Back to school: Volusia County students return to in-person learning

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Whether it’s in-person or online, Volusia County students returned to school Monday.

Parents of Volusia County students had three options to choose from when sending their children back to class: face-to-face learning, virtual learning or a modified version which allows students to participate in real time from home.

For parents sending their children to in-person learning, there is concern over the lack of information the district is offering on COVID-19 cases.

The school district said it will not be sharing any details with parents if there is a breakout of coronavirus cases.

If any student or staff member at schools in Volusia County contracts the virus, the health department will conduct contact tracing and inform anyone who needs to quarantine.

“Parents have the right to know what kind of environment they’re sending their students into,” said Volusia United Educators President Elizabeth Albert. “Employees have the right to know what kind of working conditions they’re going into.”

The head of the teachers union said the district doesn’t plan to provide information about active COVID-19 cases, something that Orange County, Osceola County and other counties are publishing.

Volusia County Schools has shared all the safety measures it has taken to hopefully prevent the spread of the virus, including plastic barriers and social distancing markers.

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