District 2 Meeting by Kristin Beller https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3 As we think about the end of this school year and the beginning of the next quickly approaching, we need to develop clear, shared understandings about the needs public school workers will require to protect themselves, their students and their families. We cannot count on any local or state government entity to think of all the ways we need protection or all the ways our students may need academic or emotional support. WE are the body that must be creating space for us to have conversations with each other that center our needs. en-us 2020-05-17 14:57:08 UTC 2020-05-22 19:51:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588251734 The educators need clearly defined expectations  that are reasonably aquirable.]]> 2020-05-22 03:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588251734 Cleaning supplies https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588756020 We need a sufficient amount of cleaning supplies. ]]> 2020-05-22 11:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588756020 Child care https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588759187 Our communities need child care options for their children that are safe and affordable so parents can work. ]]> 2020-05-22 11:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588759187 Social distancing https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588764310 If we return to buildings, we need clear safety guidelines for social distancing. ]]> 2020-05-22 11:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588764310 Social distancing https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588764946 We need clear guidelines for social distancing. ]]> 2020-05-22 11:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588764946 Balance https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588766754 Our public school employees need balance between work and home life. This will be even more important as stressors have increased. Many educators work putting in even more hours than they did before school closure with remote learning. ]]> 2020-05-22 11:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588766754 We will need smaller class sizes to allow for proper social distancing. We will need touchless water fountains, clean cafeterias (duty free lunch) we will need to rethink how information is distributed (30 folders in a bin isn’t going to work). How often will bathrooms be cleaned? What about touchless sinks/soap/paper towels? How will personal items such as backpacks/change of clothes/blankets for rest be kept separated? What will circle time (restorative practice) look like? How will classrooms be cleaned if students eat in their classrooms? Will new furniture be provided for elementary students who sit 4 or more to a table right now? https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588804157 2020-05-22 11:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588804157 Proper and frequent cleaning. Limit number of students on buses and vans. Masks and gloves for students. https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588807153 2020-05-22 11:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588807153 https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588807594 Fully funded schools. ]]> 2020-05-22 11:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/588807594 Mental health support https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589650927 Our students' worlds have been rocked. We'll need more mental health supports to ensure that all children (and families and staff) are okay with the transition back to school.

]]> 2020-05-22 19:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589650927 Education https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589653072 As expectations for school change to keep everyone safe, staff members are going to be challenged to re-teach all the expectations. Education of the new expectations (explaining, modeling, practicing, positively supporting) are going to require time, effort, and patience. For example, students will probably need to be educated on how to properly take off and put on their masks to reduce contamination. This will probably be another demand put on already over-worked staff. ]]> 2020-05-22 19:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589653072 Consistency https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589656410 Consistency in policy and messaging is really helpful for reducing anxiety and keeping employees mentally well. ]]> 2020-05-22 19:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589656410 Time https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589657374 Enhanced cleaning practices are going to require additional time and patience to put into place.]]> 2020-05-22 19:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/president67/1mjfk6vd4rvetvd3/wish/589657374