07-29-2020 Special Commission Meeting AgendaCity Commission
Enid Weisman, Mayor
Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor
Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marrs, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner
Marc Narotsky, Commissioner
Robert Shelley, Commissioner
City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk
Elllisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney
Weiss Scrota Hellman
Cole & Bierman
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 299 2020
9:00 a.m.
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City ConHnission
]Enid Weisman, Mayor
Howard Weinberg, Vice Mayor
Denise Landman, Commissioner
Dr. Linda Marlys, Commissioner
Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner
Marc Narotsky, Commissioner
Robert Shelley, Commissioner
City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk
]Ellllisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney
Weiss Scrota Heltman
Cole & Bierman
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 299 2020
9:00 a.m.
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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
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager
er
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.
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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 o charterschoolsusa.com, 407-808-1696
Date submitted
7/20/2020
Signature of authorized representative
Eddd& Ruin_
[District] Page 5
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
fldoe.org
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2020 Fall Innovat0
ive
Reopen'o
ing Plan
Updated July 16, 2020
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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.
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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.
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In -Person at School
txtenaing the reach of our best teachers
Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode
Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms
Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (i.e.
Attitude is Altitude curriculum)
Implementation of Success Block and extended
learning opportunities to support students with
the mastery of grade level standards
Continue to exceed the state requirements for
instructional minutes
L� Operational M mmi
5 days per week in -person instruction
Limit student transitions
CDC/local/county guidelines followed for safety and
health protocols
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Temperature checks and masks for all students and
staff
Clinic annex for symptomatic students
Modified meal distribution for safety
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.
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.
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Fully Mobile Experience
Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences
with live teaching daily
Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model
Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Model
Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms
Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (i.e. Attitude is
Altitude curriculum)
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
IMMOW Operational
5 days per week mobile instruction
Office hours available for live teacher support
1:1 technology provided
Mobile Tech support available as needed
Meal distribution available
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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
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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.
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Flexible Model
Instructional
Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning
experiences with live teaching daily
Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model
Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode
Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms
Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (i.e. Attitude is
Altitude curriculum)
Implementation of 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
Families will be empowered to have options
Office hours available for live teacher support
1:1 technology provided
Mobile Tech support available as needed
Meal distribution available for mobile days; Modified
meal distribution for safety on in -person days
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Clinic annex for symptomatic students
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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
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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 their full 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
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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
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Progress Monitoring Tools, Processes &Schedules
NWEA MAP and/or iReady Diagnostic Assessments:
• Administered tri-annually (Fall, Winter, Spring) in
person or from a mobile location with teacher
proctors
• Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students
• Differentiated instruction driven by data
• Baseline data informs targeted small group
instruction
• Universal screeners and diagnostic data for
Response to Intervention purposes
Success Block for Instructional Focus:
• Instructional focus assessments administered every
four to six weeks after each unit of instruction
• Analysis of data for all students
• Standards based data
• Data -driven instruction
Targeted small group instruction
• Flexible groupings developed for remediation of
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
LRemediation and enrichment planning for students based on common formative, interim and summative assessment data
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
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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
nalysiss of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning
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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
LServices extended for students who were receiving ESOL Services prior to the COVID-19 School Closure period,
pending re-evaluation and extension meetings being held
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
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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.
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Safety Protocols
Areas and/or Activity
Areas and/or Activity
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Hallways
Hallways
•Hallways will be marked to assist students with social distancing guidelines
•Hallways will be marked to assist students with social distancing guidelines
• Hallways will be one direction when feasible
• Hallways will be one direction when feasible
Cafeteria/Meals
Cafeteria/Meals
•Food safety practices will be In place before, during and after mealtimes
•Food safety practices will be in place before, during and after mealtimes
• Food lines for grab -and -go will be marked to ensure student distancing
• Food lines for grab -and -go will be marked to ensure student distancing
unless food Is being delivered to classrooms
unless food is being delivered to classrooms
• Cafeterias will be set up to align with social distancing guidelines
• Cafeterias will be set up to align with social distancing guidelines
• Schools may use classrooms, outside areas, and additional building space
• Schools may use classrooms, outside areas, and additional building space
If necessary, to meet social distancing guidelines
if necessary, to meet social distancing guidelines
PE/Guided PE
PE/Guided PE
• PE classes: Whether Indoors or outdoors, social distancing will be
• PE classes: Whether indoors or outdoors, social distancing will be
enforced, and equipment will not be shared
enforced, and equipment will not be shared
• Guided PE: Playground equipment dosed and classes staggered to
• Guided PE: Playground equipment closed and classes staggered to
eliminate congregating outdoors
eliminate congregating outdoors
• No contact activities will be in place
• No contact activities will be In place
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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
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Safety Protocols
Areas and/or Activity
Areas and/®r Activity
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Cleaning and Hygiene
Cleaning and Hygiene
•Enhanced cleaning products, protocols and safe hygiene practices will be In
•Enhanced cleaning products, protocols and safe hygiene practices will be in
Protocols
Protocols
place (hand washing, sanitizing stations, etc.)
place (hand washing, sanitizing stations, etc.)
• Clean and disinfect high traffic and high touch surface areas (desks,
• Clean and disinfect high traffic and high touch surface areas (desks,
doorknobs, bathrooms, etc.)
doorknobs, bathrooms, etc.)
• Training will be provided to all facilities team members, school staff, families,
• Training will be provided to all facilities team members, school staff, families,
and students to ensure safety/leaning/hygiene policies and procedures for all
and students to ensure safety/cleaning/hygiene policies and procedures for all
Masks
Masks
•Students will wear loth masks upon arrival and dismissal, as well as during
•Students will wear cloth masks upon arrival and dismissal, as well as during
transitions
transitions
• Outside of arrival, dismissal and transitions, student mask requirements will
• Outside of arrival, dismissal and transitions, student mask requirements will
match county or city ordinance
match county or city ordinance
• Face shields are an additional precaution to the required masks
• Face shields are an additional precaution to the required masks
• If social distancing at 6 feet is In place In the classroom, students may remove
• If social distancing at 6 feet is in place in the classroom, students may remove
their mask
their mask
• All staff and visitors will wear cloth masks at all times, unless outside and
• All staff and visitors will wear cloth masks at all times, unless outside and
social distancing at 6 feet
social distancing at 6 feet
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Areas and/or Activity
Areas and/®r Activity
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Visitors
Visitors
•Limit all non -essential visitors
•Limit all non -essential visitors
• Social distancing Is required for all visitors
• Social distancing is required for all visitors
Gatherings
Gatherings
•Procedures will be In place to eliminate congregating of students, staff and visitors
•Procedures will be in place to eliminate congregating of students, staff and visitors
Air Flow/Ventilation
Air Flow/Ventilation
• HVAC systems will continue to be maintained as required by the Indoor Air Quality
•HVAC systems will continue to be maintained as required by the Indoor Air Quality Standard
Transportation
Transportation
•Drivers will wear face masks and students will follow local requirements
•Drivers will wear face masks and students will follow local requirements
• Field trips are prohibited (until notified otherwise)
• Field trips are prohibited (until notified otherwise)
• Spaced seating will be utilized to the fullest extent possible
• Spaced seating will be utilized to the fullest extent possible
• Frequently touched areas on the buses will be cleaned and disinfected at least daily
• Frequently touched areas on the buses will be cleaned and disinfected at least daily
• Protocols will be Implemented for bus loading and unloading
• Protocols will be implemented for bus loading and unloading
• Students will be encouraged to social distance at bus stops
• Students will be encouraged to social distance at bus stops
• Temperatures will be checked at school before entering
• Temperatures will be checked at school before entering the building
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Reopening Addendum
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Model Capacity
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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
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2020 Fall Innovative
Reopening Plan
Updated July 16, 2020
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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.
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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.
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In -Person at School
txtenaing the reach of our best teachers
Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode
Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms
Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (i.e.
Attitude is Altitude curriculum)
Implementation of Success Block and extended
learning opportunities to support students with
the mastery of grade level standards
Continue to exceed the state requirements for
instructional minutes
L� Operational M mmi
5 days per week in -person instruction
Limit student transitions
CDC/local/county guidelines followed for safety and
health protocols
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Temperature checks and masks for all students and
staff
Clinic annex for symptomatic students
Modified meal distribution for safety
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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.
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Fully Mobile Experience
Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences
with live teaching daily
Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model
Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Model
Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms
Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (i.e. Attitude is
Altitude curriculum)
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
IMMOW Operational
5 days per week mobile instruction
Office hours available for live teacher support
1:1 technology provided
Mobile Tech support available as needed
Meal distribution available
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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
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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.
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Flexible Model
Instructional
Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning
experiences with live teaching daily
Instructional minutes are aligned to the in -person model
Continue to follow the CSUSA Educational Mode
Personalized learning utilizing mobile platforms
Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (i.e. Attitude is
Altitude curriculum)
Implementation of 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
Families will be empowered to have options
Office hours available for live teacher support
1:1 technology provided
Mobile Tech support available as needed
Meal distribution available for mobile days; Modified
meal distribution for safety on in -person days
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Clinic annex for symptomatic students
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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
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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 their full 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
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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
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Progress Monitoring Tools, Processes &Schedules
NWEA MAP and/or iReady Diagnostic Assessments:
• Administered tri-annually (Fall, Winter, Spring) in
person or from a mobile location with teacher
proctors
• Analysis of Winter -to -Fall data for all students
• Differentiated instruction driven by data
• Baseline data informs targeted small group
instruction
• Universal screeners and diagnostic data for
Response to Intervention purposes
Success Block for Instructional Focus:
• Instructional focus assessments administered every
four to six weeks after each unit of instruction
• Analysis of data for all students
• Standards based data
• Data -driven instruction
Targeted small group instruction
• Flexible groupings developed for remediation of
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
LRemediation and enrichment planning for students based on common formative, interim and summative assessment data
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
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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
nalysiss of Winter -to -Fall data for all students used for action planning
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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
LServices extended for students who were receiving ESOL Services prior to the COVID-19 School Closure period,
pending re-evaluation and extension meetings being held
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
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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.
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Safety Protocols
Areas and/or Activity
Areas and/or Activity
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Hallways
Hallways
•Hallways will be marked to assist students with social distancing guidelines
•Hallways will be marked to assist students with social distancing guidelines
• Hallways will be one direction when feasible
• Hallways will be one direction when feasible
Cafeteria/Meals
Cafeteria/Meals
•Food safety practices will be In place before, during and after mealtimes
•Food safety practices will be in place before, during and after mealtimes
• Food lines for grab -and -go will be marked to ensure student distancing
• Food lines for grab -and -go will be marked to ensure student distancing
unless food Is being delivered to classrooms
unless food is being delivered to classrooms
• Cafeterias will be set up to align with social distancing guidelines
• Cafeterias will be set up to align with social distancing guidelines
• Schools may use classrooms, outside areas, and additional building space
• Schools may use classrooms, outside areas, and additional building space
If necessary, to meet social distancing guidelines
if necessary, to meet social distancing guidelines
PE/Guided PE
PE/Guided PE
• PE classes: Whether Indoors or outdoors, social distancing will be
• PE classes: Whether indoors or outdoors, social distancing will be
enforced, and equipment will not be shared
enforced, and equipment will not be shared
• Guided PE: Playground equipment dosed and classes staggered to
• Guided PE: Playground equipment closed and classes staggered to
eliminate congregating outdoors
eliminate congregating outdoors
• No contact activities will be in place
• No contact activities will be In place
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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
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Safety Protocols
Areas and/or Activity
Areas and/®r Activity
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Cleaning and Hygiene
Cleaning and Hygiene
•Enhanced cleaning products, protocols and safe hygiene practices will be In
•Enhanced cleaning products, protocols and safe hygiene practices will be in
Protocols
Protocols
place (hand washing, sanitizing stations, etc.)
place (hand washing, sanitizing stations, etc.)
• Clean and disinfect high traffic and high touch surface areas (desks,
• Clean and disinfect high traffic and high touch surface areas (desks,
doorknobs, bathrooms, etc.)
doorknobs, bathrooms, etc.)
• Training will be provided to all facilities team members, school staff, families,
• Training will be provided to all facilities team members, school staff, families,
and students to ensure safety/leaning/hygiene policies and procedures for all
and students to ensure safety/cleaning/hygiene policies and procedures for all
Masks
Masks
•Students will wear loth masks upon arrival and dismissal, as well as during
•Students will wear cloth masks upon arrival and dismissal, as well as during
transitions
transitions
• Outside of arrival, dismissal and transitions, student mask requirements will
• Outside of arrival, dismissal and transitions, student mask requirements will
match county or city ordinance
match county or city ordinance
• Face shields are an additional precaution to the required masks
• Face shields are an additional precaution to the required masks
• If social distancing at 6 feet is In place In the classroom, students may remove
• If social distancing at 6 feet is in place in the classroom, students may remove
their mask
their mask
• All staff and visitors will wear cloth masks at all times, unless outside and
• All staff and visitors will wear cloth masks at all times, unless outside and
social distancing at 6 feet
social distancing at 6 feet
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Areas and/or Activity
Areas and/®r Activity
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Visitors
Visitors
•Limit all non -essential visitors
•Limit all non -essential visitors
• Social distancing Is required for all visitors
• Social distancing is required for all visitors
Gatherings
Gatherings
•Procedures will be In place to eliminate congregating of students, staff and visitors
•Procedures will be in place to eliminate congregating of students, staff and visitors
Air Flow/Ventilation
Air Flow/Ventilation
• HVAC systems will continue to be maintained as required by the Indoor Air Quality
•HVAC systems will continue to be maintained as required by the Indoor Air Quality Standard
Transportation
Transportation
•Drivers will wear face masks and students will follow local requirements
•Drivers will wear face masks and students will follow local requirements
• Field trips are prohibited (until notified otherwise)
• Field trips are prohibited (until notified otherwise)
• Spaced seating will be utilized to the fullest extent possible
• Spaced seating will be utilized to the fullest extent possible
• Frequently touched areas on the buses will be cleaned and disinfected at least daily
• Frequently touched areas on the buses will be cleaned and disinfected at least daily
• Protocols will be Implemented for bus loading and unloading
• Protocols will be implemented for bus loading and unloading
• Students will be encouraged to social distance at bus stops
• Students will be encouraged to social distance at bus stops
• Temperatures will be checked at school before entering
• Temperatures will be checked at school before entering the building
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Model Capacity
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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
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