Return To Classroom Nixed In Sunday Decision By Spring-Ford Admin

SPRING CITY, PA — The Spring-Ford Area School District kept students in virtual learning after the Thanksgiving holiday, but planned a return to its hybrid learning model on Dec. 7. That plan was nixed on Sunday, as the superintendent put out a message saying students would remain in remote instruction.

The district is situated in both Chester and Montgomery counties, and the COVID-19 community transmission risk for both counties is rated as "substantial" as of the state's Dec. 4 update of COVID-19 metrics.

Spring-Ford Area School District Superintendent Dr. David Goodin told parents that the "significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Spring-Ford footprint including Limerick Township, Upper Providence Township, Royersford Borough, and Spring City Borough" has forced the delay in returning to in-person learning.

As of Dec. 4 there were 30 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the district, and nearly half of that total were cases reported within the week of Nov. 27 to Dec. 4. The Spring-Ford Area School District COVID-19 Dashboard can be found here.

The decision to stay remote applies to all schools in the district, including special needs students, Goodin said.

He said the districts Board of School Directors will discuss reopening options and dates moving forward in a virtual meeting on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The district's meetings can be watched at the SFASD YouTube page, here.

Goodin siad those who plan on watching online and who would like to make Public Comment should click here to participate using Zoom. The meeting agenda can be accessed here.

Students were given instructions online Monday morning. As staff and parents were reminded to contact their family physician, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health and their school principal if they have any symptoms of COVID-19.

"As always, the safety and well-being of our students, staff and families is our top priority. We are closely monitoring this situation and will provide you with the latest information. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or your child’s principal," said Goodin.