It’s the first day of school for staff and students most students with the Renfrew County and District School Board (RCDSB). Director of Education Pino Buffone thanks all the staff for their hard work ensuring local schools are safe and ready for students.
Audio PlayerBuffone says it’s been a busy couple of weeks of preparations, but adds they are ready to get going.
Audio PlayerRoughly 15% of students with the public board have chosen online learning and parents and guardians will have 3 more opportunities throughout the year to decide if they want their children to continue to learn online or change to in-person.
Audio PlayerThe RCDSB will do a phased in start to the school year with everyone expected to be either in class or online learning by the end of the week.