BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Just like the other school districts in northwest Ohio, Bowling Green City Schools is trying to prepare for what returning to class could look like in August.
Superintendents are hoping to get information from the state sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, leaders in Bowling Green City Schools have emailed surveys to gauge how their families and staff feel about returning.
Almost 3,000 surveys were sent according to Superintendent Francis Scruci. In one week, they have gotten over 1,100 responses.
By doing this, he says they are able to get a feel for where everybody is in regards to returning to school in August. It will also help the district meet the needs of all their families.
They plan to try and blend the responses with the actual guidelines they get from the state.
"I think that's where everybody would love to be, is back in the school and getting back to a normal routine. But, it may not be the best situation for all families. So we're going to try to meet the needs of everyone and deliver instruction to all of our students regardless of the situation," Scruci said.
From what the superintendent has seen, they have a good range of responses and thoughts from parents to create a plan that is a healthy in-between. So far, they are leaning toward a blended approach.
Scruci says the survey was sent to the email the district has on file. The deadline to respond for parents and staff within Bowling Green City Schools is May 27 at 3 p.m.
Scruci says either way, they will try to do what's best for all families. The silver-lining out of all this: he has heard from parents their new appreciation for teachers and staff.