Hopewell School Board outlined reopening of school during Monday night's meeting

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Students in the Hopewell School District are scheduled to return to school on Tuesday, September 8. . Dr. Michelle Miller, superintendent said that the students have the option of in-person learning, hybrid , which is part in-person and part remote, and the district has the Hopewell cyber school program. The plans were approved by the school board, along with the revised health and safety plan in accordance with the guidelines issued by the governor’s office, PDE and the Centers for Disease Controls. There were power problems during the ZOOM meeting which was held in the school auditorium, causing delays. Parents asked many questions of the board concerning the opening of school and other issues related to the opening.

The board approved 7 k-6 cyber teaching positions for the upcoming school year. High School Art teacher , Sue Ann Masley’s retirement was announced effective August 31. She taught in the district for over 20 years. Kim Lauer, junior high school art teacher will transfer to the high school to fill the position. Dr. Miller said each of the district’s school’s have 1 art teacher.

The board meets in regular session on Monday, August 24.