COVID-19 & District Reentry Information / Cleaning Protocols

What are cleaning and disinfecting procedures for each school?
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Please refer to this link for the District's Re-Entry Plan for specifics.

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What is the cleaning and sanitizing schedule for both the rooms and playground facilities?
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Please refer to this link for the Districts Re-Entry Plan for specifics.

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How many electrostatic cleaners does the District have?
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The District has 30 throughout the buildings.

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Do schools use steam cleaners such as for floors and desks?
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We do not use steam cleaners for cleaning as the time and staff needed to use them would not be possible with the existing staff. We use electrostatic spraying and MicroArmor antimicrobial coatings.

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How often will bathrooms be cleaned throughout the day?
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Twice, unless sickness or other issues arise.

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Could we implement hand-less paper towel dispensers?
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All towel dispensers are hands free. Students only have to touch the paper.

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Do the bathrooms have manual faucets and flush?
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Yes, all bathrooms have manual faucets and flush devices.

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How far will the desks be from each other?
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Six feet.

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Will you put up plexiglass in between the desks?
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Plexiglass is not permitted in schools; however, we will have some polycarbonate separators where appropriate.

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Will my child be responsible for using disinfectant products on his desk?
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No, children will not be asked to clean their desks.

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Will desks be cleaned between classes?
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Desks will be sprayed with Oxivir in classrooms between classes.

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What precautions are being taken for lunch in the classroom as it pertains to food allergies?
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School nurses, teachers and food service staff will continue to coordinate regarding allergies, classroom desks will be cleaned after lunch.

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Will daily cleaning logs be made public?
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Yes, upon request.

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Will each school be provided with wipes and sanitizer for students to use before/after recess?
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We will provide hand sanitizer in all classrooms and at multiple locations throughout all buildings. Alcohol wipes will also be provided.

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Is the playground equipment getting power washed daily?
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Yes, only on school days.

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How often will the classrooms and special area classrooms be cleaned throughout the day?
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All classrooms are cleaned daily. Special areas will be sprayed with Oxivir in between classes.

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Will water fountains be closed?
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Bottle fillers will be available, the bubblers will not.

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Can student bring his own UV sterilizer to school to use?
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No, NYSED does not approve UV lights in schools for personal use.

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Eastchester Union Free School District

Soaring to Excellence

COVID-19 & District Reentry Information

What are cleaning and disinfecting procedures for each school?

What is the cleaning and sanitizing schedule for both the rooms and playground facilities?

How many electrostatic cleaners does the District have?

Do schools use steam cleaners such as for floors and desks?

How often will bathrooms be cleaned throughout the day?

Could we implement hand-less paper towel dispensers?

Do the bathrooms have manual faucets and flush?

How far will the desks be from each other?

Will you put up plexiglass in between the desks?

Will my child be responsible for using disinfectant products on his desk?

Will desks be cleaned between classes?

What precautions are being taken for lunch in the classroom as it pertains to food allergies?

Will daily cleaning logs be made public?

Will each school be provided with wipes and sanitizer for students to use before/after recess?

Is the playground equipment getting power washed daily?

How often will the classrooms and special area classrooms be cleaned throughout the day?

Will water fountains be closed?

Can student bring his own UV sterilizer to school to use?