Boone Co. Schools To Start New Year With Full Virtual Instruction

Boone County Schools begin the 2020-21 school year on Tuesday.

(Boone County, Ky.) – Boone County Schools will move to full remote learning, for the time being.

In a letter to the Boone County Community this week, Superintendent Matthew Turner said Boone County Schools are in a RED status.

“In regards to questions received at our Schools and the District Office the change to the RED status means we are transitioning to full remote instruction,” said Turner.

Turner added that RED status simply means that all students, students who chose hybrid learning and students who chose virtual, will receive instruction at home until September 28.

That date falls in line with Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendation that schools hold off on in-person instruction until September 28.  

Boone County Schools could transition back to in-person instruction before that date if they fall back into YELLOW status.

“Our teachers are prepared to deliver instruction for a virtual environment for all learners, so this shift to RED should be a seamless transition for students and families,” said Turner. “We have the tools and resources to support our students well in a remote learning environment. While in RED status all students no matter their current option will work with their individual assigned teachers to work out plans and schedules to balance some synchronous (live online) and asynchronous (on your own time) learning experiences throughout this week.”

Turner says Chromebooks or other electronic devices needed will be provided by the school, specifically grades 3-12.

Individual schools will be communicating with students and parents regarding device pickup.

Boone County Schools are scheduled to begin the 2020-21 school year on Tuesday, August 25.

In response to the state recommendation and the resolution adopted by our board of education, schools are finalizing their communication plans and sharing those regarding chromebook pick up and other important information. @SuptTurner @JimDetwiler1 @jlvw76https://t.co/BDPwNdRWYC pic.twitter.com/e258RXktwV

— Boone County Schools (@Boone_County) August 18, 2020