Recommendations & Requirements - Continuity of Learning Essentials

Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories
Recommendation/Requirement
Students, teachers, and staff should wash hands before and after every event.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories
Recommendation/Requirement
Large scale assemblies of more than 50 students are suspended.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories
Recommendation/Requirement
Off-site field trips that require bus transportation to an indoor location are suspended.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories
Recommendation/Requirement
Recess should be conducted outside whenever possible with appropriate social distancing and cohorting of students. If more than one class is outside, students should wear facial coverings.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories
Recommendation/Requirement
If possible, school-supplied meals should be delivered to classrooms with disposable utensils.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Food Service, Gathering and Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation/Requirement
Phase 4: If cafeterias must be used, meal times should be staggered to create seating arrangements with six feet of distance between students.

Phase 5: If cafeterias need to be used, meal times should be staggered to create seating arrangements with six feet of distance between students.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Food Service, Gathering and Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation/Requirement
Phase 4: If possible, schools should offer telecasting of assemblies and other school-sanctioned events.

Phase 5: Schools should offer telecasting of assemblies and other school-sanctioned events.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Food Service, Gathering and Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation/Requirement
All gatherings, including those that occur outdoors (e.g., graduations) should comply with current and future executive orders that set caps on congregations of people.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Food Service, Gathering and Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation/Requirement
If field trips occur, they should comply with transportation guidelines within this document, including mandatory facial covering.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Food Service, Gathering and Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation/Requirement
Phase 4: Extracurricular activities may continue with the use of facial coverings.

Phase 5: After-school programs may continue with the use of facial coverings.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Recommended
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
All athletics are suspended.
- Phases 1-3:
  Required
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Comply with all guidance published by Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).All athletics are suspended.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Students, teachers, and staff must use proper hand hygiene techniques before and after every practice, event, or other gathering. Every participant should confirm that they are healthy and without any symptoms prior to any event.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
All equipment must be disinfected before and after use.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Inter-school competitions may be held provided that, facial coverings are worn if school transportation is provided. Buses must be cleaned and disinfected before and after every use, as detailed in the subsequent “Busing and Student Transportation” section.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Spectators are allowed provided that facial coverings are used by observers and six feet of social distancing can be maintained at all times.
Attention must given to entry and exit points to prevent crowding.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Each participant must use a clearly marked water bottle for individual use. There should be no sharing of this equipment.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Handshakes, fist bumps, and other unnecessary contact must not occur.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Indoor weight rooms and physical conditioning activities that require shared equipment are suspended. Outdoor physical conditioning activities are allowed while maintaining social distancing.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Indoor weight rooms and physical conditioning activities are allowed. Social distancing of six feet between participants should be maintained while indoors and sharing equipment should be avoided.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Large scale indoor spectator events are suspended. Large scale outdoor spectator or stadium events are limited to 100 people, and people not part of the same household must maintain six feet of distance from one another.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Indoor spectator events are limited to 50 people. Large scale outdoor spectator or stadium events are limited to 250 people. Spectators not part of the same household must always maintain six feet of distance from one another.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Athletics
Recommendation/Requirement
Buses must be cleaned and disinfected before and after every use, as detailed in the subsequent “Busing and Student Transportation” section.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Cleaning
Recommendation/Requirement
Schools are closed for in-person instruction, and cleaning practices are adjusted to maintain school building functional order.
- Phases 1-3:
  Required
- Phase 4:
  Not applicable
- Phase 5:
  Not applicable
Recommendation Group Safety Protocols

Recommendation Group Categories Cleaning
Recommendation/Requirement
Frequently touched surfaces including light switches, doors, benches, bathrooms, must undergo cleaning at least every four hours with either an EPA-approved disinfectant or diluted bleach solution.
- Phases 1-3:
  Not applicable
- Phase 4:
  Required
- Phase 5:
  Strongly recommended