Students in the Audubon Community School District can expect to return to the classroom when school resumes August 17^th, but that won’t be their only option. During their meeting Monday evening, the Audubon School Board discussed the District’s Return-To-Learn plan, and came up with three scenarios, depending on what happens between now and the middle of August, with regard the Coronavirus, and any changes that are required after school begins.

The District will start with on-site, face-to-face learning, yet still allow families the option to keep their students home, as part of remote learning. Classes will be Monday-Tuesday-Thursday and Friday, with Wednesday’s being used to deep clean the building, and as a time for teachers to work with those students who opt for remote learning, as well as any other students in need of extra attention so they don’t fall behind in their studies. Wednesday’s will also be used for small group learning as needed, for those at risk of falling behind.

Another scenario the Board envisions, is if the District needs to go the 50% class week. In that case, there would be an A-Day/B-Day set-up, where some students attend on Monday-Tuesday (A-Day), while B-Day students would attend Tuesday & Friday. Wednesday’s would alternate for those groups.

Superintendent Eric Trager says the third option is remote learning only, and then only if local public health makes the request or if there is Proclamation by the Governor or IDPH order to that effect. And, as with other districts, the Audubon School District will use mitigation efforts to limit the spread of the virus, clean surfaces and other plans to keep students and staff as safe as possible during the school year.