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Post by bandaid on Jun 5, 2020 7:13:24 GMT -6
The Indiana Department of Education just released what they are calling "Considerations" for In-Class re-entry. It sounds like it's been left up to each individual school district. I have included a link to the 38 page guide.
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Post by angelee on Jun 5, 2020 7:19:09 GMT -6
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Post by angelee on Jun 5, 2020 7:30:43 GMT -6
The Indiana Department of Education just released what they are calling "Considerations" for In-Class re-entry. It sounds like it's been left up to each individual school district. I have included a link to the 38 page guide.
Appendix C Outlines reentry of extracurriculars
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Post by bandaid on Jun 5, 2020 7:35:54 GMT -6
If schools choose to follow these considerations, practices are going to be severely limited for what Indiana bands are use to. The Indiana Department of Education just released what they are calling "Considerations" for In-Class re-entry. It sounds like it's been left up to each individual school district. I have included a link to the 38 page guide.
Appendix C Outlines reentry of extracurriculars
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Post by angelee on Jun 5, 2020 7:49:56 GMT -6
If schools choose to follow these considerations, practices are going to be severely limited for what Indiana bands are use to. Yeah I see that it says they cannot use communal rooms to capacity. The band rooms are listed in there as well. Looks like only up to 50%? No common water fountains or supplies. Social distancing required. it does say competitions for all sports can start August 15, but the stadiums need to be sat at social distancing guidelines. Not sure how that would work for those competing like football or band! Will be interesting to see what comes out in the next few weeks. My oldest is in Madison Scouts, and my second son is an incoming freshman trumpet. I am a teacher. I am watching this closely!
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Jun 5, 2020 8:28:33 GMT -6
I imagine that unless these programs are forcibly shut down, they will find ways to rehearse within the spirit of the guidelines. I think the real limiting factor may be with regards to to how restrictive the guidelines are with how illnesses are handled, whether they are diagnosed COVID-19 or simply similar symptoms. How long is a kid sidelined for a fever and cough? Who else is affected if a kid is diagnosed with covid and he/she has been in close contact with 50 other kids? You can see where a band could easily be decimated with a few illnesses if some sort of mandatory 10-14 day isolation were to be put into place for a fever/cough. I mean, in a normal year half of the band is coughing up a lung by late October.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Jun 23, 2020 13:01:59 GMT -6
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Post by thewho on Jun 24, 2020 15:41:39 GMT -6
I don't know, man. I'm not liking that call that much. While I understand the context here in Indiana with the (extremely) surprising decrease in cases to support the move along with the lockdowns slowing the spread, nothing practical was accomplished at all as far as taking steps to protect general public health and combat any further spread. Not that proceeding with competitions is a bad idea, it makes me uncomfortable to think the spread would be exponentially worse with each consecutive round of competitions potentially.
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Post by paddy on Jun 24, 2020 19:09:09 GMT -6
You don’t cancel October and November contests in June. You proceed as scheduled until you have enough data to make a decision and you are within the decision window.
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Post by Allohak on Jun 24, 2020 20:21:57 GMT -6
You don’t cancel October and November contests in June. You proceed as scheduled until you have enough data to make a decision and you are within the decision window. You also don't make an announcement about October and November events continuing as scheduled in June if the probability of those events later being canceled upon more data being available is high Choosing to make such an announcement is a bit of a head-scratcher
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Post by paddy on Jun 25, 2020 4:26:39 GMT -6
You don’t cancel October and November contests in June. You proceed as scheduled until you have enough data to make a decision and you are within the decision window. You also don't make an announcement about October and November events continuing as scheduled in June if the probability of those events later being canceled upon more data being available is high Choosing to make such an announcement is a bit of a head-scratcher Here is the part of the announcement addressing fall competitions: At this time, all ISSMA marching band events scheduled for October and November will take place as scheduled. The Summer Showcase event scheduled for late August has been cancelled. ISSMA will closely monitor the potential of recurrent outbreaks of the virus this coming Fall, as well as any restrictions being placed on participating bands. The ISSMA Staff and Executive Committee will make necessary adjustments in event logistics to limit risk for all students, adults, spectators, workers and adjudicators. If the situation calls for the cancellation of an event, the decision will be made as early as possible and will be communicated directly to directors, distributed through press releases and posted on the ISSMA website. This is an absolutely appropriate announcement and consistent with announcements made by IHSAA and other State of Indiana groups. I am no fan of ISSMA in many ways, but this announcement is fine.
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Post by principalagent on Jul 13, 2020 11:30:34 GMT -6
Just got wind that ISSMA is having an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Jul 13, 2020 12:16:46 GMT -6
Just got wind that ISSMA is having an emergency meeting on Wednesday. That seems ominous. But, if they are thinking it’s not going to happen, it’s prudent to call it now, before these groups start getting together for band camps and so forth. Why put kids at risk for no reason?
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Post by 70sguardchick on Jul 13, 2020 12:49:50 GMT -6
Just got wind that ISSMA is having an emergency meeting on Wednesday. This could be an interesting week - an announcement about this year's Macy's parade is expected sometime this week, as well....
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Post by drumcorpsgeek on Jul 13, 2020 12:55:35 GMT -6
Just got wind that ISSMA is having an emergency meeting on Wednesday. This could be an interesting week - an announcement about this year's Macy's parade is expected sometime this week, as well.... I’ve heard a decision on the Rose Parade is also expected this week.
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Post by Marimbology on Jul 13, 2020 13:01:04 GMT -6
This could be an interesting week - an announcement about this year's Macy's parade is expected sometime this week, as well.... I’ve heard a decision on the Rose Parade is also expected this week. Poor Hebron...hopefully it’s positive news...🙂
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Post by 70sguardchick on Jul 14, 2020 14:48:18 GMT -6
Just got wind that ISSMA is having an emergency meeting on Wednesday. Someone on InBands says the meeting already took place....
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Jul 14, 2020 15:07:06 GMT -6
Just got wind that ISSMA is having an emergency meeting on Wednesday. Someone on InBands says the meeting already took place.... TheWho says the same up in another thread. But he won't let us in on what was discussed and/or decided.
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Post by thewho on Jul 14, 2020 21:45:44 GMT -6
The meeting on Wednesday is to count votes. I honestly would not get any hopes up at this point for any semblance of a season.
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Post by angelee on Jul 15, 2020 5:15:52 GMT -6
It appears we already have positive cases at the high school I teach. Athletic participants are getting emails about quarantine. Will be interesting to see what happens today.
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Post by tubamom on Jul 15, 2020 10:49:53 GMT -6
The meeting on Wednesday is to count votes. I honestly would not get any hopes up at this point for any semblance of a season. What votes are being counted??
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Post by OldSchoolTrumpet on Jul 15, 2020 11:22:45 GMT -6
The meeting on Wednesday is to count votes. I honestly would not get any hopes up at this point for any semblance of a season. As much as I'd like to see some band, it'd be foolish to attempt a competitive season. It's hard for me to see how this isn't' obvious by now.
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Post by tubamom on Jul 15, 2020 11:39:23 GMT -6
The meeting on Wednesday is to count votes. I honestly would not get any hopes up at this point for any semblance of a season. As much as I'd like to see some band, it'd be foolish to attempt a competitive season. It's hard for me to see how this isn't' obvious by now. If is safe enough to open schools.......then why isn't it safe to do extra curriculars?
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Post by Allohak on Jul 15, 2020 11:48:10 GMT -6
As much as I'd like to see some band, it'd be foolish to attempt a competitive season. It's hard for me to see how this isn't' obvious by now. If is safe enough to open schools.......then why isn't it safe to do extra curriculars? Short answer: because it _isn't_ safe to open schools. Longer, but still not super long answer: because canceling extracurriculars limits potential exposure and transmission. Extracurriculars are not classroom learning (most involve physical activity, close contact, etc) where distancing can be (more) easily controlled/maintained
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Post by principalagent on Jul 15, 2020 11:48:27 GMT -6
As much as I'd like to see some band, it'd be foolish to attempt a competitive season. It's hard for me to see how this isn't' obvious by now. If is safe enough to open schools.......then why isn't it safe to do extra curriculars? Well it isn’t safe enough to open schools so...
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Post by tubamom on Jul 15, 2020 12:02:50 GMT -6
Someone thinks it is safe to re-open schools.....it is scheduled to happen.
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Post by hewhowaits on Jul 15, 2020 13:00:26 GMT -6
Someone thinks it is safe to re-open schools.....it is scheduled to happen. Some states are planning to have schools open for elementary grades only. Others are leaving the decision to individual districts. There is no consensus about what is or is not safe to do, even among those who are working from the same set of information.
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Post by tubamom on Jul 15, 2020 13:26:52 GMT -6
Someone thinks it is safe to re-open schools.....it is scheduled to happen. Some states are planning to have schools open for elementary grades only. Others are leaving the decision to individual districts. There is no consensus about what is or is not safe to do, even among those who are working from the same set of information. Many Indiana schools are planning to open to some capacity. Many schools have already started extra curricular practices.....not only band, but football, swimming, and others.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Jul 15, 2020 13:32:49 GMT -6
Some states are planning to have schools open for elementary grades only. Others are leaving the decision to individual districts. There is no consensus about what is or is not safe to do, even among those who are working from the same set of information. Many Indiana schools are planning to open to some capacity. Many schools have already started extra curricular practices.....not only band, but football, swimming, and others. True. Brownsburg started band camp this past Monday; football conditioning workouts started even earlier. School begins July 30.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Jul 15, 2020 14:07:04 GMT -6
From what I have just heard we can expect a formal announcement from ISSMA tomorrow. Outlook bleak.
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