Lake Travis Independent School District issued the following announcement.
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Introduction
The conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are continually evolving
and LTISD’s plans will be constantly evaluated to adapt to the continuing
trends of the virus, especially in our community and Travis County. Plans will
remain flexible to accommodate potential changes and these guidelines may
be modified as needed. As adjustments may be necessary throughout the
coming school year, it will be our priority to keep the community informed of
those changes and updates. The Lake Travis ISD website will provide you with
the most up-to-date information.
The health and safety of our school community is of utmost importance as
Lake Travis ISD officials continue to closely monitor the Coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic. We are following the guidance from the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Texas Department of State Health
Services (DSHS), Texas Education Agency (TEA), the University Interscholastic
League (UIL), and other local government and health officials—including our
Lake Travis school board.
Given the varying numbers of COVID-19 cases across different areas of the
state, and the vast geographic area in the state of Texas, UIL has presented
modifications for the 2020-2021 school year that reflect the situation at this
time. UIL will continue to work with state officials and monitor CDC and other
federal guidance to determine any potential modifications that may become
necessary.
These guidelines constitute LTISD’s required plan for mitigating risks of
COVID-19 spread during UIL activities and are to be used in conjunction with
the District’s Return to School Protocols for COVID-19.
Face Coverings
Executive Order GA-29, regarding face coverings, applies to all UIL activities.
As the public health situation changes, and/or if subsequent Executive Orders
are issued, these guidelines may be further modified. Per TEA guidance,
school systems may require the use of face coverings above and beyond the
requirements of the Executive Order.
All employees, parents, visitors and students ten years of age or older must
wear a cloth face covering* upon entry to an area where UIL activities are
being conducted and when not actively practicing or playing in the contest,
unless an exception listed below applies.
Cloth face coverings must provide a barrier to keep respiratory droplets from
reaching others and must fully cover the nose and mouth. The term “cloth
face covering” includes disposable masks, homemade masks, gaiters, neck
buffs and similar other coverings. Masks with open weave are prohibited.
Disposable masks will be available for individuals who do not bring one or
whose cloth face covering does not comply.
Exceptions to the wearing of face coverings include:
★ Any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents the
wearing of a face covering.
○ Students or staff are required to have been granted an
accommodation through the school’s process as outlined in the
District’s Return to School Protocols for COVID-19.
○ Any parent or visitor claiming a medical condition or
disability-related reason for not being able to wear a face mask
will be required to comply with other reasonable
accommodations. Refusing or failing to comply with other
offered reasonable accommodations may result in the individual
not being allowed to access the event.
★ While a person is consuming food or drink.
★ While a person is in a swimming pool.
*Full face shields may be allowed as a reasonable accommodation for visitors claiming a
medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a cloth face covering.
Required Screening
Schools are permitted to prevent any individual who fails the required
screening criteria from being admitted into school facilities or sites where UIL
activities are being conducted until the individual meets the criteria for
re-entry. Any individual for whom screening cannot be confirmed will be
presumed symptomatic until confirmed otherwise.
Staff
★ All staff must self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before participating in
UIL activities, entering areas where UIL activities are being conducted,
or entering LTISD facilities. Staff self-screening process includes
performing a self temperature check and symptoms check. The district
may require further screening of employees at any time based on
current state and federal guidelines.
★ Staff must immediately report to their supervisor and the HR
department if they themselves have COVID-19 symptoms, are
test-confirmed with COVID-19, or have had close contact with an
individual test-confirmed with COVID-19, and, if so, they must remain
off-campus and away from areas where UIL activities are being
conducted until they meet the criteria for re-entry.
Students
★ A parent or guardian must self-screen students for COVID-19 symptoms
each day prior to allowing the student to participate in a UIL activity or
event. Parents are asked to take their student’s temperature daily.
Additional screening may be conducted by school staff as warranted.
★ Parents must ensure that they do not send students to participate in
UIL activities if the student has COVID-19 symptoms, is test-confirmed
with COVID-19, or has had close contact with an individual
test-confirmed with COVID-19, until the student meets the criteria for
re-entry. Parents/students must immediately notify the nurse, head
coach or sponsor if any of these conditions apply.
Visitors
★ Visitors, including parents, must be screened by the school before
being allowed to access areas where UIL activities are being conducted.
★ District staff will screen all visitors prior to allowing entry in order to
determine whether the visitor is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, is
test confirmed with COVID-19, or has had close contact with an
individual test-confirmed with COVID-19. Any visitor who is
experiencing symptoms, is test-confirmed, or has had close contact
with a test-confirmed individual, will not be allowed entry into the
event or activity and must remain off campus and away from areas
where UIL activities are being conducted until he/she meets the criteria
for re-entry.
Screening Questions
Has the individual recently begun experiencing any of the following
symptoms in a way that is not normal for them?
★ Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater
than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
★ Loss of taste or smell
★ Cough
★ Difficulty breathing
★ Shortness of breath
★ Headache
★ Chills
★ Sore throat
★ Shaking or exaggerated shivering
★ Muscle or body aches
★ Diarrhea
★ Fatigue
★ Congestion or runny nose
★ Nausea or vomiting
Has the individual had close contact with an individual who is
test-confirmed with COVID-19?
★ Schools will only require a “Yes” or “No” response to the overall
statement in each screening question.
★ Screenings will not collect specific health information of an individual
beyond that they are symptomatic.
★ Once it is determined that an individual who responded “Yes” to the
questions has met the criteria for re-entry, schools will destroy the
individual’s responses.
Protocols for Positive, Symptomatic, and
Close Contact Individuals
The protocols and required actions for positive individuals, symptomatic
individuals, individuals who come into close contact with a test-confirmed
individual, and the required re-entry criteria can be found in the District’s
Return to School Protocols for COVID-19.
In addition to the re-entry criteria and processes described in the Return to
School Protocols, a student who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 must
receive clearance from a physician prior to returning to participation in UIL
activities.
Cleaning
Protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene outlined in the District’s
Return to School Protocols for COVID-19 will apply and be followed for all
LTISD facilities used for UIL events and activities.
Capacity Restrictions
★ UIL restrictions require schools to limit all games, contests, or events to
a maximum of 50% capacity, provided that appropriate spacing
between spectators is maintained.
★ Due to social distancing requirements, capacity at LTISD’s UIL games,
contests, or events is likely to be approximately 25%-50%.
★ Support groups, such as cheer, dance, and sub-varsity teams will count
against the capacity limit if they are sitting in the stands. These student
groups must remain separate from the game or contest participants at
all times and should avoid mixing with fans or non-group members
throughout the game or contest.
★ The District will limit access to the media allowed to attend events in an
effort to reduce capacity.
Ticketing
General
★ No season tickets will be sold for the 2020-2021 school year.
★ Tickets will be sold as single game tickets only. Ticket sales will be
accompanied with a notice that tickets are for single games only.
★ The gyms and middle school stadiums will be cleared after each game
to ensure capacity limits are followed. The announcer will also make an
announcement at the conclusion of each game.
★ Tickets may be required to be reserved even for events that do not
charge a fee in order to ensure capacity limits are followed.
Indoor Events
★ Ticketing will be available for families of the home team’s participants
in the contest.
★ Athletic Trainers, Cheer, Dance, etc. will be counted as participants if
they are performing during the contest.
Outdoor Events
★ Ticketing will be made available based on priority. Families of the
contest participants will receive priority ticketing.
★ Remaining availability will be open to the general public after the
family priority period has closed.
Purchasing Tickets
Online Ticketing
★ Tickets are available online until the capacity limit for the hosting venue
is filled.
★ Tickets can be printed or kept on a smartphone for scanning at the
door.
★ Tickets at the door are only available online via smartphone.
★ No cash will be accepted at the gate for any venue.
In-Person Ticket Sales For Athletic Events
★ Face to face sales, cash, check, and credit card, will be available only at
the LTHS Cavalier Activity Center during office hours (Friday sales end
at 12:00 noon).
★ In-person sales will not be available at any contest venue. This includes
middle school contests.
Entry Protocols
★ All tickets, whether printed or on smartphone, will be scanned for entry.
★ Prior to allowing visitors/spectators entry into an event, ticket takers will
do the following:
○ Scan tickets for entry;
○ Confirm a facial covering is being worn as required or offer a
reasonable accommodation; and
○ Ask the required screening questions and deny admission to
anyone that answers “yes” to either of the required questions (see
Required Screening above).
★ Groups entering the facility must maintain six feet of distance from
other groups at all times, including during the process of admission,
seating, or otherwise moving around the facility. “Group” is defined as
members of the same household or those persons who traveled
together to the facility.
Seating
★ To ensure proper social distancing, some rows and seats will be
unavailable for use.
★ Stickers with an X will be placed on designated seat backs and bench
seats to indicate that the seat is unavailable.
★ Seats will be available and also blocked in sets of two. Guests arriving in
parties of more than two people will have to separate into sub-groups
and sit in groups of two.
★ Additionally, every other row will have tape placed over the top
signaling that the entire row is unavailable.
★ Spectator seating will be located at least 10 feet of distance away from
the band members playing wind instruments in the stands.
★ Spectators should remain in their seats as much as possible and limit
the amount of movement throughout the facility.
★ Section monitors and the administrator on duty will assist spectators
with seating issues.
Outside Food and Concession Stands
★ No outside food or drink will be allowed inside any game, event, or
contest facility.
Indoor Venues
★ Concession stands will be unavailable at indoor venues during the
2020-2021 school year.
Outdoor Venues
★ Concession stands will be allowed to operate at Varsity football games
only. Concession stands will be unavailable at all other outdoor venues
or events during the 2020-2021 school year.
★ Staff and volunteers involved in working the concession stand must
wear a face covering at all times.
★ Items such as condiments, silverware, flatware, glassware or other
traditional table top items will not be left on unoccupied tables or
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counters. These items will be available upon request and will be
single-use, individually wrapped items, only.
★ Refills (drinks, popcorn, etc.) will not be allowed.
★ Food service counters will be regularly cleaned and disinfected before,
during, and after the game.
★ Spectators will not be allowed to stand in groups while eating; rather,
they will be required to return to their seats.
Post-Game Interactions
★ Post-game interactions will be limited to players and coaches.
★ Students or staff participating in any post-game interviews must wear a
face covering and maintain at least six feet of distance between the
interviewer and individual being interviewed.
★ Spectators may not gather/mingle on the fields or courts at any time.
★ All participants and spectators must leave the venue as soon as the
competition is finished.
★ Parents waiting to pick up their student from the game or event must
wait in their car or outside of the facility and continue to maintain six
feet of distance from other groups.
Team Information
Team Transportation
★ All drivers, students and other staff must wear a face mask or cloth face
covering at all times while riding LTISD buses or other transportation
to/from UIL events and activities. Any student or staff with a medical or
disability-related need for an accommodation must make a request to
the campus administrator or HR department, as appropriate.
★ Students will social distance on the bus, when possible.
★ Students and staff are required to use hand sanitizer upon boarding
the bus.
★ Students may NOT share drinks or personal devices while on the bus.
★ Buses will be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the District’s
Return to School Protocols for COVID-19.
Team Arrival
Home Team
★ Coaches and players must self-screen before entering an athletic
facility as stated above.
★ Coaches and players must wear a face covering before entering an
athletic facility as stated in Face Coverings above.
★ Face coverings must be worn at all times unless actively exercising. It is
recommended but not required that participants wear a face covering
even while exercising.
Away Team
★ Visiting teams must be screened by their coaching staff before
entering an LTISD athletic facility.
★ Coaches and players must wear a face covering before entering an
athletic facility as stated in Face Coverings above.
★ Face coverings must be worn at all times unless actively exercising. It is
recommended but not required that participants wear a face covering
even while exercising.
★ Visiting teams will NOT have a locker room available to them. Teams
should arrive dressed and leave immediately following the game.
★ Visiting team should bring their own balls or other equipment.
★ Home and visiting players will not mix during pre-game activities.
Team Hydration
Water will be provided to students as indicated below. Students shall not
share water or food at any time.
LTHS Indoor Sports
★ Home Games - Students will be provided one-time use mini water
bottles.
★ Away games - Students will be provided one-time use mini water
bottles. Student trainers will help reload.
★ Practice - Students should use their own personal water bottle.
Students will have access to a hallway bottle filler. Students must wipe
down their own personal water bottle before refilling.
Visiting Teams at LTHS Indoor Sports
★ A gatorade cooler with a push spout will be provided. Visiting teams
will be responsible for providing their own cups or personal water
bottles.
LTHS Outdoor Sports
★ Home Games - Students will be provided one-time use mini water
bottles.
★ Away games - Students will be provided one-time use mini water
bottles. Student trainers will help reload.
★ Practice - Students should use their own personal water bottle. Student
athletic trainers will assist in refilling water bottles as needed. Water
bottles must be wiped down before refilling
Visiting Teams at LTHS Outdoor Sports
★ A gatorade cooler with a push spout will be provided. Visiting teams
will be responsible for providing their own cups or personal water
bottles.
LTISD Middle School Indoor Sports
★ Home Games - Students will have access to a gatorade cooler with a
push spout and single use paper cup. Students must sanitize hands
before grabbing a cup or must wipe down their own personal water
bottle before refilling.
★ Away Games - Students will have access to a gatorade cooler with a
push spout and single use paper cup. Students must sanitize hands
before grabbing a cup or must wipe down their own personal water
bottle before refilling.
★ Practice - Students should use their own personal water bottle. Student
athletic trainers will assist in refilling water bottles as needed. Water
bottles must be wiped down before refilling.
Visiting Teams at LTISD Middle Schools Indoor Sports
★ A gatorade cooler with a sensor spout will be provided. Visiting teams
will be responsible for providing their own cups or personal water
bottles.
LTISD Middle School Outdoor Sports
★ Home Games - Students will have access to a gatorade cooler with a
push spout and single use paper cup. Students must sanitize hands
before grabbing a cup or must wipe down their own personal water
bottle before refilling.
★ Away Games - Students will have access to a gatorade cooler with a
push spout and single use paper cup. Students must sanitize hands
before grabbing a cup or must wipe down their own personal water
bottle before refilling.
★ Practice - Students should use their own personal water bottle. Student
athletic trainers will assist in refilling water bottles as needed. Water
bottles must be wiped down before refilling.
Visiting Teams at LTISD Middle School Outdoor Sports
★ A gatorade cooler with a sensor spout will be provided. Visiting teams
will be responsible for providing their own cups or personal water
bottles.
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