Many months ago, in the darkest days of the COVID pandemic, the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board passed a resolution saying the board had jurisdiction over handling pandemic related issues, such as remote vs. in-person learning and mask requirements.  Wednesday night, the board unanimously gave that authority back to the school superintendent.

Board member Suzanne Thomas said this resolution is about who makes decisions, and she has confidence that the new superintendent, Dr. Yvonne Stokes, will make the right decisions.

Board member Sarah Donsbach reminded everyone that this resolution simply returns the process to where it was before.

“Thank you for the vote, and the trust,” Dr. Stokes said following the action.  “I want the public to know I do believe in collaboration, we are a team.”

Board President Janet Pritchett said at the end of the meeting that on COVID protocols, “we will hear more from that.”

Dr. Stokes reminded the public that anyone planning to enroll their student in HSE Schools for the first time should go through the enrollment process.  The first day of school for students in August 4th.