School districts now have the choice on whether to start their fall semesters in August, September or later.
On a 5-5 vote, the Kansas State Board of Education essentially turned down Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order pushing the start of school from August to after Labor Day.
District superintendents are currently reviewing the decision.
USD 253 Emporia Superintendent Kevin Case says the decision was “ironic,” exemplifying “where we’re at right now.”
USD 417 Morris County has a special meeting Friday to discuss plans for starting the semester, either as scheduled or perhaps later — but not as late as Sept. 9. Superintendent Aron Dody:
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Superintendent Corey Reece says the district is moving forward with plans to start school as close to the original date as possible.
Plans are also in place for switching to remote education at a moment’s notice if needed.
