BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler School Board has released a two-pronged approach to getting classes back underway.
The plans were addressed at a special meeting Monday night. Under the proposed platform, school would begin September 2, and will be offered in person or online from home.
Those who choose to attend in person will be required to practice social distancing, wear masks and will adhere to strict hygiene practices. Students will have a full meal program and will be able to participate in all school activities and athletics. A plan is in place for those students to get flexible learning if school buildings are closed again.
For those students who wish to learn off-site, there will be one notable difference. Any student who is not attending school in person and is the off-site learning program will not be able to participate in any extracurricular activities including all athletics. Students who learn at home will utilize the platform curriculum, and middle and high school students will be able to choose from courses available to them.
Students who need help or have questions will be able to have access to their instructors and will be required to be online with class six hours per day. Students who do go to class in person will have bus transportation available, but seating will be limited and seats will be assigned by the driver. Visitors’ access to all school buildings will be limited.