Operation of After School Programs

2026-11-03

Programs will : 1 . Run after school program in alignment with the Salem Public Schools school year calendar ( s ). Programs must be in operation starting on the first day of school and ending on the last day of school . Programs will run from the school day dismissal time until 6 PM . In the case of severe weather or emergency school closers sites will follow the district OST Emergency Protocol . 2 . Maintain an adequate staff of employees for the efficient operation of the business . Including a site supervisor on - site for the entire duration of the program . 3 . Engage students in enrichment , academic , and wellness youth development programs . 4 . Arrange for snacks and meals that fit within the SPS wellness policy . 5 . Collaborate with district school leadership and to identify and license an appropriate number of after school seats to be available . This will be determined based on the school ' s size , demographics and childcare needs . 6 . Adhere to and ensure staff compliance with emergency plan protocols laid out by the school . This includes : not permitting people in the building after hours , ALL adult program staff must follow school sign in protocols and wear visible identification at all times , no propping of any exterior building doors at any time , and follow all communication protocols in emergency plans . 7 . Ensure that all recruitment , enrollment , and family engagement materials are translated into languages spoken by students of the school . 8 . Employ staff who can communicate with families who do not speak English or offer a proven translation strategy . 9 . Regularly communicate with school administration and the district liaison to communicate ongoing programming needs and changes in advance . Advanced notice is required for changes in programming , including schedule . 10 . Maintain the capacity to serve up to two emergency slots per school to be filled on an as needed basis by the school and homeless coordinator at no cost to the student ...

Massachusetts

2026-05-02