WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is a step closer to approving a school reopening plan but they first have to vote on it, according to the district.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday North Carolina schools should reopen under a Plan B with moderate social distancing and at 50% capacity or a Plan C with only virtual learning. Cooper also said students can opt-in for virtual learning under Plan B. The decision is up to individual school districts to decide on a plan when schools reopen on Aug. 17.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will meet over the next few days to vote on the plan. School leaders heard details on possible plan scenarios listed on the school district’s site.
“We know students, families, teachers and staff are awaiting the WS/FCS specifics for next year. Will it be a modified learning Plan B or will we choose to start the year remotely,” Superintendent Dr. Angela Hairston said.
In June, the school district received feedback from surveys that generated more than 19,300 responses from parents and students, and 2,400 teacher and staff responses.