staff. Plans for weekly student surveillance testing for grades 6-12 are being developed.Testing for symptomatic students and staff in CPS buildings. Additional health aides for every school.
- Newly installed hand sanitizer stations, extra sinks, and portable hand washing stations
- Improved ventilation systems in all schools, supported by box fans, air scrubbers with HEPA filters, and CO2 meters.
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting plans for every school include daily cleaning of all classrooms plus cleaning of high touch areas and equipment throughout the day.
- Electrostatic sprayers for each building and disinfectant supplies for every classroom
- Designated “Get Well” rooms in each building for students who demonstrate symptoms during the day.
COVID-19 Protocols