A school in New Jersey will begin the year with distance learning – but not because of the coronavirus.
Voorhees High School had plans to return students with a hybrid scheme, but mold discovered in the cafeteria has forced the school to change its plans, Prince Ron Peterson wrote in a letter to parents and students, which were intended to personal classes starting this week.
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“The mold was discovered when our deputy staff disinfected and made preparations for the building for refurbishment,” Peterson said. “The forced closure of the building for several months left small areas with limited ventilation and along with the hot summer seem to have been the cause of the mold growth.”
Peterson said an environmental testing company will conduct a full inspection to make sure the mold has not spread to other areas. He said experts believe it could take “a few weeks” to resolve the issue.
Students could expect to return to the planned hybrid scheme, which includes a mix of personal and virtual classes, with an option for online learning only, “on or around Sept. 14,” Peterson said.
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With the start dates of schools near the state, more than 115 districts have already submitted plans to begin the year remotely to the state Department of Education due to concerns about coronavirus, NJ.com reported.
