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Health & Safety FAQs
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What steps has the District taken to prepare our buildings for the return of students—air quality, safety protocols, cleaning protocols, etc.?
We have followed the DuPage County Health Department and Illinois State Board of Education guidelines to make our schools as safe as they possibly can be. To learn more about Naperville 203 protocols to support our students and staff in safely returning to our school buildings, please review our Return to Learn Guide, as well as our Return to Learn Video Series.
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Will students be allowed to sanitize or wash their hands more frequently?
Yes, hand sanitizer will be available in all classrooms and students will wash/sanitize hands upon entering and exiting the classroom, after coughing/sneezing, and after using any community supply.
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Are face coverings required when individuals are outside?
Face coverings are not required outside if social distance is maintained (if individuals remain 6 feet apart from each other).
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Can face shields be used in lieu of face coverings?
Generally, no. Face shields are not effective protection against Coronavirus and should only be used in situations when other methods of protection are not available. IDPH recommends that there may be a small minority of individuals who have a medical contraindication to using face coverings. Naperville 203 will review this on a case-by-case basis.
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Can Naperville 203 teachers use face shields for instruction?
In cases where individuals need facial visualization for instruction and communication, Naperville 203 will comply with the IDPH recommendation of video instruction to promote social distancing. If video instruction is not available or appropriate, face shields may be used with the understanding that they have not been deemed effective for source control. As such, heightened attention and adherence to 6-foot social distancing is critical for individuals using face shields.
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How does Naperville 203 determine if an individual meets an exception to the face covering requirements?
Families may seek an accommodation or modification to the face-covering requirement if their student:
- Has a medical contraindication, e.g., difficulty breathing at rest, and/or
- is developmentally (physically or intellectually) disabled, such that they are unable to remove a mask if needed
Additional information on how to request an accommodation can be found here.
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How will Naperville 203 handle individuals who refuse to wear face coverings?
Naperville 203 has a dress code policy and the wearing of face coverings will fall under that policy. Schools will work with all students to develop the ability to wear a face covering. If a student consistently refuses to wear a mask appropriately, the building administration will work with the student and family, but if the issue persists, the student will be enrolled full time in eLearning.
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Will my student be supplied a face covering or do I need to provide one?
Students can bring their own face coverings or one will be provided at the school or bus.
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What happens if my student forgets or loses their face covering?
Each building will have an extra supply of masks that will be provided to anyone who does not have one.
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Will staff need to provide their own face covering?
Staff will be provided with a face covering that is aligned with the duties and responsibilities of their position.
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What happens if staff forgets their face covering?
Each building will have an extra supply of masks that will be provided to anyone who does not have one.
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If I am medically unable to wear a face covering, how do I apply for an accommodation or exemption?
Information about how to request an exemption from a face covering can be found here.
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Are Naperville 203 students and staff in a school building required to wear a face covering at all times?
Yes. Naperville 203 will comply with the IDPH requirements, except while eating and during band, face coverings must be worn at all times in school buildings, even when social distance is maintained. All individuals in a school building must wear a face covering unless they are under the age of 2 or have a medical exemption.
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What should families/staff do if someone in your home has tested positive for COVID-19?
Students and staff may not attend school if someone in their household tests positive for COVID-19 or has received a clinical diagnosis of COVID-19. Students should contact their school nurse for next steps. Staff should contact their immediate supervisor for next steps.
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Will students and staff be notified of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a school building?
Students, staff and families will be notified if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Exposure is currently defined as being in the same indoor environment (e.g. classroom) for a prolonged period of time.
A letter will be sent to all impacted families and staff members with information from The DuPage County Health Department on next steps based upon overall risk level.