WLWV Community Update

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District will host a second parent information session regarding the WLWV Online Program option on Monday, July 6, from 5-6 p.m.

To join the webinar by computer: https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/91589976763?pwd=V0RueDI0dVJrdXFsSXQxaUxxbEhiZz09
Password: 641512

To join by phone:
Dial +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 915 8997 6763
Password: 641512

A video recording of the first parent information meeting can be found on the district website for interested families who are not able to participate in the live session. The information session will include an opportunity for parent questions and answers. To learn more about the Online Program, including how to sign your student up for the 2020-21 school year, please visit the district website.

We deeply value partnership with parents in providing access and supports for students who experience disability. We invite parents to participate in ZOOM video conference meeting sessions to get an update on models and supports being planned for the fall opening of WLWV schools.

In addition, we will be listening to parents' ideas and questions at these sessions. If you have a child served by a 504 plan, please join us from 4-5 p.m. on July 15. If you have a child served by an IEP, please join us from 4-5 p.m. on July 16. See Meeting information below:

FOR 504 PARENTS —July 15, 4-5 p.m.: https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/96126645342?pwd=ZDNXTENBL3hwRk14VklESktLSlcvQT09

Meeting ID: 961 2664 5342
Password: 843288

FOR IEP PARENTS July 16, 4-5 p.m.:

https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/95381964287?pwd=N3ZrUC9pWWFoTFlrWmxZclUreWxBUT09

Meeting ID: 953 8196 4287
Password: 819519

We need to create a highly effective balance between academic learning for our students AND keeping a healthy and safe learning environment based on protocols from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This means maximizing classroom time while students are at school for direct instruction from teachers and careful, effective use of collaborative time with peers. It also means frequent cleaning of high-use spaces and areas of the classrooms before, during, and after each cohort group. OHA also strongly recommends minimizing students to as few cohorts (intact groups of students) as possible during the course of the day to reduce the risk of exposure.

Therefore, our plan includes shortening the school day by 50 minutes. Each school day would last 5 hours and 30 minutes. A shortened day allows us to minimize the exposure of students and teachers to fewer cohorts each day as advised by OHA. The use of time after students leave will mostly be spent by teachers and staff to clean classrooms at the end of the day; that will follow with the usual time for meetings (virtual or on-site), teaming, and preparation time for the next day’s cohort of students, and connecting with students and families.

Due to the shortened school day, we will suspend Early Release Wednesdays for the 2020-2021 school year. Each school day will be a consistent length of time across the year.

At this time, we are planning to set school times for the 2020-21 school year to be:

• Primary School: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• High School: 8:40 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
• Middle School 9:20 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.

The Dual Language Program will continue as usual next year for students who select the Hybrid Model (on-site/at-home). Unfortunately, the WLWV K12 Online Program does not have a dual language offering. It does, however, contain Spanish learning components and opportunities. All students may also continue using their Rosetta Stone accounts at home for practice and fluency. If a family selects the district Online Program for the year due to COVID-19 concerns, their student’s spot in the program will be saved and they will be able to return to the district Dual Language program the following year. No testing will be required to re-enter the program. Cohorts for dual language classrooms will be created using the same physical distancing guidelines used across all West Linn-Wilsonville schools and grade levels.

All students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, Talented and Gifted Plan, or who receive English Language Development services will continue to receive the instructional supports and accommodations as described in their plans. For families enrolling in the WLWV K12 Online Program, a meeting may be required to determine how your child’s individualized plans would be implemented through the online model.

Bus transportation will continue to be provided to all schools next year. The WLWV School District and First Student are developing protocols for loading and unloading that includes visual screening for students exhibiting symptoms along with a log for contact-tracing. It will be expected that any student exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms would stay at home.

Students riding the bus will be spaced further apart from one another. Potential exposures on a bus are significantly reduced by three feet of distance, in combination with seatbacks that provide physical barriers between rows.

Buses will be cleaned frequently, with targeted cleanings between routes, and with a focus on disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces of the bus. Bus drivers will be required to wear face coverings.

Families are encouraged to drive their children if possible to help with physical distancing.

Packaged lunches will be made by the district and available for students to pick up and eat with their cohort group in designated spaces. There will be no self-serve, buffet-style meal service.

In order to minimize exposure of students and staff, we will be suspending on-site visitors and volunteers for the school year. Itinerant staff and substitute teachers are not considered visitors.

The calendar will be adjusted to reflect the suspension of Early Release Wednesdays. It is also possible that once all the detailed plans are in place regarding school schedules and planning time/staff development days for teachers, that some additional adjustments may need to be made to the 2020-21 calendar. If so, we will share the changes with families as soon as possible.

We realize there was a lot of information in this update. Much of this information will be added to our district website, “Reopening Schools 2020-2021” and we will continue to update the site over the coming weeks. You may want to check it from time to time: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/Page/16141.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has received questions from the community regarding the plans for reopening school fields, playgrounds, gardens, common spaces, gyms, and other school facilities for public and/or recreational use during the summer.

As of May 28, Clackamas County has entered into Phase 1 of its reopening plan. While the plan increases the limit of gatherings to 25, schools and school campuses are to remain closed. Additionally, the Governor’s most recent Executive Order 20-25, specifically states that Executive Order 20-20 regarding K-12 schools, is still in effect.

EO 20-20 states that “public schools shall limit school facility operations only to essential functions, consistent with any social distancing requirements set forth by Oregon Health Authority”. Most requests we are receiving for recreational use or sports activities do not fall in the “essential function” category.

The District Safety Leadership Team continues to actively review all forms of guidance and liability parameters set forth by the Governor’s Office, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Clackamas County Health, Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), and PACE (school district insurance provider). Each of these agencies have conditions and protocols that must be met before school districts can reopen under Phase I.

To reduce the risk to our students, staff, and community to the greatest extent possible, the District will keep all sites and facilities closed until a well-designed plan can be developed and communicated to all of our students, staff, patrons, city officials, law enforcement, and the district’s insurance provider.

At this time, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District is remaining closed to any school-sponsored or community-sponsored activities or events through July 13.

The district will tentatively plan to reopen sites and facilities beginning July 13, subject to meeting all regulatory guidelines. Until then, all district sites and facilities remain closed.

Local law enforcement will continue to monitor parks and playgrounds and enforce closures.

We thank our community for your patience and understanding as we work to make our spaces available and enjoyable once again.

Hybrid Model Parent Information Session — TBD

July 6 — Online Program Information Session:

• To join the webinar by computer: https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/91589976763?pwd=V0RueDI0dVJrdXFsSXQxaUxxbEhiZz09
  Password: 641512

• To join by phone: Dial +1 669 900 6833

  Webinar ID: 915 8997 6763
  Password: 641512

July 15 — 504 Plan Information Session:

• https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/96126645342?pwd=ZDNXTENBL3hwRk14VklESktLSlcvQT09

• Meeting ID: 961 2664 5342

• Password: 843288
  

July 16 — 504 Plan Information Session:

• https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/95381964287?pwd=N3ZrUC9pWWFoTFlrWmxZclUreWxBUT09

• Meeting ID: 953 8196 4287

• Password: 819519

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2019 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2019-20 Registration Information

• Updated 2018-19 Work Plan

• Education Foundation

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Volunteer in WLWV Schools

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict