WAAY 31's Casey Albritton joined live after hearing from Huntsville City School parents about back to school plans.
City schools parents.
Casey?
Many parents i spoke to say there are still unanswered questions.
One of the biggest concerns i heard had to do with social distancing.
They say the plan to social distance children both in school and on buses isn't clear or realistic.
Karen parr-moody/ mother "there really aren't any great options."
Karen parr-moody has a seven year old daughter.
She's decided to enroll her in huntsville city school's virtual academy.
Karen parr-moody/ mother "we just don't know enough and it really worries me.
Also the huntsville numbers have gotten so high recently."
Moody says she doesn't think the district will be able to protect students the way it plans to.
Karen parr-moody/ mother "she's not going to be able to maintain a social distance.
I don't know that many seven-year-olds would be able to."
The district says when it comes to school buses, one student will sit in each seat, and those who live together can share one.
But moody says that's not practical.
Karen parr-moody/ mother "bus drivers already have enough responsibility, making sure they are watching the road and don't get in a wreck.
How are they going to watch these kids?"
The district also says there's not way to get any new buses for the upcoming school year, since manufacturers are running behind.
Moody isn't the only one with concerns.
Eleanor white/ parent "there's no way they are going to put one kid or even a house of kids in a seat for social distancing."
Moody says after reviewing the district's plan, she feels more comfortable keeping her daughter at home.
Karen parr-moody/ mother "there's so many questions obviously that don't have a good answer."
Huntsville city schools tells us the extent to which children will be able to social distance depends on how many return to the classrooms this fall.
Parents have until july 20th to make that decision.
Live in huntsville, casey albritton, waay 31
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