In this episode, we discuss recent joint guidance from ISBE/IDPH on Phase 4 reopening. We know how hard school board members, superintendents, and other administrators and educators are working to make sense of the recommendations and mandates to prepare for a return to in-person instruction in the fall. 

Our panel of Franczek attorneys, including Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, and Jackie Gharapour Wernz, are joined by special guests Dr. Ken Wallace, Superintendent of Maine Township 207, and Dr. Hank Thiele, Superintendent of Downers Grove 99.

Topics covered include:

• Confusion about social distancing vs. face coverings, especially in the classroom
• Challenges of reopening
• Self-certification processes and verification 
• Questions about self-quarantine, including when and for how long members of the school community must be excluded and sick leave questions for employees
• And many more!