11pm FCPS meeting 01.05.2021

The FCPS board decided Tuesday night that for about the next two weeks classes will remain virtual.

Chelsea Smith reports

Going to be returning to the classroom anytime soon.

The school board decided tonight for about the next two weeks...class will remain virtual.

Abc 36's chelsea smith explains how they'll go back to the classroom when they finally can.

L3: abc 36 news white fayette county schools stay virtual lexington l3: abc 36 news white marlene helm fcps acting superintendent l3: abc 36 news white fayette county schools stay virtual lexington when fayette county students start school again thursday...it'll be on the computer...and it'll stay there even into next week when there was the possibility they could return to class.

The board says it's picking virtual over in-person based on data on the spread of covid-19 in the community.

"we know that this is not the decision that some students and families and community members, teachers... it's not the decision we were hoping for or wanting.

However, the data tells us that this is our best route at this particular time."

The state recommended sti udents don't return to class in-person until at least january 11th.

But remote learning in fayette county will continue through at least until january 22... next tuesday there will be another meeting to discuss whether or not in- person learning can resume starting january 25.

When in-person learning begins... not every student will be allowed to return right away... instead it will be a graduated return... starting with kindergarten through second grade... some parents are okay with the decision saying on our abc 36 facebook page... in part "due to my daughte rs health and the risk that it puts her in, neither of my kids will return to in- person..."

While other parents are pleading with the school system to let their child return... in part "please open back up.

If your are nervous keep your kids home.

My kids with adhd are severely struggling and not learning at all!

As a single mother, i have to choose between working or staying home to supervise."

The school board says it'll keep families updated.

Chelsea smith, abc 36 news.