CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This week Corpus Christi ISD will be implementing the third phase of their return to school plan. One hundred percent of students who chose to return to in person learning will be on campuses. Five CCISD high schools will begin following a hybrid learning plan. The district says the high schools will be doing this to maximize safety.
As part of their plan the district is considering spreading students out by four feet instead of the CDC’s recommended six feet.
CCISD school board members agreed to spend 250 thousand dollars to purchase sneeze guards as an additional safety measure.
South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is making the sneeze guards for CCISD, Flour Bluff, Bishop, Banquete and West Oso
Flour Bluff ISD students who opted for face-to-face learning will also be returning to their campuses for in person learning.
This week will be the last week of remote learning for George West ISD students.
At the end of the school day Friday, October 9 George West ISD will no longer offer remote learning. All students will be returning to the classroom Tuesday, October 13.
Two weeks ago, 3News spoke with Health Director Annette Rodriguez about COVID-19 cases at schools. Rodriguez told 3News the health district hasn't seen a lot of cases from in-person learning.
Rodriguez also saying they’re waiting to see what happens this week as more students return to the classrooms at higher capacities.
Public schools are required to report confirmed positive cases to the state within twenty-four hours. For a list of schools in the coastal bend with positive COVID-19 cases click here.