Restroom Protocols and Procedures

Staff Bathroom Procedures

  1. Wear your face covering.

  2. Use paper towel when touching handle to open door.

  3. Use paper towel to touch all necessary surfaces you must touch.

  4. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

  5. Leave room by using paper towel to turn off light and open door

  6. Dispose of trash properly

Each school safety team will determine which bathrooms will be utilized.

 Student Bathroom Procedures

  • Stagger cohorts/groups of students for bathroom breaks

  • Each school will determine how many students can safely use the bathroom based on the size and configuration of area.

  • Frequent cleaning of bathroom, especially high touch areas

  • Ensure adequate handwashing supplies (soap, water, paper towel)

    • Students will be instructed/reminded to wash hands for at least 20 seconds after bathroom use and to dispose of trash properly.

    • Safety teams will determine which bathrooms will be utilized

    • This is general information which should be considered by each school when developing their re-entry plan. It should be tailored to each school’s individual site and needs.

Signage

In accordance with the guidelines from the New Mexico Department of Health, all school district facilities have been provided with laminated signage regarding proper sanitation measures, mask usage and social distancing requirements to display in their building