Richmond School Board unanimously approves fall reopening plan
The Richmond Public School Board approved a plan for reopening schools in the fall.
By: Caroline Coleburn
and last updated 2021-04-20 07:02:40-04
RICHMOND, Va. Parents in Richmond now have a clearer picture of how the district hopes to reopen for the fall school year.
Monday night, the Richmond School Board voted unanimously to offer two options for parents.
They can choose for their child to return to school five days a week in-person or virtually beginning September 8. School officials note they anticipate more children choosing to return to the building.
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RPS releases more details on fall reopening plans
RPS releases more details on fall reopening plans By Henry Graff | April 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 6:44 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - While doors will be open five days a week, Richmond Public School students will also have the option to remain virtual, though officials expect more will actually return.
Monday night, RPS School Superintendent Jason Kamras will present a reopening plan for the fall.
In-person learning, five days a week, is expected to start after Labor Day.
As for what that return looks like, Richmond School Board member Jonathan Young says it’s unclear right now what the situation with masks and social distancing could be depending on the pandemic.
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