COVID-19 and illnesses force two Kentucky school districts to cancel classes.
Two Kentucky School Districts Cancel Classes Due to Illnesses
Two school districts in Kentucky have made the decision to cancel classes for a few days due to a significant number of students and staff falling ill with respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
Earlier this week, the Lee County School District in eastern Kentucky took action by canceling classes for two days and transitioning to remote learning for the following two days. The district cited “student and staff illness” as the reason for this decision.
The district, which has been in session since August 8th, reportedly experienced an alarming 20% absence rate among students and staff on Monday, as reported by CNN. Earl Ray Shuler, the district superintendent, stated that the illnesses included “flus and colds.” With just under 900 students enrolled in two schools, the district is taking proactive measures to ensure a safe return to in-person classes on Monday by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the facilities. Additionally, any student who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be required to wear a mask for five days.
In another Kentucky school district, Magoffin County Schools, classes were completely canceled on Thursday and Friday due to “widespread illness,” as announced on the district’s Facebook page. Chris Meadows, the district superintendent, explained to CNN that attendance had dropped from 95% to 83% throughout the week, leading to the decision to cancel classes. The district, which consists of five schools and serves 2,000 students, is closely monitoring the situation.
“We just kept seeing a trend,” Meadows shared with the outlet. “It’s not an easy decision, and I don’t like to close schools… This is a crucial time for students as they are getting acclimated to the new academic year.”
The impact of these absences extends beyond students, affecting staff members such as teachers and bus drivers, according to Meadows. However, classes are set to resume in-person on Monday, ensuring that students can continue their education.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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