COVID-19 Updates

Springboro Schools is committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. The steps we are taking, as a district, are guided by the recommendations of the State of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health, the Warren County Health District, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are in the best interest of the students, parents, and staff of Springboro Schools, as well as our surrounding community.

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we will post updates here. We will send district-wide communications when there are major changes affecting the district. You can find previous district messages to students, parents, and staff below, as well as online & mental health resources.

The situation surrounding COVID-19 nationally and globally is rapidly evolving, so we encourage you to check this webpage, as well as the websites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Warren County Health District, for update.

Springboro Schools is taking precautions to ensure a safe environment for all students, parents, staff, and community members. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, inclduing fever or cough, please call your healthcare provider to let them know. Also, please void visiting any one of the district's school buildings. Call the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) for questions about COVID-19: 1-833-4ASKODH.

For questions not answered by this website, please email your school building's Principal directly or contact the District Communications Coordinator at 937-748-6014.

Latest News

For the most immediate updates on COVID-19, check the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention website. Below is the latest news from Springboro Schools:

  • A "Request to Change Models" Form will be made available to families on Monday, February 22. This form will be posted to the district website, as well as emailed to families directly on February 22. The deadline to complete this form was Wednesday, February 24 (by 4:00pm).
  • Springboro Schools will receive the total number of vaccine doses (530) that were requested by the district, based on the staff members who have elected to receive the vaccine in district. Staff will be receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Our official date for the first dose will be Friday, February 19. Vaccinations for staff will begin at 8:00am and run through 4:00pm. Vaccinations for staff will be done at Springboro High School (SHS), by appointment only, and will be administered by Passport Health. Passport Health is the same provider that administers the district’s staff flu shots. Staff will be contacted separately, by the appointment scheduler, regarding their scheduled time on Friday, February 19. As a result of the vaccines being administered to more than 500 staff members, Friday, February 19 will be a REMOTE day for all grade levels (PreK - 12). Your student(s)’s school building and/or teacher will follow-up with specifics on how this remote day will look. Our second dose, for the COVID-19 vaccine, is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 12. The day of the second dose would also be a REMOTE day for all grade levels (PreK - 12), however Friday, March 12 is already scheduled as a teacher workday. Students were already scheduled to not be in school on Friday, March 12. Once we are confirmed for this date, we will communicate this out to you.
  • Based off the approval from ODH and the WCCHD, Springboro Schools will be implementing the updated options from the CDC for quarantine effective Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Any individual who receives a notification of exposure letter from Springboro Schools from this point forward, will see these updated options reflected. Any individual who was issued a notification of exposure letter prior to Tuesday, Dec. 8, will follow the quarantine instructions stated in that particular letter. Click Here to View WCCHD Self-Quarantine Options After Close Contact with a COVID-19 Case.
  • Remote schedules for all grades (PreK - 12) have been posted to our COVID-19 Updates page under the "Remote Schedules (Elementary & Secondary Grade Levels)" tab.
  • Springboro Schools has an updated School Year Framework: Parent Guide, which details the district's current plan, at this time, as we move throughout the school year.
  • Click Here to View the District's Manual for At-Home/Virtual Learners (Model B)
  • View Academic Calendar
  • All district facilities; fields, courts, and playgrounds are open, however social distancing guidelines and State/County/District mandates must be followed.
  • Warren County Schools’ Common Agreement
  • COVID-19 Health & Prevention Guidance for Ohio K-12 Schools
  • Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System 
  • Warren County Health Department Video Message (2020)
  • District Reporting & Tracking Guide (Flow Chart)
  • COVID-19 Safety Protocols 

COVID-19 Data Dashboard

COVID-19 Data (Students & Staff) - Updated Friday Evenings

The following data shows the number of confirmed, positive COVID-19 cases for both students and staff, throughout each school building, within a one-week time frame (this is not a rolling total), as is required to be reported to the State of Ohio. Each week's data for the current school year is archived for view below the current week's data.

The district data dashboard listed below reports positives and quarantines for the students/staff directly related to a school building case. This is does not include cases resulting from community spread, which is traced via the Warren County Health District - Click Here to View This Data as Reported by Warren County.

PLEASE NOTE: Students/Staff who are listed as quarantined are NOT considered a confirmed, positive COVID-19 case. The district is required to follow State of Ohio and Warren County Health District (WCHD) guidelines, in regards to quarantine protocols. Any student/staff that has met state and county health guidelines on possible exposure, will be quarantined. Any student/staff member listed as quarantined, is NOT a confirmed, positive COVID-19 case.


COVID-19 Data (May 3, 2021 - May 7, 2021)

COVID-19 Data (Archive)

Examples of Parent Letters
In the event there is a student or staff exposure to COVID-19 during the school year, the student's family will receive one of the following letters listed below, depending on if the student/staff member was directly exposed or there was an exposure within the building, but the student/staff member was not exposed.


What Happens with Learning and Attendance, if a Student is Quarantined?
When a Grade PreK-5 student is quarantined, his/her assignments will be handled similar to how it is done when a student is out sick. When a Grade 6-12 student is on quarantine, he/she will automatically move to at-home/virtual learning (Model B) for all of his/her classes (assuming the student was in-person to begin with).

The district attendance policy will be extended beyond the stated twelve (12) absences if the student or a member of the household is in quarantine due to COVID-19, or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Medical documentation/release shall be required to re-enter school upon release from COVID-19 mandated quarantine.

Remote Schedules (Elementary & Secondary Grade Levels)

Below are remote schedules for all grade levels (Elementary and Secondary) to be followed on Friday, February 19, 2021. Each school building will communicate further details to parents/students. For questions related to this, please contact your school building directly.

Elementary Remote/Virtual Schedule (Grades PreK - 5)

Kindergarten (student time 2.5 hours)  

- 9:30-11:45 AM Session and 1:00-3:15 PM Session

- Morning Meeting/Reading Mini-lesson (app. 30 minutes)

- Writing Mini-lesson/Individual Work (app. 30 minutes)

- Mini-movement break (5 minutes max)

- Math Lesson/Individual Work (app. 30minutes)

- Movement Break (15 minutes)

- Small Group Reading/Independent Work (40 minutes)


1st Grade (student time minimum 4 hours to a maximum 4.50 hours) 

- 9:00-11:00 AM   ELA/SS (small group is embedded in the block)

- 11:00 -11:30      LUNCH

- 11:30-12:00 Building check in

- 12:00-2:00 PM  Math/Science (small group is embedded in the block)

- 2:00-3:15 PM    Intervention (teachers select students)

- 3:15-4:00  Planning


2nd - 3rd Grade (student time minimum 4 hours to a maximum 4.50 hours)

- 9:00-11:00 AM ELA/SS (small group is embedded in the block)

- 11:00 -12:00 Lunch/Recess

- 12:00-2:00 PM  Math/Science (small group is embedded in the block)

- 2:00-3:15 PM    Intervention (teachers select students)


4th - 5th Grade (student time minimum 4 hours to a maximum 5 hours)

- 9:00-11:00 AM Block - 90 minutes ELA, 30 minutes social studies OR 80 minutes Math, 40 minutes science

- 11:00-12:00 Lunch/Recess

- 12:00-2:00 PM 90 minutes ELA/30 minutes social studies OR 80 minutes Math/40 minutes science

- 2:00 - 3:15 PM One on One/Small Groups - 60 minutes ELA/Math (individualized and selected by teacher)



Secondary Remote/Virtual Schedule (Grades 6 - 12)

A 1/2 Block Schedule for Remote Learning allows for teachers to give live direct instructions, give students time to work on their assignments, and then return live to assess student learning and answer questions all within one class period. It also divides student schedules in half to relieve the stress of having all their classes in one day, as well as interacting with their teachers and peers on a regular basis. This schedule creates a regular school day, allowing students to continue to work and participate in activities after school, as normal. 

Information on Intervention/Assignment Day (Jan. 8, 2021):
All students in Grades 6 - 12 will be given an assignment/project to work through on Friday, January 8. This assignment will be related to concepts that are taught during the two live block schedule instructional periods that students participate in for each period on Monday through Thursday (Jan. 4 - Jan. 7).  
 
Any student in Grades 6 - 12 with a first semester grade that is below 60, or otherwise puts them in jeopardy of failing, will have an appointment with their individual teacher(s). This meeting will be  set up with the teacher, student and parent to discuss a success plan for the remainder of the school year.

Calamity Days (Online Learning Schedules Grades PreK - 12)

Springboro Schools, as well as all Ohio districts and schools, are on hour-based, not day-based, schedules during the school year. As a result, there are not “calamity days” in Springboro Schools. Instead, Springboro Schools’ has scheduled “excess” hours above the minimum number of hours required to accommodate weather-related situations that delay or cancel school. Hours missed above the required minimum do not have to be made up.
 
While the State of Ohio no longer requires using the term “calamity days,” Springboro Schools feels as though the number of hours missed due to weather-related events, is best communicated when presented in “days.” Therefore, should the district be closed due to a weather-related event for - 
 
One (1) to Three (3) Days
No assignment work will be required, No remote learning for all grade levels (PreK - 12)
This applies to both Model A and Model B students
 
Four (4) Days and Beyond
Online Learning for all grade levels (PreK - 12). Teachers will communicate lessons/assignments directly. The Online Learning Schedule for grades PreK - 5 will be the same as a remote day schedule. The Online Learning Schedule for grades 6 - 12 will be different than a remote day schedule. See details below under the "Online Learning Schedule (Calamity Day Four and Beyond)" section.
 
Given our current setup, with both Model A (in-person) and Model B (at-home/virtual) students, this will be the process for calamity days. If this setup were to change, details about how this could affect calamity days will be further communicated to families.
 
We appreciate your understanding, and realize the possible need for further explanation on the State of Ohio’s hour-based schedules during the school year. Should you have questions related to this, please visit our FAQ (listed below). Also, as always, feel free to contact your school building directly.

We appreciate your understanding, and realize the possible need for further explanation on the State of Ohio’s hour-based schedules during the school year. Should you have questions related to this, please visit our Calamity Days FAQ webpage. Also, as always, feel free to contact your school building directly.


Online Learning Schedule (Calamity Day Four and Beyond)

Elementary Online Learning Schedule (Grades PreK - 5)
These schedules will be followed on calamity day four, and beyond, that in-person learning is canceled due to inclement weather. Both Model A and Model B students will follow these schedules.

Kindergarten (student time 2.5 hours)  

- 9:30-11:45 AM Session and 1:00-3:15 PM Session

- Morning Meeting/Reading Mini-lesson (app. 30 minutes)

- Writing Mini-lesson/Individual Work (app. 30 minutes)

- Mini-movement break (5 minutes max)

- Math Lesson/Individual Work (app. 30minutes)

- Movement Break (15 minutes)

- Small Group Reading/Independent Work (40 minutes)


1st Grade (student time minimum 4 hours to a maximum 4.50 hours) 

- 9:00-11:00 AM   ELA/SS (small group is embedded in the block)

- 11:00 -11:30      LUNCH

- 11:30-12:00 Building check in

- 12:00-2:00 PM  Math/Science (small group is embedded in the block)

- 2:00-3:15 PM    Intervention (teachers select students)

- 3:15-4:00  Planning


2nd - 3rd Grade (student time minimum 4 hours to a maximum 4.50 hours)

- 9:00-11:00 AM ELA/SS (small group is embedded in the block)

- 11:00 -12:00 Lunch/Recess

- 12:00-2:00 PM  Math/Science (small group is embedded in the block)

- 2:00-3:15 PM    Intervention (teachers select students)


4th - 5th Grade (student time minimum 4 hours to a maximum 5 hours)

- 9:00-11:00 AM Block - 90 minutes ELA, 30 minutes social studies OR 80 minutes Math, 40 minutes science

- 11:00-12:00 Lunch/Recess

- 12:00-2:00 PM 90 minutes ELA/30 minutes social studies OR 80 minutes Math/40 minutes science

- 2:00 - 3:15 PM One on One/Small Groups - 60 minutes ELA/Math (individualized and selected by teacher)



Secondary Online Learning Schedule (Grades 6 - 12)
These schedules will be followed on calamity day four, and beyond, that in-person learning is canceled due to inclement weather. Both Model A and Model B students will follow these schedules.

Transportation

Due to both State of Ohio and Warren County Health District guidelines regarding COVID-19, school bus transportation could require a limited number of students allowed on each bus at one time. Students will be required to wear a face covering (mask, shield, or gaiter) when using school transportation.

 

Given this situation, each student will be allowed to have one (1) address for the bus. If a parent has a babysitter or shared parenting that will be getting a student on/off the bus, the babysitter’s or shared parent's address would be the one (1) address, provided the student(s) are going to a babysitter’s or shared parent's house and not the student(s) own home.

 

For further questions contact:

Michelle Palmer -  mpalmer@springboro.org

Kathryn Sacha - ksacha@springboro.org

Transportation Office - 937-748-4462


Transportation (Bus Route Information: All Grade Levels PreK - 12)
If your student rides a bus to school, please visit the Transportation Dept. webpage, in order to recheck your student’s bus route information. Given some students may switch models (in-person or at-home learning) between quarters, there is the potential for the bus route information to have changed for the beginning of the newest quarter. Please recheck this information before each new quarter begins for your student(s) on the Transportation Dept. webpage (Using the “Bus Route Information Available Here” Link).

Change to Bus Pick Up Time (Grades 6 - 12 Only)
Currently, in-person (Model A) students in Grades 6 - 12 are released at either 1:20pm (SI and JH) or 1:25pm (SHS). This still remains the same. However, starting Jan. 11, 2021, Grade 6 - 12 students who leave school via the bus, will now be transported by bus one hour later: 2:20pm (SI and JH) or 2:25pm (SHS).
 
Classes, or the traditional “school day,” for all Grade 6 - 12 Model A students, will still end at 1:20pm (SI and JH) or 1:25pm (SHS). However, in an effort to alleviate conflicts with bus routes during the day, buses will now pick up students for the end of the day at 2:20pm (SI and JH) or 2:25pm (SHS). Any Grade 6 - 12 student awaiting bus transportation home, after dismissal, will wait in a commons area (gymnasium, cafeteria, etc.) in their school building, spaced apart, with a staff member supervising the area. Once the bus arrives, the students will be dismissed to their assigned bus.
 
There are no changes for students who DO NOT ride the bus home. Any Grade 6 - 12 student who DOES NOT ride the bus can leave school/be picked-up any time between 1:20pm – 2:20pm (SI and JH) or 1:25pm – 2:25pm (SHS).
 
THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO THE DISMISSAL SCHEDULE OR BUS SCHEDULE FOR GRADES PREK - 5.

School Start/Dismissal Times

What are the school start and stop times for this coming year? 

The following is a list of times for each school for the 2020-2021 school year:
School
Approximate Bus Arrival Time at School
School Start Time
School End Time
Springboro High School
7:00-7:10
7:30
1:25
Springboro Junior High
7:20
7:30
1:20
Springboro Intermediate
7:25
7:30
1:20
Five Points Elementary
8:15
8:30
3:15
Dennis Elementary
8:30
8:45
3:30
Clearcreek Elementary
9:00-9:10
9:20
4:05
Clearcreek (Mid-day)
1:00-1:10 (PM KG)
1:20
12:05 (AM KG)
 
Dismissal Times for all Grade Levels (PreK - 12) Remain the Same (Quarter 3 & 4)

Change to Bus Dismissal Time (Grades 6 - 12 Only)
Currently, in-person (Model A) students in Grades 6 - 12 are released at either 1:20pm (SI and JH) or 1:25pm (SHS). This still remains the same. However, starting Jan. 11, 2021, Grade 6 - 12 students who leave school via the bus, will now be transported by bus one hour later: 2:20pm (SI and JH)
or 2:25pm (SHS).
 
Classes, or the traditional “school day,” for all Grade 6 - 12 Model A students, will still end at 1:20pm (SI and JH) or 1:25pm (SHS). However, in an effort to alleviate conflicts with bus routes during the day, buses will now pick up students for the end of the day at 2:20pm (SI and JH) or 2:25pm (SHS). Any Grade 6 - 12 student awaiting bus transportation home, after dismissal, will wait in a commons area (gymnasium, cafeteria, etc.) in their school building, spaced apart, with a staff member supervising the area. Once the bus arrives, the students will be dismissed to their assigned bus.
 
There are no changes for students who DO NOT ride the bus home. Any Grade 6 - 12 student who DOES NOT ride the bus can leave school/be picked-up any time between 1:20pm – 2:20pm (SI and JH) or 1:25pm – 2:25pm (SHS). 
 
THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO THE DISMISSAL SCHEDULE OR BUS SCHEDULE FOR GRADES PREK - 5.

Clinic Nurse Information

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the following information related to health procedures for this year is more critical than ever. If your student, or a family member in your household, has been tested for COVID-19 and you’re still awaiting results, please remain home until the results of the test are known. Do not have your student report to school while you’re awaiting results. Also, if your student or a family member in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home to self-quarantine. Do not report to school if either of these scenarios apply to you or your family.
 
Please review with your student, and if you have any questions please contact your student’s building Clinic Nurse.
 
Daily at Home Health Checks
  • Check your child’s temperature everyday even if they do not feel sick. Must be <100degrees.
  • Check your child daily for COVID or other illness symptoms; they must stay at home if they have any symptoms.
  • Do not send your child to school after they have been given fever reducing medications.
Important Health Information Related to COVID-19
  • If your student has been tested for COVID-19 they may not return to school until the results are back.
  • If you have a child test positive for COVID-19 please call the school nurse to report it and follow the guidance of isolation/quarantine set by the health department (10-14 days).
  • Students must stay home anytime they are sick
    1. This includes but not limited to Fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, severe headache, new onset or worsening cough, sore throat, new onset loss of taste or smell, repeated shaking or chills or muscle pain
Return to School Guidelines
  • Students must be fever free (without fever reducing medications) for 24hours
  • If you have a doctor’s note, a diagnosis of illness is helpful to track and monitor illness during the school year.
  • In order to return to school after one of the following: COVID+, Quarantine, or other illnesses) the student must be transported by the parent to the school and report to the nurses’ clinic to be cleared to return to school.
Up-to-Date Information
Please make sure that your child’s teacher and the school office have current emergency contact numbers at all times. We cannot keep students at school with high fevers; have a plan in place in case your child becomes sick at school. This is vital to keeping all illness under control.
 
Mask Wearing
All students must bring a mask to wear during the school day, please provide extra clean masks in your student’s backpacks. Practicing wearing the mask at home to help students adjust and talk with your students about proper mask wear and hand hygiene.
 
Medication Drop Off
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Clinic Nurses will have designated times in which Medications can be dropped off. Please contact the Clinic Nurse prior to drop off for planning purposes.
 
SHS, JH, SI: Medication Drop off will be 1:30-2:30p by Appointment
FP: 8:30-9:30a by Appointment    DE: 9:30-10:00a by Appointment    CE: By Appointment Only
 
Nursing services
The district employs a full-time clinic nurse at each building. Our Clinic Nurses play an important role in keeping our students healthy and safe. Click Here for the contacts of each building nurse.
 
Resources
 

 
 


Examples of Parent Letters
In the event there is a student or staff exposure to COVID-19 during the school year, the student's family will receive one of the following letters listed below, depending on if the student/staff member was directly exposed or there was an exposure within the building, but the student/staff member was not exposed.


What Happens with Learning and Attendance, if a Student is Quarantined
When a student is on quarantine in Grades PreK-5, he/she will complete assignments in a similar fashion as to when a student is out sick. The student's teacher will provide details. When a student is on quarantine in Grades 6-12, he/she will automatically move to at-home/virtual learning (Model B) for all of his/her classes (assuming the student was in-person to begin with).

The district attendance policy will be extended beyond the stated twelve (12) absences if the student or a member of the household is in quarantine due to COVID-19, or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If your student tests Positive for COVID-19 while out of school due to quarantine, medical documentation from the Warren County Combined Health Department will be required for school re-entry.

Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student’s building Clinic Nurse and we’ll be happy to answer. We also encourage you to visit our COVID-19 web page for the latest up-to-date information, resources, and FAQs. 

School Year Framework: Parent/Student/Staff Guide (2020)

Springboro Schools will continue to follow its plan, as outlined in the district's Reopening Framework. The district will continue to offer five (5) day a week instruction (M-F) with both an in-person/in-building learning model (Model A), as well as an at-home/virtual learning model (Model B) for those who do not desire the in-person/in-building learning model (Model A). Both learning models will take place (M-F) with a Springboro teacher instructing the lesson.


All district families were sent a "Request to Change Models" Form for Quarter 2. The deadline to complete this form was Wednesday, October 14 (4:00pm).
 
Within the framework, families will choose one of the following two instructional models:
 
Model A (In-Person/In-Building Learning Model) 
Students Learn Within a Physical Building/Classroom With Face-to-Face Instruction
District Safety Protocols in Place

Grades K-5 (Clearcreek, Dennis, and Five Points Elementary):
Regularly Scheduled Start/Dismissal Times, as Established by Each School Building

Grades 6-12 (Springboro Intermediate, Springboro Junior High, Springboro High School):
Shortened School Day - Each Class Period Will be Shortened by 7-9 Minutes
School Start Times Remain the Same
School Dismissal Times Will Depend on Building, and be Communicated to Parents From School Building
School Would End Roughly 1-Hr. Earlier, Each Day (Busing Still Provided)
Students Are NOT Losing a Class Period During the Day
This does not affect the overall district hours for students, as mandated by the State of Ohio.
 
Model B (At-Home/Virtual Learning Model)
Students Learn At-Home in Online Learning Environment
Classrooms Will be Virtual Through Google Meet/Classroom With Springboro Teacher-Led Instruction
Quarter-by-Quarter Commitment for Students
Check with School Building/Teachers for Daily Times on Lessons/Assignments

Grades K-5 (Clearcreek, Dennis, and Five Points Elementary):
Virtual classrooms (using Google Meet/Classroom) will be assigned per grade level (K-5)
A dedicated Springboro teacher will virtually instruct all students using Google Meet/Classroom from one specific grade level (K-5)
If a student needs further assistance with a lesson, is unable to attend, or is unable to complete a lesson due to a parent(s) being at work during the day, lessons will be recorded and posted for students/families to view at a later time that day. Specifics on recordings being posted will be communicated to the students/parents directly from the teacher.
No specials will be taught virtually.

Grades 6-12 (Springboro Intermediate, Springboro Junior High, Springboro High School):
Students will be taught virtually by Springboro teachers
Students will have the same teachers they would’ve had, per their schedule, if they were in-person
Teachers will offer instruction through lessons on Google Meet/Classroom, record lessons/assignments for students, while also making time during the day to be available for questions.
AP/Honors Classes Will Still be Offered
This will NOT be a live-stream of the classroom, but students will have live instruction daily, as well as recorded lessons.
This will be virtual instruction using Google Meet/Classroom of the teacher, teaching their lesson, and posting assignments/recorded lessons.
If a student needs further assistance with a lesson, is unable to attend, or is unable to complete a lesson due to a parent(s) being at work during the day, lessons will be recorded and posted for students/families to view at a later time that day. Specifics on recordings being posted will be communicated to the students/parents directly from the teacher.
 
If choosing Model B for your student(s), this will be a quarter-by-quarter commitment. Those who elect to choose at-home learning are doing so for the entire quarter. A student will not be permitted to choose at-home learning, and then attend in-person school during the quarter. On Monday, October 12, 2020, all families will receive a "Request to Change Models" form. This form should be filled out only by those families wishing to change models (A or B) for the 2nd quarter. Details will be communicated to families closer to Oct. 12 through Principal Updates and district email.
 
If you are choosing to remain in your current model, you do not need to fill out the form.

Why is Model A a Shortened Day? This is done in order to allow teachers to have a “Virtual Period” at the end of the day for our Model B students (Grades 6-12). Shortening each class period (Grades 6-12 Only) by 7-9 minutes, allows for an additional 60 minutes, roughly, at the end of the day for a “Virtual Period.” Teachers will have this virtual period, along with their existing planning period, to provide lessons, instruction, and post assignments for Model B students (Grades 6-12).
  
PreSchool 
Preschool will have the following schedule during the 2020-2021 school year - 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Wednesday - No School) 
 
Springboro Schools' framework is based on the following guidelines:
- Protect the health and safety of students, teachers, and staff
- Follow the guidance set out by the State of Ohio, Warren County Heath District, and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
- Provide students with familiarity of school routines to foster social/emotional and academic learning
- Provide clear expectations to students, teachers, staff, and parents on the return to school
- Respond with flexibility to changing circumstances and operate with various instructional models (Model A and Model B)

Model B Manual - At-Home/Virtual Learners

Springboro Schools is proud to offer learning opportunities in the 2020-2021 school year that serve our families’ needs. Below, please find our district manual for At-Home/Virtual Learners (Model B). This manual describes Springboro’s Virtual Learning option and can be used as a reference for teachers, students, and parents. 


As we work to ensure a high-quality educational experience for our at-home/virtual learners, we have delivered focused professional development to our teachers to enhance and broaden their remote teaching skills. 

This manual addresses the roles and responsibilities of teachers, students, and parents. It also contains information regarding attendance, technology requirements, and programs available to your remote learner. 

While this manual is intended to be a reference for at-home/virtual learning (Model B), we encourage you to reach out to us should you have questions.

Device & Internet Accessibility

Devices and Internet hot spots will be distributed to families with financial hardships, including, but not limited to free and reduced lunch as a priority based on supply.


You do not have to attend in-person (Model A) if you do not have access to a laptop/internet. Springboro Schools is happy to provide families in financial hardship with a Chromebook/internet access (WiFi hotspot) for your student(s). Simply call our Main Office at 937-748-3960 and or fill out our "Device Internet/Accessibility Financial Hardship Form." 

Grading

Grading for the 2020-2021 school year will follow the same grading standards for both in-person (Model A) and at-home learning (Model B) as in any given school year, where students are all in the classroom. There will NOT be the Pass/Fail option, as previously used during the 4th quarter of last school year (March 2020 - May 2020).

Athletics

With Governor DeWine’s announcement and eventual “Health Order”,  Fall athletics are off and running – albeit with many restrictions.  While the games will not necessarily look the same, and spectators will be limited, we should be excited for our student-athletes for their chance to have a season!


Attending an Athletic Event In-Person
If you are attending a Springboro Panther athletic event this season, visit Springboro Athletics for seating guidelines at CareFlight Field at Watkins Stadium, as well as all facilities where games/matches are held.

Live Streaming
If you are unable to attend in-person, you can still watch games/matches this season! The Springboro Athletic Department has agreed to partner with Turnkey Digital Solutions (TKDS) to stream Panther games throughout the 2020-2021 season! TKDS will film, broadcast, and announce live games this Fall including all home contests for Varsity Football, Volleyball, and Soccer.

TKDS is a subscription based service with nearly 90% of all subscription revenue coming back to the Springboro Athletic Department. This will be a great option this year with facility restrictions, and is always a great way for out-of-town family and friends to watch their favorite Panther player.


Below are some key points from the Health Order (which can be found in full here Health Order):

 - Attendance at events has been limited to 15% of capacity.  Priority of tickets will go to immediate family members of those participating.
 - Players, coaches, athletic trainers, officials, staff, and spectators must conduct daily symptom assessments before attending an event.
 - If you have symptoms, please stay home from the event.
 - All spectators must wear facial coverings at all events whether it is held indoors or outdoors.
 - All coaches, athletic trainers, volunteers, and officials must wear face coverings, and players must wear face coverings when not on the field or court of play.
 - Coaches and officials do not have to wear a face covering while blowing a whistle or actively coaching during a game or practice.
 - Family and household members should sit together socially-distanced from other individuals/family/household groups
 - Six Feet Social Distancing must be maintained between groups.
 - No congregating before or after practices or games is permitted.

GWOC Specific Information
 - The Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) will operate in a “bubble” this fall which means that they will only play GWOC opponents until State Tournament play.
 - All spectators will scan a QR code when they arrive at every event at a GWOC school.  This code will take you to a survey for a symptom check for contact tracing purposes.
 - Only 1 person from your party is required to fill out the form
 - Some GWOC Schools may have different attendance regulations based on sport and venue.  In most cases, all participants will be allowed between 2-4 tickets for family at away events.
 - Many schools may ask that all spectators leave after your student-athlete has finished competing OR to not arrive until shortly before their game starts.
 - Specific school information will be communicated by coaches if an opposing venue is limited.
 - Teams should not arrive more than 60 minutes before a scheduled event (90 minutes for Varsity football).
 - Gates will not open until 30 minutes before a scheduled event (60 minutes for Varsity football).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where can I learn about the district's reopening plan for this school year? Does Springboro Schools plan to open on September 8 with all students attending school five days per week?

A: Springboro Schools has a Reopening Framework: Parent Guide, which details the district's current reopening plan options. Model A will be in-person, while Model B will be at-home/remote learning (Model B was an “Opt-In” Option).


Q: Will start/dismissal times (school hours) be different this school year?

A: School start times for all grade levels will remain the same as they would in any given school year. Dismissal times for grades K-5 will remain the same. Dismissal times for grades 6-12 will end one hour earlier than normal (M-F). This will mirror the district's Early Release schedule. Check your school building’s website at www.springboro.org for specific start/dismissal times at each building.


Q: Since the start of school date was moved to September 8, does this affect the end of school date? What about the rest of the calendar?

A: Yes, the end of school date for students will now be Thursday, June 3. View Revised Academic Calendar.


Q: Where does Preschool factor into planning for the reopening of school?

A: Our team is working through specific plans for preschool, along with K-12. We are still waiting on updated guidelines from the State. Currently, Preschool has a different set of considerations in the State of Ohio’s responsible plan, as preschool guidelines are established by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (See Pre-School Update).


Q: How I can I view the current number of confirmed positive cases/quarantine data for the district?
A: The following data shows the number of confirmed, positive COVID-19 cases for both students and staff, throughout each school building, within a one-week time frame, as is required to be reported to the State of Ohio. Each week's data for the current school year is archived for view, along with the current week's data.


PLEASE NOTE: Students/Staff who are listed as quarantined are NOT considered a confirmed, positive COVID-19 case. The district is required to follow State of Ohio and Warren County Health District (WCHD) guidelines, in regards to quarantine protocols. Any student/staff that has met state and county health guidelines on possible exposure, will be quarantined. Any student/staff member listed as quarantined, is NOT a confirmed, positive COVID-19 case.


Q: What can parents expect if there is an identified case of COVID-19 in a school building?

A: A positive case must be reported to the Warren County Health Dept., who will assess the situation and advise on the best course of action on a case-by-case basis. This information will be shared with the affected families by Springboro Schools and/or the Warren County Health Dept.

If a positive case of COVID-19 is identified in the school, the district will notify you while also protecting the student’s identity and following the district’s Board policy.

If there is a positive case, the entire school building (and bus, if the student was riding a bus) will be cleaned using our electrostatic machine. Each school building will be cleaned on a regular basis, daily, regardless of a positive case or not.


Q: What happens with a student's learning when he/she is placed on quarantine?
A: This depends on the student's grade level. When a Grade PreK-5 student is quarantined, his/her assignments will be handled similar to how it is done when a student is out sick. When a Grade 6-12 student is on quarantine, he/she will automatically move to at-home/virtual learning (Model B) for all of his/her classes (assuming the student was in-person to begin with). 

Q: Will my student be marked as absent, if he/she has to quarantine?
A: The district attendance policy will be extended beyond the stated twelve (12) absences if the student or a member of the household is in quarantine due to COVID-19, or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Medical documentation/release shall be required to re-enter school upon release from COVID-19 mandated quarantine. 

Q: Are there any changes in process for alerting the school if my child is sick or has been exposed to COVID-19?

A: If a child is positive or has been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that school families alert their school building’s nurse.

All other absences should be reported to the school office, per normal procedure. 


Q: My child is not feeling well; should I send him/her to school?

A: Please familiarize yourself with COVID symptoms and if you are concerned, please keep your child home for the day to better assess his/her health. 

We are requiring that parents monitor student temperatures at home prior to sending them to school. If your child is running a temperature of 100.0 or higher, please keep him/her home to protect his/her classmates and teachers.   

Remember that as we move into the fall season, allergies may arise causing children to sneeze and cough. It is also typical for the common cold, stomach bugs, and even Strep throat to circulate in a school setting. Please remember to contact the office to report absences.


Q: If a child is self-quarantined because of COVID-19 exposure, what will learning look like and will this be treated as an absence? 

A: If a child is not at school or participating in at-home/virtual learning for any reason, it is considered an absence for school record purposes. Consideration is always given for students who are ill and are absent for any length of time.


Q: Will the school close again this year? 

A: While the goal for the school year is to remain open, we saw in March that sometimes we do not have ultimate control as the state mandate forced the move to at-home learning. If the state or county mandates another school closure, we will be well prepared for this possibility with our current at-home/virtual learning, Model B option for all students.

The teachers will set class times and create a more stable and structured learning environment for all of the students. 

At this time, the school calendar will begin and end per the published 2020-2021 academic calendar.


Q: When can I drop off my student's medication at school?
A: At this time we are not accepting medications at our buildings. Information will be coming soon. We will look to collect medications in the week prior to school starting. Details will be communicated through our Principal Updates and our district website. 


Q: For the at-home learning/virtual model (Model B), is my child expected to be in front of his/her screen all day watching a virtual lesson?

A: No. The at-home learning/virtual model, which will utilize virtual lessons/assignments, will do so through Google Meet/Classroom. At-home/virtual learning students in grades K-12 will be able to watch their Springboro teacher's virtual lesson, interact with their Springboro teacher and online classmates, as well as have time away from their device for work/assignments.

 

Q: For the at-home learning/virtual model (Model B), will my child be able to speak with his/her teacher and classmates?

A: Students may be able to interact online with their teacher and classmates, during the day, through Google Meet/Classroom. Students will be able to ask questions of their teacher.


Q: For the at-home learning/virtual model (Model B), will my child be required to use a Chromebook? If so, do I have to go buy one?

A: No, you are not required to use a Chromebook. If you do not have a Chromebook, you do not need to buy one. A desktop computer, a laptop, or a Chromebook will work for your child to complete his/work and attend online lessons (both live/recorded) during the school year.


Q: I want to do at-home/virtual learning for my child(ren), but don’t have access to a laptop or internet. What do I do? Do I have to choose the in-person model?

A: No, you do not have to attend in-person if you do not have access to a laptop/internet. Springboro Schools is happy to provide families in financial hardship with a Chromebook/internet access (WiFi hotspot) for your student(s). Sign-Up Here on Our Device and Accessibility Form.


Q: Where can I learn more about the Model B (at-home/virtual learning) Option?
A: For additional information, be sure to view our Virtual Model B Option Meetings:
Model B Option: Grades K-5 - Watch Video Here
Model B Option: Grades 6-12 - Watch Video Here


Q: Will professional development (PD) be offered to Springboro teachers for the at-home learning/virtual (Model B) option?

A: Yes, training will be offered to all teachers across several days prior to the start of school. This was one of the reasons the school start was pushed back, in order to give our teachers time to train on our at-home/virtual learning model (Model B), which utilizes Google Meet/Classroom. Teachers first day to report was Thursday, August 20.


Q: If my student is enrolled in the at-home/virtual learning model (Model B), will he/she still be able to take AP/Honors Classes?

A: Yes.


Q: If my student is enrolled in the at-home/virtual learning model (Model B), will he/she still be able to participate in athletics, band, or extracurriculars (provided these activities can still occur)?

A: Yes.

 

Q: Can I select the at-home/virtual learning model (Model B), but then switch to the in-person model (Model A) at a later date?

A: The commitment to the at-home/virtual learning model (Model B) is for one quarter (9 weeks). You will have the opportunity to change models between quarters. A commitment form will be sent to parents before the 2nd quarter.