Roseburg parents split over school district's reopening plan

Roseburg parents split over school district's reopening plan

Have more information on roseburg's return to school.

Kezi 9 news reporter evita garza shows us why some parents have no issues with kids heading back to class.

A big part of children development is being with their peers?

Rachel hess has a son who will enter kindergarden this fall in roseburg public schools.

But& she says she not worried about in person learning during the pandemic.

00:13 rachel hess, parent:?although i have concerns about the virus, because i care about out bodies and our health, we need community?

Just yesterday, the district released their plan for reopening& which will bring elementary students back to the classroom five days a week in smaller groups.

Middle and high school students will attend a mix of in person and virutal classes.

Superintendent jared cordon says they are excited about the plan&but he knows it won always be easy.

Phoner?it doesn guarantee that each of our kids and staff will be safe in returning to school.

But, there always a risk in daily decisions that we make?

00:48 evita:?even though the district is moving forward with reopening, staff say parents will have the option to opt out and continue distance learning full time.

Some parents say that should be the only option as they are still unsure about sending their kids back?

1:03 shellie russell, grandparent:?i don know how theye going to keep them socially distanced.

Theye going to hug, run around& and lick things?

Cordon says these plans could change if the state changes their guidelines for reopening schools.

But hess says she and her son are prepared for anything.?i excited for my kid no matter what this year looks like.

I think kids are really durable?

In roseburg, evita garza kezi 9 news.

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