Contigency-Plan For Face To Face Sy 2021-2022

MINABANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TASK FORCE ON COVID 19

RESPONSE PLAN
for the
Limited Face-to-Face Classes
January , 2022
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INTRODUCTION
Since the outbreak in the late December 2019 , COVID - 19 has wreaked
havoc across the world and like any critical sector , education has been hit
hard when ordered nationwide school closures in the late March 2020.
Acknowledging the public health decision to close our school , Minabang

Elementary School craft an Educational Contingency Plan to ensure the right
to education for our learners even in times of this crisis.
The school in partnership with its stakeholders stands in solidarity to

reaffirms its willingness to work close collaboration following the IATF Protocols
to find appropriate solutions and mitigating measures to address the need to
assure continues education to our learners advocating a Friendly - Educational
System align with concreted efforts that mobilize resources to ready our school
in the new normal set up of learning environment brought out by the
pandemic.
For first time in almost two years , the Minabang Elementary School will
take part in the pilot run of limited Face - To - Face Classes prioritizing
Kindergarten to Grade 3 struggling learners, starting on January 10, 2022 for
being complaint for the necessary requirements and one of the school areas
that are low - risk for COVID 19. While recognizing the country’s resources will
fall short of addressing the complexity and global scale of the crisis, this
handbook will outline the responses of the School which determine the best
practices to be adapted to prevent transmission of COVID -19 to the teaching
staff and learners and to support the DepEd Thrust and government led
response against COVID 19 virus while educating our learners as it unfolds in
the country.
This document will be further updated to match recent events.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
The City of Ilagan is a first-class City and the capital of the Province of
Isabela, composed of 91 barangays, with a population of approximately
180,000. It has total land area of 116,626 hectares which makes it the largest
city in the island of Luzon and the fourth largest city in land area in the
Philippines.
Barangay Minabang is one of the rural of the City of Ilagan. It is situated

17’.1232’ , 121’.9290’ in the land of Luzon with a land area of 459km2. Its
population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,909. This represented
1.21% of the total population of the City of Ilagan.
The City of Ilagan through its City Inter-Agency Task Force (CIATF) on
COVID-19, despite the hosting of series national events in the first quarter of
the year, has registered “0” confirmed cases in the first few months of the
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implementation of Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) and General
Community Quarantine (GCQ). Comes June 23, with the introduction of Balik
Probinsya Program, when its first confirmed cases were reported. Since then
the numbers keep increasing. To accommodate LSIs and ROWs, four (4)
massive Quarantine Facilities were designated in the City. The City Complex at
San Vicente (MEGA QUARANTINE FACILITY); City of Ilagan Hotel and
Convention Center at Alibagu; San Antonio Hospital at Centro-San Antonio;
and City of Ilagan Sanctuary at Sta. Victoria.
EDUCATIONAL IMPACT
The novel coronavirus escalated into a global pandemic , brought a

nationwide school closures and forcing an abrupt and nearly universal shift to
distance - learning that proved disruptive for 10 school personnel , 177
learners and parents of Minabang Elementary School.
With the President having pronounced his strong objection against face-to-
face learning, Minabang Elementary School adapted the modular learning
modality and recently the Blended Learning . In view of this, school funds were
realigned for the purpose of reproduction of modules ensuring accessibility of
the “new normal“ way of learning to all learners in the barangay.
I. OBJECTIVES
1. To protect the well-being of learners, teachers and non-teaching
personnel;
i. To implement a safe return to school and work activities.
ii. To adhere to minimum health protocols.
2. To provide alternative modalities of delivering basic services to our
customers;
3. To ensure continuity of teaching-learning activities using the
recalibrated curriculum, the MELC through the most appropriate
modality;
4. To engage stakeholders in the implementation of school activities for
education to continue.
5. Ensure uninterruptible and clear line of communication with Schools
and partner agencies;
6. Intensify inter-operability and response capability with different level of
governance (Schools, Regional Office and Central Office) and partner
agencies through coordinated prevention, response and recovery effort
before, during and after COVID-19 outbreak; and
7. Ensure sufficiency of resources through identification of needs and
regular inventory of Physical, Financial and Human Resources.
This Contingency Plan aims to:

1. Align with the Harmonized National Contingency Plan for the COVID-19
Pandemic of the Division Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
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Council (DDRRM).
2. Establish the coordination and communication mechanisms among the
Division Office and the affected and assisting schools.
3. Set the response and rehabilitation or early recovery roles and
functions of the DepEd Division Office and the affected and assisting
schools for purposes of education continuity.
4. Provide guidance for the continuing capacity building of DepEd office
and schools.
5. Determine the preparedness and prevention and mitigation measures
to reduce the impacts of the COVID 19 Pandemic.
6. Support the identification of needed equipment and supplies to reduce
the impacts of the COVID 19 Pandemic.
THE DOTF RESPONSE STRATEGY

As COVID-19 continue to pose threat to our mission of providing the
highest quality of education and ensure accessibility to all. The Division
COVID-19 Task Force shall strictly adopt the salient parts of the Basic
Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) of the division and Template for
Response Action.
OPERATIONALIZING THE PREVENTIVE ALERT SYSTEM IN SCHOOLS

(PASS)
1 The Preventive Alert System in Schools (PASS), based on DepEd Order No.
34, s. 2003, is a systematic relay of information on a child’s or teacher’s state
of health to appropriate personnel and/or agencies in the locality.
2. All school heads shall operationalize the Preventive Alert System in their
respective schools. 3. School Head shall explain in class how PASS works:
a. Learners will observe the well-being of their own classmates and if
someone among them is not feeling well or has colds/cough and is feverish,
the sick learner will be reported to the teacher for validation of his/her
condition.
b. Early morning health inspection shall be conducted routinely by the
teacher to detect the presence of fever and other signs and symptoms of
infection. The teacher shall keenly observe the health status of each learner
in the classroom. If the teacher finds out that a learner is sick, this case
will be reported immediately to the school head.
c. The school head shall notify the family/guardian member of the sick
learner. A face mask should be worn by the feverish person and
immediately referred to the school health personnel or the nearest
barangay/municipal/city health center for evaluation or referral to a
hospital if needed. The same process shall be observed for teachers or other
personnel who will exhibit symptoms of infection.
d. Learners, teachers, and other personnel evaluated by school health
personnel/ referred to hospitals shall strictly observe the advice of the
health personnel/hospital, including the possibility of home quarantine.
e. The condition of the learner, teacher, and other personnel should be
closely followed up by the attending school health personnel.
f. Learners on home quarantine shall be given Alternative Delivery Mode of
education.
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4. School heads shall closely coordinate with the barangay/municipal/city
health offices and the SDOs relative to any resident in the community who has
traveled to and returned from a country/area affected by the COVID0-19.
5. School heads shall conduct daily monitoring of health status of children and
personnel, and maintain a record on health status.
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PLAN AREA
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REQUIRED HEALTH STANDARDS (RHS

To prevent transmission of COVID-19 in the Schools Division
of the City of Ilagan, all DepEd personnel, shall adhere to the
Required Health Standards primarily based on the DOH AO 2020-
0015 or the Guidelines on the Risk-Based Public Health Standards
of COVID-19 Mitigation and DOH Workplace Handbook on
COVID19 Management and Prevention version 1.
OBJECTIVES
1. Increase physical and mental resilience
2. Reduce transmission
3. Reduce contact
4. Reduce duration of infection
In attaining those aforesaid objectives, schools must establish, set up,

refurbish clinics with support mechanisms such as physical and mental
resilience and administrative support that includes PPE. General health and
safety protocols must adhere to the following measures and be maintained:
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A. PERSONAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1. FACE MASKS AND FACE SHIELD

a. Wear double face masks and face shield at all times, especially when in
the presence of others and in public areas.
b. Make sure the mask covers your nose and mouth.
c. Avoid touching the mask while using it. If it needs to be touched ( mask
or face), make sure the hands are sanitized first.
d. Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp, soiled, or
damaged and not reuse single-use masks. Cloth face masks must be
worn only for one day at a time and must be properly washed before
using again.
e. Remove the mask from behind using the string and properly dispose
single-use masks immediately in a closed bin.
f. Wash hands before putting on and after taking off face masks.
g. Face shields and other PPEs shall be provided by the employers.
h. Face shields shall cover the entire face (completely cover the sides and
length of the face). If possible, face shields should extend to the ears and
below the chin.
i. Face shields and masks should always be worn together when interacting
with colleagues, clients and/or visitors.
j. Face shields may be removed according to the demands of the work or
when the occupational safety and health of the employees so requires.
2. PHYSICAL DISTANCING
a. Maintain at least Two (2) meter distance with others.
b. Avoid physical contact with other employees, like handshakes.
c. When sneezing/coughing, proper distance must be maintained (Use
tissue or inner portion of elbow to cover nose and mouth. Do not cover
the mouth with the hand).
d. Implement adjustments in schedule, assignment, and activities to allow
for physical distancing in the classroom or in the office premises.
e. Restrict conduct of physical or face-to-face large gatherings and activities
that will require close contact or where physical distancing may not be
possible.
f. Provide and maximize use of online platforms which do not require
physical interactions or congregations for the performance of tasks.
g. Strengthen implementation of DTFC Memo No. 25 (Minimum Standards
on Social Distancing).
3. HANDWASHING and HAND HYGIENE

a. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-
based hand sanitizer (60% to 70%). Keep hands clean before, during,
and after working.
b. Ensure availability of hand soaps/ hand sanitizers/ alcohol-based
solutions/ other disinfectants in restrooms, entrances, etc. by doing
routine monitoring and replacement/ replenishment, if needed.
4. DISINFECTION
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a. Ensure routine cleaning/ disinfection of frequently touched surfaces
and objects (tables, doorknobs, desks, school Items, workstations,) using
bleach solution at least twice a day.
b. Ensure routine cleaning and the replacement of disinfectant solutions in
foot baths.
5. MENTAL and EMOTIONAL WELL BEING

Establish mental health and psychosocial support
helpline
a. Validating and Normalizing Feelings
b. Calming Down and Controlling One’s Emotions
c. Linking: Identifying and Addressing Needs
d. Sources of Strength
e. Managing Physical Reactions, Thoughts, Emotions
f. Seeking Solutions and Social Support
g. Focusing on Positive Activities
h. Other relevant topics as needed
6. DIET and NUTRITION

a. Encourage personnel and learners to eat nutritious well-cooked food.
b. Avoid drinking alcoholic drinks or keep it to a minimum.
7. PHYSICAL FITNESS
a. Engage learners in at least 60 minutes of daily physical activities.
b. Encourage adults to engage in at least 30 minutes of daily physical
activities (I.e, strengthening exercises).
c. Physical examination for personnel (per RA 11223 or the Universal
Health Care Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations)
8. SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE

a. Strictly enforce the ban on smoking and vaping (DO 48, s. 2016, DM
111,s. 2019)
b. Provide access to Brief Tobacco Intervention.
9. WORKING in the WORKPLACE

a. Subject everyone to temperature checks using a thermal scanner on a
private screening area near the entrance.
b. Teachers shall conduct daily rapid health assessment in the classroom.
All personnel shall notify their immediate supervisors if they are
experiencing flu-like symptoms. .
c. Ensure the operationalization of the Preventive Alert System in Schools
(PASS) for COVID-19 (DM 15, s. 2020)
d. Ensure proper ventilation (open windows, preferred).
e. For offices: Install temporary barriers between cubicles/tables.
f. For classrooms: Adhere to prescribed layout.
g. Develop contingency and response plan for COVID19.
h. Devise and implement alternative mean of recording and monitoring
attendance.
i. Limit travel only to the most critical or essential official functions as
determined by the Secretary or her designated officers.
j. Set a flexible dining policy.
k. Practice proper disposal of tissue and masks after use.
l. Sufficiently provide the following: Tissue/paper towel, designated trash
bins, adequate water and soap, hand sanitizers % etc.
m. Provide and reiterate relevant information on respiratory etiquette other
protective measures that shall be observed in the school or the workplace
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(may be applicable elsewhere).
n. Ensure access to the following:
o. Cloth/washable face masks, earloop masks, indigenous, reusable, do it-
yourself masks, or face shields, handkerchiefs, or such other protective
equipment or any combination thereof, which can effectively lessen the
transmission of COVID-19 (Learners and personnel).
p. 1 toothbrush and 1 toothpaste (K-6 learners).
q. 1 bar of soap (K-6 learners).
r. Display and/or distribute IEC materials on health, safety. 28. Create and
operate a common area for accommodating visitors and clients, as well
as designated areas for high-risk groups (w/ appropriate prevention
measures).
s. Establish and maintain proper sanitation and hygiene facilities.
Strengthen implementation of DO 10, s. 2016 (Policy and Guidelines on
Comprehensive WinS Program).
t. Strictly enforce DO 13, s. 2017 (Policy and Guidelines on Healthy Food
and Beverage Choices in Schools and in DepEd Offices).
u. Ensure set of Materials Recovery Facilities.
v. Ensure availability of ICT infrastructure and facilities.
w. Communicate with LGUs for tobacco control ordinances (DTFC Memo No.
39).
x. School or office clinic for basic services
y. Health assessment and physical examination as needed.
z. Appropriate intervention, first aid, or treatment .
aa.Proper management of symptoms, including recommendation to take
necessary rest at home.
bb. Referral and follow-up to appropriate health facilities.
cc. Access to existing telemedicine platforms/emergency hotlines.
Ensure proper referral to City Health Office or Barangay Health Emergency
Team (BHERT) upon assessment of sick personnel
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR INITIAL RESPONSE
In the event that an individual in the school shows symptoms, becomes a close
contact of a confirmed case, or tests positive for COVID-19, it is critical to have
a timely initial response to ensure little to no spread of the virus among other
members of the school community. There are 3C’s that stakeholders must
remember in responding to any school situation related to COVID-19.
1. Coordinate Tasks
Other members of the school community may feel worried and become uneasy
if any situation related to COVID-19 arises in the school. As a means of
preparation, the school head must clearly identify the role of each teaching and
non-teaching personnel, and provide the necessary training for their actions to
be well-coordinated. The following are the tasks for Response that must be
delegated by the school head:
a. Maintaining safety and health protocols, and order in the classrooms

b. Engaging the parent/guardian on the home-school arrangement, including
the designated time of pick-up of their child/ren, if a need arises
c. Coordinating with local health authorities
d. Preparing the heeded resources (e.g. alcohol, face mask, face shield, etc.) to
prevent the transmission of COVlb-19 ‘
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2. Collect Information
To assist health authorities and the local government unit in contact tracing,
the immediate responding health personnel er designated clinic teacher must
collect the following information of the individual who shows symptoms or is
reported to be: a close contact of a confirmed case:
a. Who: name of individual gender, age, grade level or occupation, the section
included in or handling
b. When: date, if in school (i) time of entry to school, (ii) time of isolation in the
clinic if at home (i) time of report
c. Where: school name, school address, the home address of the individual (if
at home during the time of the report)
d. What: symptoms experienced by the individual (if any)
e. How: details on where or how the individual was infected, or who is the
confirmed case to whom the individual became a close Contact
3. Contact authorities, other school personnel and families

All concerned stakeholders must be well informed to avoid the possible
transmission of the virus, and to guide the school community in the necessary
actions in case there will be a need to transition to a distance learning
modality.
a. Contact the identified health authority (e.g. barangay health station, rural
health unit) to cooperate regarding the appropriate measures such as tracing
and quarantine, or referral to a hospital if needed.
b. Contact other school personnel (from the different set of classes per week) in
case there will be a need to shift to a distance learning modality. A teacher
must also be informed and guided if he/she shall be a substitute teacher in
case a fellow teacher becomes unable to physically report to school for a long
period due to being infected with COVID-19 or other acceptable reasons.
c. Contact the family of the individual who showed symptoms or identified to be
a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19. The family must also be
informed regarding the actions that will be undertaken by the school, as well
as the protocols that must be observed at home as advised by health
authorities.
d. Contact the families of individuals from the same class as the person who
showed symptoms of COVID-19 and inform them of the protocols that must be
observed, as well as the possible shift to distance learning modality.
e. Contact families from other classes from the set of classes in the same week
as the person who showed symptoms of COVID-19, as well as those from the
set of classes in the other week to inform them of the current school situation.
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RESPONSE ACTIONS
Scenario 1. A household member of a learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19

but has not been tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-
19.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians of learners, as well

as school personnel, shall be oriented to immediately inform the school if any of their
household members experience COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible for
Household member showing informing their household members regarding the protocol.
symptoms
If a household member of a learner/personnel showing symptoms of COVID-19 informs the
school regarding their condition and has not yet been tested, the school may advise
him/her to seek assistance from BHERT.
Since the learner of personnel may be considered a close contact, the school shall advise
the learner or the concerned personnel to remain/return home and to self-monitor at home
until the results of the available COVID-19 test have been released.
Learner or personnel in the same If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support for a temporary shift
household to distance learning modality while waiting for the COVID-19 test result.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute teacher who will
temporarily conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher is handling,
while waiting for the COVID-19 test result.
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Provided that there is no confirmed case or close contact in the school, the school shall still
allow other learners and personnel to attend face-to-face classes.
Learners or personnel in the same
If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the teacher is handling will be
class and week as the exposed person
temporarily shifted back to distance learning until the teacher is allowed to return to
school. The school shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the
situation and the temporary shift in learning modality.
If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage other household
members regarding the home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the
learner (if in school at the time the information was communicated).
Other household members
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to self-monitor at home until the results of the
available COVID-19 test have been released. The school is not required to give advice to
other household members.
If the household member tests

positive and the exposed learner or
personnel does not show symptoms,
refer to Scenario 2.

negative and the exposed learners or
personnel shows symptoms, refer to
Scenario 4.

positive and the exposed learner or
personnel shows symptoms, refer to
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Scenario 5.
Scenario 2.
A household member of a learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of COVID-
19, The leaner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians of learners, as well

as school personnel, shall be oriented to immediately inform the school if any of their
Household member showing symptoms
household members experience COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible for
informing their household members regarding the protocol.
Exposed learner or personnel Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.
Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference to the contact tracing team of
the LGU).
Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or confirmed cases to
immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been
done, or resulted negative.
Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
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regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return
to school.
If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support for a shift to
distance learning modality for fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if
needed.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct
distance learning among the learners that the teacher is handling. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the school, the school shall allow
them to attend face-to-face classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school
premises.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the teacher is handling will
Learners or personnel in the same be shifted back to distance learning until the teacher completes the quarantine period. The
class and week as the exposed person school shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and
the shift in learning modality for fourteen (14) weeks.
If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the learners who were shifted
back to distance learning or to any other school member whose mental health was affected
by the situation.
Other household members If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage other household
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
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regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other household members.
If the exposed learner or personnel

shows symptoms during quarantine
and has not been tested, refer to
Scenario 5.
A learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed case of

Scenario 3. COVID-19 outside of their household. The learner or personnel is not showing
symptoms of COVID-19.
Exposed learner or personnel Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.
Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference to the contact tracing team of
the LGU).
Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
immediately quarantine and complete it for fourteen (14) days, regardless if testing has not
been done, or resulted negative.
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regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return
to school.
If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support for a shift to
distance learning modality for fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if
needed.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct
distance learning among the learners that the teacher is handling. The school may provide
Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the school, the school shall allow
them to attend face-to-face classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school
premises.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the teacher is handling will be
Learners or personnel in the same shifted back to distance learning until the teacher completes the quarantine period. The
class and week as the exposed person school shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and
the shift in learning modality for two (2) weeks.
If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the learners who were shifted
back to distance learning or to any other school member whose mental health was affected
by the situation.
Household members If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage other household
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Note: The LGU shall inform them if they are also identified as close contacts. If not a close
contact, they may continue attending school or going to their workplace without a need for
quarantine. If they are also identified as close contact, they shall be informed by the LGU
to complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and
vaccination status, before being allowed to return to school or workplace. The school is not
required to give advice to other household members.
If the exposed learner or personnel

shows symptoms during quarantine
and has not been tested, refer to
scenario 5.
Scenario 4.
A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be a
close contact with a confirmed case.
Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms Is In school:
Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation room in the school.
Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency care.
Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing symptoms, as well as his/her
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close contacts in school.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or person to remain at home.
If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a transition to a distance

learning modality to ensure continuity of learning until he/she is cleared to return to school.
This may include psychosocial support if needed.
If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance
learning among the learners that the teacher is handling, until the affected teacher is cleared to
return to school. The school may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local health authorities,
especially on the required number of days of isolation.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the
onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of breath),
AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has passed
from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic
medications.
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For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn out
positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return to the school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient. He/she shall be advised to isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the COVID-19
test results have been released.
Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the person showing symptoms,
Local health authority
contact tracing activities, and referral to a health facility, if the need arises.
Exposed learners or personnel Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or confirmed cases to
(from the same class as the person immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been done, or
showing symptoms) resulted negative.
Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in his/her class shows
symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance learning among the
learners that the teacher is handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide
Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for two (2) weeks.
For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen
(14) days. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
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school.
If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, the school shall allow other
Other learners and personnel learners or personnel from the week to attend face-to-face classes without completing the
required quarantine period provided that school premises have been disinfected.
If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school shall inform the
household members regarding the condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by the
school (e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the local health authority). The local health
authority shall be responsible for coordinating with the household member if the learner should
Household member of the person
be isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
showing symptoms
If the learner or personnel

showing symptoms tests negative
for COVID-19 refer to Scenario 6.

showing symptoms tests positive
Scenario 5. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close contact of a
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confirmed case.
Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still declare a lockdown as a precautionary
All Stakeholders measure since the person showing symptoms is a close contact of a confirmed case. The school
shall inform all stakeholders regarding the situation and the decision to undergo a lockdown.
Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms is in school:
Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation room in the school.
Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency care.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a transition to a distance

learning modality to ensure continuity of learning until he/she is cleared to return to school.
This may include psychosocial support if needed.
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If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance
learning among the learners that the teacher is handling, until the affected teacher is cleared to
return to school. The school may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local health authorities,
especially on the required number of days of isolation.
medications.
positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
patient. He/she shall be advised to isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the COVID-19
test results have been released.
Local health authority Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the person showing symptoms,
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contact tracing activities, and referral to a health facility, if the need arises.
Closely monitor the condition of all learners and school personnel.
immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been done, or
resulted negative.
Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in his/her class shows
symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance learning among the
learners that the teacher is handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide
All other learners and personnel
(including those from the other
week)
Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for two (2) weeks.
For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen
(14) days. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
school.
Household member of the person If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school shall inform the
showing symptoms household members regarding the condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by the
school (e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the local health authority). The local health
authority shall be responsible for coordinating with the household member if the learner should
be isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
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showing symptoms tests negative

showing symptoms tests positive
A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 and
Scenario 6.
is not known to Mite a close contact with a confirmed case.
All Stakeholders Since there is no confirmed COVID-19 case, the school may announce the resumption of
face-to-face classes (if a school lockdown was previously announced). However, only
those who are not in the same class as the person showing symptoms may return to
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attending face-to-face classes.
Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of the learner
or personnel while he/she is completing the required isolation period.
Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of days in isolation, as required
by the local health authorities, as the result might be false negative.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test
and remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from
the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
medications.
Person showing symptoms
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough,
shortness of breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results
turn out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out
negative, discharge from isolation.
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears
the patient.
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Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical support and
Local Health Authority
necessary protocol to be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.
Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their condition while they are
Exposed learners or personnel (from the
completing the required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
same class as the person showing
quarantine period, regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before
symptoms)
allowing them to return to school.
If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, other learners or personnel
shall be allowed to attend face-to-face classes without completing the required
quarantine period provided that school premises have been disinfected.
Other learners and personnel Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of learners and
personnel prior to the resumption of face-to-face classes.
Coordinate with parents/guardians and other school personnel regarding the schedule of

resumption of face-to-face classes
If the person showing symptoms tests

positive for COVID-19 during the 14-day
quarantine refer to Scenario 8.
A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 but is
Scenario 7. known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.
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Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still complete the fourteen (14)-day
All Stakeholders lockdown as a precautionary measure since the person showing symptoms is in close
contact with a confirmed case.
Person showing symptoms Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of the learner or
personnel while he/she is completing the required isolation period.
Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of days in isolation, as required by
the local health authorities, as the result might be false negative.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from
the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough,
shortness of breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn
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out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears
the patient.
Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical support and necessary
protocol to be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.
completing the required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
quarantine period, regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before
All other learners and personnel allowing them to return to school.
(including those from the other week)
If other learners and personnel do not show symptoms of COVID-19 within the 14-day
lockdown, coordinate with school personnel, as well as the parent/guardian of learners on
the schedule of resumption of face-to-face classes.
If the person showing symptoms tests

positive for COVID-19 during the 14-
day quarantine refer to Scenario 8.
Scenario 8. A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.
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The school shall remain under lockdown until the required quarantine period of all close
All stakeholders contacts has been completed. The lockdown may be extended if other learners show symptoms of
COVID-19.
Person confirmed to have Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of the learner or
COVID-19 personnel while they are completing the required isolation period.
Advise the person who is confirmed to have COVID-19 to complete the number of days in
isolation, as required by the local health authorities, as the result might be a false negative.
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative, discharge
from isolation.
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patient.
Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical support and necessary
protocol to be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.
Ensure that local health authorities have the correct contact details of learners and personnel for
contact tracing purposes.
Local Government Closely coordinate with the local government unit to provide a report which will serve as a guide
Unit if there is a need to declare a granular lockdown in the barangay.
All other learners and personnel
completing the required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the quarantine
(including those from the other
period, regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before allowing them to return
week)
to school.
If close contacts are not showing

symptoms of COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 2.
If close contacts are showing

symptoms of COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 5.
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here are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school. There is no known close contact in
Scenario 9.
the school. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced by the LGU.
Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if there will be a need for a granular
lockdown if there is an observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the barangay.
Local Government Unit
(barangay)
Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that learners and personnel are at home during
the scheduled lockdown.
Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the expected shift to distance learning modality.
Learners and personnel
Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition to the distance learning
modality.
There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. There is no known close

Scenario 10. contact in the school. The affected barangay is known to be frequented by members of the
barangay where the school is located.
Local Government Unit Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if there will be a need for a granular
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lockdown if there is an observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases in adjacent barangays.
(barangay)
Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that learners and personnel are at home during
the scheduled lockdown.
Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the expected shift to distance learning modality.
School
modality.
There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple baranqays in the municipality where the school is
located, and there is a change in the risk classification of the municipality. The barangav where
the school is located is not adjacent to the barangays with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no
Scenario 11.
known cases in the specific barangay of the school.
Although there are no known cases in the barangay where the school is located, the school must
Local Government Unit
strictly follow the recommendation of authorities to temporarily shift to a distance learning modality.
(municipal or provincial)
This is to avoid the possible exposure of the community due to the high mobility of people.
Learner and personnel If the lockdown was declared during school hours:
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Ensure that health and safety protocols will still be observed in school.
Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate communication device) regarding
the expected shift to distance learning modality.
Engage the parents/guardians regarding the home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-up
of the learners.
modality.
If the lockdown was declared after school hours or during the weekend:
Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate communication device) regarding
the expected shift to distance learning modality.
modality.
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STRATEGIES TO TRANSITION BACK TO FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING
MODALITY
During a school lockdown, it is important to continue engaging learners in

meaningful activities to ensure the continuity of learning. However, some
learners or school personnel may need additional support in transitioning back
to distance learning and managing their emotions after learning about the
situation in the school or in the community. During this period, the support
from the family and other school personnel shall play a critical role in adapting
to the change in environment and coping with the resurgence of COVID-19
cases.
1. The school local hotline/help desk shall remain open for

parents/guardians in need of assistance in the distance learning of their
child/ren. Teachers may utilize this platform to encourage parents/
guardians in their role as learning facilitators at home and to provide
additional support to learners in their independent study.
2. The school shall establish a cleaning and maintenance routine to ensure
that all school facilities are organized and functional until the
resumption of face-to-face classes.
3. The school may perform critical administrative tasks on-site provided
that they are given permission by the LGU.
4. The school shall provide the required personal protective equipment to
non-teaching personnel who shall weekly conduct the cleaning and
maintenance routine of the school, and those who will need to perform
administrative duties whenever necessary. The school shall ensure that
they will be properly compensated for physically reporting to school
during the school lockdown.
5. The guidance office shall remain operational to ensure that psychosocial
support and services shall be made available for all the members of the
school community. In the absence of a guidance office, affected learners
and school personnel shall be provided with Psychological First Aid (PFA)
by trained teaching ang nonteaching personnel in schools. They shall
also be assisted for referral to the counselling services provided by the
Schools Division Office, if further interventions are needed.
6. The school shall provide the appropriate support needed by the non-
teaching personnel while they are unable to physically report to school
on a daily basis.
7. After the school lockdown, the school shall seek the consent of
parents/guardians through a written form for the participation of their
child/ren in the resumption of face-to-face classes.
8. For the first five school days, the first hour shall be devoted to
discussion/facilitation of modules related to mental: health, facilitated by
their respective classroom advisers or designated teachers.
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INCIDENT COMMAND
(ABOVE-DIAGRAM APPLIES ONLY TO DRRM TEAM FOR NON-BIOLOGICAL

HAZARDS)
ACTIVATION
Presence of any personnel or learners showing symptoms
Presence of personnel with contact to a COVID-19-positive patient
DEACTIVATION
Negative antigen/RT PCR Result of suspected/probable
Clearance from the concerned City Health Office (CHO)
EFFECTIVITY
This contingency plan for COVID-19 (Limited Face-to-Face) shall be effective and
upon publication. The plan shall be considered a “working document “and be
subjected to continuous review and enhancement by the DepEd Technical Working
Group based on latest scientific studies about geological hazards, risk assessment
findings and innovations in DRRM policies and standards.
Prepared by:
FELIX T. RAMOS
School Head
LIEZLE R. CABANGAN RUDY R. AROC
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SPT / SBM Chairman DRMM Coordinator
MARILYN A. GONZALES BENSON G. RAMEL

Health Coordinator Property Custodian
RAMILETH MARIANO JAIME SANTOS

GPTA President Barangay Captain
CRECENSIO SANTOS CAROLINA AROC

Chairman - Committee on Education Chairman - Health and Sanitation
Reviewed by:
JULIET V. GUMPAL SAMUEL P. LAZAM, PhD.

Chief, SGOD Chief, CID
Recommending Approval:
NELIA M. MABUTI, CESE

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Approved:
GILBERT N. TONG, PhD, CEO VI, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
REFERENCES:
OM-OSEC-2021-002 – SCHOOL CONTIGENCY PLAN MANUAL FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITED FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
DO 14, S. 2020 – GUIDELINES ON THE REQUIRED HEALTH STANDARDS IN
BASIC EDUCATION OFFICES AND SCHOOLS
DIVISION OF THE CITY OF ILAGAN CONTIGENCY PLAN
DM no. 071 , s 2021 - Preparation for the Pilot Face - to - face Expansion and
Transitioning to New Normal
DepEd - DOH JMC no. 01 , s 2021 - Operational Guidelines on the

Implementation of limited Face - to - Face Learning Modality.
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MINABANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TASK FORCE ON COVID 19

Limited Face-to-Face Classes

Acknowledging the public health decision to close our school , Minabang

The school in partnership with its stakeholders stands in solidarity to

This document will be further updated to match recent events.

Barangay Minabang is one of the rural of the City of Ilagan. It is situated

The novel coronavirus escalated into a global pandemic , brought a

This Contingency Plan aims to:

THE DOTF RESPONSE STRATEGY

OPERATIONALIZING THE PREVENTIVE ALERT SYSTEM IN SCHOOLS

Specific Impact Recovery Activities/ Budget Fund

Online 1.Conduct 2,000.00 MOOE

REQUIRED HEALTH STANDARDS (RHS

In attaining those aforesaid objectives, schools must establish, set up,

1. FACE MASKS AND FACE SHIELD

3. HANDWASHING and HAND HYGIENE

5. MENTAL and EMOTIONAL WELL BEING

6. DIET and NUTRITION

8. SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE

9. WORKING in the WORKPLACE

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR INITIAL RESPONSE

a. Maintaining safety and health protocols, and order in the classrooms

3. Contact authorities, other school personnel and families

Scenario 1. A household member of a learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians of learners, as well

If the household member tests

If the household member tests

If the household member tests

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians of learners, as well

Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.

If the exposed learner or personnel

A learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed case of

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.

If the exposed learner or personnel

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms Is In school:

Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency care.

If the person showing symptoms is at home:

Advise the learner or person to remain at home.

If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a transition to a distance

If the learner or personnel

If the learner or personnel

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms is in school:

Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency care.

If the person showing symptoms is at home:

Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.

If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a transition to a distance

Closely monitor the condition of all learners and school personnel.

If the learner or personnel

If the learner or personnel

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Coordinate with parents/guardians and other school personnel regarding the schedule of

If the person showing symptoms tests

If the person showing symptoms tests

Scenario 8. A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.

If close contacts are not showing

If close contacts are showing

Involved Stakeholder Required Action