Jacksonville, FL — It’s an order that has thrown them for a loop. St. Johns County School leaders are reviewing the impacts of a Florida Education Department order that requires building to be open five days a week.
During a board workshop this morning, Superintendent Tim Forson said he won’t bring a plan for approval next week. “We’re not certain today what’s in that plan, under the amber or the yellow, is workable”, Forson said. District leaders will be meeting with local health leaders and emergency operations as they navigate next steps.
Several board members expressed dismay over the state order, questioning how it would impact the local district’s timing. The Board is likely going to schedule a special meeting to address next steps.
Multiple parents expressed concern over the timing of the DOE order, and asked questions about how the district will handle staff, masks and more.
“This executive order came as a surprise to all of us, just like it did to whoever is listening on this call, so please give us a little grace here”, Board Chair Beverly Slough said before opening up the workshop for citizen comments.
The St. Johns County School District is asking parents to select their preferred back to school plan from four options by July 15th.