This information from Soulsbyville Elementary School here.
Soulsbyville Elementary School is planning to reopen its campus for in-person learning during the second week of September. The Soulsbyville Board of Trustees voted unanimously to open the school from TK/K through 3rd grade on Sept 8th and then 4th grade through 8th grade on Sept. 14th. The decision was made during a lengthy zoom meeting including, staff, teachers, and parents. Some questioned whether nearly two weeks was enough time to prepare.
Board Chair, Josh Milbourn replied, “There will be a little transition…with how classes are going to happen and the transitions for the teachers. This is enough, we feel this is enough time to kind of get the teachers squared away and get the families squared away and set up ready to come back.”
One teacher questioned what would happen if someone tested positive for COVID-19. Soulsbyville School District Superintendent, Jeff Winfield responded that there would be factors considered like the number of people they are in contact with, when deciding how many would quarantine. It is an issue that the public health department would direct.
Milbourn praised the participation from staff, teachers and parents, stating, “Everyone’s concern for one another even though there is a lot of emotions surrounding these decisions. We have amazing people who are going to make this work and do amazing things. I’m just so thankful.”
On Wednesday, the school sent out and email further detailing the reopening including school times, classroom setups and COVID-19 protocols. Click here to view the email.
