Aliquippa School Bord Hears Parents Concerns on Reopening

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Concerns about the reopening of school set for August 31, 2020 in the Aliquippa School District were addressed by the school board at last night’s deliberation meeting Nadfine Anderson, a grandparent of an elementary school student said that more parental input would have been appreciated in the making of decisions prior to the hybrid plan being drawn up. Dr.Peter M. Carbone told the parents that some students will attend class on Monday and Tuesday, some on Thursday and Friday. all students will work from home on their district-issued on Wednesdays. He told the parents the district is to meet with Rhodes Transit in regards to the busing arrangements.

Board President LaRita Stewart told the parents , in regards to attending school during the pandemic that this is uncharted waters for all of us.”

The HEALTHY PARENTING PROGRAM was introduced to the board by Chevonne Walters, a parenting educator. She explained the programs available for parents. at A Child’s Place,PA located at 1217 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA.