The Hamilton Southeastern schools will start the coming school year with virtual classes, not in the school buildings. The district says the virtual instruction will continue from the first day of classes August 6th through at least Labor Day.
Athletics and extra curricular activities will remain “status quo,” based on the statement from school administrators.
The entire statement from the school corporation is below:
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools will adopt a phased in Reopening Plan similar to the one implemented by the Governor for the State of Indiana. Based on our local health indicators that are showing an increase in infections in our community and current staffing projections, the first phase will begin with all students attending school virtually.
Virtual instruction will now begin on Thursday, August 6, 2020 and will continue through at least Labor Day. Conditions will be monitored carefully and the district will not move to the next phase until identified markers established in collaboration with the Fishers Health Department have been met. The complete Four Phase Reopening Plan will be made available to all families no later than Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Athletic programs and extracurricular activities for HSE Schools will remain status quo (Phase I). Students participating in these summer programs will receive additional information from their building-level administrators.
The district is also working with the YMCA to develop a plan to make childcare available for those families who may need that service. We understand this is a change to our original plan, but we value the health and safety of our students, staff and families, and believe this will better meet the needs of the school community. We greatly appreciate your patience and flexibility during this time.
They should delay start of school until after Labor Day. Starting virtually is a terrible way for students to begin the school year. Another brilliant decision by HSE Schools.
You can find some of that data from the Fishers Health Department at http://www.FishersRecovery.com I just selected some of the important numbers for a short commentary.