TOLEDO, Ohio — Washington Local Schools were preparing to welcome their students and staff back to the classrooms in August. Now, the school has changed course and will start the year virtually on Aug. 31.
If things become safe during the year, the school will switch to a hybrid plan.
The board of education also approved a Split-Week Hybrid Model that will be implemented when students are able to safely return to face-to-face instruction. That model includes students attending face-to-face two days per week and learning remotely the other three days. The district plans to review instructional options every 30 days.
“It was our greatest hope that students would be in daily face-to-face instruction with teachers to begin the year. However, the data in Lucas County is compelling. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of our students and staff,” Board President Irshad Bannister stated.
You can read their current plans here.