GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Green Bay Area Public School District will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday to reconsider its gating criteria regarding a potential return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Many parents have been asking the school board to allow more in-person learning. A recent survey found 60% of families prefer in-person learning.
Currently, the district is holding all virtual classes but the school board has been meeting regularly to discuss the criteria for when students can return to school.
On Thursday, State Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview), State Rep. David Steffen (R-Howard), and State Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) released a statement, claiming Green Bay School Board President Eric Vanden Heuvel hopes to have in-person learning resume sometime in the next four weeks.
However, Vanden Heuvel says his words were taken out of context. He provided the following statement to FOX 11:
“Although I was aware that a letter had been shared on Facebook, I have not been personally contacted by any elected officials regarding the plan to reopen Green Bay Schools. I reached out to Rep. Macco today to open a line of communication and update him on our progress, but did not share any specific plans. I am committed to bringing our students and staff back to school when we can do so safely.”
The Republican lawmakers say they sent a letter on Tuesday advocating for families concerned about online-only classrooms, reduced graduation requirements and increases in failing grades among students.
Tuesday’s board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m.
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