Transportation and Meals
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Mukilteo School District is implementing the practices and protocols below to increase safety while riding buses. Drivers may use a combination of mitigations to manage
grouping and physical distancing depending on specifics of the route. These measures may include:- Seating siblings or students from the same household together
- Seating students in separate seats whenever possible
- Assigned seating may be required
- Loading bus to minimize passing in the aisleway
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Bus Stop Safety
The district’s Transportation Department developed the following to increase bus stop safety:
- Added COVID-19 Safety to the existing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) matrix with expectations for safe behavior at bus stops
- Provided training literature to families to support safe practices at the bus stop
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Bus Riding Protocols
The district updated its student transportation protocols to include the following:
- Ventilation will be increased by opening windows, hatches and vents as much as possible.
- All passengers are required to wear face coverings at all times. In cases where a student who has a disability and/or medical issue that prevents them from wearing a face covering, a specific safety plan will be in place.
- Buses will be equipped with disposable face coverings for those who arrive without them.
- Students will be taught to avoid touching unnecessary areas as much as possible.
- All previously established bus rules of conduct remain in effect.
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Bus Cleaning and Disinfecting
Bus cleaning and disinfecting protocols in alignment with Department of Health guidelines include:
- Frequently touched surfaces such as handrails, seat tops and driver’s area will be disinfected with approved wipes.
- School buses will be sanitized at the end of each day.
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Nutrition Services
Following the guidance issued from DOH, schools will maximize the distance between students to the degree possible during lunchtime. This may include setting up additional eating spaces on the stage or outside, assigning distanced individual eating spots and walking paths. Students will wear masks at all times in the cafeteria except when eating at their designated location. Handwashing/sanitizing opportunities will be built into the schedule. Tables will be cleaned between lunch periods. Nutrition Services will incorporate the best practice for distributing food to minimize lines and practice social distancing.
