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Board approves two asynchronous e-learning makeup days for Flint Hill Elementary after March closures
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Summary
The Fort Mill School Board approved two designated asynchronous e-learning makeup days (April 25 and May 2) for Flint Hill Elementary students to meet the state's 180-day requirement, after administration said the state allowed a sixth e-learning day in this circumstance; the motion passed with one dissent.
The board voted to designate Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, May 2 as asynchronous e-learning makeup days for Flint Hill Elementary to make up two days missed in March. Mr. Burke explained the district had one e-learning day remaining under the ordinary five-day allowance and said the South Carolina Department of Education allowed a sixth e-learning day in this specific circumstance; the administration recommended two Saturday asynchronous days so Flint Hill could meet the 180-day requirement before state testing.
Mr. Burke said the district consulted the state department and legislators and that principals and staff believe the school can implement two asynchronous days without undue disruption. He explained attendance for asynchronous e-learning is marked present if the student submits the required work; teachers verify submissions and students have up to five days to complete required work before an attendance code changes to absent.
Board discussion covered legal interpretation of the state law (including an apparent conflict about when days may be forgiven), alternatives such as extending the school day for lost instructional hours, and whether the district had exhausted make-up days on the calendar. A motion to approve the two asynchronous makeup days passed; one trustee voiced opposition during the voice vote.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 2256; topfinish SEG 2560.
Speakers (selected): Mr. Burke (presentation), Chair and board members (motion and vote).
