Two conflicting groups appealed to the Shawnee Mission school board Monday afternoon — one celebrating the district’s decision to start the school year online, the other demanding in-person classes and fall sports. In addition, hundreds of parents and students protested outside the district administrative building before Monday evening’s board meeting, with signs that read “open schools” and “let them play.” Many parents in the group worry that students’ mental and physical health will suffer at home. The other group said the district’s decision will protect teachers and students from contracting coronavirus in the classroom and then bringing it back to their families — especially as community spread of the virus remains high. Many wore T-shirts that read “Support SMSD teachers” and held signs thanking the school board.
Source: Joco 913 News
