COVID-19 Protocol Information

Will students need to wear masks to participate in after-school activities and performing arts?

Students are required to wear masks for indoor and outdoor activities and practices.However, students are not required to wear masks while playing instruments with their mouths; students can opt to wear slitted District-provided masks, designed for this purpose, if they choose. Students also can use District-provided bell covers for instruments.

Students are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors during a band, choir, dance or theater performance.

Note: All choir and wind-instrument activities must be outdoors through at least October 12, including practices and performances.

Will students need to socially distance?

Students are encouraged to exercise at least 3 feet of social distance, to the extent possible, from other students in classroom settings and at least 6 feet of distance in all other circumstances. Students also should maintain at least 6 feet of distance from adults, to the extent possible, at all times. 

Under what circumstances will students need to quarantine?

If a student comes in contact with another student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 in a classroom setting, the student does not need to quarantine if they maintained at least 3 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure. 

If a student comes in contact with another student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 outside of a classroom setting, the student does not need to quarantine if they maintained at least 6 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure.  

If a student comes in contact with an adult with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, the student does not need to quarantine if they had maintained at least 6 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure. 

If a student comes in contact with another student or an adult with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, the student does not need to quarantine if they're fully vaccinated and at least 14 days beyond completion of the vaccine series at the time of the exposure.

Even so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend fully vaccinated people who have had a known exposure to someone with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 should be tested 3 to 5 days after exposure, regardless of whether they’ve had symptoms.

School personnel in cooperation with the Washington County Public Health Department will do contact tracing and communicate with affected students and families in a timely manner.

What are the rules for audience members at performances?

Audience members are required to wear masks at all times. Audience members also are encouraged to maintain at least 6 feet of distance between families/groups, to the extent possible. 

Will students need to wear masks to participate in after-school athletics?

Students are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors when practicing or playing a competitive sport at any level, including cheerleading and dance/drill, outside of normal school hours.

Students and coaches who are not actively participating (i.e. on the sideline during an indoor or outdoor competition) are required to wear masks. Students and coaches are required to wear masks when in the weight room.

Will referees need to wear masks?

Per the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), officials on the field actively officiating football and soccer games, plus basketball officials on the court and wrestling referees in the circle, are not required to wear masks given the high level of physical exertion required by the official. Referees in volleyball or umpires on the field in baseball/softball are required to wear masks as those roles don’t require a high level of physical exertion by the official. Football chain crews, volleyball line judges, a 4^th official in soccer, cheer/dance judges, track and field officials, score table staff, speech judges, and music adjudicators also are required to wear masks as those roles don’t require a high level of physical exertion by the official. 

Will indoor sports be allowed to occur?

Per the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA), indoor sports like volleyball will be allowed as long as all safety precautions are followed.

Will students-athletes need to socially distance?

Students-athletes are encouraged to exercise at least 3 feet of social distance from other students and at least 6 feet of distance from adults, to the extent possible. 

Under what circumstances will students need to quarantine?

If a student comes in contact with another student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 in a classroom setting, the student does not need to quarantine if they maintained at least 3 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure. 

If a student comes in contact with another student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 outside of a classroom setting, the student does not need to quarantine if they maintained at least 6 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure.  

If a student comes in contact with an adult with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, the student does not need to quarantine if they had maintained at least 6 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure. 

If a student comes in contact with another student or an adult with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, the student does not need to quarantine if they're fully vaccinated and at least 14 days beyond completion of the vaccine series at the time of the exposure.

Even so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend fully vaccinated people who have had a known exposure to someone with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 should be tested 3 to 5 days after exposure, regardless of whether they’ve had symptoms.

School personnel in cooperation with the Washington County Public Health Department will do contact tracing and communicate with affected students and families in a timely manner.

What are the rules for spectators at athletic events?

Spectators are required to wear masks at all indoor and outdoor events. Spectators also are encouraged to maintain at least 6 feet of distance between families/groups, to the extent possible. We recognize that social distancing at some games may be challenging, so please only attend if you’re comfortable doing so.

Spectators do not have to provide proof of vaccination to attend indoor or outdoor events.

Who can attend high school football games?

Because of social distancing concerns, student attendees at high school football games are limited to students of the participating schools; an option school student may attend the football games of their neighborhood high school. Other students from other schools may not attend. For example, if the Beaverton High School football team were playing Southridge, Sunset students could not attend. 

Elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Can teams hold team dinners?

Teams can have team dinners on district property if all masking and social distancing rules are followed. Food and drink must be store-bought and pre-packaged; no family-style meals or buffets will be permitted. Servers must wear gloves, and coaches/parents are responsible for cleanup.

Will concession stands be allowed?

Yes, concessions will be allowed for pre-packaged food and drinks only. Servers should be gloved and masked. They'll also need food handler cards.

How will classrooms be set up to comply with the recommended 3 feet of distancing?

To the extent possible, student chairs/desks will be arranged to accommodate a minimum of 3 feet of distancing. In addition, other mitigation strategies will be used including mask wearing and frequent handwashing. 

Will all the desks in a classroom be faced in the same direction?

Our classroom spaces vary widely in size and shape.  Some have traditional desks, and some have tables.   Our teachers, staff and principals are creatively configuring their spaces to make the environment as safe as possible.  There are times when facing the same direction does not allow for the greatest amount of spacing.  

Why is the number of students in my child's class so large?

Class sizes are still being balanced as our enrollments and staffing numbers continue to shift.  We have a team that meets weekly and reviews class size across the district. 

Will choir and band classes occur outside?

Schools are encouraged to hold music/band/choir classes outdoors, when possible. If classes need to move inside, schools should attempt to use larger spaces like auditoriums, if possible. Students and staff should maintain 6 feet of social distancing, to the extent possible.

Elementary students will not be allowed to sing or play instruments inside.

At the secondary level, students should maintain 6 feet of distancing when possible and a minimum of 3 feet. They can have limited singing (masked) and playing of wind instruments (masked or bell covers) in 20-minute intervals with a 15-minute break to ensure a complete air exchange. 

Will P.E. classes occur outside?

Schools are encouraged to hold P.E. classes outdoors, when possible. If P.E. classes need to move inside, teachers should focus on non-strenuous activities (e.g. yoga, stretching). Students and staff should maintain 6 feet of social distancing, to the extent possible.

Will students share supplies?

Sharing of supplies will be limited. As always, student will be encouraged to do frequent handwashing or sanitizing.

Can students drink water or eat snacks in class?

Eating snacks or drinking from a water bottle is at the discretion of the school and teacher. If allowed, students would need to take a bite or sip and then replace their masks immediately.

Can PTOs or teachers use their own money to buy plexiglass barriers?

No. Based on state guidance, the District has already provided all necessary plexiglass barriers.

Are specialists, substitutes and maintenance employees going to be moving from school to school?

Some staff members will be moving between buildings. All staff are required to wear masks and exercise 6 feet of distance from students, when possible.

How often will school spaces be cleaned?

Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces will follow the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC advises that when no people with positive or presumptive COVID-19 cases are known to have been in a space, cleaning once a day is usually enough to sufficiently remove any virus that may be on surfaces and help maintain a healthy facility. District custodians will clean and disinfect a space when a sick person or someone who tested positive for COVID-19 has been in that space within the last 24 hours.   

What products will be used to disinfect school spaces?

Custodians will use disinfection products that are on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) List N, which is a list of products that kill the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) when used according to the label directions.  

Will students be assisting with any cleaning?

No

If I believe that my student has a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, what should I do?

Please keep your student home from school. Call your school and report your suspicions. You'll be advised to have your child tested for COVID-19 and then report the results to your school nurse. Your school nurse will advise you further.

How can I find out how many COVID-19 cases have been reported in the district?

In our effort to be fully transparent, the Beaverton School District is publishing data on reported positive or presumptive COVID-19 cases (isolations) and quarantines for students on a COVID-19 Dashboard. In addition, BSD is publishing data on reported positive or presumptive COVID-19 cases (isolations) for staff. This data is collected by our school nurses and health assistants with help from the Washington County Public Health Department. To protect the privacy of those involved, no names or grade level information will be released. 

This information is as real-time as possible; it will be updated eight times a day. Please note, our nurses' and health assistants' primary responsibility is to identify positive or presumptive cases, track close contacts and communicate with affected families. Those processes takes time. For that reason, staff are given 48 hours to input data. That means day-of data on this dashboard may be incomplete. The most complete data will be two days old. Also know that data may be updated at a later date. With more than 40,000 students and 4,500 staff members in BSD, the data is fluid. However, we believe this dashboard is a much better representation of current COVID-19 conditions compared to the previous dashboard that reported Oregon Health Authority (OHA) data on a one- to two-week lag.

How can I report a COVID-related protocol concern?

Parents, students and staff can anonymously report any COVID-related protocol concern by using this online form.

Will students be screened for COVID-19 symptoms?

Parents/guardians should perform a daily health evaluation before sending students to school. If a student is exhibiting a fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, a new loss of taste or smell or any of the symptoms on our Too Sick for School - Keep Ill Students Out of School flyer, the student should stay home.

A staff member will do another visual check as students arrive at school.

What happens if a student exhibits COVID-19 symptoms at school?

If a student exhibits or complains of any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, a new loss of taste or smell), an adult will accompany the student to the school isolation room. A designated staff member will then take the student’s temperature. If a staff member has permission from a parent/guardian, the student will be given a diagnostic, self-administered Abbot BinaxNOW COVID-19 test.

If the COVID-19 test is positive, a parent/guardian will be called to pick up the student, and the student will need to isolate for 10 days — even if a future test indicates that the student is COVID-negative, per Washington County Public Health Department.

If the COVID-19 test is negative, a parent/guardian will still be called to pick up the student. The student would not be required to quarantine if there were no known COVID contacts and instead, would follow the Too Sick for School - Keep Ill Students Out of School rules to return to school. If there were known COVID contacts, the student would need to quarantine for 10 days.

If the student is not tested at school, a parent/guardian will be called to pick up the student. The student would not be required to quarantine if there were no known COVID contacts and the parent provided a negative test from a health care provider. The student would then follow the Too Sick for School - Keep Ill Students Out of School guidance to return to school. If there were known COVID contacts, the student would need to quarantine for typically 10 days. In some cases, the Washington County Public Health Department will direct the student to quarantine for 14 days or more.

The above applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated students.

What happens if a student exhibits non-COVID 19 symptoms (e.g. runny nose)?

The student would follow the Too Sick for School - Keep Ill Students Out of School guidance. Any absence would be handled in the traditional way.

What happens if a staff member exhibits primary COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever > 100.4, shortness of breath, chills, new loss of taste/smell) at work?

The employee should notify a supervisor. The staff member can get an on-site COVID-19 diagnostic test. If the staff member tests positive, the supervisor will notify the Human Resources COVID-19 Team: HR-Covid19@beaverton.k12.or.us, and the employee should leave work. If the employee elects not to get an on-site test, the employee should leave work and be encouraged to see a health care provider for further evaluation.

Here's an explanation of our testing programs:

On-site Diagnostic Testing for Students and Staff

BSD offers free on-site COVID-19 diagnostic testing to staff and students who develop primary symptoms of COVID-19 while at school. Primary symptoms include fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, chills, shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, and recent loss of taste or smell. Diagnostic testing helps to quickly identify COVID-19 cases in K-12 schools, interrupt viral spread through household contacts and reduce the risk for infected students and staff returning to in-person instruction. 

The Abbot BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid test is the test used in schools. Parent/guardian written consent is required for a student to participate in diagnostic testing. Consent forms were included as part of the online student verification process this fall. 

Positive results are reported to the Washington County Public Health Department, contact tracing is initiated, and the student or staff member is required to isolate. Unvaccinated staff or students and vaccinated individuals demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms who came into contact with the positive or presumptive case are required to quarantine for at least 10 days. Vaccinated staff or students who do not develop symptoms are not required to quarantine, but they are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test 3 or more days following exposure, preferably between day 5-7. The Washington County Public Health Department does not allow for testing to shorten quarantine. 

Staff members should look for Staff COVID-19 Testing on the staff intranet for more direction.

Take-home Screening Testing for Students

The Beaverton School District will be offering weekly, take-home tests to screen for COVID-19. The tests are free to families. 

Who is eligible for free COVID-19 testing?

We’ll be rolling out this program in stages. Right now, we’re enrolling any elementary student or any student at our K-8 schools (Aloha-Huber Park, Springville and Raleigh Hills), including 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Students at our middle, high and option school students can begin to register on October 18. Pre-K and FLEX Online School students are not currently eligible.

If students have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days, they are NOT eligible for this program. Once 90 days have passed since their last positive COVID-19 test, they may enroll.

The program is open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated students.

Why should your student participate?

Tests that screen for COVID-19 are just one more tool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that our students can continue in-person learning. It’s also an effective way to prevent an infected child from unknowingly spreading COVID-19 to other family members.

How will the COVID-19 testing work?

Once a week, your school will send home a PCR COVID-19 test with your student. The following morning, you’ll collect your student’s saliva in a collection container. All instructions and supplies will be provided. Then you’ll send the sample back to school with your student. Samples will be picked up and processed by OHSU. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive an email from OHSU with your student’s result.

If your student’s result is “unknown” or positive for COVID-19, you’ll get a phone call from an OHSU nurse who’ll advise you further.

Are test results shared with my school?

OHSU will not share test results with your school; your student’s information or COVID status would only be shared with public health officials. 

However, if your student tests positive for COVID-19, it’s imperative that you call your school office and let the staff know immediately. In addition, please forward the email that you received from OHSU to your school secretary so that it can be shared with the school nurse.

Your school staff will then begin contact tracing to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

What if I no longer want my student to be tested?

If you change your mind after enrolling your student, just let your school secretary know that you no longer want to be part of the program.

How do I enroll my student in this weekly COVID-19 testing program?

Schools will be sending home enrollment packets. You’ll need to fill out two forms to give consent. The forms will be included in the packets. 

Both forms need to be returned to school no later than Thursday, October 7 for elementary students and Thursday, October 28 for secondary students.

You may enroll your student after those dates; however, your student will likely miss the first round of testing.

When will this COVID-19 testing program begin?

The first tests for elementary students will be sent home during the week of October 18 and for secondary students during the week of November 15. Every school will have an assigned day of the week, and that day will remain consistent.

If there is no school on the pick-up day, when will my student receive the test kit? If my student is absent on the pick-up day, when will my student receive the test kit?

In both cases, students will not receive test kits for that week.

At-home Screening Testing for Staff

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has launched a COVID-19 testing program for K-12 staff to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools. This project offers free weekly screening tests by mail to any unvaccinated BSD staff member. Testing is not recommended for vaccinated K-12 staff because the risk of COVID-19 in vaccinated individuals is very low. Any unvaccinated staff member with an approved medical or religious exception to the Governor’s vaccine mandate will be required to test weekly for COVID-19.

All testing will be mailed directly to the homes of K-12 staff and will be confidential. The COVID-19 test will be self-administered by gently swabbing just inside the nose. The swab is then returned to the testing laboratory by mail. Results will be communicated to staff members within days. The District is not notified of the results. If any staff members test positive for COVID-19, they must share the results with the COVID-19 team in Human Resources.

To participate in this testing program, staff members should look for the COVID-19 Testing link on the staff intranet. Once enrolled, they'll be sent an email by our laboratory partner, LabDash, to complete the registration process.

Community Testing Sites

Where in the community can I get a COVID-19 test?

To find a COVID-19 testing location near you, check the Washington County Public Health website.

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COVID-19 Testing Consent Forms for on-site diagnostic testing

Will students be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine to attend in-person learning?

BSD is not requiring students to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Students' enrollment will not be impacted by whether or not they receive the vaccine. In specific circumstances, such as determining whether or not an individual needs to quarantine after a COVID-19 exposure, vaccine proof may be requested by the local public health department. Students would then have a choice to provide proof of vaccination or quarantine if proof is not provided.

BSD follows guidance from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in regards to which vaccinations are required for students to attend our schools and what exemptions are acceptable. At this time, ODE and OHA have not required the COVID-19 vaccine for students, ages 12-17. If that changes in the coming weeks or months, we'll follow state guidance.

Where can my student get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Students ages 12 and up are encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you'd like information about where to find a vaccine, visit the state's Find a COVID Vaccine in Oregon website. You also can dial 211 on your phone for more information. 

Will BSD staff be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Vaccination is our most effective tool in building a wall between us and the virus. Per Governor Kate Brown’s recent order, BSD will now require all staff members to provide proof of vaccination; exceptions may be made for eligible medical or religious reasons. The District appreciates the support shown by our two employee associations, the Beaverton Education Association (BEA) and the Oregon School Employee Association (OSEA), for this vaccination requirement.

For those of you who need to be vaccinated, please check the state’s Get Vaccinated Oregon website or call 211 for the nearest vaccination location. According to the governor’s mandate, all employees must receive the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine OR the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine AND be at least 14 days past their final vaccine dose by October 18 or six weeks after the date that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a vaccination, whichever is later. All vaccines are free of charge. 

Will I know if my student's teacher is vaccinated before October 18?

The District will not be releasing the vaccination status of individual staff members.

Have all district employees either provided proof of vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception, per the Governor's order?

Yes

Will volunteers be required to show proof of vaccination?

Per the governor's order, all volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination to volunteer in a school, whether inside or outside. 

How can I record my student’s COVID-19 vaccination status?

On your student's Online Verification form (under Immunization Registration), you voluntarily can enter whether your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine. While the vaccine is not required, this information is useful to our school nurses in cases where quarantines are being considered. You'll be asked to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccine if you choose to include the date(s) in the Immunization Registration section. You can either upload your COVID-19 vaccination card in ParentVUE while completing your online verification or you can take it to your school office. 

If you've already completed the Online Verification process, you can go back at any time and upload the card. Knowing students’ vaccination status will be important when considering possible quarantines.

Will the District be sponsoring any vaccine clinics?

The District is working with community partners to support vaccine clinics. We'll publicize any clinics on ParentSquare and on our social media accounts.

Will District facilities be open for rental or use?

Only school-sponsored clubs and teams are allowed in buildings. The clubs and teams must be led by a District staff member and meet the definition of Policy IGDA and its Administrative Regulation. They may operate between the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. in elementary schools and 7:00 p.m. in middle, high and options schools.

Are outdoor spaces available for rent or use?

Any person may submit a request to use outdoor space. Approvals will be dependent on a complete facility use application and no schedule conflicts. The District’s COVID-19 requirements will be applicable to users including wearing masks and social distancing.

The District will not be able to provide chairs, tables or other supplies.

If my organization is not a school-sponsored club, will it be able to rent space after school?

Third-party groups and non-school-based clubs and teams are not allowed in buildings. Outdoor uses may be permitted. Examples of third-party users include, but are not be limited to, private companies offering activities and events and meetings for PTOs/PTCs, local agencies and community groups.

The District will re-evaluate facility rental rules as COVID-19 guidance changes and as staffing shortages are alleviated.

Will gyms be available this winter?

The District’s gyms will be available for high school sports and activities. Youth sports offered through THPRD, YDP and YMCA will be allowed to use gyms for practice and games.

Will national testing for ACT and SAT be allowed?

The College Board is a third-party entity that rents space in our high schools to administer national testing (e.g. ACT, SAT). The District will be allowing testing days, though not ever high school is required to do so. The District’s COVID-19 requirements will be applicable to all persons participating in the testing including masking and social distancing.

Will approved users be required to wear masks?

Only youth who are actively participating in an athletic activity may be without a mask. Unmasked persons who are not actively participating in an athletic activity will not be allowed on District property for any length of time.

Users also are encouraged to maintain at least 6 feet of distance between families/groups, to the extent possible. We recognize that social distancing at some athletic competitions may be challenging, so please only attend if you’re comfortable doing so.

Will users have to provide proof of vaccination?

No

If I’d prefer my student not to attend in-person learning, what options do I have?

FLEX Online School is designed as a full-year online program. While taught by BSD teachers, the content and delivery are different from neighborhood schools. 

Can my student enroll or withdraw from FLEX Online School at any time?

Students can only enroll in FLEX at the quarter or semester break; students should only transfer back to a neighborhood school at the quarter or semester break. This is necessary so that the school can be staffed at the appropriate level for  enrollment and so that students can forecast for classes that meet their needs. In addition, FLEX curriculum does not generally follow the same timing and flow as curriculum in neighborhood schools, so transfers in the middle of a school quarter may create hardships for students and families. 

Students (grades 9-12) should talk with their counselors about how transferring will impact their credits and schedules.

FLEX applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but enrollment, forecasting and classroom assignments happen at the quarter and semester breaks. The same timeline applies for students wishing to transfer from FLEX back to their neighborhood schools.

How is FLEX Online School different from last year’s Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL)?

Please be aware that FLEX is very different from last year’s CDL. FLEX doesn't try to recreate a typical school schedule in an online format. With CDL, students spent most of the day in Zoom classes. At FLEX, students work at their own pace through the curriculum. At the elementary level, there’s short whole group instruction time daily; on some days, there’s time spent with a teacher in small groups, as well. For K-5 students, it’s critical to have an adult at home (Learning Coach) who can guide students through the curriculum, helping them manage the calendar of assignments and live meetings and encouraging learning and progress. For middle and high school students, there are blocks of time on each A and B day when teachers are available to answer questions and go over homework, giving students flexibility in how and when they complete assignments and opportunities to learn at their own pace. This system can be challenging for students who don’t manage their time well or don't feel comfortable asking their teachers for help or responding to their teachers’ communications. 

Other key points to understand:

• Seniors finishing their requirements graduate from FLEX, not their home school.

• Students enrolling in FLEX are unenrolling from their neighborhood or option school.

Can I switch from FLEX Online School to my neighborhood school later in the year?

FLEX is designed as a full-year online program. The content and sequencing are different from neighborhood schools. However, if students would like to transfer to their neighborhood schools, they’re encouraged to do so at the end of a quarter or semester to minimize disruption.

Can I switch from FLEX Online School back to an option school later in the year?

If you had a previous placement at an option school (ACMA, BASE, ISB and Rachel Carson Environmental Science Program) and then switched to FLEX, your option school spot is not saved or guaranteed. Remember, enrollment in our option schools is done by lottery; when a student leaves, that spot is then filled by a student on the waiting list. All our option schools have waiting lists.

Can I switch from FLEX Online School back to SUMMA later in the year?

Yes. Unlike the option schools and programs, SUMMA does not have a waiting list.

Can a student be enrolled in FLEX Online School if the student has an IEP?

FLEX offers special education services in a Resource Room setting. FLEX does not currently have specialized programs. If your child is in a specialized program, FLEX may not be able to provide your student with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). If your student is placed in a specialized program, and you enroll your student in FLEX, your student's IEP team will need to meet to determine if your student's needs can be met with a Resource Room level of support. If your student cannot be served in a Resource Room setting, then the IEP team may determine that your student is not able to attend FLEX.

Will FLEX Online School students have access to free meals?

FLEX students may register online to pick up a free 5-day meal bag. Pick-ups will be on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at either Beaverton or Westview High Schools. When students register, they’ll be asked to select a location.

Where can I learn more about FLEX Online School?

Check out the FLEX webpage.

Will all students and staff be required to wear masks at school?

Governor Kate Brown has instructed the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to require masks indoors in all K-12 schools for staff, students and visitors, regardless of whether they’re vaccinated or not. The rule applies to individuals ages 5 and older. If using public transportation (including school buses), the rule applies to individuals ages 2 and older. The governor is aligning all Oregon schools with the most recent guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Both recommend mandatory indoor masking in schools because of the recent spread of the delta variant of COVID-19.

Here are some other factors that the Governor considered in her decision:

• The vaccine is not yet approved for children ages 11 and under, meaning we have students in our elementary and middle schools who aren't protected by the COVID-19 vaccine.

• The CDC has indicated that, unlike the alpha variant in May, the highly transmissive delta variant can be spread by vaccinated individuals as well as unvaccinated individuals. Masking combined with social distancing makes spread less likely.

What kinds of masks are acceptable?

The District is following the CDC’s guidance on how to select, wear and clean masks. The district is also providing disposable masks (adult and student sizes) to all schools.

Can a student be exempted from wearing a mask?

Some students may be entitled to accommodations related to Oregon face covering requirements.  Per Oregon Department of Education direction as of September 2021, in order to be entitled to an accommodation, a student must be eligible for either a Section 504 Plan (under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) (under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). An evaluation must be conducted prior to considering a student for eligibility under Section 504 or the IDEA.  

Will masks be required on school buses?

As part of a federal mandate, passengers and drivers must wear a mask on school buses. Drivers do not need to wear masks if they're the only person on the bus.

What happens if students remove their masks?

Staff will insist that students correctly wear their masks.  Non-compliance and refusal will be reported to the school leadership for further intervention and support.

What should I do if I don’t want my student to wear a mask?

Students should apply to our FLEX Online School as soon as possible. FLEX is designed as a full-year online program. While taught by BSD teachers, the content and delivery are different from neighborhood schools. Students are discouraged from switching back and forth.

Will students be able to remove masks while eating or drinking?

Students will be able to remove masks while eating and drinking.

Will students be able to remove masks during outdoor recess?

Students will not be able to remove masks during outdoor recess.

Will students be able to remove masks during outdoor classes, including outdoor P.E.?

Students will not be able to remove masks during outdoor classes.

Will students be able to remove masks during band?

Students will be able to remove their masks while playing instruments that require use of their mouths (i.e. trumpet). Alternatively, they can opt to wear masks with slits designed for this purpose.

Students who don't play mouthed instruments (i.e. drums) will be required to wear a mask while in band class. 

Will students be able to remove masks during choir class?

No

Will students be able to remove masks during P.E.?

Students participating in certain indoor sports during P.E. where masks may present a strangulation hazard may remove their masks. Otherwise, masks will remain on. 

Students participating in outdoor P.E. classes will be required to wear masks. 

Is it safe to wear a mask in P.E.?

Students won't be doing overly-strenuous activities in P.E. If you have concerns, you should reach out to your student's P.E. teacher to get a better understanding of that teacher's plan.

When else are masks required?

Students and staff must wear masks when engaging in educational activities such as field trips or off-campus classes during regular school hours and when engaging in educational activities indoors but outside of regular school hours. 

Will students be able to take mask breaks?

Teachers can coordinate mask breaks outdoors with at least 6 feet of distancing.

Can students wear face shields instead of masks?

A face shield may be worn instead of a mask if an individual cannot wear a mask for medical reasons. Students must have documentation from their doctors. Masks are preferred over face shields, as they provide better containment of small aerosols that can be produced while talking.

Will breakfasts and lunches be free for all students?

Yes. Nothing is required for students to access a free meal. Students can just go to the cafeteria when breakfast or lunch is served and select what they would like to eat.

Please know that students who bring lunches from home do not qualify for free milk; milk is part of the free meals. Milk by itself costs 50¢.

Are free meals available for siblings or other children not enrolled in BSD?

Unfortunately, no. Under the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) that we’ll be running for the school year, we’re unable to provide meals to children who aren’t currently enrolled in a BSD school.

Can students bring lunches from home?

Yes

Will students be able to remove masks while eating or drinking?

Students will be able to remove masks while eating and drinking.

How will breakfasts and lunches be served?

Grab-and-go breakfast will be served by distributing pre-packed food.

At lunch, all items will be individually portioned, but not all items will be wrapped. For example, fruits and vegetables will either be packaged or put in a paper boat for service. The paper boats will be on the service line behind sneeze guards but not wrapped. Students will select the items that they want, touching only the paper boats that they’ll be placing on their trays. Younger students will be helped with this process.   

Nutrition Services may use salad bars but only for packaged items or whole fruit. Serviceware on salad bars will be changed between lunch periods.

How will cafeterias be set up to comply with the recommended distancing?

Schools will strive for 6 feet of distancing during mealtimes and to the extent possible. Due to the changing weather, many schools are moving meals indoors and at a minimum students will be spaced at least 3 feet during mealtimes. Principals may use other indoor spaces — like gymnasiums, hallways and classrooms — for meal service. Depending on the spaces used, additional measures may be put in place to help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread.   

If you have specific questions about how your student's mealtime will be handled, reach out to your school directly.

Will students have assigned seats in the cafeteria?

At the elementary level, students will have assigned seats to help with possible contact tracing. At the secondary level, students are encouraged to use the lunch survey system with QR codes that allows them to record their lunch location for possible contract tracing.

Can I pick my student up for lunch?

As a parent/guardian, you're always able to pick up your child at school. However, keep in mind, lunch periods are short.

Can high school students eat in their cars or leave campus on their own for lunch?

No, students need to remain on campus and eat in areas designated by staff.

Will FLEX students have access to free meals?

FLEX students may register online to pick up a free 5-day meal bag. Pick-ups will be on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at either Beaverton or Westview High Schools. When students register, they’ll be asked to select a location.

Will students in quarantine have access to free meals?

Due to supply chain and staffing issues, we are not currently able to provide meals to students in quarantine. As the situation improves, we'll reconsider.

What is the difference between a positive or presumptive COVID-19 case? What's the difference between isolation and quarantine? What constituents close contact? 

• Positive COVID-19 Case: Person with COVID-19 who has a confirmed positive result.
• Presumptive COVID-19 Case: Person with at least two of the following COVID-19 symptoms: shortness of breath, cough, fever, new loss of smell or taste; has not had a positive COVID-19 viral test; AND had close contact with a confirmed case in the past 14 days.
• Isolation: Time that a person with a positive or presumptive COVID-19 case must stay at home; 10 days from the onset of symptoms. Please know that this number also includes a person who may be experiencing a primary COVID-19 symptom (e.g. coughing, fever) and is sent home from school/doesn't come to school. In that case, a person can later test for COVID-19, and if it's negative, the person can return to school. 
• Quarantine: Time that a person who had close contact with a positive or presumptive COVID-19 case must stay at home; at least 10 days from the last exposure or longer if directed by the Washington County Public Health Department.
• Close Contact: Someone who was 
  • less than 6 feet distance for 15 minutes or longer in 24-hour period for adult-to-adult, adult-to-student and student-to-student in non-instructional areas (cafeteria, recess, bus) and student-to-student without correct and consistent mask use
  • less than 3 feet distance for 15 minutes or longer in 24-hour period for student-to-student in instructional areas (classrooms, indoor/outdoor PE, indoor/outdoor music)

What happens if a student is diagnosed with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19?

The student will have to isolate at home for 10 days and is encouraged to seek medical care.

Will students need to quarantine if a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 is reported in school?

If a student comes in contact with another student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 in a classroom setting, the student does not need to quarantine if they maintained at least 3 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure. 

If a student comes in contact with another student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 outside of a classroom setting, the student does not need to quarantine if they maintained at least 6 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure.  

If a student comes in contact with an adult with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, the student does not need to quarantine if they had maintained at least 6 feet of distance and were wearing a mask at the time of exposure. 

If a student comes in contact with another student or an adult with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19, the student does not need to quarantine if they're fully vaccinated and at least 14 days beyond completion of the vaccine series at the time of the exposure.

Even so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend fully vaccinated people who have had a known exposure to someone with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 should be tested 3 or more days after exposure, regardless of whether they’ve had symptoms.

School personnel in cooperation with the Washington County Public Health Department will do contact tracing and communicate with affected students and families in a timely manner.

Will students need to quarantine if a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 is reported on the bus?

A school administrator and/or secretary will review the bus route to determine if the student who is positive or presumptive for COVID-19 rides a bus to/from school for more than 15 minutes. If the rider does, the administrator will request a bus video from Transportation of the route. If riders were unable to maintain 6 feet of social distance, any unvaccinated students on the bus will need to quarantine. Students who are vaccinated and are not showing COVID-19 symptoms will not have to quarantine.  

If a student is quarantined because of a positive or presumptive COVID-19 exposure on the bus, will that student's class also have to quarantine?

Only the bus-riding student (unvaccinated, or vaccinated and showing symptoms) would need to quarantine; that's considered to be a primary exposure. The bus-riding student's class would not have to quarantine.

However, in the case of the student who actually is positive or presumptive for COVID-19, that student's classmates would be evaluated to determine close contact (see above) and may be subject to quarantine.

How will parents be notified if a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 is reported at school or on the bus?

School nurses in coordination with the Washington County Public Health Department will identify any close contacts. The principal will then send a letter via ParentSquare to those close contacts, notifying them of the need to quarantine and to be tested for COVID-19. (The COVID-positive student or staff member will not be identified.)

The same procedure will be followed for positive or presumptive cases involving a bus rider. Parents of close contacts will receive a notification letter.

Will the entire school be notified if there is a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 reported?

The school's principal will send a letter to the entire school community, notifying them of a positive or presumptive case. However, the identity of the impacted student or teacher will not be released.

How long does a student who's identified as a close contact to a positive or presumptive COVID-19 case have to quarantine?

In the event of close contact with a positive or presumptive COVID-19 case, students in most cases will be required to quarantine for up to 10 days unless instructed otherwise by Washington County Public Health Department. In some cases, the Washington County Public Health Department will require students to quarantine for at least 14 days and sometimes longer. 

When a student is required to quarantine, the school will notify them when the quarantine will end. The quarantine start date is based on the last day of contact between the individual and the positive or presumptive case.

Quarantine students cannot test out of quarantine; in other words, even if they receive a negative COVID-19 test result, the quarantined time cannot be shortened, per Washington County Public Health Department.

If a teacher tests positive for COVID-19, do all of the teacher’s students have to quarantine?

If a school cannot confirm that 6 feet of distancing was consistently maintained during the school day, any unvaccinated students and vaccinated students showing COVID-19 symptoms will have to quarantine.

If a teacher has been exposed to a COVID-19 positive or presumptive case inside or outside of school, does the teacher need to quarantine? Does the teacher need to get tested for COVID-19?

If any vaccinated staff member is exposed (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer in a 24-hour period) to a COVID-19 positive or presumptive case, the person does not need to quarantine or notify Human Resources. It's recommended that the person gets tested 3 or more days after the initial exposure. If the test is positive, the person should immediately notify Human Resources.

If a staff member who has an approved medical or religious exemption to vaccine requirements is exposed (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer in a 24-hour period) to a COVID-19 positive or presumptive case, the person needs to quarantine for 10 days and notify Human Resources. It's recommended that the person gets tested 3-5 days after the exposure. If the test is positive, the person should immediately notify Human Resources of the test result. Per Washington County Public Health Department, a person cannot test out of quarantine.

Can staff members who've been ill at home return to work without getting a COVID-19 test?

Staff members should not come to work if they are ill.

If a staff member exhibits a primary COVID-19 symptom (fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, a new loss of taste or smell), they should get a COVID-19 test, per guidance for the Washington County Public Health Department. If the test is positive for COVID-19, they should notify the Human Resources COVID-19 Team: HR-COVID19@beaverton.k12.or.us. 

If a staff member exhibits other symptoms not related to COVID-19, they should follow the Too Sick For School guidelines before returning to work.

If a student’s parent/guardian, sibling or immediate family member tests positive for COVID-19 and that student quarantines, will other students who’ve been around that student need to quarantine? 

No. Only unvaccinated students who are in close contact with a positive or presumptive positive case need to quarantine. 

If a student is quarantined because of a positive or presumptive COVID-19 exposure, can the student get a COVID-19 test, test negative and return to school before the quarantine ends?

No.  Per Washington County Public Health Department, a student cannot test out of quarantine. If a student is quarantined, that student will need to stay home for the full length of quarantine.

When can students who tested positive for COVID-19 return to school?

Students can return after 10 days of isolation if their symptoms are improving and they are fever-free for 24 hours.

Can students who are isolating at home for primary COVID-19 symptoms return to school before 10 days?

If your student exhibits a primary COVID-19 symptom (fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, a new loss of taste or smell) and they are either sent home from school or they stay home from school, they’ll need to quarantine for 10 days UNLESS 1) they get a negative COVID-19 test result and provide documentation to the school OR 2) they get an alternative diagnosis from a medical professional and provide documentation to the school.

Why can a student who initially exhibits primary COVID-19 symptoms but later tests negative or receives an alternative diagnosis come back to school before the 10 days of isolation are up, but a student who had close contact with a COVID-19 positive or presumptive case cannot test out of quarantine?

Isolation is required for students who exhibit any primary COVID-19 symptoms, but it's possible that the symptoms may be related to another health condition. If a student tests negative for COVID-19 and has not had close contact with someone with a confirmed COVID-19 positive or presumptive case, the student may return to school after being fever-free for 24 hours and all symptoms are improving. If the student was found to have another clear non-respiratory source of symptoms that's documented by a medical professional, they may return to school after being fever-free for 24 hours and other symptoms are improving. 

(Note: A child still should be excluded from school for 10 days even if a non-COVID-19 respiratory test is positive, such as a throat swab for rapid strep or an influenza test and co-infection with COVID-19 was not ruled out.) 

A student who is not ill but has been identified as having close contact with someone with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 may develop COVID-19 and become infectious to others at any point during the entire quarantine period, so the Washington County Public Health Department does not support testing out of quarantine.    

Will students in quarantine have access to free meals?

Due to supply chain and staffing issues, we are not currently able to provide meals to students in quarantine. As the situation improves, we'll reconsider.

How will students continue to learn in quarantine?

The health and safety of our students is our number one priority. Students should be monitored for symptoms of COVID-19 while they're in quarantine. Students will have the opportunity to do schoolwork from home if they feel well enough. All students will be provided electronic devices for at-home learning. 

Per the District's agreement with the Beaverton Education Association (BEA), if an entire class is quarantined, the teacher will continue to teach that class online in a Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) model. The first day of quarantine for a class will be a transition day; instruction will begin on the following day. 

If one or more students, but less than the whole class, is quarantined, teachers will provide materials as they deem appropriate to maintain continuity of learning. It's understood that this does not require to creation of materials not otherwise being used in the classroom. Teachers are not required to hold office hours for quarantined students. Quarantined students will be assigned a substitute teacher or support staff member to help them access their teacher's or teachers' materials on Seesaw (elementary) or Canvas (secondary) and provide any supplementary materials, as needed. 

A student's grade cannot be negatively impacted due to time in quarantine. Students will be able to be marked present for attendance purposes for each day that they complete online learning tasks and have two-way communication with the assigned educator (e.g. email, phone, Zoom call, etc.). 

What counts as attendance when a student is in isolation or quarantine?

Per the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), attendance is be defined to include both participation in class activities and substantive interaction with a licensed or registered teacher during a school day or substantive interactions with educational assistants, paraprofessionals or TAPP family advocates that support meaningful learning and/or attend to student mental health and well-being. 

Substantive interactions can be evidenced by any of the following or reasonable equivalents: 

• Active participation in a video class
• A meaningful series of two-way communications between student and teacher via chat, text message, communication app or email
• A sustained phone call between the teacher or educational assistants/paraprofessionals and the student, or, for younger students, with the parent or guardian of the student. 

Will students be required to maintain at least 6 feet of distance during recess?

To the extent possible, students will be required to maintain at least 6 feet of distance during recess.

Will students be discipline for getting too close?

Our students understand the need for safety protocols. We're confident that through positive reinforcement and reminders, our students will comply with masking and social distancing rules. Students, however, will not be disciplined for inadvertently getting closer than required distances.

Will masks be required?

Students are required to wear masks during outdoor recess.

Will equipment be cleaned after each use?

There will be no touch-point cleaning of playground equipment after use. Students will be encouraged to wash their hands upon re-entering school.

Why is the District not offering a Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) model this year?

The Oregon Department of Education is requiring all school district to offer full-time in-person instruction; that is what we are doing. We do not have the staff to run an additional CDL program. If, at some point, ODE instructs districts to move to remote learning, we will shift to CDL.

Does the District have a Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) plan ready, if needed?

Yes

How many COVID-19 cases will the District need to see before switching from in-person instruction to Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL)?

There is no threshold. We will take direction from the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Health Authority and Washington County Public Health Department.

If I’d prefer my student not to attend in-person learning, what options do I have?

Students should apply to our FLEX Online School as soon as possible. FLEX is designed as a full-year online program. While taught by BSD teachers, the content and delivery are different from neighborhood schools. Students are discouraged from switching back and forth.

BSD is currently not offering a Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) or Hybrid choice.

To learn more, visit the FLEX Online School webpage.

Will students be required to socially distance?

In accordance with the recommendations from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), classrooms will be set up to maintain 3 feet of social distancing, to the extent possible. When it's not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least 3 feet, it will be especially important to layer multiple prevention strategies, such as mask wearing and frequent handwashing.

Students are encouraged to exercise at least 6 feet of social distance from other students on the bus, in the cafeteria and in indoor non-instructional spaces.

There is no social distancing requirement between students in outdoor settings when students are engaged in consistent and correct mask use (recess, outdoor classrooms). This outdoor setting exception does not apply to exposures that occur during school athletics, training, practices or games. 

Students are encouraged to exercise at least 6 feet of social distance from adults at all times, to the extent possible.

What is the social distancing requirement for adult-to-adult interaction?

Per guidance from the Washington County Public Health Department, adults should maintain 6 feet of distancing between each other.

How is my student's teacher supposed to assist my student if they have to maintain 6 feet of distance?

There may be times when a staff member needs to get closer than 6 feet to assist a student. However, as long as that staff member doesn't spend more than 15 minutes (cumulative total per day), the interaction does not constitute a close contact. In addition, all staff are required to wear masks.

Will middle school students be in cohorts?

In most cases, students will not attend their courses in cohorts. Schools will emphasize face coverings and distancing as strategies to support student health and safety.

Will high school and option students be in cohorts?

Students will not attend their courses in cohorts. Schools will emphasize face coverings and distancing as strategies to support student health and safety.

How will middle and high school students move between classes?

Students will move from one class to another as they have in the past. Schools will emphasize face coverings and distancing as strategies to support student health and safety.

 

Will masks be required on school buses?

As part of a federal mandate, passengers and drivers must wear a mask on school buses. Drivers do not need to wear masks if they're the only person on the bus.

What about physical distancing on the bus?

Spacing on buses will be dependent on how many students are present during a given ride. There will be no mandatory 3-foot or 6-foot distancing requirement.

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recognize that many parents are asking why there are differences between buses and school facilities with respect to distancing. There are important public health distinctions in these environments, and these distinctions require diverse solutions:

• Time spent: While students ride the bus for different amounts of time, generally, these trips are shorter than time spent inside school buildings, making bus rides safer.
• High seat backs act as barrier. Like plexiglass or other dividers, seat backs offer some protection from droplet transmissions.
• Frequent door opening/closing and open windows help fresh air circulate in the buses, which lowers the risk of infection.

What other safety measures will be in place on the bus?

• Hand sanitizer and masks will be available from the driver

• A minimum of four windows per side will be kept open to ensure ample airflow. Roof hatches also may be opened depending upon weather conditions.

• High-touch areas on buses will be disinfected each day between the morning and afternoon routes with EPA-approved products. 

• Buses which have transported a student with a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 will be deep cleaned and disinfected prior to returning to service.

Will students have assigned seats on the bus?

At the elementary level, students will have assigned seats to help with possible contact tracing. Older students will be responsible for remembering where and with whom they sat.

Will students be able to ride home on another bus if they have a parent note?

Because of the challenges around contact tracing, students will not be able to ride a bus that's not assigned to them.

Will students need to quarantine if a positive or presumptive case of COVID-19 is reported on the bus?

The current exemption rule of 3 feet and mask-wearing does not apply to busing. If there's a positive or presumptive positive case on the bus, all students who are within 6 feet and unvaccinated will have to quarantine. If close contacts cannot be determined, the entire bus cohort may be required to quarantine for the safety of all students. 

Students who are vaccinated and are not showing COVID-19 symptoms will not have to quarantine.  

 

Will contractors, vendors and school-based programs be allowed on district property, including schools, during school and non-school hours?

Contractors, vendors and school-based programs will be allowed on district property, including schools, during school and non-school hours.

However, to comply with the governor’s Temporary Administrative Order PH 39-2021, all contractors, vendors and school-based programs will need to verify with the District that their employees or volunteers have been vaccinated. This includes after-school programs and on-site child care programs. 

A school-based program is defined as “a program serving children or students that takes place at or in school facilities”; the program may have “direct or indirect contact with children or students.” 

Will contractors, vendors and school-based programs employees or volunteers need to wear masks?

Everyone will need to wear masks, both inside and outside school facilities.

How does a contractor, vendor or school-based program employee or volunteer claim a medical exemption for mask wearing?

The District is currently considering a process for accepting a medical exemption for mask wearing.

How is the District addressing proper ventilation for classrooms?

• In early 2021, the district analyzed all HVAC systems in schools and how they performed. All schools have mechanical ventilation which means air is circulated into all occupied spaces within every building. Based on recommendations from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the District is doing at least five air changes per hour (ACH) for all of our classrooms, even the ones without windows. An ACH is the result of a calculation that factors in the amount of outside air being brought into the building and the quality of the filtration happening in the ventilation system. The goal is to continuously replace the air in the building with clean air.
• Additionally, the district replaced all MERV 8 filters with MERV 13 filters in the spring of 2021. The current set of MERV 13 filters will be replaced with new MERV 13 filters around the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
• The district extended the operation times of all HVAC systems to further purge air before students arrive and after students leave.
• Areas that do not meet the recommended guidance are being addressed as quickly as possible. Other areas may be modified (such as adding air cleaners) at the discretion of district technical experts.

Where can I learn more about the HVAC system at my student's school?

Take a look at this memorandum that provides a summary of HVAC operations and modifications around the district.

Can PTOs, teachers or schools use their own money to purchase classroom air purifiers?

Yes, if the following criteria is met:

• The air cleaners should be HEPA-filtered.
• Ionization or ozone generating units and UV-light purifiers are NOT allowed.
• The air cleaner must be UL-listed.
• The air cleaner must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. No extension cords or power strips will be allowed.
• The air cleaner must be in good operating condition.
• The air cleaner may only be operated during school hours or when staff and/or students are present. The air cleaner should not be operating when no one is present, after school hours or during extended breaks.
• The air cleaner must be maintained by the staff member who owns the unit (to include filter changes). A building administrator is ultimately responsible for air cleaners and filter changes purchased by the school or provided by the PTO. The district does not maintain personal property and is not responsible for any damage.
• The air cleaner must be labeled as personal property.
• The building administrator will direct the removal of an air cleaner if it ever presents a safety-related issue.

 

 

Will visitors be allowed on district property, including schools, during school hours?

Visitors will be allowed in a school’s front office for 15 minutes or less during the school day. For example, parents can drop off paperwork in the office or pick up a child.

Visitors will not be allowed at school — either inside or outside — for periods longer than 15 minutes. This includes arrival and dismissal times. All visitors — inside or outside, vaccinated or non-vaccinated — must be masked.

People visiting other district facilities only will be allowed to remain for 15 minutes or less inside or outside a building.

Do visitors have to wear masks?

Visitors must be masked. Unmasked visitors will not be allowed for any length of time.

Will visitors, including spectators at athletic events, have to provide proof of vaccination?

No

What about parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings or 504 meetings?

Meetings will be conducted virtually or by phone. Meetings will not occur in person at this time.

Will visitors be allowed to have lunch in the cafeteria with students?

No

Will parents/guardians and students be able to attend Fun Runs?

Schools will not be holding Fun Runs at this time.

What about other outdoor events during school hours?

Visitors will not be allowed to attend any outdoor events during school hours.

What about athletic competitions, drama performances or other indoor or outdoor events during non-school hours?

Visitors are required to wear masks at all indoor and outdoor events during non-school hours. Visitors also are encouraged to maintain at least 6 feet of distance between families/groups, to the extent possible. We recognize that social distancing at some athletic competitions may be challenging, so please only attend if you’re comfortable doing so.

Visitors are not required to provided proof of vaccination to attend events.

How does a visitor claim a medical exemption for mask wearing?

The District is currently considering a process for accepting a medical exemption for mask wearing.

Will volunteers be allowed on district property, including schools?

Volunteers (including AVID and Art Literacy) whose vaccination status is verified are allowed. Volunteers will need to wear masks and adhere to social distancing, but other previous restrictions will be dropped. However, volunteers who have an approved medical or religious exception may only volunteer in non-student contact roles. The use of volunteers is at the discretion of the building principal and is contingent on the school's ability to verify vaccination status accurately and consistently. 

Anyone experiencing symptoms of infectious illness, such as flu or COVID-19, should stay home and seek testing and care, regardless of vaccination status.

How does a volunteer provide proof of vaccination? How does a volunteer apply for a medical or religious vaccination exception?

Per Governor Kate Brown's recent order, all volunteers — whether inside or outside, whether during the school day or after-school hours — must receive the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine OR the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine AND be at least 14 days past their final vaccine dose.

You must upload your vaccination card or your immunization record. Volunteers who are unable to be vaccinated due to a documented medical condition (including pregnancy) or due to a sincerely held religious belief must submit the required Oregon Health Authority (OHA) exception form.

To upload your vaccination card or to access an exception form, log onto your myimpactpage.com account. Go to the "My Profile" tab on the upper right, click on "Additional Information" and then select "Beaverton School District." Scroll to the bottom of the screen to find the COVID-19 Vaccination section. From here, you can upload your vaccination card. If you need an exception form, click on the "i" icon and download the form. After it's completed, it can be uploaded in this same area.

Once you've uploaded your information, it will be reviewed by District staff; other volunteers will not have access to these documents.

As always, you're required to sign in to the myimpactpage.com timeclock when you arrive at the front office. The office staff will ensure that the vaccination or exception requirement has been met before you're allowed to begin your volunteer activity.

What qualifies as a medical or religious vaccination exception?

Under the governor’s Temporary Administrative Order PH 39-2021, a medical exception must be corroborated by a document signed by a medical provider, who is not the individual seeking the exception, certifying that the individual has a physical or mental impairment that limits the individual’s ability to receive a COVID-19 vaccination based on a specified medical diagnosis, and that specifies whether the impairment is temporary in nature or permanent.

A religious exception must be corroborated by a document, on a form prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority, signed by the individual stating that the individual is requesting an exception from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief and include a statement describing the way in which the vaccination requirement conflicts with the religious observance, practice or belief of the individual.

Will volunteers with an approved medical or religious exception be allowed to work with students?

Volunteers who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but have approved vaccination exceptions for either medical or religious reasons may only be assigned to non-student-contact volunteer activities; they may not volunteer directly with students or be inside or outside a BSD school or facility where they would have direct or indirect contact with students. For example, if a volunteer coach has a medical or religious exception, that coach may not work with students. However, that coach could watch game film and provide support to coaches. Another example, if a parent volunteer has a medical or religious exception, that parent may not build theater sets with students but could build sets with other adults or independently.

Does the vaccination rule apply to students who volunteer?

Yes, student-volunteers (ages 16 and older) would need to provide proof of vaccination.

Will volunteers need to wear masks?

All volunteers will need to wear masks, both inside and outside school facilities including athletic fields.

Can school PTOs, PTCs or other parent-teacher organizations hold evening meetings inside of school buildings?

To allow for proper cleaning by the custodial staff, parent-teacher organizations cannot hold meetings after 6 p.m. inside school buildings at this time. We encourage these groups to meet virtually. They can choose to meet outdoors on school grounds but may not utilize custodial services to set up or break down their meetings.