Safety protocols adopted by the Tonkawa School Board are from OSSBA guidelines which provides for four color coded levels of COVID-19 awareness. They are Green, Yellow, Orange and Red from least restrictive to very restrictive. Kay County currently falls under the Yellow designation and that is what Tonkawa Public Schools will be re-opening under Thursday, Aug. 20, when classes resume.
The policy follows:
Instruction, Health Protocols, and Activities
This information is based on the current situation and is subject to change at any time. It is the goal of the District to keep our students, staff, and our community as safe as possible. We also want to mitigate the spread to keep our students in our buildings for interactive learning. We want to avoid short, intermittent closure to quarantine, avoid alternative schedules allowing for a minimum number of students in the buildings, and avoid going to full remote learning. Plans almost certainly will change as the school year progresses and the Board could make changes to decisions at any time as new information becomes available and this situation continues to evolve. Thank you for your patience, and we will continue to keep you informed regularly.
GREEN LEVEL: (Fewer than 1.43 cases per 100,000)
Instruction: TPS will offer in-person, on-site instruction in accordance with the 2020-2021 Return to Learn Plan.
Health Protocol: TPS will follow all applicable health orders and required protocols, and adhere to the 2020-2021 Return to Learn Plan.
Face Coverings: Face coverings are strongly recommended for all students and staff in buildings. Face coverings are required on buses and in site face covering zones. See face covering exemptions and accommodations
Face Coverings in Special Education Classrooms: Teachers and staff in SPED classrooms are strongly recommended to wear protective face shields and/or face coverings. In addition, gloves and gowns are recommended for staff when providing services for medically vulnerable students.
Extracurricular Activities and Group Assemblies: TPS will remain vigilant and plan with caution. Group gatherings, assemblies and spectators at indoor and outdoor events without PPE or social distancing can accelerate community transmission and a loss of GREEN LEVEL status.
YELLOW LEVEL: (1.43-14.38 cases per 100,000)
Instruction: TPS will offer in-person, on-site instruction in accordance with the 2020-2021 Return to Learn Plan.
Health Protocol: TPS will follow all applicable health orders and required protocols, and adhere to the 2020-2021 Return to Learn Plan.
Face Coverings: Face coverings are required for all staff and students PreK-12 in buildings and on buses, with exemptions for ...
