27
Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to
cdc.gov/coronavirus
School Decision Tree
The purpose of this tool is to assist administrators in making (re)opening decisions regard
the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to check with state and local health officials and o
the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstance
Should you consider
opening?
Are recommended health
and safety actions in place?
Is ongoing monitoring in place?
• Will reopening be consistent
with applicable state and
local orders?
• Is the school ready to
protect children and
employees at higher risk
for severe illness?
• Are you able to screen
students and employees
upon arrival for symptoms
and history of exposure?
ALL
YES
• Promote healthy hygiene
practices such as hand
washing and employees
wearing a cloth face covering,
as feasible
• Intensify cleaning,
disinfection, and ventilation
• Encourage social distancing
through increased spacing,
small groups and limited
mixing between groups, if
feasible
• Train all employees on health
and safety protocols
ALL
YES
• Develop and implement procedures to
check for signs and symptoms of
students and employees daily upon
arrival, as feasible
• Encourage anyone who is sick to stay ho
• Plan for if students or employees get sic
• Regularly communicate and monitor
developments with local authorities,
employees, and families regarding cas
exposures, and updates to policies and
procedures
• Monitor student and employee absenc
and have flexible leave policies and
practices
• Be ready to consult with the local health
authorities if there are cases in the facil
or an increase in cases in the local area
ANY
NO
ANY
NO
ANY
NO
DO NOT OPEN
!
MEET
SAFEGUARDS
FIRST
!
MEET
SAFEGUARDS
FIRST