https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021 Do you have any unanswered questions about Ballou's reopening plans? Post them here so the administrative/operations team can follow up with a response. en-us 2021-01-12 20:13:37 UTC 2021-01-19 14:23:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3eb.png ezequielramirez https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083425450 DCPS seems to be ignoring questions about hazard pay - how will Ballou empower us by pushing for fair compensation for IPL teachers?]]> 2021-01-13 15:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083425450 patricklou https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083493927 DCPS mentioned this morning that all classrooms would receive mobile HEPA devices. Can admin confirm that Ballou has received these devices?]]> 2021-01-13 15:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083493927 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083518663 Will standard employee professional dress apply? Will Tennis shoes/sneakers be permitted?]]> 2021-01-13 15:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083518663 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083518763 How universal we talking when it comes to sizes ?]]> 2021-01-13 15:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083518763 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083539129 Will the N95 respirator or a standard mask be provided as part of PPE? ]]> 2021-01-13 15:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083539129 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083564636 When will parents be made aware of Ballou's plan and given the option to send their kids back to school? I thought a survey was suppose to be given to them. ]]> 2021-01-13 15:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083564636 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083572570 How will the numbers of students who are electing to return to school impact the teachers who have been notified that they are IPL? For example if only 25 students elect to return for a particular grade level, does that mean all IPL teachers would not have to return. ]]> 2021-01-13 15:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083572570 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083609060 Will there be one or two teacher desks in co-Taught Classrooms? ]]> 2021-01-13 16:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083609060 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083627258 It was noted during our initial reopening meeting that it is our responsibility to ensure that students not within each pod do not enter our classroom so as not to mix student exposure. If doors will be kept open for air circulation, how will this be communicated to students?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083627258 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083633091 Outside of desks and spacing, what are the other expectations for classroom setup?]]> 2021-01-13 16:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083633091 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083636101 The district has identified that on 1/28 students will need an asynchronous learning plan or a substitute; which should we plan for?]]> 2021-01-13 16:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083636101 duanethomas1 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083640023 If lunch is being held in the classrooms. I am assuming that its the teacher job to cover lunch. So, when will the teachers will have lunch?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083640023 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083645536 If there are days that for various reasons we are unable to teach in person but are able to teach virtually, what will be the process for communicating this to our team and does this require that we take sick leave?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083645536 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083646517 How will the mask and other equipment be guarded. Are they individually wrapped for safety?

What will eating lunch in the classroom look like, since mask will need to be removed? 

]]> 2021-01-13 16:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083646517 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083652100 Are we increasing health staff to conduct these entry protocols? What happens if our health staff ends up in quarantine? ]]> 2021-01-13 16:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083652100 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083655491 Will we be expected to stay in the building during our planning periods, or are we allowed to return to our homes?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083655491 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083663896 What does entry look like for staff? Is it one door? How many staff will be doing temperature checks? How long does it take to process each staff member? Will we still have to sign in every day in the book? How does this affect LEAP that starts at 8:30, when our arrival is 8:30?]]> 2021-01-13 16:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083663896 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083680085 What happens to students between staggered entry and start of instruction`? Or will they all show up last minute, which may delay/distract start of instruction, in-person and virtual instruction.

]]> 2021-01-13 16:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083680085 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083680349 For instance, I have a cough one day, possibly due to allergies. I can't report to work? Is that a sick day or virtual day?]]> 2021-01-13 16:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083680349 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083689139 We are REQUIRED to contact a healthcare provider if we have a symptom? Will DCPS be paying for any relevant fees? This could get expensive if I have to go to the doctor every time I have a sniffle.

]]> 2021-01-13 16:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083689139 ezequielramirez https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083696070 Will co-teachers be in the same classroom together even if they don't co-teach all 3 classes together? E.g. If I have the same co-teacher for 2 class periods but teach my own class for one class period]]> 2021-01-13 16:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083696070 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083702868 What about behavior issues. Students don't want to wear masks, don't want to stay in the classroom, etc...]]> 2021-01-13 16:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083702868 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083708264 My understanding of our reopening plan is that we will be monitoring students who are participating in virtual learning, both in our courses and in other courses. If this is the case, is this considered a CARES classroom as well as in person instruction, and should we be in training for both? (Or you can please correct me on our instructional plan :) )

]]> 2021-01-13 16:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083708264 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083709395 How does this look for us. We see students who are in different classroom?]]> 2021-01-13 16:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083709395 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083710902 What happens to different cohort members before or after passing the doors doesn't matter ... same for virtual learning days. So my question is: in what extent do all our important measures taken inside have a relevant impact in the long term? or for the overall picture?]]> 2021-01-13 16:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083710902 patricklou https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083711224 What staff are required to remain to help support the staggered dismissal of students? Will staff be compensated for this time if it occurs outside of their contract hours?]]> 2021-01-13 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083711224 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083723649 Will my impact evaluation be in-person or virtual?]]> 2021-01-13 16:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083723649 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083731101 If a student is quarantining, and cannot attend school, will they lose their IPL seat?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083731101 patricklou https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083745553 How does quarantine work if a student in an A or B cohort tests positive? For example, if I teach Cohort A on Tuesday and Cohort B on Thursday, and a student in Cohort A tests positive, does Cohort B also quarantine?]]> 2021-01-13 16:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083745553 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083746976 How long is the actual school day? ]]> 2021-01-13 16:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083746976 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083757946 2021-01-13 16:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083757946 denisesizer https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083763777

]]> 2021-01-13 16:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083763777 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083763914 We know that a lot of students do not each school lunch. Will students be allowed to bring their own lunch? ]]> 2021-01-13 16:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083763914 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083777282 What does the reopening plan at Ballou look like for Related Service Providers? Everything has been covered regarding teachers however RSPs (Social Workers, Psychologists, SPL) have not been provided no clear guidance. Their work requires them to be close with students, closed spaces, and HIPPA compliant. Why would in person be chosen over virtual (specifically for Work productivity)? ]]> 2021-01-13 16:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083777282 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083782681 Will we have informal impact observations in hybrid before a formal?]]> 2021-01-13 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083782681 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083789256 This was left unanswered in this morning's session - How do I register to receive weekly at-home Covid tests?]]> 2021-01-13 16:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083789256 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083792086 How will Ballou adjust for teachers who will be using sick leave and FMLA?]]> 2021-01-13 16:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083792086 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083795177 The time used to set up classrooms would traditionally be used to make plans for term 3; will we be provided additional time or compensation to do so?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083795177 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083877428 Will procedures change for people with two doses of vaccine? Does DCPS need vaccination records?]]> 2021-01-13 16:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083877428 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083918731 Am I going to be asked to cover classes?

]]> 2021-01-13 16:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083918731 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083956137 If I don't have any students in IPL at the beginning or end of day, do I need to be in the building at that time?]]> 2021-01-13 17:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1083956137 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1084347351 Will students be provided with their own set of headphones for videos, small group virtual instruction, one on one support in a virtual setting?]]> 2021-01-13 18:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1084347351 https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1084367306 The DCPS Combined Model presentation suggests having: a second adult, working interactive board/projector, in-person tech support station, and additional planning time. Will these be available to us?]]> 2021-01-13 18:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1084367306 maurinewestover https://padlet.com/erikameijer1/ballouparkinglot2021/wish/1085136881 At this point, all questions on the padlet have been answered (with more details to some questions coming soon)

If you have additional questions, feel free to post here, but you might need to give an admin a heads up so we look for it and can respond.  Thank you!!

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