Repucci floats possible all-remote learning during the holidays
Staff reports 2:26 a.m.
ROCHESTER - Rochester Schools Supt. Kyle Repucci today announced that inschool learning will continue for all students wishing to do so. Repucci also let students, parents and guardians know what they can expect with the upcoming holidays - especially holiday travel - and how that would impact students' participation in inschool instructions. The statement comes a day after the school board voted to continue with full-time, in-person learning for the next 24 days. Remote learning, however, will remain available for families who opted to follow that model. This vote was made based on the guidance in the plan that it be reevaluated every 30 days by the school board. "Our students and staff have shown great resilience since the start of the school year, quickly adopting the measures that we put in place to help protect the health and safety of everyone in the buildings," Repucci said. "Based on the information from local and state public health officials, the risk of community spread continues to remain low in Rochester. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and will make any necessary changes should that risk change." Since the start of the school year, Repucci pointed out that there have been only two individuals - one at Spaulding High and one at William Allen - who have tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, there are only two active cases in Rochester, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. This idea will also be discussed at the School Board Meeting on Oct. 29, along with a more-detailed description of the holiday model. The school board may also make changes to the proposal and vote on it. Community members are invited to attend the 7 p.m. meeting in-person at the Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield St., however space is limited and may require people to view the meeting from the hallway. All in-person attendees will be required to wear a face mask or covering, and to practice social distancing.
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