mid-August after the principals take the District guidance and complete their own building-specific plans. Hough’s made the announcement that the District is prepared to offer full-day classes with lunch was received approvingly by the crowd. He added that the state’s “Road Forward” document for schools requires in-person, full-day classes with no remote option.
While subject to change depending on conditions, Summit’s goal is to “provide as much normalcy as possible,” including a regular schedule for all students, regularly scheduled lunch periods with recess for elementary students, and athletic and co-curricular activities. Further, Hough stated that, “we will thoughtfully reintroduce field trips, visitors, and assemblies and speakers.” While three-foot physical distancing remains the rule, it can be accomplished by keeping desks in rows. Hough’s announcement that Plexiglas barriers would be going away also elicited applause. Measures like regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air filters, and hand sanitizer will remain in place.
The superintendent said the…
