The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented impact on Arizona school districts and colleges. Being cognizant of that, we’ve provided the resources below to respond to your questions and concerns (click on the items below to view the documents/resources). If we’ve missed anything, please let us know.

TRUST RESOURCES

• Trust/Alliance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Re-Opening Protocols

• COVID-19 Protocols for Re-Opening Schools
• Transportation Considerations Under COVID-19
• Re-Opening Acknowledgement Form
  • K-12
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Cover Letter (English)
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Cover Letter (Spanish)
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Form (English)
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Form (Spanish)
  • Community College
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Cover Letter (English)
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Cover Letter (Spanish)
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Form (English)
    • Acknowledgement and Disclosure Form (Spanish)
• Re-Opening Waiver
  • K-12
    • Waiver Cover Letter (English)
    • Waiver Cover Letter (Spanish)
    • Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form (English)
    • Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form (Spanish)
  • Community College
    • Waiver Cover Letter (English)
    • Waiver Cover Letter (Spanish)
    • Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form (English)
    • Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form (Spanish)
• Visitor Waiver
  • Sample Visitor Waiver
  • Sample Short Form Visitor Waiver (to be used on visitor sign-in sheets)
• Athletics Waiver
• AIA Recommended Guidelines for Returning to Athletic Activity
• NFHS Guidance for Opening up High School Athletics and Activities
• What’s Next? Communicating in a COVID-19 World
• Recorded Webinar
• Communication Process Worksheet
• Communication Inventory Worksheet

Summer Camp

• Summer Camp Risk Management Guidelines
• Summer Camp Parent/Guardian Waiver

Facility Use

• Facility Use Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Sample Facility Use Agreement

Graduation Ceremonies

• Graduation Guideline Considerations
• Graduation Waiver

Childcare Center

• Parent/Guardian Waiver
• Volunteer Waiver
• Risk Management Guidelines

Technology Resources

• Laptop/Device Loaning Waiver
• Teleconference Application Tips

Legal Research and Findings

• What Executive Order 2020-51 Means for Arizona School Districts
  • What Executive Order 2020-51 Means for Arizona School Districts with Appendices
• Sample Letter to Parents to Comply with Executive Order 2020-51
• Exempt Employee Acknowledgement of Responsibilities for Maintenance of Pay
• Nonexempt Employee Acknowledgement of Responsibilities for Maintenance of Pay
• Sample Governing Board COVID-19 Re-Opening Resolution
• Update: Protocols for School Districts Regarding Action Steps Upon Possible COVID-19 Exposure
• General Guidance Re: Use of Face Coverings
• Sample Letter Soliciting Parent Input Re: COVID-19 Recovery Services
• Possible Considerations to Aid in Determining the Need for COVID-19 Recovery Services
• COVID-19 Recovery Services Decision Making System
• Sample Letter to Parents After Determination of COVID-19 Recovery Services Offer
• School Closures and HB 2910
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA)
• Sample Employee Leave Form
• FFRCA Leave Form
• FFCRA Emergency Paid Leave Absence Tracking Worksheet
• FAQ on Special Education During and After Mandated School Closure
• Guidance on Providing Special Education During School Closures
• FAQ on Refunds of ECA revenue
• Memo on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Sec. 18006 and Vendor Contracts
• Guidance for Holding Governing Board Meetings Through Technological Means
• FFRCA and Payroll Taxes
• COVID-19 School Closure Impacts on Teacher Evaluations and Pay for Performance Plans
• FFRCA and Substitute Teachers
• Memo on Return to Work
• Issuing 4th Quarter Grades

EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Federal

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for School Settings

State

• Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) guidelines
• Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Pandemic Preparedness Plan
• Infectious Disease Annex
• Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Guidance to Schools on COVID-19
• Arizona Auditor General’s (AG) Guidelines