Council Rock To Discuss School Reopening Plan At Thursday Forum

NEWTOWN, PA — The Council Rock School District will hold a virtual forum Thursday evening to discuss its Health and Safety Plan for reopening schools in the fall.

The forum will begin at 7 p.m. A Webinar meeting link will will be available on the district's website the day of the forum.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has released guidance for schools to reopen during the pandemic. Part of that guidance mandates that schools have a safety plan in place that must be approved by the school board.

The district, in a letter to the school community late last month, said it is simultaneously planning for an in-person opening as well as a cyber option.

Bucks County health officials have released guidance for district's to follow as they craft their reopening plans.

The county is recommending a minimum distance of three feet spacing is recommended for classroom seating, and seats should be configured to maximize on social distancing, the county recommends.

The state mask mandate will apply to school students, health officials confirmed this week.

More information on Council Rock's reopening plans can be found on the district's online Reopening Hub.