As Hamilton County remains in the highest level of COVID-19 exposure for the state, Cincinnati Public Schools moved forward with plans to return to in-person learning. CPS Board President Carolyn Jones was clear in her perspective.“I would support moving towards blended and getting the kids back in the buildings,” Jones said.In a wide-ranging meeting, the leaders of the region’s largest school district say they are aligned in their goals.But exactly what that looks like for the 32,000 students and staff will remain in the hands of Superintendent Laura Mitchell with specific time tables and evaluation measures in place.Mitchell referred to a draft proposal that would return most students back to CPS buildings.“Feb. 1, pre-kindergarten through third grade and specialized return. Fourth through eighth grade return Feb. 15. March 1 would be a return for students in grades nine through 12, in time for the beginning of fourth quarter.”Some CPS parents, like Roy Jones, believe the plan doesn’t make the grade.“They need to wait until this virus subsides more and under better control,” Jones said.CPS data indicates over 300 district students have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Additionally, 472 staffers have tested positive according to the district.With Hamilton County at purple level, the state’s highest level of infection, Board member Ryan Messer says the health data is conflicting.“We do not identify any differences in the groups that would imply a mandatory at-home quarantine,” Messer said.And while this may or not be a final examination for this board or this district, many questions remain unanswered. "The board agreed to continue to review in-person options for Walnut Hills High School, as well as when it may make sense to return all CPS students to full-time in-person learning later in the school year," according to a news release from the district.
As Hamilton County remains in the highest level of COVID-19 exposure for the state, Cincinnati Public Schools moved forward with plans to return to in-person learning.
CPS Board President Carolyn Jones was clear in her perspective.
“I would support moving towards blended and getting the kids back in the buildings,” Jones said.
In a wide-ranging meeting, the leaders of the region’s largest school district say they are aligned in their goals.
But exactly what that looks like for the 32,000 students and staff will remain in the hands of Superintendent Laura Mitchell with specific time tables and evaluation measures in place.
Mitchell referred to a draft proposal that would return most students back to CPS buildings.
“Feb. 1, pre-kindergarten through third grade and specialized return. Fourth through eighth grade return Feb. 15. March 1 would be a return for students in grades nine through 12, in time for the beginning of fourth quarter.”
Some CPS parents, like Roy Jones, believe the plan doesn’t make the grade.
“They need to wait until this virus subsides more and under better control,” Jones said.
CPS data indicates over 300 district students have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Additionally, 472 staffers have tested positive according to the district.
With Hamilton County at purple level, the state’s highest level of infection, Board member Ryan Messer says the health data is conflicting.
“We do not identify any differences in the groups that would imply a mandatory at-home quarantine,” Messer said.
And while this may or not be a final examination for this board or this district, many questions remain unanswered.
"The board agreed to continue to review in-person options for Walnut Hills High School, as well as when it may make sense to return all CPS students to full-time in-person learning later in the school year," according to a news release from the district.
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