New coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance regarding procedures for schools in Kentucky was issued Monday by state officials.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who also serves as Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, announced new flexibility the state is providing for schools.
Previously, Coleman announced several moves designed to help schools navigate the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those measures included unlimited non-traditional instruction (NTI) days, removing the “average daily attendance” requirement for funding, expanding the care program, and allowing districts to grant additional paid leave for COVID-19 emergencies.
Coleman on Monday said the state will provide expanded flexibility in the way districts provide online instruction.
“A lot of districts are moving to digital platforms,” she stated. “We have received requests to allow more flexibility for a variety of school staff to facilitate and support classes in online platforms,” Lt. Gov. Coleman said. “We have listened, and the governor has issued an executive order to enact these changes. The goal of all of this is to empower our schools to meet the needs of the students and the parents where they are.”
School in Grayson County is slated to begin on August 24.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
