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City Manager City Commission Ronald J. Wasson Enid Weisman, Mayor Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor City Clerk Denise Landman, Commissioner Elllisa L. Horvath, MMC Dr. Linda Marrs, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner City Attorney Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Weiss Scrota Hellman Robert Shelley, Commissioner Cole & Bierman CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JULY 299 2020 9: 00 a. m. Via Virtual Communications Media Technology This meeting shall be held via virtual communications media technology enabled by the Governor' s Executive Order 2020-69, extended through Executive Orders 20- 112, 20- 123, 20- 139, and 20- 150. Because of COVID- 19, and the need to ensure the public health, safety and welfare, this meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Due to the on -going state of emergency and the recommendations from all public health authorities, the City of Aventura recommends that all persons view and participate in the meeting through electronic means. Members of the public wishing to access the meeting, please do so as follows: Join the Zoom Meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at- Zoorn. us/join Meeting ID: 845 8270 6009 You can also dial in using your phone to the any of the following numbers: 1 312 626 6799 US ( Chicago) 1 929 205 6099 US ( New York) 1 346 248 7799 US ( Houston) 1 669 900 6833 US ( San Jose) 1 253 215 8782 US 1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 845 8270 6009 Members of the public will be able to provide comments via audio when directed by the Mayor to do so. Please tap the screen on your cellphone or tablet, or move your mouse on your computer, to view an option to raise your hand. Tap or click on the " raise hand" icon displayed to raise your hand to speak. Callers must press * 9 to raise your hand to speak. The City Clerk will notify the Mayor there are public comments and will notify you when it is your turn to speak by turning your microphone on. Speakers will be provided three minutes to provide comments. Comments can also be provided via email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofaventura. com by July 28, 2020 at 9. 00 a. m. Comments received will be provided to the City Commission. Please list the item you are providing a comment for in your email.  City Manager City ConHnission Ronald J. Wasson Enid Weisman, Mayor Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor City Clerk Denise Landman, Commissioner Ellllisa L. Horvath, MMC Dr. Linda Marlys, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner City Attorney Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Weiss Scrota Heltman Robert Shelley, Commissioner Cole & Bierman CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JULY 299 2020 9: 00 a. m. Via Virtual Communications Media Technology 1. CALL TO ORDER\ ROLL CALL 2. RESOLUTION: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITY' S AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITY' S DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL; APPROVING PLANS FOR RE -OPENING SCHOOLS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. ADJOURNMENT This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, ( 305) 466- 8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such proceedings. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may participate in the meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Agenda items are available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing, or may be requested through the Office of the City Clerk at ( 305) 466- 8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.  CITY OF " ENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM TO: City Commission FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager DATE: July 24, 2020 SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board for the Aventura City of Excellence School ( ACES) and the Don Soffer Aventura High School ( DSAHS); Approving Plans for Re -Opening Schools July 29, 2020 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda Item 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for the Aventura City of Excellence School ( ACES) and the Don Soffer Aventura High School ( DSAHS), adopt the attached Resolution approving plans for re -opening schools. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. RJW/ act Attachment CCO1899- 20  RESOLUTION NO. 2020- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITY' S AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITY' S DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL; APPROVING PLANS FOR RE -OPENING SCHOOLS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20- 51, directing the Florida Department of Health to declare a public health emergency due to the public health concerns posed by the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (" COVID- 19"); and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20- 52, declaring a state of emergency in Florida due to COVID- 19; and WHEREAS, thereafter, out of concern for the spread of COVID- 19, school districts closed their public schools; and WHEREAS, in coordination with the Miami -Dade County School Board, the Aventura City of Excellence School (" ACES") and the Don Soffer Aventura High School DSAHS"), constituting the City' s Charter Schools ( the " Schools") governed by this Governing Board, also closed their facilities and enacted remote learning models and protocols; very successfully instituting a remote learning program; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Education ( FDOE) recently issued its general plan and protocol for reopening school for the 2020 fall semester; and WHEREAS, the Schools' management company Charter Schools USA (" CSUSA") worked with the FDOE to develop a plan for reopening the Schools based upon Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (" CDC"), State of Florida and local government guidelines. City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The above -stated recitals are hereby confirmed and adopted herein. Section 2. Reopening Plans. The City Commission, as the Governing Board for ACES and as the Governing Board for DSAHS, in reliance on the FDOE school reopening guidance, CDC guidelines, the State of Florida and County and local government guidelines, hereby approves the School Reopening Plans, which are set forth in the Exhibits which are attached hereto and incorporated herein. Section 3. Implementation. The City Commission hereby directs CSUSA to implement the School Reopening Plans in accordance with the attached Exhibits and applicable law. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Denise Landman Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi Commissioner Marc Narotsky Commissioner Robert Shelley Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg Mayor Enid Weisman City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020- PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29t" day of July, 2020. ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR ATTEST: ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: CITY ATTORNEY  FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION fldce.org 2020- 21 Florida' s Optional Innovative Reopening Plan Charter Schools USA  2020- 21 Florida' s Optional Innovative Reopening Plan The purpose of this document is to support charter schools and charter school networks in the development and submission of their Innovative Reopening Plan for the Fall 2020 school semester. This document will assist schools in aligning their plan with required assurances, or serve as the actual template for schools without an aligned plan to develop and submit one based on the assurances outlined in DOE ORDER NO. 2020- EO- 06. Charter schools and charter school networks shall complete this form and submit it electronically to their sponsoring school districts for review and approval by the time specified by the district (All plans are due to the Department by July 31). Charter schools have two options in the submission of an Innovative Reopening Plan: S/ Option 1: The charter school or charter school network provides a narrative plan, as well as identifies the page number( s) of where Assurances 1- 5 are located in that plan ( captured next to Assurances 1- 5 below). The charter school' s Innovative Reopening Plan must accompany this template upon submission. (Note: charter school networks may submit one plan that covers multiple schools within their respective networks, provided that each participating school is identified.) Option 2: The charter school or charter school network completes the Department' s template provided later in this document. Wroposed for Option 1 anti The charter school or charter school network shall explain in detail the proposed Innovative Model by school type ( elementary, middle, high, combination, alternative, DJJ education programs, etc.). This description must include the following: in -person instruction, specialized instruction, live synchronous or asynchronous instruction with the same curriculum as in -person instruction, and the ability to interact with a student' s teacher and peers. Provide the page( s) where the narrative of the proposed Innovative Model is located in your submitted plan: The narrative of the proposed innovative models are located on pages 2- 9. District] Page 2 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION fldoe.org  2020- 21 Florida' s Optional Innovative Reopening Plan Reopening Plan Assurances ( Required for Option 1 and Option 2) The charter school or charter school network must agree to ALL of the assurances by checking the corresponding boxes. Assurance 1: Upon reopening in August, the charter school or charter school network will assure that all brick and mortar schools are open at least five days per week for all students subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, local departments of health, Executive Order 20- 149, and subsequent executive orders. Provide the page( s) where the narrative of this assurance is located in your submitted plan: Assurance 2: The charter school or charter school network must provide the full array of services that are required by law so that families who wish to educate their children in a brick and mortar school have the opportunity to do so. These services include in -person instruction, specialized instruction for students with an Individual Educational Plan ( IEP) and those services required for vulnerable populations, such as students from low-income families, students of migrant workers, students who are homeless, students with disabilities, students in foster care, and students who are English language learners ( ELLS). Provide the page( s) where the narrative of this assurance is located in your submitted plan: Assurance 3: The charter school or charter school network will provide robust progress monitoring to all students; tiered support must be provided to all students who are not making adequate progress. If a student is receiving instruction through innovative teaching methods fails to make adequate progress, the student must be provided additional support and the opportunity to transition to another teaching method. Provide the page( s) where the narrative of this assurance is located in your submitted plan: Assurance 4: The charter school or charter school network will work with IEP teams to determine needed services, including compensatory services for students with disabilities. Charter schools must immediately begin working with IEP teams to identify students who may have regressed during school closures. IEP teams must follow a student -centered approach with a commitment to ensure that the individual needs of each child are met. Provide the page( s) where the narrative of this assurance is located in your submitted plan: Assurance 5: The charter school or charter school network will work with ELL Committees to identify ELLS who have regressed and determine if additional or supplemental English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL) services are needed. Charter schools should ensure that appropriate identification of English skills has been noted and that schools have the resources to implement additional interventions and strategies. Provide the page( s) where the narrative of this assurance is located in your submitted plan: Assurance 6: Progress monitoring data must be shared regularly by the charter school with its sponsoring school district, in a manner prescribed by the Department. District] Page 3 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION fldoe.org  2020- 21 Florida' s Optional Innovative Reopening Plan Template Option for Reopening Plan ( Option 2) i Plan for Implementation of Assurance 1 In the box below, describe the reopening in August of brick -and -mortar schools reflecting at least five days of school per week for all students subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, local departments of health, Executive Order 20- 149 and subsequent executive orders. Also, provide the charter school' s reopening date and schedule. Page 10 Plan for Implementation of Assurance 2 In the box below, describe the plan for a full array of services that are required by law so that families who wish to educate their children in a brick and mortar school have the opportunity to do so. These services include in -person instruction and services required for vulnerable populations, such as students from low-income families, students of migrant workers, students who are homeless, and students in foster care. Page 11 Plan for Implementation of Assurance 3 In the box below, describe the schedule and process for administering local progress monitoring assessments, as well as the assessment tool(s) used by the school by grade level. In addition, describe how the data is used to determine how adequate progress is being made and how intervention and tiered support is being deployed. Pages 12- 13 District] Page 4 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION fldoe.org  2020- 21 Florida' s Optional Innovative Reopening Plan Plan for Implementation of Assurance 4 In the box below, describe how the charter school will work with IEP teams to determine needed services, including compensatory services for students with disabilities. Page 14 Plan for Implementation of Assurance 5 In the box below, describe how the charter school will work with ELL Committees to identify ELLS who have regressed and determine if additional or supplemental English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL) services are needed. Page 15 Assurance 6 does not require an additional narrative. Acknowledgement The charter school or charter school network verifies the information in this form. Name and title of person responsible for completion and submission of the Innovative Reopening Plan Eddie Ruiz, Florida State Director Contact information: email, phone number eruiz ocharterschoolsusa.com, 407- 808- 1696 Date submitted 7/ 20/ 2020 Signature of authorized representative Eddd& Ruin_ District] Page 5 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION fldoe.org  C cC5e I E,xE9," 2020 Fall Innovat0ive o Reopen'ing Plan Updated July 16, 2020  Proposed Innovative Model The following innovative learning models for Fall 2020 are inclusive of all grades in elementary, middle, high, and combination schools. Our models include in - person instruction, specialized instruction, live synchronous and asynchronous instruction with the same curriculum as in - person instruction, and the ability to interact with a student' s teacher and peers. All three models will be a choice for families through the first semester. K Our schools will open with heightened health and security measures, following CDC guidelines, to ensure the health and safety of our students and faculty. Families can feel comfortable and confident that our classrooms will be safe for their children. Please see safety protocols for more information on temperature checks, masks, social distancing, cleaning protocols, monitoring symptoms, etc. 3  In -Person at School L Operational M mmi txtenaing the reach of our best teachers 5 days per week in -person instruction Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode Limit student transitions CDC/ local/ county guidelines followed for safety and Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms health protocols Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning ( i. e. Attitude is Altitude curriculum) Enhanced cleaning protocols Implementation of Success Block and extended Temperature checks and masks for all students and learning opportunities to support students with staff the mastery of grade level standards Continue to exceed the state requirements for Clinic annex for symptomatic students instructional minutes Modified meal distribution for safety Cal Our innovative Mobile Classroom extends the reach of our best teachers and personalize each student' s experience to their ability, not their age. Interactive technology will stream to remote students and devices will be provided based on access survey results. Attendance will be taken daily. We closely monitor performance to provide individualized lessons supportive of student abilities. Teacher training will be ongoing throughout the school year. E  Fully Mobile Experience IMMOW Operational Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences 5 days per week mobile instruction with live teaching daily Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model Office hours available for live teacher support Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Model 1: 1 technology provided Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms Mobile Tech support available as needed Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning ( i. e. Attitude is Meal distribution available Altitude curriculum) A Implementation of mobile Success Block and extended learning opportunities to support students with the mastery of grade level standards Training for parents on academic integrity and supporting their academic learning experiences 211  Connectivity for Students Family Access Survey ( available in digital and paper formats) will be sent to families for each student enrolled in a model involving mobile learning Technology specifications for mobile learning ( i. e., internet connection, operating system, audio/ video capability, etc.) will be communicated Based on the results of the Family Access Survey, the school will organize a safe and efficient device pick- up procedure to provide students in need of a device the opportunity to pick one up at the school site Schools will explore and communicate options for internet access to families in need Help desks will be available for students and families who need technical support with mobile learning i 7  We are prepared for a combination of both remote and in -school learning to accommodate changing circumstances. This is a hybrid solution of in -classroom and mobile experiences, which can take place at school or at home. The instructional experience between both deliveries will be seamless and teachers will be provided with ongoing training and support. E' l  Flexible Model Instructional Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning Families will be empowered to have options experiences with live teaching daily Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model Office hours available for live teacher support Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode 1: 1 technology provided Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms Mobile Tech support available as needed Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning ( i. e. Attitude is Meal distribution available for mobile days; Modified Altitude curriculum) meal distribution for safety on in -person days Implementation of Success Block and extended learning Enhanced cleaning protocols opportunities to support students with the mastery of grade level standards Training for parents on academic integrity and supporting Clinic annex for symptomatic students their academic learning experiences V] r Assurance 1: Upon reopening in August, the charter school or charter school network will assure that all brick and mortar schools are open at least five days per week for all students subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, local departments of health, Executive Order 20- 149, and subsequent executive orders. Governing board will open brick and mortar schools five days per week for all students, subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, Local Departments of Health, Executive Order 20-149 and subsequent executive orders. The governing board will make day- to- day decisions to open or close the school absent of the directives above. Mobile learning and Flex Models will still be available as a choice for families All three models will include synchronous and asynchronous learning, as well as opportunities for students to interact with their teacher(s) and peers Instructional minutes comparable in all three offered models and meet all statutory requirements All requirements will be in place for all high school credit bearing classes Robust and ongoing communication with parents and other stakeholders All staffing guidelines will continue to be in place All health and safety measures will follow CDC, state and local guidelines 10 Assurance 2: Describe the plan for a full array of services that are required by law so that families who wish to educate their children in a brick and mortar school have the opportunity to do so. These services include in -person instruction and services required for vulnerable populations, such as students from low-income families, students of migrant workers, students who are homeless, and students in foster care. CSUSA Florida is committed to addressing the access and opportunity gaps which exist among historically underserved students by ensuring that each child receives what they need when they need it, to develop to theirfull ocodemic and social potential. Interventions, tracking systems and progress monitoring Implemented in alignment with the CSUSA Educational Model for all students, including vulnerable populations Additional emphasis placed on the identification and remediation of students in vulnerable populations that are failing to make adequate progress Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning Additional emphasis placed on the identification and remediation of students that demonstrated regression or lack of progress during this time Enrichment, Honors, Gifted and Advanced programs will continue 11 r Assurance 3: Describe the schedule and process for administering local progress monitoring assessments, as well as the assessment tool( s) used by the school by grade level. In addition, describe how the data is used to determine how adequate progress is being made and how intervention and tiered support is being deployed. School will implement the CSUSA Balanced Assessment System, including NWEA MAP and/ or iReady Diagnostic assessments during three scheduled assessment periods. Standards -based instructional focus assessments, as well as continuous progress monitoring within adaptive instructional software platforms, will be implemented every four to six weeks to ensure tiered support for students. Implementation of the CSUSA Reading Plan, which includes implementation of the MTSS intervention process for students who are failing to make adequate progress in reading Plan in place for assessment integrity for students in mobile learning i. e. training parents on academic integrity, lock down browsers for some assessments, opportunities to bring students to the school to assess in a safe environment Students receive regular and synchronous check points with a teacher 12  Progress Monitoring Tools, Processes & Schedules NWEA MAP and/ or iReady Diagnostic Assessments: Success Block for Instructional Focus: Administered tri- annually (Fall, Winter, Spring) in Instructional focus assessments administered every person or from a mobile location with teacher four to six weeks after each unit of instruction proctors Analysis of data for all students Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students Standards based data Differentiated instruction driven by data Data -driven instruction Baseline data informs targeted small group instruction Targeted small group instruction Universal screeners and diagnostic data for Flexible groupings developed for remediation of Response to Intervention purposes standards and enrichment opportunities This is in addition to Rtl, tutoring and scaffolded supports for students Professional Learning Communities ( PLCs): Educators committed to working collaboratively in ongoing processes of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve by: Weekly PLC schedules allow for intentional academic planning Development of plans to meet student growth goals within instructional focus calendars and enrichment planning for students based on common formative, interim and summative assessment data LRemediation Collaboration among educators to conduct data chats, share best practices, evaluate resources and model lessons Additional data reviews every 4- 5 weeks to determine which students may need to transition to a different learning model 13  Assu ran ce 4: Describe how the charter school will work with IEP teams to determine needed services, including compensatory services for students with disabilities. Special education services, related services and accommodations will be delivered to students in all three models. ESE students will be encouraged to participate in in -person learning barring a state or local health directive on the contrary. IEP/ 504 meetings conducted with an option for team members to join through web- conferencing platform, in alignment with LEA guidelines Progress toward IEP goals assessed and additional support provided to students as appropriate Screening and evaluation of students continue in alignment with LEA guidelines Implementation of the CSUSA Reading Plan, which includes implementation of the MTSS ntervention process for students who are failing to make adequate progress in reading Continue Rtl for qualifying students with disabilities LA nalysiss of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning 14 r Assu ra nce 5: Describe how the charter school will work with ELL Committees to identify ELLs who have regressed and determine if additional or supplemental English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL) services are needed. School will continue to follow LEA guidelines and procedures related to registration and identification of ELL students. ELL students will be encouraged to participate in in -person learning barring o state or local health directive on the contrary. In all three learning models, ELL Students will benefit from o guaranteed and viable curriculum that is equal to the instructional quality, content and scope that native English Speakers will receive. All educational programming will comply with all applicable federal, state and local lows, statutes and guidelines. Implementation of the CSUSA Reading Plan, which includes implementation of the MTSS intervention process for students who are failing to make adequate progress in reading Continue Rtl for qualifying ELL students ELL students continue to have access to multiple online platforms to support both synchronous and asynchronous learning extended for students who were receiving ESOL Services prior to the COVID- 19 School Closure period, pending re- evaluation and extension meetings being held LServices Hold ELL Committee meetings as required by law, in alignment with LEA guidelines Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning 15 Assurance 6: Progress monitoring data must be shared regularly by the charter school with its sponsoring school district, in a manner prescribed by the Department. Progress monitoring data will be shared as required by FLDOE. iplementation of these models will be executed within the parameters of the 2020- 2021 Board Approved Budgets. 16  I= . 3 Safety Protocols Areas and/ or Activity Safety Guidelines Hallways Hallways Hallways will be marked to assist students with social distancing guidelines Hallways will Hallways will be one direction feasible direction when feasible Cafeteria/ Meals Food safety practices will be In in place before, during and after mealtimes Food lines for grab -and -go will be marked to ensure student distancing unless food isIs being delivered to classrooms Cafeterias will be set up to align with social distancing guidelines Schools may use classrooms, outside areas, and additional building space If necessary, to meet social distancing guidelines if PE/ Guided PE PE classes: Whether Indoors indoors or outdoors, social distancing will be enforced, and equipment will not be shared Guided PE: Playground equipment dosed closed and classes staggered to eliminate congregating outdoors No contact activities will be In in place 17  Safety Protocols Areas and/ or Activity Safety Guidelines Classrooms School' s capacity will dictate social distancing Student mask requirements will match county or city ordinance Know your county requirements No sharing items or food When social distancing at 6 feet is in place in the classroom, students may remove their mask Arrival/ Dismissal All students, staff and visitors will have temperature checks upon arrival Masks are required upon entry and exit, as well as before/ after transitions Hand sanitization upon entry and exit, as well as before/ after transitions Clinic Annex For students showing symptoms, a separate clinic annex will be available to eliminate potential exposure to others Student will maintain social distancing guidelines, and areas will be cleaned and disinfected after the sick child has gone home  I= 41 Safety Protocols Areas and/® or Activity Safety Guidelines Cleaning and Hygiene Enhanced cleaning products, protocols practices protocols and safe hygiene practices will be In in Protocols Protocols place ( hand washing, sanitizing stations, etc.) high touch Clean and disinfect high traffic and high touch surface areas ( desks, etc.) doorknobs, bathrooms, etc.) Training will be provided to all facilities team members, school staff, families, and students to ensure safety/ cleaning/ leaning/ hygiene policies and procedures for all Masks Masks Students will wear loth cloth masks upon arrival and dismissal, as well as during transitions transitions Outside of arrival, dismissal and transitions, student mask requirements will match county or city ordinance Face shields are an additional precaution to the required masks If social distancing at 6 feet is in In place in In the classroom, students may remove their mask All staff and visitors will wear cloth masks at all times, unless outside and social distancing at 6 feet 19  I= 41 Safety or Activity Areas and/® Safety Guidelines Visitors Visitors Limit all non -essential visitors Is required for all visitors Social distancing is Gatherings Gatherings Procedures will be in In place to eliminate congregating of students, staff and visitors Air Flow/ Ventilation HVAC systems will continue to be maintained as required by the Indoor Air Quality Standard Transportation Transportation Drivers will wear face and students requirements face masks and students will follow local requirements Field trips are prohibited ( until notified otherwise) Spaced seating will be utilized to the fullest extent possible Frequently touched areas on the buses will be cleaned and disinfected at least daily Protocols will be Implemented implemented for bus loading and unloading Students will be encouraged to social distance at bus stops Temperatures will be checked at school before entering the building A 20  0 Reopening Addendum Model Capacity 21  Aventura City of Excellence School ( K- 8) has surveyed school families resulting in the following enrollment per offered model. Building capacity ( student seats): 1020 In Person Learning Model Flex Learning Model Mobile Learning Model Projected % of students in Projected % of students in Projected % of students fully person: flexible model: mobile: 60% 0% 40% 2 groups/ cohorts Student Start Date: August 24, 2020 AML 22  DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL C- q- 0 2020 Fall Innovative Reopening Plan Updated July 16, 2020  Proposed Innovative Model The following innovative learning models for Fall 2020 are inclusive of all grades in elementary, middle, high, and combination schools. Our models include in - person instruction, specialized instruction, live synchronous and asynchronous instruction with the same curriculum as in - person instruction, and the ability to interact with a student' s teacher and peers. All three models will be a choice for families through the first semester. K Our schools will open with heightened health and security measures, following CDC guidelines, to ensure the health and safety of our students and faculty. Families can feel comfortable and confident that our classrooms will be safe for their children. Please see safety protocols for more information on temperature checks, masks, social distancing, cleaning protocols, monitoring symptoms, etc. 3  In -Person at School L Operational M mmi txtenaing the reach of our best teachers 5 days per week in -person instruction Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode Limit student transitions CDC/ local/ county guidelines followed for safety and Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms health protocols Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning ( i. e. Attitude is Altitude curriculum) Enhanced cleaning protocols Implementation of Success Block and extended Temperature checks and masks for all students and learning opportunities to support students with staff the mastery of grade level standards Continue to exceed the state requirements for Clinic annex for symptomatic students instructional minutes Modified meal distribution for safety Cal Our innovative Mobile Classroom extends the reach of our best teachers and personalize each student' s experience to their ability, not their age. Interactive technology will stream to remote students and devices will be provided based on access survey results. Attendance will be taken daily. We closely monitor performance to provide individualized lessons supportive of student abilities. Teacher training will be ongoing throughout the school year. E  Fully Mobile Experience IMMOW Operational Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences 5 days per week mobile instruction with live teaching daily Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model Office hours available for live teacher support Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Model 1: 1 technology provided Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms Mobile Tech support available as needed Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning ( i. e. Attitude is Meal distribution available Altitude curriculum) A Implementation of mobile Success Block and extended learning opportunities to support students with the mastery of grade level standards Training for parents on academic integrity and supporting their academic learning experiences 211  Connectivity for Students Family Access Survey ( available in digital and paper formats) will be sent to families for each student enrolled in a model involving mobile learning Technology specifications for mobile learning ( i. e., internet connection, operating system, audio/ video capability, etc.) will be communicated Based on the results of the Family Access Survey, the school will organize a safe and efficient device pick- up procedure to provide students in need of a device the opportunity to pick one up at the school site Schools will explore and communicate options for internet access to families in need Help desks will be available for students and families who need technical support with mobile learning i 7  We are prepared for a combination of both remote and in -school learning to accommodate changing circumstances. This is a hybrid solution of in -classroom and mobile experiences, which can take place at school or at home. The instructional experience between both deliveries will be seamless and teachers will be provided with ongoing training and support. E' l  Flexible Model Instructional Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning Families will be empowered to have options experiences with live teaching daily Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model Office hours available for live teacher support Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode 1: 1 technology provided Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms Mobile Tech support available as needed Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning ( i. e. Attitude is Meal distribution available for mobile days; Modified Altitude curriculum) meal distribution for safety on in -person days Implementation of Success Block and extended learning Enhanced cleaning protocols opportunities to support students with the mastery of grade level standards Training for parents on academic integrity and supporting Clinic annex for symptomatic students their academic learning experiences V] r Assurance 1: Upon reopening in August, the charter school or charter school network will assure that all brick and mortar schools are open at least five days per week for all students subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, local departments of health, Executive Order 20- 149, and subsequent executive orders. Governing board will open brick and mortar schools five days per week for all students, subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, Local Departments of Health, Executive Order 20-149 and subsequent executive orders. The governing board will make day- to- day decisions to open or close the school absent of the directives above. Mobile learning and Flex Models will still be available as a choice for families All three models will include synchronous and asynchronous learning, as well as opportunities for students to interact with their teacher(s) and peers Instructional minutes comparable in all three offered models and meet all statutory requirements All requirements will be in place for all high school credit bearing classes Robust and ongoing communication with parents and other stakeholders All staffing guidelines will continue to be in place All health and safety measures will follow CDC, state and local guidelines 10 Assurance 2: Describe the plan for a full array of services that are required by law so that families who wish to educate their children in a brick and mortar school have the opportunity to do so. These services include in -person instruction and services required for vulnerable populations, such as students from low-income families, students of migrant workers, students who are homeless, and students in foster care. CSUSA Florida is committed to addressing the access and opportunity gaps which exist among historically underserved students by ensuring that each child receives what they need when they need it, to develop to theirfull ocodemic and social potential. Interventions, tracking systems and progress monitoring Implemented in alignment with the CSUSA Educational Model for all students, including vulnerable populations Additional emphasis placed on the identification and remediation of students in vulnerable populations that are failing to make adequate progress Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning Additional emphasis placed on the identification and remediation of students that demonstrated regression or lack of progress during this time Enrichment, Honors, Gifted and Advanced programs will continue 11 r Assurance 3: Describe the schedule and process for administering local progress monitoring assessments, as well as the assessment tool( s) used by the school by grade level. In addition, describe how the data is used to determine how adequate progress is being made and how intervention and tiered support is being deployed. School will implement the CSUSA Balanced Assessment System, including NWEA MAP and/ or iReady Diagnostic assessments during three scheduled assessment periods. Standards -based instructional focus assessments, as well as continuous progress monitoring within adaptive instructional software platforms, will be implemented every four to six weeks to ensure tiered support for students. Implementation of the CSUSA Reading Plan, which includes implementation of the MTSS intervention process for students who are failing to make adequate progress in reading Plan in place for assessment integrity for students in mobile learning i. e. training parents on academic integrity, lock down browsers for some assessments, opportunities to bring students to the school to assess in a safe environment Students receive regular and synchronous check points with a teacher 12  Progress Monitoring Tools, Processes & Schedules NWEA MAP and/ or iReady Diagnostic Assessments: Success Block for Instructional Focus: Administered tri- annually (Fall, Winter, Spring) in Instructional focus assessments administered every person or from a mobile location with teacher four to six weeks after each unit of instruction proctors Analysis of data for all students Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students Standards based data Differentiated instruction driven by data Data -driven instruction Baseline data informs targeted small group instruction Targeted small group instruction Universal screeners and diagnostic data for Flexible groupings developed for remediation of Response to Intervention purposes standards and enrichment opportunities This is in addition to Rtl, tutoring and scaffolded supports for students Professional Learning Communities ( PLCs): Educators committed to working collaboratively in ongoing processes of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve by: Weekly PLC schedules allow for intentional academic planning Development of plans to meet student growth goals within instructional focus calendars and enrichment planning for students based on common formative, interim and summative assessment data LRemediation Collaboration among educators to conduct data chats, share best practices, evaluate resources and model lessons Additional data reviews every 4- 5 weeks to determine which students may need to transition to a different learning model 13  Assu ran ce 4: Describe how the charter school will work with IEP teams to determine needed services, including compensatory services for students with disabilities. Special education services, related services and accommodations will be delivered to students in all three models. ESE students will be encouraged to participate in in -person learning barring a state or local health directive on the contrary. IEP/ 504 meetings conducted with an option for team members to join through web- conferencing platform, in alignment with LEA guidelines Progress toward IEP goals assessed and additional support provided to students as appropriate Screening and evaluation of students continue in alignment with LEA guidelines Implementation of the CSUSA Reading Plan, which includes implementation of the MTSS ntervention process for students who are failing to make adequate progress in reading Continue Rtl for qualifying students with disabilities LA nalysiss of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning 14 r Assu ra nce 5: Describe how the charter school will work with ELL Committees to identify ELLs who have regressed and determine if additional or supplemental English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL) services are needed. School will continue to follow LEA guidelines and procedures related to registration and identification of ELL students. ELL students will be encouraged to participate in in -person learning barring o state or local health directive on the contrary. In all three learning models, ELL Students will benefit from o guaranteed and viable curriculum that is equal to the instructional quality, content and scope that native English Speakers will receive. All educational programming will comply with all applicable federal, state and local lows, statutes and guidelines. Implementation of the CSUSA Reading Plan, which includes implementation of the MTSS intervention process for students who are failing to make adequate progress in reading Continue Rtl for qualifying ELL students ELL students continue to have access to multiple online platforms to support both synchronous and asynchronous learning extended for students who were receiving ESOL Services prior to the COVID- 19 School Closure period, pending re- evaluation and extension meetings being held LServices Hold ELL Committee meetings as required by law, in alignment with LEA guidelines Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning 15 Assurance 6: Progress monitoring data must be shared regularly by the charter school with its sponsoring school district, in a manner prescribed by the Department. Progress monitoring data will be shared as required by FLDOE. iplementation of these models will be executed within the parameters of the 2020- 2021 Board Approved Budgets. 16  I= . 3 Safety Protocols Areas and/ or Activity Safety Guidelines Hallways Hallways Hallways will be marked to assist students with social distancing guidelines Hallways will Hallways will be one direction feasible direction when feasible Cafeteria/ Meals Food safety practices will be In in place before, during and after mealtimes Food lines for grab -and -go will be marked to ensure student distancing unless food isIs being delivered to classrooms Cafeterias will be set up to align with social distancing guidelines Schools may use classrooms, outside areas, and additional building space If necessary, to meet social distancing guidelines if PE/ Guided PE PE classes: Whether Indoors indoors or outdoors, social distancing will be enforced, and equipment will not be shared Guided PE: Playground equipment dosed closed and classes staggered to eliminate congregating outdoors No contact activities will be In in place 17  Safety Protocols Areas and/ or Activity Safety Guidelines Classrooms School' s capacity will dictate social distancing Student mask requirements will match county or city ordinance Know your county requirements No sharing items or food When social distancing at 6 feet is in place in the classroom, students may remove their mask Arrival/ Dismissal All students, staff and visitors will have temperature checks upon arrival Masks are required upon entry and exit, as well as before/ after transitions Hand sanitization upon entry and exit, as well as before/ after transitions Clinic Annex For students showing symptoms, a separate clinic annex will be available to eliminate potential exposure to others Student will maintain social distancing guidelines, and areas will be cleaned and disinfected after the sick child has gone home  I= 41 Safety Protocols Areas and/® or Activity Safety Guidelines Cleaning and Hygiene Enhanced cleaning products, protocols practices protocols and safe hygiene practices will be In in Protocols Protocols place ( hand washing, sanitizing stations, etc.) high touch Clean and disinfect high traffic and high touch surface areas ( desks, etc.) doorknobs, bathrooms, etc.) Training will be provided to all facilities team members, school staff, families, and students to ensure safety/ cleaning/ leaning/ hygiene policies and procedures for all Masks Masks Students will wear loth cloth masks upon arrival and dismissal, as well as during transitions transitions Outside of arrival, dismissal and transitions, student mask requirements will match county or city ordinance Face shields are an additional precaution to the required masks If social distancing at 6 feet is in In place in In the classroom, students may remove their mask All staff and visitors will wear cloth masks at all times, unless outside and social distancing at 6 feet 19  I= 41 Safety or Activity Areas and/® Safety Guidelines Visitors Visitors Limit all non -essential visitors Is required for all visitors Social distancing is Gatherings Gatherings Procedures will be in In place to eliminate congregating of students, staff and visitors Air Flow/ Ventilation HVAC systems will continue to be maintained as required by the Indoor Air Quality Standard Transportation Transportation Drivers will wear face and students requirements face masks and students will follow local requirements Field trips are prohibited ( until notified otherwise) Spaced seating will be utilized to the fullest extent possible Frequently touched areas on the buses will be cleaned and disinfected at least daily Protocols will be Implemented implemented for bus loading and unloading Students will be encouraged to social distance at bus stops Temperatures will be checked at school before entering the building A 20  DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL Reopening Addendum Model Capacity 21  Don Soffer Aventura High School ( 9- 10) has surveyed school families resulting in the following enrollment per offered model. Building capacity ( student seats): 800 In Person Learning Model Flex Learning Model Mobile Learning Model Projected % of students in Projected % of students in Projected % of students fully person: flexible model: mobile: 36% 27% 37% 2 groups/ cohorts Student Start Date: August 24, 2020 AML 22