Covid-19 Policy
For In-Person Programming
**TTSP COVID policies are subject to change with little to no advanced notice.
| On-Site Programming | Off-Site Programming | Rental of TTSP Facilities (occasional use) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccinations | All onsite TTSP staff and faculty are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with an initial series of vaccinations and any recommended boosters to remain up-to-date. Students enrolled in year-long, onsite programming must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in advance of attending school on-site. Vaccination requirements for other onsite programming will be determined on a case-by-case basis. TTSP does not accept non-medical exemptions from our vaccination policy. | TTSP offsite programming should follow the offsite facilities’ guidance regarding vaccination requirements. | Occasional use tenants may use their discretion regarding vaccination requirements. |
| Masks | Masks will be optional, but not required, unless Ramsey, Hennepin, or Dakota counties move to a CDC Community Level of “High.” We will notify families and learners of our current masking policy if/when it changes. Bullying or harassment of any kind for wearing or not wearing a mask will not be tolerated in any TTSP programming. | Offsite programming must follow outside facilities’ protocols in addition to TTSP protocols. The COVID protocols with the highest level of caution should be followed by TTSP staff and learners in this case. | If no TTSP staff or learners are onsite, the occasional use tenant may use its discretion regarding mask requirements. If TTSP staff or learners are onsite, occasional use tenants must adhere to TTSP COVID protocols. |
| Shared classes/activities | Shared classes/activities may take place. Different groups of TTSP learners may use our facilities simultaneously as appropriate. Community events and special programming will resume onsite as appropriate, and all onsite programming COVID protocols will apply. | Offsite programming must follow outside facilities’ protocols in addition to TTSP protocols. The COVID protocols with the highest level of caution should be followed by TTSP staff and learners in this case. | If no TTSP staff or learners are onsite, the occasional use tenant may use its discretion regarding whether to hold shared classes/activities. If TTSP staff or learners are onsite, occasional use tenants must adhere to TTSP COVID protocols. |
| Building Access | The TTSP main entrance (Door 1 off of the parking lot) will be used for pickup, dropoff, and as the entrance for all onsite programming. Non-essential people are allowed in the building for classes, meetings, programs, prospective student tours, etc. If Ramsey, Hennepin, or Dakota counties move to a CDC Community Level of “High,” non-essential people will be required to wear a properly-fitted mask while onsite. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| COVID Testing | As long as PCR tests continue to be federally funded and available to TTSP at no cost, onsite staff and faculty will be required to test for COVID weekly. Weekly PCR testing will also be available at Newman School dropoff (day of week TBD) to learners whose families wish to have them tested for COVID. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Quarantine | If a learner or staff member has a COVID close contact exposure*, they must use a high-quality well-fitting mask at TTSP in-person programming for 10 days after their last known exposure. A PCR test is recommended on day 5 or later after their exposure, but masking will be required regardless for the full 10 days. If a learner is experiencing COVID symptoms or tests positive for COVID, they are required to quarantine at home and contact the TTSP main office for guidance on when they may return to onsite programming. *Exposure is defined by the CDC as close contact (less than 6 feet) with an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more in a 24-hour period | If a learner or staff member has a close contact exposure*, they must wear a high quality, well-fitting mask at TTSP in-person programming for 10 days after their last known exposure. A COVID PCR test is recommended on Day 5 or later after the exposure, but masking will be required for the full 10 days regardless. If a learner or staff member is experiencing COVID symptoms or tests positive for COVID, they are required to quarantine at home and contact the TTSP main office for guidance on when they may return to onsite programming. *Exposure is defined by the CDC as close contact (less than 6 feet) with an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more in a 24-hour period | Occasional use tenants may use their discretion regarding quarantine requirements. |
| Prolonged absences due to illness/injury | If a learner is absent from programming for a prolonged period of time due to illness or injury, please contact the TTSP main office to inform us. Teachers will make every effort to ensure the learner is kept up-to-speed on their learning. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
If you have any questions about our COVID policy or how it affects you, please contact sofia.flores@ttsp.org
