COVID-19
To assist our members in navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to provide updated resources and information.
ASCIP recommends that Districts continue to monitor and follow the directives issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), local health departments, the California Office of Emergency Services, and the World Health Organization (WHO).
ASCIP COVID-19 Risk Alerts:
Where to Find Information About the Coronavirus COVID-19
Sample Coronavirus Response Plans
Keeping You, Students and Employees Healthy and Safe
- Hand washing and hygiene video. A special thank you to the students at Parks Junior High School from the Fullerton School District, whose creative talent made this video available to you.
- ASCIP Online Training Resources for handwashing, PPE, awareness and more
- CDC “What You Need to Know about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)”
- CDC “What to do if you are sick with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)”
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees
- HVAC Guidelines for Schools (COVID-19)– from Executive Environmental
- Social Distancing Guidelines
- Disinfecting Musical Instruments Guide
- Remote Instruction and Keeping Students Safe Guidelines
- ASCIP Safety Spotlights:
- Ergonomics at Home
- Ergonomic Tips
- Exercise Safety
- Stress Management
- Stretching Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
Prevention Products/PPE
The State of California is providing some supplies to a California public K-12 schools through the Office of Emergency Services (OES). These supplies are being allocated and distributed through each County Office of Education. Below is information about the products being provided and vendor information shared by members, which sell additional needed products. None of this is intended to imply endorsement by ASCIP, but is intended to be information sharing only.
- PPE Allocations by County
- PPE Assumptions by OES
- PPE Shipping Dimensions Fact Sheet
- Vendors Selling COVID Prevention Products
Use of Disinfectants at Schools
The Healthy Schools Act (HSA) requires anyone using any pesticide at school or child care center to complete annual training. Sanitizers and disinfectants are antimicrobial pesticides because they kill germs. This requirement applies to teachers, aides, custodians, and food service workers.
Possible Funding Sources Due to COVID-19 Costs
- ASCIP Safety Credits can be used for loss control and risk management related projects, equipment, supplies, and staff education or training. Safety Credit Reimbursement Form
- FEMA Support Under Emergency Declaration for COVID-19
When should my public agency submit a Request for Public Assistance (“RPA”) to FEMA? As soon as your agency has incurred, or anticipates incurring, emergency-related expenses. Instructions – How to Submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) – No Grants Portal Account
- SB 117 addresses several Education Finance concerns with daily attendance, testing, and appropriation of $100,000,000 to the general fund for the purchase of PPE or paying for supplies and labor related to cleaning school sites, or both.
- The Governor’s Executive Order N-26-20 providing funding for school closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
- FEMA_Grant_Process-PPT
Additional ASCIP Resources
- Facilities Use Addendum – COVID-19
- Consultant Waiver Form – COVID-19
- Activities Special Waiver Form – COVID-19
- Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 FAQs
- COVID-19 Legislative Updates (HR Roundtable 5-18-2020)-PPT
- WC Roundtable-Ripple Effects of COVID-19 on WC 5-22-20 – Part 1-PPT
- WC Roundtable-Ripple Effects of COVID-19 on WC 6-3-20 – Part 2-PPT
- CCD Only – FAQ CV19-Nursing Staff-Students
Additional External Resources
- California Legislative Analyst’s Office webpage with COVID-19 Actions
- California Department of Education’s Coronavirus Response page
- World Health Organization Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings
- CDC Risk Assessment and Public Health Management Decision Making flowchart
- CDC Consideration for Schools (K-12)
- CDC – Colleges, Universities, and Higher Learning
- California Department of Public Health – COVID-19 Industry Guidance
- Duke University – Guide for Returning to the Workplace
- Gallagher’s Guidance for Reopening Schools
- Governor Newsom’s Statewide Stay in Shelter Executive Order N-33-20
- COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE:
Schools and School Based Programs 7-17-2020 - Re-opening Schools Strategies-Community Matters
- Re-entry Tool Kit Outline-Community Matters