Tonight the Appomattox County School Board voted to approve a school reopening plan that would begin Aug. 24 and provide a 100 percent virtual learning option for parents and students who don't feel comfortable attending in-person classes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The school board considered four models for reopening and chose "Model 3" which splits students in groups of East and West in the county and staggers attendance schedules.

For grades 6 to 12, the East Group would attend school in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays but do at-home instruction on Thursdays and Fridays. The West Group would be the opposite: attend in-person Thursdays and Fridays and learn at home Mondays and Tuesdays.

Wednesdays are reserved for deep cleaning at the schools and other staff duties.

For students in Pre-K to grade 5, they would attend school in-person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. In an earlier interview with the Times Virginian, Appomattox County Public Schools Superintendent Annette Bennett said the four-day week for PreK-5 is the preferred option because it presents less problems for parents when it comes to childcare needs.

Students and staff at all school locations will be monitored for signs of illness upon arrival.

Transportation will be provided at a reduced bus capacity level to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Those who wish to continue at-home virtual learning rather than in-person may register for the "Raider Remote Distance Learning" program by July 21. For more information on registration, contact the Appomattox County School Board Office at (434) 352-8251.

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