Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

CONTINGENCY PLAN OF MAMBAGATON FARM SCHOOL

FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITED FACE TO FACE CLASSES
SY 2022-2023

SCHOOL PROFILE
Mambagaton National High School is situated in Barangay Mambagaton, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, located almost for
(4) kms (North-East) of Himamaylan City Hall. It was first established in 2004 and operated as Annexed School of Aguisan NHS
and used the old Mambagaton Barangay Hall as temporary classroom. On March 12, 2009, a 2-hectare school site at Sitio Kasoy,
Barangay Mambagaton, was donated and was formally turned-over by the City Government Recognition (R.O. VI) No. 032, s.
2009.
Mambagaton National High School was then converted to Mambagaton Farm School in the year 2021.
The school is offering Junior High School (Grade 7-Grade 10) and Senior High School (Grade 11- Grade 12). The school have 493
learners officially enrolled for School Year 2021-2022 in both Junior and Senior High School with 14 JHS and 3 SHS Teachers.
We had ten (10) classrooms, in which five (5) are make-shift classrooms and four (4) comfort rooms. Every learner had its own seat
for learning and clean toilet for proper sanitation.
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Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

GEOGRAPHY
Mambagaton National High School is situated in Barangay Mambagaton, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, located almost for
(4) kms (North-East) of Himamaylan City Hall.
Mambagaton Farm School was established in 2019. The school is situated in Sito Kasoy, Barangay Mambagaton, Himamaylan
City. Farming is the main source of livelihood in the community.

COVID-19
New normal caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of changes and challenges in schools where face-to-face
interaction is vital. Since its outbreak in late December 2019, the pandemic has created havoc across the world and like any critical
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Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

sector, education has been hit hard. Varied modalities have been assessed and applied as the country thrive to shift from the
traditional way of learning to new learning modalities. Through the various adjustments, the school still aims to produce quality
graduates through a well-managed school and well-implemented curriculum that will provide worthwhile experiences to learners. As
the Department of Education (DepEd) continues with its commitment to ensure learning continuity and to protect the safety, health,
and well-being of learners amid the COVID-19 pandemic, proposed the implementation of Pilot face-to-face classes in minimal risk
area that will be implemented in January 2022. In line with this, Mambagaton Farm School was chosen as one of the school
participants in the Philippines. The school is in Brgy. Mambagaton, Himamaylan City, which belongs to the low-risk barangays in
Himamaylan City. Necessary actions and precautionary measures are taken by the school community to ensure parent’s consent
from the total number of 79 Grade 7 students who will participate in the proposed Pilot implementation of Limited Face to Face and
who are residing in Brgy. Mambagaton, Himamaylan City.
Also, teaching staff of Mambagaton Farm School are all vaccinated prior to the date of implementation of the program. The
school craft its CONTINGENCY PLAN through the collaborative effort of all the faculty and staff, in coordination under the Inter
Agency Task for of Himamaylan City, with the support of the Schools Division of Himamaylan City, shall serve as guide of the
community members during the implementation of Limited Face to Face Program amid COVID-19 Pandemic.
In line with this, Mambagaton Farm School will disseminate the Contingency Plan to the school community and the local
Government Unit for them to be aware of the critical actions needed as a response to any COVID-19 outbreak. The objective of this
plan is to minimize the impact of COVID-19 to the school community and to ensure continuity of learning if a member of the school
community becomes a close contact, suspect, probable, or confirmed COVID-19 case if a school lockdown is needed due to the
resurgence of COVID-19 within or outside the school.

OBJECTIVES:
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Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

Contingency Plan for the implementation of the pilot limited Face-to-face Program which will start on August 2022, and which
covers the total number of 79 participating Grade 7 students. This document was developed in collaboration with Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Service, Inter Agency Task Force, Local health authorities, Local Government Unit, school health
coordinator with all affected agencies in the Division of Himamaylan City. This Contingency Plan aims to:
1. Adopt the School Contingency Plan Manual of the implementation of the limited face to face classes.
2. Establish the coordination and communication mechanisms among the National, Regional, Division, District offices
3. Issue memorandum on critical actions to be done by the school to ensure a timely school-based response to any case
scenarios that may affect school operations.
4. Ensure continuity of learnings if a member of the school community becomes a close contact, suspect, probable, or
confirmed COVID-19 case or if a school lock down is needed due to a resurgence of Covid-19 cases within or outside the
school.
5. Determine the preparedness, prevention, and mitigation measures to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
6. Maintain safety and well-being of the learners, teachers and other personnel that will be participating in the
implementation of the pilot limited face to face.

General Guidelines for Initial Response

In the event that an individual in the school shows symptoms, becomes a close contact of a confirmed case, or tests positive for
COVID-19, it is critical to have a timely initial response to ensure little to no spread of the virus among other members of the school
community. There are 3C’s that stakeholders must remember in responding to any school situation related to COVID-19.
Coordinate Tasks
Other members of the school community may feel worried and become uneasy if any situation related to COVID-19 arises in the
school. As a means of preparation, the school head must clearly identify the role of each teaching and non-teaching personnel and
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Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

provide the necessary training for their actions to be well-coordinated. The following are the tasks for Response that must be
delegated by the school head:
a. Maintaining safety and health protocols, and order in the classrooms
b. Engaging the parent/guardian on the home-school arrangement, including the designated time of pick-up of their child/ren, if a
need arises
c. Coordinating with local health authorities
d. Preparing the heeded resources (e.g. alcohol, face mask, face shield, etc.) to prevent the
transmission of COVlb-19 ‘
Collect Information
To assist health authorities and the local government unit in contact tracing, the immediate responding health personnel er
designated clinic teacher must collect the following information of the individual who shows symptoms or is reported to be: a close
contact of a confirmed case:
a. Who: name of individual gender, age, grade level or occupation, the section included in or handling
b. When: date, if in school (i) time of entry to school, (ii) time of isolation in the clinic if at home (i) time of report
c. Where: school name, school address, the home address of the individual (if at home during the time of the report)
d. What: symptoms experienced by the individual (if any)
e. How: details on where or how the individual was infected, or who is the confirmed case to whom the individual became a close
Contact
Contact authorities, other school personnel and families
All concerned stakeholders must be well informed to avoid the possible transmission of the virus, and to guide the school
community in the necessary actions in case there will be a need to transition to a distance learning modality.
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

Contact the identified health authority (e.g. barangay health station, rural health unit) to cooperate regarding the appropriate
measures such as tracing and quarantine, or referral to a hospital if needed.
b. Contact other school personnel (from the different set of classes per week) in case there will be a need to shift to a distance
learning modality. A teacher must also be informed and guided if he/she shall be a substitute teacher in case a fellow teacher
becomes unable to physically report to school for a long period due to being infected with COVID-19 or other acceptable reasons.
c. Contact the family of the individual who showed symptoms or identified to be a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19.
The family must also be informed regarding the actions that will be undertaken by the school, as well as the protocols that must be
observed at home as advised by health authorities.
d. Contact the families of individuals from the same class as the person who showed symptoms of COVID-19 and inform them of
the protocols that must be observed, as well as the possible shift to distance learning modality.
e. Contact families from other classes from the set of classes in the same week as the person who showed symptoms of COVID-
19, as well as those from the set of classes in the other week to inform them of the current school situation.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF

1. Promote and demonstrate regular hand washing and positive hygiene behaviors and monitor their uptake. Ensure adequate,
clean and separate toilets for girls and boys
 Ensure soap and safe water is available at age-appropriate hand washing stations
 Encourage frequent and thorough washing (at least 20 seconds)
 Place hand sanitizers in toilets, classrooms, halls, and near exits where possible
 Ensure adequate, clean, and separate toilets or latrines for girls and boys

2. Clean and disinfect school buildings, classrooms and especially water and sanitation facilities at least once a day, particularly
surfaces that are touched by many people (railings, lunch tables, sports equipment, door and window handles, toys, teaching and
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

learning aids etc.) o Use sodium hypochlorite at 0.5% (equivalent 5000ppm) for disinfecting surfaces and 70% ethyl alcohol for
disinfection of small items, and ensure appropriate equipment for cleaning staff
 Increase air flow and ventilation where climate allows (open windows, use air conditioning where available, etc.)
 Post signs encouraging good hand and respiratory hygiene practices
 Ensure trash is removed daily and disposed of safely

Scenario 1. A household member of learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but has not been tested.
The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Household member showing Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians of learners, as well as
symptoms school personnel, shall be oriented to immediately inform the school if any of their household
members experience COVID-19 symptoms.
They shall then be responsible for informing their household members regarding the protocol.
If a household member of a learner/personnel showing symptoms of COVID-19 informs the
school regarding their condition and has not yet been tested, the school may advise him/her to
seek assistance from BHERT.
Learner or personnel in the Since the learner of personnel may be considered a close contact, the school shall advise the
same household learner or the concerned personnel to remain/return home and to self-monitor at home until the
results of the available COVID-19 test have been released.
If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support for a temporary shift to
distance learning modality while waiting for the COVID-19 test result.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute teacher who will temporarily
conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher is handling, while waiting for the
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Florinda gatuslao alunan elementary school SCHOOL
So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

COVID-19 test result.

Learners or personnel in the Provided that there is no confirmed case or close contact in the school, the school shall still
same class and week as the allow other learners and personnel to attend face-to-face classes.
exposed person If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the teacher is handling will be
temporarily shifted back to distance learning until the teacher is allowed to return to school. The
school shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the
temporary shift in learning modality.
Other household members If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage other household members
regarding the home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in school
at the time the information was communicated).
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to self-monitor at home until the results of the
available COVID-19 test have been released. The school is not required to give advice to other
household members.

Scenario 2. A household member of learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of COVID-19, The learner or
personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Household member showing Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians of learners, as well as
symptoms school personnel, shall be oriented to immediately inform the school if any of their household
members experience COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible for informing their
household members regarding the protocol.
Exposed learner or Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.
personnel Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference to the contact tracing team of the
LGU).
Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or confirmed cases to
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been done, or
resulted negative.
Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
school.
If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance
learning modality for fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct
distance learning among the learners that the teacher is handling. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Learners or personnel in the Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the school, the school shall allow them
same class and week as the to attend face-to-face classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school premises.
exposed person If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the teacher is handling will be
shifted back to distance learning until the teacher completes the quarantine period. The school
shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for fourteen (14) weeks.
If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the learners who were shifted
back to distance learning or to any other school member whose mental health was affected by
the situation.
Other household members If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage other household members
regarding the home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in school
at the time the information was communicated).
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other household members.
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Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

Scenario 3. Learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 outside of their
household. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Exposed learner or Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.
personnel Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference to the contact tracing team of the
LGU).
Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or confirmed cases to
immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless of if testing has not been done,
or resulted negative.
Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
school.
If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance
learning modality for fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct
distance learning among the learners that the teacher is handling. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Learners or personnel in the Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the school, the school shall allow them
same class and week as the to attend face-to-face classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school premises.
exposed person If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the teacher is handling will be
shifted back to distance learning until the teacher completes the quarantine period. The school
shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for two (2) weeks.
If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the learners who were shifted
back to distance learning or to any other school member whose mental health was affected by
the situation.
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

Household members If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage other household members
regarding the home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in school
at the time the information was communicated).

Note: The LGU shall inform them if they are also identified as close contacts. If not a
close contact, they may continue attending school or going to their workplace without a
need for quarantine. If they are also identified as close contact, they shall be informed by
the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test result
and vaccination status, before being allowed to return to school or workplace. The
school is not required to give advice to other household members.

Scenario 4. Learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be a close contact with a
confirmed case.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms Is In school:
Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation room in the school.
Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency care.
Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing symptoms, as well as his/her
close contacts in school.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or person to remain at home.
Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing symptoms, as well as his/her
close contacts in school.
If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a transition to a distance
learning modality to ensure continuity of learning until he/she is cleared to return to school.
This may include psychosocial support if needed.
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance
learning among the learners that the teacher is handling, until the affected teacher is cleared
to return to school. The school may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher if
needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local health authorities,
especially on the required number of days of isolation.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the
onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic
medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough,
shortness of breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn
out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return to the school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient. He/she shall be advised to isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the COVID-
19 test results have been released.
Local health authority Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the person showing symptoms,
contact tracing activities, and referral to a health facility, if the need arises.
Exposed learners or personnel Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or confirmed cases to
(from the same class as the immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been done,
person showing symptoms) or resulted negative.
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Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in his/her class shows
symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance learning among the
learners that the teacher is handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for two (2) weeks.
For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen
(14) days. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
school.
Other learners and personnel If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, the school shall allow other
learners or personnel from the week to attend face-to-face classes without completing the
required quarantine period provided that school premises have been disinfected.
Household member of the If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school shall inform the
person showing symptoms household members regarding the condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by the
school (e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the local health authority). The local
health authority shall be responsible for coordinating with the household member if the
learner should be isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other household members.

Scenario 5. Learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close contact of a confirmed case.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
All Stakeholders Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still declare a lockdown as a precautionary
measure since the person showing symptoms is a close contact of a confirmed case. The school
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shall inform all stakeholders regarding the situation and the decision to undergo a lockdown.
Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms is in school:
Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation room in the school.
Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency care.
Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing symptoms, as well as his/her
close contacts in school.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing symptoms, as well as his/her
close contacts in school.
If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a transition to a distance
learning modality to ensure continuity of learning until he/she is cleared to return to school. This
may include psychosocial support if needed.
If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance
learning among the learners that the teacher is handling, until the affected teacher is cleared to
return to school. The school may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local health authorities,
especially on the required number of days of isolation.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the
onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of breath),
AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has passed
from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn out
positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
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discharge from isolation.

Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return to the school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient. He/she shall be advised to isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the COVID-19
test results have been released.
Local health authority  Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the person showing symptoms,
contact tracing activities, and referral to a health facility, if the need arises.
All other learners and  Closely monitor the condition of all learners and school personnel.
personnel (including those  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or confirmed cases to
from the other week) immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been
done, or resulted negative.
 Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in his/her class shows
symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will conduct distance learning among the
learners that the teacher is handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher if needed.
 Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for two (2) weeks.
 For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance learning modality for
fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return
to school.
Household member of the  If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school shall inform the
person showing symptoms household members regarding the condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by
the school (e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the local health authority). The
local health authority shall be responsible for coordinating with the household member if
the learner should be isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine,
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regardless of negative test result and vaccination status, before being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other household
members.

Scenario 6. Learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 and is not known to Mite a close
contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

 Since there is no confirmed COVID-19 case, the school may announce the resumption of
face-to-face classes (if a school lockdown was previously announced). However, only those
All Stakeholders
who are not in the same class as the person showing symptoms may return to attending
face-to-face classes.

Person showing symptoms  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of the learner or
personnel while he/she is completing the required isolation period.
 Advice the learner or personnel to complete the number of days in isolation, as required by
the local health authorities, as the result might be false negative.
 For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
 For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from
the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic
medications.
 For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough,
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shortness of breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
 For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn
out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
 Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return to the school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient.

 Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical support and necessary
Local Health Authority
protocol to be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.

 Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their condition while they are
Exposed learners or personnel
completing the required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
(from the same class as the
quarantine period, regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before allowing
person showing symptoms)
them to return to school.

If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, other learners or personnel shall be
allowed to attend face-to-face classes without completing the required quarantine period provided
that school premises have been disinfected.
Other learners and personnel Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of learners and personnel
prior to the resumption of face-to-face classes.
Coordinate with parents/guardians and other school personnel regarding the schedule of
resumption of face-to-face classes
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Scenario 7. Learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 but is known to be a close
contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

 Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still complete the fourteen (14)-day
All Stakeholders lockdown as a precautionary measure since the person showing symptoms is in close
contact with a confirmed case.

Person showing symptoms  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of the learner or
personnel while he/she is completing the required isolation period.
 Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of days in isolation, as required by
the local health authorities, as the result might be false negative.
 For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
 For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from
the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic
medications.
 For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough,
shortness of breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
 For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn
out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
 Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return to the school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears
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the patient.

 Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical support and necessary
Local Health Authority
protocol to be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.

 Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their condition while they are
completing the required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
All other learners and personnel quarantine period, regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before
(including those from the other allowing them to return to school.
week)  If other learners and personnel do not show symptoms of COVID-19 within the 14-day
lockdown, coordinate with school personnel, as well as the parent/guardian of learners on
the schedule of resumption of face-to-face classes.

Scenario 8. A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

The school shall remain under lockdown until the required quarantine period of all close contacts has
All stakeholders
been completed. The lockdown may be extended if other learners show symptoms of COVID-19.

Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the condition of the learner or personnel
Person confirmed to have while they are completing the required isolation period.
COVID-19
Advise the person who is confirmed to have COVID-19 to complete the number of days in isolation, as
required by the local health authorities, as the result might be a false negative.
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral diagnostic test and remained
asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the onset of
the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has passed from the
onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of breath), AND
have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn out positive,
refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative, discharge from isolation.
Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return to the school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the patient.

Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical support and necessary protocol to
be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.
Local Health Authority
Ensure that local health authorities have the correct contact details of learners and personnel for
contact tracing purposes.

Local Government Closely coordinate with the local government unit to provide a report which will serve as a guide if there
Unit is a need to declare a granular lockdown in the barangay.
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All other learners and Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their condition while they are completing the
personnel (including those required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the quarantine period, regardless of
from the other week) negative test results and vaccination status, before allowing them to return to school.

Scenario 9. There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school. There is no known close contact in the school. A
granular lockdown in the barangay was announced by the LGU.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

 Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if there will be a need for a granular
Local Government Unit lockdown if there is an observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the barangay.
(barangay)  Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that learners and personnel are at home during
the scheduled lockdown.

 Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the expected shift to distance learning modality.
Learners and personnel  Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition to the distance learning
modality.

Scenario 10. There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. There is no known close contact in the
school. The affected barangay is known to be frequented by members of the barangay where the school is located.
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

Involved
Required Action
Stakeholder

Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if there will be a need for a granular lockdown if there
is an observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases in adjacent barangays.
Local Government
Unit (barangay)
Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that learners and personnel are at home during the
scheduled lockdown.

Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the expected shift to distance learning modality.
School
Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition to the distance learning modality.

Scenario 11. There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality where the school is located, and
there is a change in the risk classification of the municipality. The barangay where the school is located is not adjacent to
the barangays with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific barangay of the school.

Involved
Required Action
Stakeholder

Local Government  Although there are no known cases in the barangay where the school is located, the school must strictly
Unit (municipal or follow the recommendation of authorities to temporarily shift to a distance learning modality. This is to
provincial) avoid the possible exposure of the community due to the high mobility of people.
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

If the lockdown was declared during school hours:

 Ensure that health and safety protocols will still be observed in school.
 Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate communication device) regarding the
expected shift to distance learning modality.
 Engage the parents/guardians regarding the home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-up of
the learners.
Learner and  Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition to the distance learning
personnel modality.

If the lockdown was declared after school hours or during the weekend:

 Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate communication device) regarding the
expected shift to distance learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition to the distance learning
modality.

Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-face Learning Modality

During a school lockdown, it is important to continue engaging teamers in meaningful activities to ensure the continuity of learning.
However, some learners or school personnel may need additional support in transitioning back to distance learning and managing
their emotions after learning about the situation in the school or in the community. During this period, the support from the family
and other school personnel shall play a critical role in adapting to the change in environment and coping with the resurgence of
COVID-19 cases.
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1. The school local hotline/help desk shall remain open for parents/guardians in need of assistance in the distance learning of their
children. Teachers may utilize this platform to encourage parents/ guardians in their role as learning facilitators at home and to
provide additional support to learners in their independent study.
2. The school shall establish a cleaning and maintenance routine to ensure that all school facilities are organized and functional
until the resumption of face-to-face classes.
3. The school may perform critical administrative tasks on-site provided that they are given permission by the LGU.
4. The school shall provide the required personal protective equipment to non-teaching personnel who shall weekly conduct the
cleaning and maintenance routine of the school, and those who will need to perform administrative duties whenever necessary. The
school shall ensure that they will be properly compensated for physically reporting to school during the school lockdown.

5. The guidance office shall remain operational to ensure that psychosocial support and services shall be made available for all the
members of the school community. In the absence of a guidance office, affected learners and school personnel shall be provided
with Psychological First Aid (PFA) by trained teaching and non-teaching personnel in schools. They shall also be assisted for referral
to the counselling services provided by the Schools Division Office, if further interventions are needed.

6. The school shall provide the appropriate support needed by the non-teaching personnel while they are unable to physically report
to school on a daily basis.

After the school lockdown, the school shall seek the consent of parents/guardians through a written form for the participation of
their children in the resumption of face-to-face classes. 8. For the first five school days, the first hour shall be devoted to discussion
facilitation of modules related to mental health, facilitated by their respective classroom advisers or designated teachers.
Personal Prevention Strategies
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The following personal strategies are behaviors that school staff and students can use to protect themselves and others around
them.
Masks and respiratory hygiene
Wear a mask when physical distancing of 1 meter is not possible and especially when individuals are indoors with poor ventilation
(such as a crowded classroom). Consistent and correct mask use protects both people who wear them and the people around
them.
Cover coughs and sneezes using an elbow or a tissue when not wearing a mask. Dispose of the tissue and clean hands
immediately either with soap and water or a solution containing at least 60% alcohol. Students should be frequently reminded not to
touch their eyes, nose, or mouth or masks.
Stay home when sick, or after close contact with someone who is sick. If a student or staff member is sick, he or she should not
come to school. If COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed, students and staff should self-isolate at home until at least 5 days have
passed since symptoms first appeared, (at least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing
medications, and symptoms have improved). Isolation may be extended to 10-20 days depending on severity of illness or until the
national criteria for stopping isolation have been met.

SCHOOL DRRM TEAM

 An important part of the contingency plan is the DRRM Team which shall be in charge in carrying out the response actions
stated in the previous section.
 Identify the personnel who will take the lead of the specific committees and list down their members.
 You can attach your existing DRRM Team organizational chart or use the table below:
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PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

DepEd Required Health Standards
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

- DepEd Order No.14 s. 2020

- based on the DOH AO 2020-0015 or the Guidelines on the Risk-Based Public Health Standards of COVID-19 Mitigation
- serves as Guidelines on the Required Health Standards in Basic Education Offices and School

(Schools)
I. Routines and Protocols for Health and Safety (indicate office/unit/personnel involved)
A. General Health and Safety Protocols
B. Detection and Referral
C. School Activities and Events
D. School Clinic and Health Services
E. DepEd Health and Safety Policies

EFFECTIVITY
This contingency plan for limited face-to-face of Mambagaton Farm School shall be effective and upon publication. The plan shall
be considered a “working document “and be subjected to continuous review and enhancement by the School Composite Team and
Technical Working Group based on updates of the COVID-19.

VANESSA DAWN C. FIGEDERO

Principal II
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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
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So. San jose valing ,brgy. libacao, HIMAMAYLAN CITY

REFERENCES:

A. DepEd Required Health Standards (DepEd Order No.14 s. 2020)

B. DepEd Policy Directives (1st -5th set) DepEd Task Force Covid 19 (DepED Memo Nos. 15, 21, 23, 31, _ s.2020)

C. Guidelines for the Remainder of School Year 2019-2020 in Light of COVID-19 Measures (DM s.2020 #042)

D. Authorizing the Use of Regular Allocations for Maintenance and other Operating Expenses and/or Local Funds to Implement
Measures in Preparing and Responding to the COVID-19 Threats (DM s.2020 #039)

E. Guidance to Regional Directors for Action on Requests by Local Government Units to use DepEd Schools as Quarantine or
Isolation Areas for COVID-19 (OM OSEC 2020 #002)

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