There's still a lot to be determined regarding school next year but most area school leaders seem to be in agreement on a number of issues.

Most seem to be predicting students in school five days a week for full days and only for remote learning to be an option for students in an extraordinary situation. Dr. Vic Zimmerman, Superintendent of Monticello Schools, joins his peers predicting these terms for schools.

As for COVID cosmetics, Dr. Zimmerman is somewhat indifferent to the requirements of students. He says if the State of Illinois continues to ask students and staff to mask, he does not foresee an issue because masking was not an issue this year.

As spring sports get into the swing of their seasons and the school year begins to wind down, Dr. Zimmerman is very thankful to see his students out enjoying their activities and having fun again.