August 20, 2020 – Washington County, WI – Today, several private schools opened across Washington County. I congratulate these school leaders, parents and students on the courage to start a new year in person, five days a week, following CDC and public health guidance to deliver a safe experience.
As a father, former school board member, and county executive, I take the health of our students, teachers and public seriously. Now is not the time to be scared of COVID’s presence in our community. Now is the time for elected officials to lead and citizens to demand action from their elected officials.”
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Has there been a poll or survey ofWashington County families concerning in person learning? Making blanket statements saying most families support this should be backed up by facts. I think many if not most families appreciate having a choice of in person and/or virtual instruction right now. I wish local politicians would represent the public and not their personal views.
Hi Mary. The West Bend School District did in fact have a survey for student parents to respond to. This survey was regarding their desire to utilize full time in-person learning, fully virtual learning, or a hybrid option for their child(ren) in the upcoming school year. I cannot speak to the other schools in the County, as my kids are in WBSD.