School Employees Sign Petition Asking For Later Start To School

A petition asking for a later, virtual start to classes in Dubuque Community Schools this coming year was virtually signed by at least 165 district employees. Petitioners asked school board members and Superintendent Stan Rheingans to postpone the start of the school year until after Labor Day and to initially only hold classes virtually until COVID-19 cases have significantly declined in the community. They also asked board members to challenge reopening requirements released by Governor Kim Reynolds in recent weeks. District leaders say they have worked hard to keep both teachers and students safe when the school year begins next week. Rheingans said he feels comfortable with the district’s current course of action.