Like many others in the area, the South Butler County School District continues to be plagued by the coronavirus pandemic.

Superintendent David Foley sent a letter to parents Wednesday that at-home learning would continue through the school week of Dec. 1 through 4.

Foley said he extended remote learning by one week because the school board will hold a special meeting Monday.

The meeting was called to discuss the district's compliance with the state departments of Health and Education's requirement that all school districts in the state attest to the mode of instruction being used in remote learning.

A form to attest to a mode of at-home instruction is due to be submitted to the Department of Education by Nov. 30.

“As a result of the timing of this meeting being so close to Thanksgiving and my desire to provide notice to our families for school following the Thanksgiving break, I am extending the remote learning option for the week of Dec. 1 through 4,” Foley said in the letter.

He added that any changes to the district schedule decided at the Monday meeting would not occur until the week of Dec. 7.

The district sent out two other letters this week alerting parents of additional cases of COVID-19 among students and staff in the district.

A letter from Foley sent Monday said six Knoch High School students and a Knoch Middle School staff member had tested positive for COVID-19, and that any students, staff or faculty who were in close contact with those who tested positive were notified.

On Wednesday, Foley alerted parents that a student from the South Butler Intermediate Elementary School and another from the middle school had tested positive for COVID-19.

Those in close contact with those students were also notified, Foley wrote.

“Along with the rest of the South Butler staff and administrators, I wish you all a happy, healthy Thanksgiving,” Foley said.

The special school board meeting Monday can be viewed remotely using instructions on the district's website at southbutler.org.