MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District

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Monday, October 12, 2020



MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Provides Media Opportunity to Tour Campus for Phase One Reopening



WHAT: The beginning of Phase One Reopening, in-person learning with appointment-based small-group instruction at elementary schools. Opportunity to capture video of inside and outside learning areas, students and teachers. Interviews available with district representatives.

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Lafayette Elementary School, 6125 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: District representatives will be available for interviews.

BACKGROUND: In keeping with the San Diego Unified School District's plan announced Aug. 27, Phase One of in-person learning is set to launch on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Phase One will include small learning sessions for students facing the most severe challenges. Elementary school students who have been uniquely identified by their teachers as experiencing learning loss have been offered appointments to receive in-person sessions. Participation is voluntary. Students who participate in the in-person learning sessions will continue to receive online learning.



This summer, San Diego Unified adopted strict new standards to better protect students, staff and the community from the spread of COVID-19. The measures were developed in consultation with top experts on multiple aspects of the pandemic from the University of California, San Diego. As a result, conditions for reopening local schools are stricter than state standards, will continue to proceed in phases, and will require critical protective measures including mandatory masks, proper ventilation and strict social distancing.



San Diego Unified has purchased $45 million in personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment to make schools and sites safe. The district has received some 200,000 masks in child and adult sizes from the state, along with 14,000 bottles of hand sanitizer. All schools will follow the strict standards for reopening advised by the UCSD experts. See the full report here.<https://www.sandiegounified.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/SDUSD_Scientific%20Panel%20Review_FINAL.pdf>

SAFETY: Due to COVID-19 precautions in San Diego County, media outlets are encouraged to use established media pools and share content. Attendees must wear a mask and follow social-distancing protocols. This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance by responding to this email.

ADDITIONAL B-ROLL:

Procedures for students prior to leaving home <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJkwyrYM9yg&feature=youtu.be>

Steps when students arrive at school<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-LfIx3SOEg&feature=youtu.be>

Districtwide campus safety protocols <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz51NDu3jw8&feature=youtu.be>

MEDIA CONTACT: Communications Director Maureen Magee, (619) 381-7930 mmagee@sandi.net<mailto:mmagee@sandi.net>

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