'Return to Learn' Update #10

The Buncombe Board of Education has decided to continue remote learning through at least Feb. 12, 2021.

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BCS Communications Department

'Return to Learn' Update #10
(1/14/2021)

The BCS Board of Education met for a regular board meeting on Thursday and made the decision to continue remote learning for all students through at least February 12. This is due to the persistent and significant spread of COVID-19 throughout our community. The Board has had frequent communication with the local health department and health experts. The Board has closely monitored the local percent positivity and North Carolina’s County Alert System, which indicates the critical spread of COVID-19 across Western North Carolina. According to health experts, we continue to be in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, likely due to holiday travel. By remaining virtual, we aim to slow the spread of this virus and keep our staff and students as safe and healthy as possible.

This motion that passed allows the board an opportunity to review the local metrics and determine at our February 4, 2021, board meeting whether conditions warrant a return to a Plan B operation for K-12 or to remain in Plan C beginning Monday, February 15.

We understand this may not be the decision that all of our stakeholders wanted. But, the BCS Board of Education has gathered data and feedback throughout this school year and continues to make the best choices possible to keep our staff, students, and campuses healthy and safe.

Please remember that January 18 is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and there will be no school.

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