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At press time, the district had
received more than 5,000 surveys
from families gauging their
preferences and concerns over
going back to school in the time of
COVID-19. According to Richardson,
approximately 25 percent intend
to choose virtual learning. He also
anticipates a 20-25 percent drop
in bus ridership as more people
transport their children themselves.
For those who want to attend
class in person, students will be
expected to have their temperatures
taken by their parents or guardians
at home before boarding the bus.
They will be required to wear
masks while on the bus and will
be assigned seats. Those with a
medical reason not to wear a mask
must provide a doctor’s note.
Any students showing symptoms
of COVID-19 will not be permitted
to board the bus, but staff will not
be screening for high temperatures
until they arrive at school. The
district has purchased thermal
body cameras to be installed at all
facilities. Up to 30 people can be
scanned at a time as they enter a
building.
Students will also be required to
wear masks in the school building
at all times except when eating and
when sitting at their desk. All desks
will be six feet apart.
Parents are expected to supply
their children with their own masks.
A limited number of masks will be
available through each school’s
Family Resource and Youth Services
Center for families who cannot
provide them for financial reasons.
Any student or staff who starts to
feel symptomatic during the school
day will need to report to the school
nurse immediately.
Lunch will be prepared and
served by lunchroom staff only.
Students will not be allowed to
serve themselves. Lunchroom staff
will wear masks at all times.
If cafeterias are used, seats will
be assigned and social distancing
will be required. Some schools may
choose to have student eat in their
classrooms.
Recess will take place, but
students will be required to social
distance during recess. Playground
equipment will not be utilized.
All common areas and high traffic
areas will be disinfected on a
regular basis.
Those who choose to have their
students attend school through
a virtual classroom must sign a
contract saying they will abide
by all the requirements. Families
must be able to have access to the
internet in some fashion, whether
it be at home or a willingness to go
to the school or some business that
has a wi-fi connection in order to
download instructional materials.
812 HWY 39
Somerset, KY
606.676.0302
606.676.0382 (fax)
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