Common use of Face Masks Clause in Contracts

Face Masks. i. The District shall make available disposable surgical masks to staff to wear while on school grounds if they have forgotten a mask. District shall provide reusable cloth face masks to staff. ii. Unit members caring for individuals who present COVID-19 like symptoms and are in an isolation space pending travel home shall be provided N95 respirators that are fit tested, if N95s are available to purchase in the community; otherwise, surgical masks, face ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and other PPE shall be provided. 1. Whether or not a surgical mask or N95 is worn, a face shield shall be provided as additional protection for occasions when the unit member is in close proximity to a symptomatic individual, in order to protect their eyes and other parts of the face. iii. All adults and students 2 years of age and older must wear face masks over both their nose and mouth at all times on campus. A face mask should only be removed for meals, snacks, when it needs to be replaced, or other outdoor mask breaks. 1. The District shall make every effort to arrange for meals to be consumed outdoors, weather permitting. 2. There may be circumstances where a student with a disability may need a mask accommodation in order to participate onsite. The goal of this process is to ensure that the unique needs of students are considered as accommodations are identified and determined. Sites will engage in the reasonable accommodation process. Where indicated, utilization of outdoor spaces and/or additional PPE may be provided to unit members. a. The District shall provide the ISHP template for mask accommodations that include potential additional safety mitigations (Appendix C) for indoor settings where a student has received a mask accommodation. 3. In accordance with CDPH guidelines, staff who are unable to wear masks shall engage in the reasonable accommodations process as outlined by the District’s Human Resources Division. 4. The Infant & Toddler program and TRACE may meet in public, non-District premises, such as local public parks. When appropriate to meet health and safety protocols, outdoor learning settings on District premises will be coordinated by the site administrator and set up by the District when equipment is needed. a. Unit members working with the Infant & Toddler program and TRACE shall be provided full PPE including but not limited to single use surgical style face mask, face shield, disposable gown, and gloves, when requested. b. Parent(s) and/or guardian(s) present for in-person Infant Program services must adhere to the masking requirements of this Agreement. iv. The District shall create updated policies and procedures related to proper mask usage for staff and students.