May 15, 2020We
are looking forward to getting back to in-person instruction when
necessary/required. However, all of us must be very mindful of the new
guidelines that will be in place at the JVS. These guidelines are in place to
keep everyone as safe as possible. They apply best practices as determined by
the CDC and the Department of Health, and as recommended by your specific program
industries.
First,
it is imperative that you follow the guidelines to self-monitor your health
status daily before coming to class.
Take your temperature.
Is it 100.4 or higher?
Do you have a cough?
Are you having trouble
breathing?
You have a responsibility to answer these questions honestly before coming on campus each day. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, DO NOT ATTEND. Please consider not only yourself and your family, but also everyone you may see at school.
As
part of the JVS approved safety plan, all individuals will adhere to the
following safety measures. (Please read the entire plan on the website at https://www.lcjvs.com/LCJVSCOVID-19SafetyPlan.aspx
Best
practices from the CDC and ODH will be encouraged by the JVS. In cases where specific
procedures are mandated, everyone will be required to follow those mandates. These
practices, many of which are taken directly from these organizations, include:
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Maintaining 6’ of distance between all individuals in the building, including any students, staff or guests, and as entering and exiting the building.
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Requiring
the use of face masks or coverings by all employees, students, and guests,
unless there is an approved exception. Exceptions include where facial
coverings:
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Are
prohibited by law or regulation;
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Violate
documented industry standards;
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Are
not advisable for health reasons;
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Violate
documented safety policies;
o Are not required
because an employee works alone in an assigned work area; or are not required
due to a functional/practical reason.
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Washing
hands and/or Applying hand sanitizer upon entering the building.
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Promoting
frequent and thorough hand washing. If hand washing is not an option, employees
are encouraged to frequently use hand sanitizer provided throughout the
building.
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Encouraging
respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes.
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Discouraging any individuals from using others’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment, when possible.
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Requiring
all individuals disinfect shared tools and equipment after use. For example,
wipes will be available by copy machines.
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Recommending
frequent disinfection of desks, workstations, and high-contact surfaces
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Requiring
that any used personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks, is
disposed of, cleaned, or stored properly to avoid contamination of self,
others, or the environment.
Thank
you for following these guidelines. They have been approved by the health
department as conditions for us to resume in-person instruction. Additional
safety measures may be required by some programs. Your program may require a
higher standard of care due to the nature of the industry, and we ask that you
follow any additional program-specific guidelines your instructor has provided
to you; these are current industry best practices.
Things
are different than they were two months ago, and we understand that this is a
change in protocols. Several of our programs are returning with a hybrid model
that will still provide some online opportunities for the continuation of learning.
Whether instruction is fully
in-person, hybrid, or online you must be sure to participate in all hours
offered each week. Satisfactory attendance and grades are still required to
remain in the program and/or successfully complete the course. If you cannot
return to in-person instruction at this time, please work with your instructor
to consider appropriate next steps. Also know that our Student Services
Coordinator and Counselor are available to help answer your questions.
We
look forward to a safe return to the classroom.
Thank
you
Kristian Smith, Director
March 16, 2020
Office is temporarily closed, however we are monitoring email and will have remote access to phones. Please see our staff directory for emails of all our staff.
Office: (440) 774-1051 - ext. 22254 Fax: (440) 776-2070