Mask Protocol Guidance
Madison Public Schools Mask Protocol Guidance for the 2020-2021 school year:
as advised by CDC, Department of Public Health, and State of Connecticut in consultation with:
- Stephanie Lesnik Director of Nursing
- Karen Goldberg District Medical Advisor
- Trent Joseph Madison Health Director
- District Reopening Steering Committee
| Situation | Action |
| During School Day | Wear Mask |
| Entering / Exiting Building | Wear Mask |
| In Common Areas: hallways, bathrooms, breakrooms | Wear Mask |
| Teacher Instruction |
Wear masks during instruction. There should be limited times when masks are removed for instruction, such as speech and counseling. Clear masks are available |
| Staff unable to maintain 6 foot social distance for instruction |
Wear mask Wear a mask / face shield if close proximity is required Gowns / gloves available if needed |
| Speech & Language Instruction |
Wear mask May remove face covering for instructional purposes, if able to maintain 6 foot distance from students or 3 feet distance with a barrier. |
| Counseling Staff |
Wear mask Masks may be removed for instructional purposes when counseling for a limited time, if staff are able to be 6 feet away or 3 feet away with a barrier |
| Scheduled Mask Breaks |
Can remove masks while maintaining 6 foot social distancing or 3 feet with a barrier. Preferable in outside environment or large space area |
| PE |
While exerting themselves in PE class, students can remove masks while mainaining 12 foot social distancing Preferable in outside activities |
| Lunch | Students may remove masks with barrier shields in place if less than 6' or maintain 6' social distance. If students desks are less than six feet they must have a barrier to remove their masks |
| Individual Offices/ Segregated Offices |
Can take off mask if no other people in the office Wear mask from time of entering the building until the time they arrive at their cubicle / workstation and at any time they are leaving their work station and moving around common areas |
Properly Handling of Masks:
- Limit handling of masks
- Wash hands frequently
- Inspect for damage or soil; discard
- Place masks on lanyards when removed