The Beaver School Board held a virtual voting session tonight where board members voted on a couple of  pandemic related motions.  The first motion was for the district to return to full 5 day in class instruction.  The board voted unanimously against it.  The district will continue having 4 days of in class instruction, while partaking in what they refer to as “Virtual Wednesdays”.  On Wednesdays, students attend virtual sessions for instruction and help for classes.  Teachers are also able to take advantage of these virtual sessions to make sure students that are attending class in person and students that have opted to be virtual full time are all on the same page. 91% of the teachers were said to be opposed to 5 day instruction. The board then went on to vote on a motion to remove plastic dividers and barriers from the district buildings with the exception of lunch areas.  Some members of the board argued that the plastic barriers are unnecessary because the students remain 6 feet apart and wear masks, and some said they would like to give the teachers the opportunity to decide for themselves.  Ultimately, the motion was shut down during the vote.  The board also voted yes to not require masks for spring sports unless players are in close proximity, such as in a dugout, as well as allowing indoor practices in the event of poor weather conditions.