The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools will take comments online, then post an in-person instruction plan, on the coming fall semester beginning in August.  School officials say once the comments and other data are in, the plan will be posted online June 24.  This is a federal requirement and all must be done within a 30-day period in order for HSE Schools to be eligible for federal money totaling just under $3 million.

According to a document on the Wednesday night’s school board agenda, “HSE Schools must include in its plan specific information that addresses how it will maintain student and staff health and safety and how it will ensure continuity of services for academic and social-emotional needs, as well as how it meets CDC guidance, to the extent practicable.”

Several speakers addressed the board on this agenda item Wednesday, strongly urging the board to have student mask-wearing optional in the fall semester.  Some speakers criticized the board for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and for the diversity and inclusion programs.

Citizens are allowed to speak for up to two minutes on any item listed on the board’s agenda for that meeting.