- Norman Public Schools
- COVID-19 Information
NPS Mask Update
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WHAT TO KNOW
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Norman City Council has lifted its city mask mandate.
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Norman Public Schools will continue current masks-required protocols through the end of the school year.
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Beginning with our outdoor graduation ceremonies, as well as summer programs and activities, masks will be strongly recommended on all NPS campuses moving forward.
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Vaccinations are available for anyone age 12 and older at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.
Parents,
On Tuesday, May 18, the Norman City Council voted to lift its mask mandate effective immediately. The Norman Board of Education approved Monday, May 24 our recommendation that NPS continue its current masks-required protocols through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. We believe that with just days of instruction remaining, it is in the best interest of our students and staff to finish the year with consistency.
Additionally, the Board approved our recommendation that, beginning with summer school and summer activities, masks be strongly recommended on all NPS campuses moving forward, which will give families options. This change also includes our high school graduation ceremonies for both Norman High and Norman North. These events will take place outdoors at Harve Collins Stadium and seating capacity has been limited.
We will continue to strongly encourage all students, staff and parents to follow CDC guidelines regarding masking. It is important to note that recent updates to these guidelines relaxing mask recommendations apply to fully vaccinated individuals.
I remain optimistic and encouraged by rising vaccination totals. In fact, thanks to our partnerships with the Cleveland County Health Department and Immy Labs, this year we were able to offer vaccination clinics to our teachers on the very first day they were eligible. Just a few weeks ago we offered vaccine clinics for students 16 and up and last Friday we were able to host another clinic for students 12 and up. The response to those clinics was outstanding and every available appointment was filled. If you or someone you know would like to be vaccinated, appointments are available to anyone age 12 and older at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.The district will maintain all other safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible and all enhanced sanitization and cleaning protocols. We remain vigilant in our response to COVID-19 and will continue to work with our community partners to monitor trends in cases. The health and safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance and we will remain flexible and responsive with our practices as conditions change. You can find complete information about our response to COVID-19, including current protocols and procedures here.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nick Migliorino
Superintendent
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COVID-19 ALERT SYSTEM
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Please continue to check this site regularly as plans and procedures are subject to change.
Criteria used to determine if learning can take place in person is based upon the COVID-19 Alert System, which was developed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Students who are enrolled in the traditional learning option will continue following a full-time schedule unless the Oklahoma COVID-19 Alert System reports Cleveland County in the Red Level. Regardless of the alert level, if school is in session parents may choose remote learning for their child, or enroll in any of the blended or virtual education options offered by the district.
Click here to view the report published by the Oklahoma State Department of Health May 19, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
The Oklahoma State Health Department recently released an online portal that Oklahomans can use to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. The portal can be found at: vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.
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Covid-19 Alert System
Criteria used to determine if learning can take place in person is based upon the COVID-19 Alert System, which was developed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Students who are enrolled in the traditional learning option will continue following a full-time schedule unless the Oklahoma COVID-19 Alert System reports Cleveland County in the Red Level. Regardless of the alert level, if school is in session parents may choose remote learning for their child, or enroll in any of the blended or virtual education options offered by the district.
Los criterios utilizados para determinar si el aprendizaje puede tener lugar en persona se basan en el Sistema de Alerta COVID-19, que fue desarrollado por el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Oklahoma. Los estudiantes que están inscritos en la opción de aprendizaje tradicional continuarán siguiendo un horario de tiempo completo a menos que el Sistema de Alerta COVID-19 de Oklahoma informe al Condado de Cleveland en el Nivel Rojo. Independientemente del nivel de alerta, si la escuela está en sesión, los padres pueden elegir el aprendizaje remoto para sus hijos o inscribirse en cualquiera de las opciones de educación virtual o mixta que ofrece el distrito.
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COVID-19 Exposures and Positive Cases
Click here for information about protocols related to Covid-19 notifications, quarantines and returning to school after exposure or diagnosis.
Haga clic aquí para obtener información sobre los protocolos relacionados con las notificaciones de Covid-19, las cuarentenas y el regreso a la escuela después de la exposición o el diagnóstico.
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Safeguards at Schools
Click here to learn more about safeguards in our schools.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre las salvaguardias en nuestras escuelas.
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COVID-19 in Children and Teens
Click here for information from the Centers for Disease Control about COVID-19 in children and teens.
Haga clic aquí para obtener información de los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades sobre COVID-19 en niños y adolescentes.
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Individual School Closures/Remote Learning
The decision to close specific schools due to teachers out on isolation or quarantine is determined on a case-by-case basis, as no two schools are the same with respect to their enrollment and class coverage scenarios. We also work closely with the Cleveland County Health Department, who provides guidance for closures should they be necessary due to positive cases.
La decisión de cerrar escuelas específicas debido a que los maestros se encuentran en aislamiento o en cuarentena se determina caso por caso, ya que no hay dos escuelas iguales con respecto a sus escenarios de inscripción y cobertura de clases. También trabajamos en estrecha colaboración con el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Cleveland, que brinda orientación sobre cierres en caso de que sean necesarios debido a casos positivos.
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Attendance
A flexible attendance policy will be in place this year, as students, teachers and staff are expected to stay home if they do not feel well. The district’s fever policy will continue to be enforced, and individuals with a temperature above 100.4 will not be permitted at school. Additionally, a virtual attendance policy will be in place for remote learning, as required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. School principals will work with families under the guidance of our Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary Schools to ensure appropriate attendance codes are used for absences related to COVID-19.
During periods of remote learning, we understand some students may not have the opportunity to participate in remote learning activities during the allocated times. All students will be counted present unless the student does not a) submit at least 90 percent of assignments b) log in and attend at least 90 percent of scheduled lessons or c) is not on track to pass the course. At least one of these must be met to ensure students continue to be counted present during remote learning.
Este año habrá una política de asistencia flexible, ya que se espera que los estudiantes, los maestros y el personal se queden en casa si no se sienten bien. La política de fiebre del distrito se seguirá aplicando, y las personas con una temperatura superior a 100.4 no se permitirán en la escuela. Además, se establecerá una política de asistencia virtual para el aprendizaje remoto, como lo exige el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Oklahoma. Los directores de las escuelas trabajarán con las familias bajo la guía de nuestros Directores Ejecutivos de las Escuelas Primarias y Secundarias para asegurar que se usen códigos de asistencia apropiados para las ausencias relacionadas con COVID-19.
Durante los períodos de aprendizaje remoto, entendemos que algunos estudiantes pueden no tener la oportunidad de participar en actividades de aprendizaje remoto durante los tiempos asignados. Todos los estudiantes se contarán como presentes a menos que el estudiante no a) entregue al menos el 90 por ciento de las tareas b) inicie sesión y asista al menos al 90 por ciento de las lecciones programadas oc) no esté en camino de aprobar el curso. Se debe cumplir al menos uno de estos para garantizar que los estudiantes continúen contando como presentes durante el aprendizaje remoto.
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Remote Learning Schedules
Many have asked how remote learning for students enrolled in the traditional/remote learning option or the blended learning option will be structured. Daily schedules have been designed to keep students engaged throughout the school day, without being in front of a screen for hours at a time. Click here to view district-wide remote learning schedules for all grades, as well as videos that provide some helpful information.
Please keep in mind that each teacher’s class may differ slightly, and teachers will communicate directly with students and parents. Students enrolled in the blended learning option may follow the A.M. or P.M. section of the remote learning schedules. It is also important to note that students who are enrolled in full-time virtual learning will not follow the remote learning schedules. Rather, they will receive different schedules from their teachers if they are enrolled in a full-time virtual option.
Muchos han preguntado cómo se estructurará el aprendizaje a distancia para los estudiantes inscritos en la opción de aprendizaje tradicional / remoto o en la opción de aprendizaje mixto. Los horarios diarios han sido diseñados para mantener a los estudiantes comprometidos durante el día escolar, sin estar frente a una pantalla durante horas a la vez. Haga clic aquí para ver los horarios de aprendizaje remoto en todo el distrito para todos los grados, así como videos que brindan información útil.
Tenga en cuenta que la clase de cada maestro puede diferir levemente y los maestros se comunicarán directamente con los estudiantes y los padres. Los estudiantes inscritos en la opción de aprendizaje combinado pueden seguir el A.M. o P.M. sección de los horarios de aprendizaje remoto. También es importante tener en cuenta que los estudiantes que están inscritos en el aprendizaje virtual a tiempo completo no seguirán los horarios de aprendizaje remoto. Más bien, recibirán diferentes horarios de sus maestros si están inscritos en una opción virtual de tiempo completo.
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Alternate Learning Schedules
Click here for information about alternate schedules. School principals will share more detailed information about alternate schedules and student group assignments with students and parents.
Haga clic aquí para obtener información sobre horarios alternativos. Los directores de escuela compartirán información más detallada sobre horarios alternativos y asignaciones de grupos de estudiantes con estudiantes y padres.
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Remote Learning versus Virtual Learning
Remote Learning vs. Virtual Learning: Students who have enrolled in either the traditional/remote learning option or the blended learning option will begin the school year with remote learning. Remote learning occurs when school buildings are closed, or if quarantines become necessary, and students learn from remote locations. Virtual learning, however, is designed for students who have enrolled in one of our full-time virtual learning options. Remote learning will be vastly different than what students experienced in the spring, as we have had time to prepare for this learning environment.
Aprendizaje remoto versus aprendizaje virtual: los estudiantes que se hayan inscrito en la opción de aprendizaje tradicional / remoto o en la opción de aprendizaje combinado comenzarán el año escolar con aprendizaje remoto. El aprendizaje remoto se produce cuando los edificios escolares están cerrados o si es necesario poner en cuarentena y los estudiantes aprenden desde ubicaciones remotas. Sin embargo, el aprendizaje virtual está diseñado para estudiantes que se han inscrito en una de nuestras opciones de aprendizaje virtual de tiempo completo. El aprendizaje remoto será muy diferente de lo que experimentaron los estudiantes en la primavera, ya que hemos tenido tiempo de prepararnos para este entorno de aprendizaje.
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Technology Assistance
If you have questions about technology, damaged devices, or email issues please contact our iTech Help Desk at helpdesk@norman.k12.ok.us. You can also find many helpful resources at www.normanpublicschools.org/iTech. For emergencies please call 366-5810.
Póngase en contacto con nuestro servicio de asistencia técnica de iTech en helpdesk@norman.k12.ok.us. También puede encontrar muchos recursos útiles en www.normanpublicschools.org/iTech.
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Access to Devices and Internet
Families who indicated on enrollment that they do not have access to a device at home will be assigned one. Those devices will be equipped with filters that are compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Additionally, we have secured two grants that will allow us to provide internet access via filtered hotspots that are compliant with CIPA to families who also indicated on enrollment that they did not have home internet access.
Families who indicated during enrollment that they do not have access to a tablet, computer or internet will be contacted by an NPS employee. Please contact your child’s school or helpdesk@norman.k12.ok.us with questions.
A las familias que indicaron en la inscripción que no tienen acceso a un dispositivo en casa se les asignará uno. Esos dispositivos estarán equipados con filtros que cumplen con la Ley de Protección de Niños en Internet (CIPA). Además, hemos obtenido dos subvenciones que nos permitirán brindar acceso a Internet a través de puntos de acceso filtrados que cumplen con CIPA a familias que también indicaron en la inscripción que no tenían acceso a Internet en el hogar. Las familias que indicaron durante la inscripción que no tienen acceso a una tableta, computadora o Internet serán contactadas por un empleado de NPS. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo o helpdesk@norman.k12.ok.us.
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Remote Learning Attendance and Grades
We understand some students may not have the opportunity to participate in remote learning activities during the allocated times. All students will be counted present unless the student does not a) submit at least 90 percent of assignments b) log in and attend at least 90 percent of scheduled lessons or c) is not on track to pass the course. At least one of these must be met to ensure students continue to be counted present during remote learning.
Grades will be posted following the same timeline as students would typically receive grades, assessment or feedback from their teacher. Teachers will outline expectations when school begins.
Entendemos que algunos estudiantes pueden no tener la oportunidad de participar en actividades de aprendizaje remoto durante los tiempos asignados. Todos los estudiantes serán contados como presentes a menos que el estudiante a) no entregue al menos el 90 por ciento de las tareas b) inicie sesión y asista al menos al 90 por ciento de las lecciones programadas oc) no esté en camino de aprobar el curso. Se debe cumplir al menos uno de estos para garantizar que los estudiantes continúen contando como presentes durante el aprendizaje remoto. Las calificaciones se publicarán siguiendo el mismo cronograma, ya que los estudiantes normalmente recibirían calificaciones, evaluaciones o comentarios de su maestro. Los maestros delinearán las expectativas cuando comience la escuela.
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Students with Special Needs
Families of students with special needs will be contacted directly by Special Services staff and/or their special education teachers. Their learning options are being discussed and finalized collaboratively based on their individualized education programs.
El personal de Servicios Especiales y / o sus maestros de educación especial se comunicarán directamente con las familias de los estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Sus opciones de aprendizaje se están discutiendo y finalizando en colaboración en función de sus programas de educación individualizados y su deseo de ser estudiantes en persona o virtuales este año escolar.
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Student Meals
Meals will continue to be provided for students in need, however, the distribution plan has changed. Click here for details.
All families are also encouraged to complete a free and reduced lunch application. Click here to view the many benefits of applying for free or reduced meals, then click here to apply (or click here to access the application in Spanish). For more information visit www.normanpublicschools.org/meals.
Se seguirán proporcionando comidas a los estudiantes que lo necesiten, sin embargo, el plan de distribución ha cambiado. Haga clic aquí para obtener más detalles.
También se anima a todas las familias a completar una solicitud de almuerzo gratis o reducido. Haga clic aquí para ver los muchos beneficios de solicitar comidas gratis o reducidas, luego haga clic aquí para aplicar. Para obtener más información, visite www.normanpublicschools.org/meals.
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Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities will continue with safeguards in place, to the extent possible, as they have over the summer.
Las actividades extracurriculares continuarán con las salvaguardias en su lugar, en la medida de lo posible, como lo han hecho durante el verano.
COVID-19 Information for Teachers and Staff
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
The Oklahoma State Health Department recently released an online portal that Oklahomans can use to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. The portal can be found at: vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.
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Contact Tracing and Quarantine Protocols
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Return-to-Work Protocols
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PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Provided PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Each classroom has been equipped with BioVex disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer and a contactless thermometer. The district also provided two face coverings for every employee, as well as two for every student. Additional face coverings and face shields are available, as well as gloves, gowns and eye protection for our teachers and staff.
Additional PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Educators and staff members may contact the school health professional for additional personal protective equipment, or the school custodian or principal for additional cleaning supplies. Each school principal can secure additional supplies from the district if the school’s supply is depleted.
Classroom Cleaning after a positive case:
When an individual has tested positive for COVID-19, custodians are deployed for same-day, enhanced cleaning of the area, which includes the use of an electrostatic sprayer and/or an ultraviolet disinfection device.
Enhanced Sanitization
Enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols have been in place since the onset of COVID-19. Equipment commonly used in hospitals such as portable, ultraviolet disinfection devices and electrostatic sprayers have been employed in school buildings. Plexiglass barriers have been installed in front offices, and hand sanitizing stations and touchless bottle fillers are available at each school.
In addition to normal custodial duties, the following cleaning procedures occur each day:
- High-touch surfaces (doors, bottle fillers, light switches, push bars, soap/towel dispensers, trash receptacles, handrails, fire extinguisher cabinets, time clocks, etc.) are disinfected using Ecolab Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant. This EPA-registered product disinfects in 3-5 minutes and has a kill time of 45 seconds, which is much faster than traditional household cleaners.
- Desks, tables and restrooms are disinfected using Ecolab Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant. Restroom fixtures are also sprayed with Victory Electrostatic Devices.
- Victory Electrostatic Devices are used in classrooms covering 20 percent of the school each night. The entire school is completed each week.
- Sanitizing stations and hand soap dispensers are monitored and refilled
- BioVex disinfectant spray bottles are emptied and replaced Friday evenings, or more often if needed.
BioVex Disinfectant Information
We have received several questions about the disinfectant used in schools. BioVex, a Bio-Cide International product, is a disinfectant designed for professionals and must adhere to the strictest label rules. The active ingredient in BioVex is the same that the company uses in over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical products including many eye drops. The ophthalmic, dermal and oral toxicity of the product is minimal as compared to other commonly available disinfectants. Below are answers to commonly asked questions about BioVex.
- Can it be safely used around children?
- Yes, this product is very safe to use around children. The product is used in restaurants, casinos, school districts and other institutions all across the nation. In fact, one of the ClO2 formulations (that is actually double the concentration of BioVex) is sold as the best-selling, non-alcoholic mouthwash in retail stores such as Walmart and Walgreens.
- Bio-Cide International is headquartered in Norman and several of the company’s employees have children in Norman Public Schools. A Bio-Cide employee has stated, “Both of my children, along with many others from our company staff, attend Norman Public Schools and we absolutely believe that this is the best product to be used in their classrooms over something like a quat-based product, which has many downsides.”
- Are gloves required when using the spray?
- The label mentions the use of PPE such as gloves and masks due to the wide range of possible applications like fogging. These items are not required when using BioVex through a common spray bottle.
- What is the kill time for COVID-19?
- While a disinfectant may kill some of the organisms immediately upon contact, it must be allowed to dwell on the surface for the time period stated on the chemical's packaging in order to achieve a 100 percent kill claim. At this time, the kill claim for the BioVex product is 10 minutes. In all likelihood, the time to kill this virus is much less and the company is quickly trying to develop more data to submit to the agency to reduce this time.
- Does it need to be let to dry or can I wipe it up with paper towels? How long to let set?
- BioVex can be wiped on to a surface allowing the product to provide the needed technical effect without causing concern for the students. Please keep in mind that this is a product that will essentially break down into table salt.
- If I don't want to wipe up with paper towels, can it be left to dry, without issue?
- There is no issue in letting BioVex air dry in place.
- How long is it good for?
- The un-activated product is good for one year from the date it is filled. The active product is good in the spray bottle for 7 days. NPS custodians refill the bottles weekly.
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District COVID-19 Reports
Click here to view district COVID-19 reports, which are publisehd each Monday when school is in session.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FCCRA)
Families First Coronavirus Leave Act
Please remember that these are federal rules/regulations and were not created by NPS. When 100% of leave is not covered by FFCRA, NPS will apply a portion of another accrued sick day rather than dock an employee for the remaining 34% of the absence(s). Employees are granted 14-days of FFCRA or up to 80 hours of employer paid leave. Click here to apply for FFCRA.
- If you are filling out an application due to a close-contact quarantine, you may want to wait until you know whether you will be using 7 days or 10 days of employer-paid leave.
- Reminder: returning after 7 days of quarantine requires a negative test result; returning after 10 days requires no test result, no symptoms to return to work.
The following situations qualify under FFCRA:
- I am subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19. (100% of leave days are covered for 14 days.)
- I have been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19. (100% of leave days are covered for 14 days.)
- I am experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and am seeking a medical diagnosis and/or test. (100% of leave days are covered for 14 days.)
- I am caring for an individual subject to an order described in (1) or self-quarantine as described in (2). (66% of a leave day is covered for 14 days maximum.)
- I am caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed, or the child care provider is unavailable for reasons related to COVID-19. (66% of a leave day is covered for 14 days.)
- I am experiencing any other substantial-similar condition specified by the Secretary of Health and Human services, in consultation with the Secretaries of Labor and Treasury. (66% of a leave day is covered for 14 days.)
FFCRA expires on 12/31/20. Then what?- Norman Public Schools will continue providing two weeks/80 hours of employer-paid leave through the remainder of the school year. Nothing will change for employees, and we will use the same categories and pay distinctions that have already been outlined by the FFCRA/Cares Act. (As a reminder, 3 qualifiers are at full-pay and 3 are at two-thirds pay. More information about those 6 qualifiers here.)
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
If an employee has a need for long-term leave that qualifies under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which now includes extended family medical leave for the care of children who have COVID or who do not have a care provider due to COVID, please reach out to Allie Polk in personnel. She can assist with qualifications and paperwork for FMLA.
- While on FMLA, an employee can run his/her earned leave simultaneously in order to be paid while absent from work, which is the federal law regarding FMLA.
- As a reminder, FMLA is 12 weeks of federal unpaid leave unless an employee runs accrued leave simultaneously.
- The intent of FMLA is to guarantee an employee his/her position after 12 weeks.
- FMLA packets are available to employees in the staff portal on the NPS website.
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Employee Leave Scenarios
- You or a family member has COVID-19 or you have been required to quarantine based on a possible COVID-19 exposure:
- Ultimately, you will apply for Families First Coronavirus Act leave (FFCRA)
- Put your absence in Frontline with your own leave as only a placeholder to request a guest teacher through Kelly Education.
- After a guest teacher picks up the job, please fill out the COVID/CARES leave application.
- When your federal COVID/CARES leave is completed and approved, your leave will be reversed for the code COVID or CARES leave.
- You will not lose any sick or personal leave you have earned.
- You are absent for COVID-related reasons. No Guest Teacher picked up the job and you cannot work from home:
- If you are unable to work from home, you must fill out the FFCRA form, even if a guest teacher did not pick up the job.
- There is absolutely no expectation that anyone must work from home while they are legitimately ill and/or taking care of someone who is ill.
- You are required to provide lesson plans for virtual students in SeeSaw or Canvas and to provide lesson plans for in-person students/your classes (as you have always been required to do while out on any type of leave).
- You are absent for COVID-related reasons. No Guest Teacher picked up the job and you want to work from home:
- You need administrator approval, so he/she knows of plans for your classroom. This will include communication to students and families about the plan.
- Email Holly Nevels in personnel.
- Your placeholder leave will be reversed, charging none to you.
- No FFCRA leave will be used either.
- The only time "Work from Home" is an option is (a) an employee requests and administrator approves; (b) student supervision is secured; and (c) the employee is required to quarantine and has no apparent symptoms.
- You do not have a COVID-related issue but need to be absent:
- If you don't fall under the 6 federal categories defined by FFCRA, you must take your own leave -- as always -- for other absences, regardless of your ability to work from home.
- Work from home is something accommodated at an employee's request during a-symptomatic COVID-related quarantine only.
- Some employees have earned/accrued large amounts of leave in addition to what is given annually to be used in these instances.
- This procedure has always been in place.
- You or a family member has COVID-19 or you have been required to quarantine based on a possible COVID-19 exposure:
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Leave when working from home
If I'm working from home, do I call in a sick day?
If you are able and willing to work from home, and your administrator has approved that, you will not need to use a sick day. One caveat: you may have to temporarily put one in if you have students still attending in-person, because that would assist with getting a guest teacher. However, all of that will be reversed to ensure a teacher who works from home loses no leave. A teacher or staff member needs to reach out to his/her admin, who can cancel the leave or work with personnel on reversing leave. An employee can also send an inquiry about leave days directly to the NPS Personnel Office.
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Extended Period of Time Leave of Absence
Leaves of absence can be applied for using the district’s Leave of Absence form. Employees are eligible for an Extended Period of Time Leave of Absence after being employed in the school district for a minimum of 3 years. All leaves of absence but those exceptions by law shall be for 1 contractual year (or remainder of the contractual year if one has begun). A leave of absence is without pay. A doctor’s statement is required.
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Guest Teachers and Classroom Coverage
Please click here for more information about Guest Teachers and Classroom Coverage Volunteers.
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Employee Assistance Program
An important reminder during these ongoing and unprecedented times: our district's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), is available to all personnel.
If you are experiencing increased and/or overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, addiction, trauma, and/or, unmanageable stress, please reach out to our EAP via the email address below. EAP emails are answered by professionals at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health. Your information and privacy are protected.
- Services will be covered by most insurance providers including HealthChoice.
- Up to three sessions are provided by Norman Public Schools.
- ODMHSAS will work with you and, if necessary, provide additional referrals for follow-up care.
NPS Employee Assistance Program Contact: NPS.EAP@odmhsas.org
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Canvas/Seesaw Assistance for Teachers
Initial questions for SeeSaw should be directed to your site level SeeSaw Pioneer, additional support can be found by contacting the help desk at helpdesk@norman.k12.ok.us. Initial Canvas questions should be directed to your site Innovative Learning Coach. You can also contact the help desk at helpdesk@norman.k12.ok.us.
COVID-19 Testing update with Dr. Kate Cook
NPS Virtual Town Hall with Norman Chamber
Back-to-School Task Force Members
| Name | Title / Affiliation |
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| Justin Milner | NPS Associate Supt & Chief Operating Officer - Co-chair |
| Holly Nevels | NPS Associate Supt & Chief Human Resource Officer - Co-chair |
| Sean Bauman | IMMY - Immuno-Mycologists, Inc. - CEO |
| Beth Roberson | NPS Health Services Coordinator |
| Scott Beck | NPS Executive Director of Student Services - Secondary |
| Holly McKinney | NPS Executive Director of Student Services - Elementary |
| Brad Benson | NPS Director of Fine Arts |
| T.D. O'Hara | NPS Director of Athletics |
| Gayla Mears | NPS Director of Special Services |
| Beth Albert | NPS Executive Director of PD/Student Achievement |
| Alesha Leemaster | NPS Executive Director Communications |
| Stephanie Williams | NPS Diversity Enrichment Council |
| Shirley Simmons | NPS Data Systems & Management Specialist |
| Pete Liesenfeld | NPS CTO |
| Sharon Heatly | NPS Director of Guidance and Counseling |
| Martha Pangburn | NPS Teacher/Librarian |
| Amber Bui | NPS Director of Tranpsortation |
| Dr. Kate Cook | Norman Regional Hospital - Medical Director, Pediatric |
| Dr. Gary Raskob | OSDH - Epidemiologist |
| Lee Hall | City Hall/Bond Advisory |
| Scott Martin | Chamber of Commerce - President |
| Shannon Richards | SPAN Rep |
| Cari Elledge | PEN |
| Linda Sexton | NPS Board of Education - President |
| Dirk O'Hara | NPS Board of Education - Vice President |
| Steve McDaniel | Parent |
| Libbi Holbrook | Parent |
| Aiyana Henry | OU - Asst Professor/Elementary Education |
| Rooney Virgin | OSSBA/Parent |
| Captain Shawn Hawkins | NPD/SRO |
| Travis King | NFD - Fire Chief |
| Cole Atkinson | Moore Norman Tech - Director of STEM |
| Mark Coulter | Sodexo Child Nutrition |
| Kevin Benda | Sodexo Custodial |
| Dr. Wade Smith | Ministerial Alliance |
| Whitney Lawrence | OU Early Childhood Institute - Asst Director |
| Sara King | Health Department - PIO Health Education |
| Tori Collier | Parent - Special Services |
| Gregory Page | NHS Student |
| Deja Williams | NNHS Student |
| Irie Rogers | Irving Middle School Student |
| Jackie Kanak | CC Health Department Regional Director |
| Matthew Miller | CC Health Department Local Emergency Response Coord |
| Michael Potter | CC Health Department Local Emergency Response Coord |
| Amy Allen | CC Health Dept Environ Health Supervisor |
| Sherri Thorton | NPS Support Staff |
City of Norman Covid-19 Updates
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Please click here for Covid-19 updates that are specific to the City of Norman.
Enrollment
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Enrollment is still open! Please enroll as soon as soon as possible. It is important to select the preferred education option for your child during enrollment to ensure we have that infomation as school buildings reopen.
Education Options
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Traditional / Remote Option
While school will start with remote learning, our goal is to reopen our school buildings to students as soon as possible. When that occurs, an in-person learning option will be available.
- Students receive in-person instruction at school buildings with enhanced health and safety measures in place.
- Learning management systems will be used to ensure learning continuity during quarantine situations or any necessary school closures. Elementary students will use Seesaw while students in middle and high school will use Canvas.
- If students must quarantine due to exposure or illness from COVID-19, students can use the learning management system to transition between in-person and remote learning.
- Remote learning due to quarantine situations or school closures will be facilitated by NPS teachers.
- Students may choose to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities.
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Blended Options
While school will start virtually, our goal is to reopen our school buildings to students as soon as possible. When that occurs, blended learning options will be available.
- Students participate in a combination of in-person learning at school buildings and remote learning online.
- On-campus courses are taught by local NPS teachers.
- For the virtual component, NPS is developing a virtual option to be taught by NPS teachers. Teacher-paced curriculum would be delivered virtually through Seesaw (elementary students) or Canvas (middle and high school students).
- If a student chooses the blended or full-time virtual options using NPS teachers, the learning option will be a commitment for one semester. A semester commitment protects in-person class sizes and cohorts, distancing protocols, and allows for adequate planning and preparation.
- In the event an NPS teacher with the appropriate certifications is not available to deliver online instruction, we may instead use teachers through Edgenuity or Odysseyware to ensure all families who choose virtual learning are served.
- Participating students would not be guaranteed a virtual teacher from their current school site. However, a Norman Public Schools teacher of the same grade-level and same certification would deliver instruction. NPS virtual teachers for the blended and full-time virtual options will be determined based upon teacher interest and student need, which will be assessed via the online enrollment process.
- Families may also choose to participate in the NPS ExpandED program, which is facilitated for NPS by Edgenuity and Odysseyware, uses courses that were reviewed by NPS administrators.
- When appropriate, additional academic support will be provided by Norman Public Schools teachers.
- Course schedules, combinations, and number of courses will be customized with families to meet students’ unique needs.
- Students have 18 weeks to complete these self-paced courses.
- Elementary students who choose the blended option will be in-person half day and virtual half-day. Secondary students will have greater flexibility to select a blend of in-person and virtual courses.
- All virtual courses are monitored and supported by NPS counselors, and a NPS administrator. Courses are also monitored by a NPS school psychologist and a NPS special education teacher when appropriate.
- Transportation to school buildings is not provided.
- Students may choose to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities.
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Full-Time Virtual Options
While school will start with remote learning, several options are available for those who prefer a full-time virtual education.
- Students who choose a full-time virtual learning option may choose to either receive a teacher-paced curriculum from local NPS teachers or enroll in the self-paced NPS ExpandED program.
- NPS is developing an ongoing virtual option to be taught by NPS teachers, even after school buildings reopen for in-person instruction. Teacher-paced curriculum would be delivered virtually through Seesaw (elementary students) or Canvas (middle and high school students).
- If a student chooses the blended or full-time virtual options using NPS teachers, the learning option will be a commitment for one semester. A semester commitment protects in-person class sizes and cohorts, distancing protocols, and allows for adequate planning and preparation.
- In the event an NPS teacher with the appropriate certifications is not available to deliver online instruction, we will notify the family to let them know and ask if they would prefer to change their option or instead use teachers through Edgenuity or Odysseyware to ensure all families who choose virtual learning are served.
- Participating students would not be guaranteed a virtual teacher from their current school site. However, a Norman Public Schools teacher of the same grade-level and same certification would deliver instruction. NPS virtual teachers for the blended and full-time virtual options will be determined based upon teacher interest and student need, which will be assessed via the online enrollment process.
- The NPS ExpandED program, which is facilitated for NPS by Edgenuity and Odysseyware, uses courses that were reviewed by NPS administrators.
- When appropriate, additional academic support will be provided by Norman Public Schools teachers.
- Students have 18 weeks to complete the self-paced courses.
- All virtual courses are monitored and supported by NPS counselors, and a NPS administrator. Courses are also monitored by a NPS school psychologist and a NPS special education teacher when appropriate.
- While all courses are virtual, not all coursework is done on a computer, as students participate in a variety of both online and offline educational activities that are evaluated by the teacher.
- Students may choose to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities.
Click here to view the NPS Virtual Student and Parent Guidelines
Contact Information
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Please contact the NPS Student Services Office or the principal at your child’s school with questions.
Instructional Resources
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Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the Norman Public Schools mobile app and create a Parent Portal account. In addition, learning management systems (Seesaw for elementary students and Canvas for secondary students) will be used to share lessons, assignments and academic activities. Parent access to the learning management systems will be provided by each student’s teacher after school has begun.
