Lindbergh Schools has developed a flexible, three-phase plan that allows us to adjust both the learning environment and mitigation strategies to keep students and staff healthy and safe.

• Virtual instruction through Lindbergh ARC (Accelerated and Remote Courses) will be provided to students in grades 1-5 who selected a full-time virtual learning option for the 2021-22 school year.
  • Instruction for six hours a day using Canvas as a learning management system (K-12)
  • Instruction includes “live” classes following a school day schedule
  • In-person assessments may be necessary
  • Special programs such as interventions are included in student schedules
• Virtual instruction through partnerships such as the Launch program (a virtual program through Springfield Public Schools) for students in kindergarten, and also students in grades 6-12, who selected a full-time virtual learning option for the 2021-22 school year.
  
  
• Learn more about virtual learning

• When increased social distancing is required, an alternating day schedule has been designed to further reduce class sizes.
  
  
• High-quality learning experiences allow for both live learning expectations and flexibility for the diversity of family needs.
  
  
• District devices are provided for all K-12 students.

• Lindbergh Schools’ plan also supports an in-person learning environment for students returning to the school setting on a daily basis.
  
  
• Cohorts and social distancing may be utilized when necessary.
  
  
• Full virtual instruction through ARC (Accelerated and Remote Courses) or other virtual options will continue to be available to families who opt to have students learn at home.

Lindbergh Schools will continue to provide accommodations as necessary or as mandated by a student’s Individualized Education Plan.

In addition, the Special School District of St. Louis County has developed a return to school plan that works in collaboration with partner school districts.

• SSD Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan

Face coverings may be utilized by students, staff and visitors as necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our district facilities.

Lindbergh Schools may implement a mask-optional environment for Lindbergh staff and students in grades PK-12 if certain criteria are met with regard to percentage of positive cases, and COVID-19 community data. To guide its decisions, the district will use official weekly data that is reported to St. Louis County Department of Health, including confirmed positive and presumed positive individuals. The mask-optional environment allows students and staff the option to continue wearing masks if they choose.

Students must wear face coverings on the bus anytime universal masking is implemented at the school level.

Metrics for Barrier Face Masks are available in the Appendix to this document.

Lindbergh Schools reserves the option to reinstate universal masking if required to keep staff and students safe. This authority is granted in Missouri State Statutes 167.191 and 171.011, and Board of Education policies EBB: Communicable Diseases and GBE: Staff Health and Safety.

Social distancing of at least 3 feet remains one of the best preventative measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19. While children are unlikely to exhibit serious symptoms from COVID-19, social distancing can help prevent the spread to adults—especially those who may be at high risk.

These tools allow Lindbergh Schools to promote social distancing to the best of our ability: mapping of learning spaces, visual indicators on floors and in hallways, physical barriers (plexiglass shields) where necessary, and reminders to students from teachers and staff.

Teachers and staff will encourage hand washing or the use of hand sanitizer upon entering a building, before eating, after eating, after restroom usage, before any group activities and before boarding school buses. Hand sanitizer will be available in every classroom, and in common areas throughout each building.

All staff and students are asked to administer a self-assessment before coming to school or work. Individuals are asked to consult with their healthcare provider if any of the following symptoms are present that are outside of that individual’s norm:

• A fever (100.4 or higher)
• Sore throat
• Congestion/runny nose
• Headache
• Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
• Body aches
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of taste/smell
• or, if they or a member of their household has been diagnosed or presumptively diagnosed with COVID-19.

Lindbergh Schools has the authority to exclude the following individuals from school, according to Policy EBB: Communicable Diseases, and Missouri Revised Statute 167.191:

• Individuals who test positive for COVID-19
• Unvaccinated household contacts of positive cases
• Individuals with one or more COVID-19 symptom

In addition, Lindbergh Schools will comply with the following directives:

• An individual’s physician may recommend that individuals stay home from school
• Local health authorities are authorized to issue verbal or written orders excluding an individual from school

Lindbergh school nurses use the Washington University Pediatric & Adolescent Ambulatory Research Consortium’s COVID-19 Algorithms for Clinicians and Schools as reference when making decisions.

Lindbergh Schools has various employees throughout the district, including all building nurses and administrators, who are certified through Johns Hopkins University as COVID-19 Contact Tracers to assist in reducing further spread and exposure, when/if needed.

Lindbergh Schools refers students and staff to their local health department or medical provider for COVID-19 testing.

Lindbergh Schools, in partnership with Pharmax Pharmacies, hosted separate on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics for district staff, students ages 12 and older, and community members.

Through these efforts, more than 2,550 individuals were able to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

On-site vaccination clinics included:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Lindbergh Staff
  • March 30-31 and April 29
  • 500 vaccinated
• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Community Members
  • April 15 and May 13
  • 550 vaccinated
• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Students Ages 12-18
  • May 18-19 and June 9
  • 600 vaccinated
• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Ages 12+ first dose, Ages 18+ boosters and Influenza vaccine for Ages 7+
  • October 18, 27, 29
  • 590 vaccinated for influenza
  • 450 vaccinated for COVID-19
• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Ages 5-11
  • November 19
  • 450+ vaccinated

Custodial staff follow a daily cleaning protocol in all classrooms and school buildings, including frequent disinfection of high-touch surfaces, including handrails, doorknobs, sinks and water fountains.

Classrooms have a supply of district-approved cleaning wipes to sanitize classrooms.

Building HVAC systems have been updated to allow additional outside air for improved dilution ventilation.

Emist disinfection is used at every school on a rotating basis.

Lindbergh Schools, in partnership with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, has outlined the following tools to protect the health and safety of all students and staff:

• Meals may be served in multiple locations, including classrooms, to support social distancing when necessary
  
  
• Food may be served in pre-packaged containers when necessary
  
  
• All food and nutrition staff are thoroughly trained in food safety

Lindbergh Schools, in partnership with First Student, will ensure that students are transported to and from school in a safe and healthy manner.

• Students must wear face coverings on the bus anytime universal masking is implemented at the school level.
  
  
• Students are asked to follow district health screening protocols when riding the bus.
  
  
• First Student will sanitize buses according to district-approved protocols.