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and last updated 2021-02-05 23:33:20-05
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â Preparations have been made across Fayette County schools ahead of a return to in-person instruction that could begin in less than two weeks.
On Tuesday, Acting Superintendent Marlene Helm announced a plan to begin the district s first phase of in-person learning on Feb. 16 if COVID-19 cases continue to decrease. Kindergarten through second grade would be the first to return to the classroom.
At Breckenridge Elementary, Principal Michael Price is ready to welcome about 200 students back into the building. We are so excited to get our kids back, Price said.
The school pre-screens staff and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the building with an online form.
FCPS to continue remote learning until at least Jan. 29
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and last updated 2021-01-12 19:36:05-05
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â In an email sent out to Fayette County Public School families on Tuesday, Acting Superintendent Marlene Helm announced that FCPS will remain in remote learning until Jan. 29.
In a meeting on Jan. 5, Fayette County Board Members decided the district will remain in remote learning up until Jan. 22. On Tuesday, it was decided to extend remote learning until at least Jan. 29. Our goal is to begin graduated in-person learning the week of Feb. 1-5, 2021, the email stated. The data will determine whether we can begin a phased-in return â starting with grades K-2, and adding other grades in subsequent weeks â for students whose families chose in-person learning, or whether we will offer additional services for smaller groups of students.
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Fayette County Public Schools will begin the spring semester virtually. Last night Acting Superintendent Marlene Helm recommended remote learning through at least January 22nd based on the 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the county which reached more than 200 on Monday. “We know that this is not the decision that some students and families and community members and teachers; it’s not the decision we were hoping for or wanting. However, the data tells us that this is the best route at this particular time.”
Helm also laid out a communication plan that will keep parents and guardians in the loop. It includes a weekly update every Tuesday and several resources to get the information like emails, texts, and on-line access, and decisions will be made in two-week intervals. Next Tuesday, a determination will be made regarding the week of January 25th. Once Fayette County does go back to the classroom, it will be a gradual return.