WLCSC fall reopening plan

WLCSC fall reopening plan

Dr. rocky killion.

News 18's anna darling was at the school board meeting this evening.

She shares concerns of parents and staff, as well as the corporation's hope for the future.

:22-:27 :58-1:03 1:22-1:27 "indiana schools have been given an impossible task" the impossible task of trying to reopen schools in the middle of a pandemic.

A challenge wlcsc parent heather hensley acknowledges.

"there is absolutely nothing that they can say that will keep everybody happy" despite this, hensley has concerns for her three kids that could be going back to elementary school in august.

"with the way things are, as they were outlined in the plan thawas released yesterday we're not very comfortable with the idea of returning to school."

A full e-learning option will only be provided to students who get a medical exemption for themselves or someone in their family.

"we spent all summer really banking on that e- learning thing so that was really a big shock to see we weren't really going to be offered that possibility without the medical exemption" "this plan is a first step and we have to start somewhere" dr. killion emphasized that this is a living document that will most likely change.

"we have implemented the protocols that as suggested by the cdc, by the indiana department of education and it has been reviewed by tippecanoe county health officials" students will be required to have a mask on them.

But will only be required to wear it in certain situations where social distancing isn't possible.

Marydell forbes representing the west lafayette education association spoke at the board meeting in favor of ppe.

"i'm here to advocate for the most vulnerable in our population and that would be your educators and your staff.

Please consider n95 masks for at-risk staff who request it."

Dr. killion is asking for people's patience, compassion and understanding as the district moves forward "if everyone comes together, wears their mask, practices personal hygiene, social distances as best as possible and stays home when ill, then i think that we have a very good chance of opening school and keeping everyone safe."

Anna darling news 18.

Board member melissa prochnau was the only one to vote against the plan.

News 18 asked for her comment after the meeting but she declined.

You can read the full plan on our website, wlfi.com.

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