SOUTH LYON, Mich. – South Lyon Community Schools is getting push back from its open ended plan to start the school year remotely with no set time for students to return to in-person learning.
The school board voted on a plan early Tuesday morning. Members of the board voted shortly after 2:30 a.m. in favor of starting the school year virtually. The board voted in favor 6-1.
Before the vote, a protest was held. Parents are divided when it comes to how the school year should look.
Many of the parents want a hard date for students to return to the classroom but others believe it’s safe enough now and want the option to send their student to school.
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The board heard public comments on Monday, a majority of parents urging them to allow students to return to class. About 60 parents and students peacefully protested in the heart of downtown South Lyon, advocating a return to the classroom.