Carroll school district ready for students, but officials will monitor COVID-19
Students in the Carroll school district will begin their classes on Aug. 24, with options to learn in person or online.
Tuesday was the deadline for parents to request that their children take their classes online. If parents change their minds on whether their children should learn in person or virtually, they have until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10 to notify their school principal in writing.
Parents can also request changes two weeks before the nine-week grading period, according to the district’s website.
Superintendent David Faltys told trustees during Monday’s school board meeting that the district is prepared for school to start, but that he is also monitoring the latest information regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
“We will continue to monitor county numbers and as much as possible our local numbers…” he said.
“If we start to see any changes, we will let you know,” Faltys said.
Several people who spoke during the meeting said they worried about teachers going back to the classroom.
One of the speakers, Amy Gordon, said “you are forcing teachers to choose between their lives and their professions.”
“How does this provide continuity when you open the doors on the 24th, you are also welcoming COVID-19. This is also happening elsewhere in the country,” she said.
The school district’s back to school plan outlines many details for parents and students on wearing masks, hand washing and social distancing.
The school district also launched its Dragon Virtual Academy website for details on online learning.