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Monticello Schools To Offer In-Person and Remote Learning

After surveying parents, the Monticello School District will be looking at incorporating a remote learning option into their in-person learning plans in the fall.

 

Monticello Superintendent Dr. Vic Zimmerman says the district's current draft plan is for students to return to school in the fall, but after surveying parents about 25 percent preferred remote learning.

 

 

Dr. Zimmerman says the district has is prepared for 100 percent remote learning if it is needed for the upcoming school year. In addition to in-person learning, they will also prepare a remote learning option for those not comfortable with in person.

 

 

Dr. Zimmerman indicates the in-person learning plan is a draft plan as it has yet to be approved by the school board. He says regarding the remote learning option they may have to strike a compromise.

 


Regarding in-school learning, Dr. Zimmerman says masks will be mandatory, social distancing will be maintained where possible, and routine handwashing will be implemented. He says they are currently looking at having parents verify students' temperatures through a mobile app.

 

 

The Monticello School Board will convene July 29 to review the in-school learning plan. Monticello schools will begin instruction on September 2.

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