Announcement from Asheville City Schools Superintendent Gene Freeman:
(Oct. 5, 7:43 p.m.) Good Evening Students, Staff and Families. This is Dr. Gene with a return to learn update.
As you know, my original intention was to make a recommendation regarding the second quarter during tonight’s meeting of the Asheville City Board of Education.
I know and understand that families were hoping to hear a more solidified response; however, the safety of our students and staff is my number one priority. At this time, I simply do not feel comfortable bringing back a large number of students for in-person learning.
Therefore, Asheville City Schools will remain with remote learning, at least through the next three to four weeks. During this time, we will continue to collaborate with Buncombe County Health and Human Services and monitor our local COVID-19 metrics.
After three to four weeks, I will make a new recommendation to the Board of Education regarding the remainder of the second quarter and our return to learn plans.
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