The Harlan Community School District’s Board of Education late this week, approved the District’s Return-to-learn plan. Parents/guardians have received an email with the plans, which call for on-site learning to resume August 24th. (View the plan HERE) The 22-page return-to-learn plan addresses all seven aspects of the state requirements, including the use of face coverings, which the Board declined to make mandatory except in locations where it is not possible to social distance.

HCSD students will be required to wear face masks when they arrive at school and walk through the crowded hallways. Once in the classroom, if physical social distancing is possible the masks may be removed. The plan also includes social distancing at the elementary level, limiting contact, cleaning high touch points. Water fountains and lockers will be closed off to keep traffic flowing in the hallways.

As with the rest of area schools, officials say their goal is to keep students and staff safe, while at the same time providing the best quality education possible. For those students who choose to attend via remote learning, that option is being offered as well.