Chico Unified School Board votes to continue split schedule
The school board voted to continue with the AM/PM model after Winter break but they will meet again in February to reassess the situation.
Posted: Dec 14, 2020 5:47 PM
Updated: Dec 15, 2020 11:46 AM
Posted By: Kristian Lopez
CHICO, Calif. - Chico Unified School District has come out with a plan to keep kids on campus through the spring semester.
The school board voted to continue with the AM/PM model after winter break but they will meet again in February to reassess the situation. Reopening schools completely could be a possibility.
Jody Taylor, a parent who supports further reopening schools says not reopening the campuses completely is taking a toll on children s mental health.
The Chico Unified School District will open schools in January under a split, AM/PM schedule.
That’s a continuation of the district’s current instruction model, allowing students to attend in-person classes in shifts.
The district’s board decided last Friday that it will reassess in early February whether to open schools for full-day, in-person instruction.
Newly seated board member Matt Tennis threw his support behind the plan. He said at Friday’s meeting that some households are struggling to balance financial responsibilities and student needs.
“I’m fortunate to not be in a desperate life situation in this regard – when it comes to rent and food – but there are people in this district and there’s people who are watching this hearing right now who are in that situation,” Tennis said.