Masks will remain an option for students and staff members. Well-fitting masks remain a great tool to protect yourself and others and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Click HERE for complete information about face coverings, including which are most effective. 

Hand washing will remain an important tool for stopping the spread of germs or illness, including COVID-19. We will continue to encourage hand washing and hand sanitizing.

Sanitation, Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols

The following cleaning routines will be adhered to in all BSD schools:

• BSD uses RMC's Enviro Care Neutral Disinfectant as its primary disinfectant
• This product is listed on the EPA's List N as an approved COVID-19 disinfectant
• All student desks will be cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis
• To assist in disinfecting of hard to reach or clean areas, the District has purchased a number of Victory cordless electro-static disinfecting sprayers
• These sprayers emit a fine mist of disinfectant that is electrically charged to better adhere and reach around objects as they are disinfected
• Custodial teams will continue to receive specialized training and adjusted routines to ensure that BSD is in compliance with all DoE, DPH, and CDC cleaning guidance and best practices

You can read our comprehensive BSD Cleaning Protocols booklet here. 

Air Quality and Air Exchange

Our buildings continue to have optimized ventilation in addition to routine cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection with EPA-approved products.

Outdoor Air

• We have increased the percentage of outside air by using our building's automated control systems. All BSD schools' HVAC systems are capable of meeting or exceeding the recommended six full air exchanges per hour requirements.

HVAC Units

• All HVAC filters are replaced on a regular and consistent routine basis. The established filter replacement cycle exceeds the recommended replacement timelines.

Suspending Efficiency Measures

• We are running our HVAC systems in off hours when occupants are not present in order to continue the fresh air exchange and to improve filtration to maximize air flow.

Air Purification Systems

• Air purification systems are being installed in all Nurse's Offices, Wellness Centers, and Main Offices. These systems provide the necessary filtration cycles recommended by CDC.

District Issued Devices

District-provided laptops/devices will be available for all students. Device distribution and signing of loan agreement will be handled at the school level.

• 3rd grade through 12th grade will be issued Chromebooks
• Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be issued touch-screen Chromebooks
• Preschoolers will be issued iPads

Note: Kindergarten students will be issued a device after teachers have had the opportunity to teach students about the use and care of devices during the first few weeks of school.