Keeping You Safe: PLA Reopening Playbook August 2020 | Page 28

Policy for School Visitors During a
Pandemic
Purpose:
Under normal circumstances Phalen Leadership Academies welcomes visitors to
campus. The COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult time for all of us. Times have
changed quickly and dramatically due to the virus. Safety is our number one
priority, and we must do everything we can to prevent the spread of this disease
and protect our students, faculty, and staff. To minimize risk, our new Visitor
Protocol puts strong limits on visitors entering our school buildings during this
pandemic.
Our Guiding Principles:
1. Keep the PLA community safe.
2. Continue to serve our students with the highest standards.
3. Do our part to slow community spread of the virus where there appear to be
outbreaks, so that the most vulnerable people are able to get the care they need.
Scope:
This policy applies to all visitors without exception in the event of a pandemic or
similar health crisis. The term “visitors” include but are not limited to: volunteers,
vendors, substitute teachers, parents, etc.
Visitor Guidelines:
1. Seek approval from the School Leader
2. Complete the health screening form 24-hours prior to the visit. Arrive wearing
a mask.
3. Sanitize hands upon entry.
4. Submit to a temperature check.
5. Comply with physical distancing requirements.
Approved visitors may process in through specified entry points to the building.
Please note adjustments to the COVID-19 Visitor Policy may be adjusted
throughout the year based on our experience with it.
PLA welcomes our parent volunteers. We know parent support is a critical
component of our community engagement and partnership. Unfortunately,
during the pandemic, PLA has suspended parent volunteer activities and parent
visitation during the school day until further notice.
At times, we know parents may need to drop off an item for their child during the
school day. If this situation arises, we will require parents to leave the items at
designated points at each building. Please reach out to your specific school for
details.
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