Plans to reopen school this fall are being developed

As we approach the middle of July, we are working with our staff on reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year. There are many details to work out related to all aspects of school operation, but as I write this update, our intent is to open in full capacity with obviously a number of safety precautions we must take.

Regarding our timeline, the administrative team is communicating with staff the week of July 6 and then sharing our reopening plan with the Board of Education on July 12. Once approved, we will communicate the plan in its entirety with our parents and families the week of July 13. Please know, whatever design we agree to, it will need to be fluid to address changing conditions in our school environment.

Additionally, we are working out details regarding extra-curricular events and schedules. We will be sending out a request to fill out a quick survey on family transportation intentions (whether your children plan to ride the bus or not), as well as schedule an opportunity for parent feedback on the proposed plan. Please look for this more definitive information to be shared the week of July 13.

I hope you are all enjoying your summer and look forward to the start of the coming school year!

Garrett Rogowski is the superintendent of the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District.