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Board declines to rescind virtual-learning policy after lengthy debate
Summary
A motion to rescind policy ABAC allowing virtual learning for weather or other conditions failed after board members debated student participation, household capacity and maintenance capacity for snow removal.
The Williston Basin School District No. 7 board debated and then rejected a motion on Jan. 8 to rescind policy ABAC, which permits virtual learning during certain weather or other events.
Board member Mr. Junt moved to rescind the policy, arguing that many students do not meaningfully participate in virtual learning on snow days. “There’s little to no learning occurring at home for a lot of these students,” another board member, Mr. John, said during the discussion. Several board members expressed concern…
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