Neshaminy School District students will begin returning to the classroom for in-person instruction next week.
The school board unanimously voted Wednesday evening to approve a blue-red hybrid plan that would break classes up into two groups and allow students to return to schools after weeks of virtual learning.
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The hybrid model will begin Monday and the district will consider a full return for students in the coming weeks. If cases remain low, a more normal school schedule in Neshaminy could return as soon as Monday, November 2.
Superintendent Dr. Rob McGee said the goal is to ultimately get all students to classes.
The hybrid plan laid out by McGee and approved by the school board has students with last names starting with letters A to K, the blue team, going to classrooms on Mondays and Wednesday and students with last names starting with letters L to Z, the red team, going to school on Tuesday and Thursday. Students would be attending classes virtually on the days they are not in the buildings and Fridays would be taught entirely online for all students.
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Students will have to keep physically distant and also wear masks.
The district has safety and health materials in stock, teachers and support staff are ready to return, additional instructional technology and materials are in the district or on their way, and additional staff plans to assist with COVID-19 safety measures are being arranged, McGee said.
There will be additional cleaning and safety measures in place throughout the district, McGee said.
Credit: Neshaminy School District
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Neshaminy will be the first district in the Levittown area to resume some sort of in-person classes for all students. Nearby, the Council Rock School District has resumed a form of in-person classes.
“Welcome back, Neshaminy,” School Board President Steve Pirritano said.
Pirritano and other school board members urged parents and students not to come to school if anyone is feeling ill.
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“The success of this plan is dependent upon our parents doing the right thing, and I know you will do the right thing,” Pirritano said.
The school board also approved allowing some spectators at fall sports events.
Neshaminy has previously brought students to school in small groups for orientation.
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Since the school year started, the district has seen three cases that have not turned into COVID-19 outbreaks.
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