NNCEA COVID-19 Protocols

The below levels of how NNCEA implements education in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation will be followed. The level that is implemented will be determined by school administration based on the suggestions and guidelines from Manitoba Education, NCN Chief and Council, and NCN Public Health. Levels are subject to change throughout the year.

Domain Level Green Level Orange Level Red
Classroom Learning In class full time instruction occurs with social distancing in class Blended learning occurs within classroom instruction part time and online learning part time Only online learning occurs
Cleaning Daily cleaning occurs and sanitation of classrooms and facilities occurs throughout the day and evenings Daily cleaning occurs and sanitation of classrooms and facilities occurs throughout the day. An extended lunch hour occurs (10 minutes additional) for sanitation of desks and high contact areas in classrooms Custodians and maintenance continue to maintain and clean school
Students Students are involved in daily in class instruction. Students are placed in groups if needed. If class sizes exceed 25 then students are put into alternate cycles Students are put into 2 groups based on surname: A-L and M-Z and attend school on alternate days. Online learning or homework is provided for students while on off days. Students are engaged in online learning. Work packages are provided bi-weekly for students.
Staff Staff are involved in full time classroom instruction Staff are involved in classroom instruction and provide online supplementary material Staff are involved in online learning and prepare work packages on a bi-weekly basis
Transportation Students are picked up daily. Buses are sanitized and fogged after each use. Students temperatures are checked prior to riding the bus. Social distancing occurs on the buses. Students in each group are picked up on their day of in class instruction. Buses are sanitized and fogged after each use. Social distancing and other practices occur on the bus (temperature checks). Transportation of students is not applicable
Physical Education Regular classes with social distancing. Minimal use of equipment. If equipment is used sanitization will occur. Activities that do not involve close interaction. Students are broken up into 2 groups based on surnames: A-L and M-Z. Activities that involve minimal contact are required. Sanitation of equipment occurs after each class and use. Online learning
Sports and clubs Social distancing will occur, and equipment will be sanitized following use. No contact sports will be permitted No sports will be permitted No sports will be permitted
Screening Staff and students will be screened upon entry at school with temperature reader. Staff should self-monitor and parents should assess their student daily. Staff and students will be screened upon entry at school with temperature reader. Staff should self-monitor and parents should assess their student daily. Online learning. No students will be at the school facilities. Staff who are at the school will have their temperature checked. Anyone who is feeling ill will not be permitted at NNCEA facilities
Inclusive Education Classes and pull out groups will occur with social distancing. Groups will be no larger than 4 students Classes and pull out groups will occur with social distancing. Groups will be no larger than 2 students Online learning will occur for supplementation.
Curriculum Focus on all subjects A focus on English and Mathematics with some other subjects (80/20) Focus will only be on English and Math related concepts
Lunch Hot lunch program will occur in room 101 on an alternating basis for grades N-2 and 3-7. Bagged lunch will be housed in the 400 wing. Hot lunch will occur as this program is essential. Bagged lunches or lunches in Tupperware will be implemented. Not applicable
PPE Masks will be provided and required for all staff and students. Sanitization units will be used throughout the school and temperature checks. Signage will be provided around the schools for social distancing. Medical grade masks required by all staff. Masks will be required for all students and staff. Sanitation units will be use throughout the school and temperature checks. Signage will be provided around the schools for social distancing. Medical grade masks required by all staff. If any staff do enter the building (custodians, maintenance, etc) masks will be required and sanitization upon entry and exit.
Entrances Early years and middle years use their own entrance. Nursery and kindergarten use their own entrance. Grade 8 students use their own entrance at NNOC. Senior years use their own entrance at NNOC. Early years and middle years use their own entrance. Nursery and kindergarten use their own entrance. Grade 8 students use their own entrance at NNOC. Senior years use their own entrance at NNOC. Not applicable. Online learning
If you are feeling ill Staff and students should stay home if they’re feeling ill. Parents should assess students prior to school and staff should self-assess prior to coming to work. Staff and students should stay home if they’re feeling ill. Parents should assess students prior to school and staff should self-assess prior to coming to work. Not Applicable
School Start Times OK will start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm. NNOC will start at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm. Lunch will be from 11:50-1:00pm for OK and 12:28-1:38pm for NNOC. OK will start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm. NNOC will start at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm. Lunch will be from 11:50-1:00pm for OK and 12:28-1:38pm for NNOC. Not applicable online learning.
Communications Information will be communicated to the community via telephone, Facebook, NNCEA Facebook, NCN Facebook, letters, and radio. Information will be communicated to the community via telephone, Facebook, NNCEA Facebook, NCN Facebook, letters, and radio. Information will be communicated to the community via telephone, Facebook, NNCEA Facebook, NCN Facebook, letters, and radio
Home Schooling NNCEA does not receive funding for this. The cost and coordination of home schooling is the responsibility of the parent if they choose to do so. NNCEA does not receive funding for this. The cost and coordination of home schooling is the responsibility of the parent if they choose to do so. NNCEA does not receive funding for this. The cost and coordination of home schooling is the responsibility of the parent if they choose to do so.
School Closures In the event there is not adequate staffing at our schools we will have to close the school for the day or until enough staff are able to work. In the event there is not adequate staffing at our schools we will have to close the school for the day or until enough staff are able to work Not Applicable staff work from home.
School Visitors Visitors must make an appointment prior to entering, sign in required, and adhere to COVID-19 guidelines Visitors must make an appointment prior to entering, sign in required, and adhere to COVID-19 guidelines Not applicable

NNCEA COVID-19 Active Case Procedures

The following procedures will be followed in the event of an active case:

Active Case at OK School Active Case at NNOC Active Case at AMEC
  • NCN Public Health Director/PRT or designate informs Director of Education
  • NCN Public Health Director/PRT or designate informs Director of Education
  • NCN Public Health Director/PRT or designate informs Director of Education
  • Director of Education informs NNCEA Board Chair who informs Trustees
  • Director of Education informs NNCEA Board Chair who informs Trustees
  • Director of Education informs NNCEA Board Chair who informs Trustees
  • Director of Education informs school Principals or designate and Assistant Director
  • Director of Education informs school Principal or designate and Assistant Director
  • Director of Education informs Senior Administration at AMEC immediately
  • Both School goes on lockdown. No entry or exit from entrances or classrooms.
  • Assistant Director informs bus supervisor
  • School goes on lockdown. No entry or exit from entrances or classrooms.
  • Assistant Director informs bus supervisor
  • AMEC staff are notified of an active case and asked to document their close contacts, address, and contact information.
  • Affected classroom(s) are sent home on their own bus first. Bus is sanitized after.
  • Affected classroom(s) are sent home on their own bus first. Bus is sanitized after.
  • Contact tracing information is submitted to Public Health Director by HR.
  • Memo is created by Principal to inform of a school closure, remaining classes/staff are dismissed and sent home
  • Memo is created by Principal to inform of a school closure, remaining classes/staff are dismissed and sent home
  • Not Applicable
  • Class lists of affected class/classes are sent to Public Health for contact tracing (Secretary)
  • Class lists of affected class/classes are sent to Public Health for contact tracing (Secretary)
  • Not Applicable
  • NNOC staff/students are dismissed once buses return from OK
  • OK school staff/students are dismissed once buses return from NNOC
  • Not Applicable
  • Custodial continue to work to sanitize and fog all classrooms and areas. School closed to public.
  • Custodial continue to work to sanitize and fog all classrooms and areas. School closed to public.
  • Custodial continue to work to sanitize and fog all areas of building. Building closed to public.

Designates

  • Director of Education designate is Assistant Director of Education
  • Principal Designate is a Vice Principal at OK (3) or NNOC (1)

Contact Information:

  • OK School- 204-484-2242
  • NNOC- 204-484-2602
  • Alice Moore Education Centre- 204-484-2242

Note: There should be no disclosure at the school of the affected person(s) as this is confidential. Public Health will inform those affected as needed.

NNCEA IT Administrator will post a Social Media message to NNCEA Facebook once received by Director of Education or Designate.