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Updated April 2022. Guidelines are subject to change with ongoing pandemic conditions.
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We want ITF to be a fun and safe experience for all attendees, which starts with policies that prioritize protecting everyone’s health – including a vaccination requirement.
While Indiana University’s policies have influenced ours – and we must comply with certain protocols to have our event on campus – the following ITF health and safety policy is EdTA’s, not the university’s. This policy has been formed under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and may be stricter than local government guidelines and/or Indiana University policy.
Please review the following policies and guidelines carefully before registering, as these policies are non-negotiable. An online experience is available to anyone uncomfortable with our protocols.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us return to in-person events safely. We know the ongoing pandemic and its rapidly changing conditions can lead to frustration and anxiety. As always, thank you for your support, patience, and understanding. We can’t wait to see you in Bloomington!
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Health & Safety Protocols
Proof of Vaccination
Face Mask Requirements
Cleaning & Disinfecting
Hygiene
Physical Distancing
Daily Wellness Checks
On-Site COVID-19 Testing and Reporting
Isolation & Quarantine
Questions
In cooperation with Indiana Univeristy, EdTA and ITF are implementing the following health and safety protocols for ITF 2022, June 20-24, 2022:
All attendees are required to be up to date with their vaccinations per the definition on the CDC's website as of May 11, 2022. Note: This does not mean attendees must be up to date on vaccination by May 11; rather, it means that if the CDC changes its guidelines after May 11, attendees do not have to adhere to the new CDC guidelines. ITF will go by the pre-May 12 up-to-date definition as the attendee requirement.
Attendees will be required to provide proof of vaccination via VaccineCheck between May 11 – June 10, prior to arrival on campus. An upload link will be provided via VaccineCheck after May 11 for submission of required documentation.
To locate a vaccination location near you, visit https://www.vaccines.gov/.
ITF can only make exemptions for certain medical conditions. View the exemption policy. We understand Indiana University may grant other exemptions as required by Indiana law for students, faculty, and staff of a public state-funded university. As a private organization, we do not operate under the same statutes as the university and may act as best serves the interest of our members and attendees.
As an international organization, we must balance honoring the various practices and policies of different populations of our members with prioritizing the health and safety of all attendees. While we always strive to be the most inclusive, the circumstances of the ongoing pandemic have rendered this difficult. Under the advisement of health professionals up to and including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we have made the decision that most broadly protects the widest possible number of attendees at the festival, including our student and adult members, their guests, our sponsors and exhibitors, and the EdTA staff.
We sincerely regret if this decision renders you or your students from being able to attend the festival in person. We encourage you to explore the online experience option for ITF 2022.
Masking is now optional on the Indiana University campus, including the theatres, as well as within the Bloomington community. As such, attendees will not be required to wear masks during ITF; however, participants are encouraged to mask as suits their comfort level. EdTA will continue to monitor local conditions and, if warranted, will make changes to the festival policy based on local data.
IU recommends masks that conform to the CDC guidelines and:
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Have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric |
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Fully cover your mouth and nose and have ties or ear loops to prevent slipping |
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Fit snugly against the sides of your face with no gaps |
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Have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask, which also helps to prevent fogging for those who wear glasses |
Examples of masks that are not acceptable include (but are not limited to) masks that:
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Are made of fabric that makes it hard to breathe (e.g., vinyl) |
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Have exhalation valves or vents which allow virus particles to escape |
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Are gaiters, scarves, bandanas, t-shirts, or other unapproved face coverings |
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Wash or sanitize your hands. |
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Touch only the ear loops and place them over your ears. Do not touch your face covering except to adjust it to your nose and face. |
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Ensure your face covering fits over your nose and under your chin. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth when putting on your mask. |
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Wash or sanitize your hands. |
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Wash or sanitize your hands. |
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Carefully untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops and remove the mask from your ears. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth when taking off your mask. |
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Fold the outside corners together. |
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You can store your mask temporarily to reuse later. Keep it in a dry, breathable bag (like a paper or mesh fabric bag) to keep it clean between uses. When reusing your mask, keep the same side facing out. |
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Wash or sanitize your hands. |
Facilities and cleaning teams will be out in force working to clean common areas and frequently touched surfaces throughout the day using disinfectants approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. IU's cleaning procedures and guidelines are in line with the current recommendations and have been reviewed and approved by the university's Environmental Health and Safety experts. IU will provide hand sanitizer inside building entrances and in other high-traffic areas on campus.
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Key times to wash your hands (or use hand sanitizer if you don't have access to soap and water) include:
The CDC provides detailed information on when and how to wash your hands, and on hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
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While classrooms and event spaces have returned to pre-pandemic approved capacity, it is recommended to maintain physical distance whenever possible.
All attendees will be responsible for completing individual wellness checks prior to exiting their dorms each morning. Posters with the following evaluation questions will be placed near exits and entrances:
Any attendee who believes they may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should alert their troupe leader, floor captain, or EdTA staff immediately. Should testing be recommended, visit IN.gov COVID testing and select Monroe in the test sites by county drop-down menu to find locations closest to IU Bloomington. You can also find at-home test kits at many retail pharmacies.
If you test positive, report your positive test to the ITF nursing staff using the COVID-19 self-report form. In the event of a positive test result, attendees will quarantine as outlined in IU's Isolation and Quarantine policy.
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While all ITF attendees must be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, it’s impossible to eliminate all risk of the virus being contracted. ITF will take the following measures to limit spread during the event and keep attendees as safe as possible.
If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during ITF, alert your adult chaperone (students) or EdTA staff (adults) immediately, then contact ITF nursing staff to determine if testing is needed. Rapid testing will be administered on site as necessary.
Attendees must quarantine while awaiting test results.
Attendees who test positive will need to isolate per CDC guidelines. No refunds will be issued. In the event an attendee must continue isolating after ITF ends or requires special accommodations, any associated housing or meal expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.
Attendees who come in close contact with someone who tests positive (roommate, troupe member, etc.) but do not experience symptoms do not need to quarantine, but must wear a mask and should get tested for COVID-19 five to seven days after exposure.
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We are here to help! Contact us at events@schooltheatre.org for more information. Please do not contact Indiana University regarding ITF COVID-19 policies. The policies for this private event vary from the policies IU has in place for their students, faculty, and staff.
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