District approves reopening plan

Kids will be returning to their schools Aug. 19 if its reopening plan is approved by the state.

The Sweetwater County School District No. 2 board of trustees approved its Smart Start Plan, which creates the three-tiered opening plan for the school year. The district will open in the first tier, but will change what tier it operates under depending on guidelines issued from county and state health officers.

The first tier allows for in-person classes and activities as appropriate and buildings will be open to all students. Social distancing and masks will be required to the greatest extent...