Hybrid 2.0 in 2021
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On Tuesday, Jan. 19 Barrington 220 implemented Hybrid 2.0, with a commitment to continue following these five CDC mitigation strategies:
- Consistent and correct use of masks
- Social distancing to the largest extent possible
- Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Contact tracing in collaboration with the local health department
The decision to return to the Hybrid mode was based on guidance from the Lake County Health Department which states school districts should utilize CDC indicators and thresholds for risk of introduction and transmission of COVID-19 in schools. While Barrington 220 is aware that the health metrics (Metric #1 and Metric #2) listed on the chart further down on this page continue to exceed the Step 3 (Hybrid) thresholds, public health officials have advised that school districts can safely implement a Hybrid mode if the five mitigation strategies are in place.
Specifically, under the “Applications and Interpretation of Indicators” section of the CDC school decision-making website it states: “If community transmission is high, but school and community mitigation strategies are implemented and strictly followed as recommended, then the risk of introduction and subsequent transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a school will decrease.”The date of Tuesday, January 19 was chosen for the following reasons: to allow for mitigation time recommended after winter break due to travel and family gatherings, as well as time for operational transitions related to transportation, food service, and staffing. Over the past several weeks school principals and district leaders have been working to improve the Hybrid plans at each level, which you can view below:
Current Metric Status
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Last Updated: January 19, 2021
The metric status will be updated every week on Monday afternoon.
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Metric 1: New Cases
This metric tracks the number of new cases per 100,000 persons within the last 14 days in the Barrington 220 boundary area (60010, 60110, 60192, 60021 zip codes).
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Metric 2: Positivity Rates
This metric tracks the 14 Day Rolling Average Positivity Rates in the Barrington 220 boundary area (60010, 60110, 60192, 60021 zip codes).
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Metric 3: PPE & Sanitation Supply
This metric tracks the ability to deter the spread of COVID-19 through PPE supply and sanitation across the district. For example, if the district has a 1 month supply of PPE and sanitation supply, the district will be in Hybrid mode.
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Metric 4: Licensed Staff Return Rate
This metric tracks the rate at which licensed staff return to our school buildings, along with substitutes for licensed staff. Licensed staff refers to teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists and school nurses. The numbers include quarantine and isolation cases. *Note: It is possible specialized district programs (i.e. Chinese Immersion, World Languages, Extended) may still be in Distance Learning mode in Step 3.
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Metric 5: Non-Licensed Staff Return Rate
This metric tracks the rate at which non-licensed staff return to our school buildings. Non-licensed staff provide the following services: clerical and administrative, paraprofessional, food and nutritional, custodial and maintenance, security, and technical. The numbers include quarantine and isolation cases.
Quick Links
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COVID-19 Sympton Screening App
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COVID-19 Dashboard
The COVID-19 dashboard shows the daily number of positive cases and quarantine cases among students and staff at each building in the district. To quickly locate data for the current week, click the "Current Week" tab.
- A positive case is counted on the day it is reported. Every day after, it is placed in the quarantine category.
- Quarantine cases are total students and staff not attending school due to testing positive or exposure to a positive case.
- "X" is used for non-attendance days.
- During Distance Learning, positive cases for students are only counted for students who have been in the building for any reason (academic, athletics, clubs, etc.).
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Tech Support
Technology support is available Monday-Friday for Barrington 220 students and staff on district devices and systems. In-school technology support is available in each school’s library. In addition, students can visit the front entrance of BHS between 8am-3:30pm. All students and staff can also call Barrington 220 Tech Support at 224-655-1500 between 7am-4pm.
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Visitor Protocols
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Meals
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 19 Barrington 220 began providing meal service to families on Mondays and Wednesdays. All Barrington 220 students who are currently enrolled in grades Pre-K-12 can receive meals.- Monday: meal pick up will be available from 9:30am-11:00am at all elementary, middle schools and Barrington High School. This will include two meal packs (each includes two breakfasts and two lunches). Meals can be picked up for any grade level at the school nearest to the student's home.
- Wednesday: meal delivery will occur between 12:30-2:30pm for students that have registered for meal delivery. This will include five meal packs (each includes five breakfasts and five lunches)
If you have questions, please contact Yazmin Aceves at (847) 842-3534 or yaceves@barrington220.org.
- Monday: meal pick up will be available from 9:30am-11:00am at all elementary, middle schools and Barrington High School. This will include two meal packs (each includes two breakfasts and two lunches). Meals can be picked up for any grade level at the school nearest to the student's home.
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Resources
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*Please note that in accordance with Governor Pritzker's directive in April 2020, all American flags on Barrington 220 properties are at half-staff to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19.