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School Administrators Looking for Middle Ground

School Administrators Looking for Middle Ground

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School administrators across the state are working on plans to safely bring students back to their classrooms. School was out for the year in mid-March as the coronavirus started to surge.
Avon School Superintendent Tom Culver says they are trying to find a middle ground….

Culver says they will recommend that students and staff wear masks as often at they can.
He says they will also move classroom furniture around…

Culver says they have to flexible in making their plans…

The first day of school in Avon is set for August 19th, with the first football game on the 21st.

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