All public schools are shut down by order of the governor. Some kids dont have computer access. Libraries are closed too. Some kids depend on schools to feed them. I have empathy for children. Dead beat parents are not their fault

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/all-k-12-schools-in-ks-closed-for-rest-of-year/ar-BB11kkF9

So the Governor thinks she's God now. That position is already taken. School administration and boards have no say over their districts......

Everything here is shut down too. The Albany Library has 7 locations. It's a haven for inner city folks. Guys go in to get out of the weather . School kids go there for different programs and books. A bad situation all around. The school lunch and before school snack/breakfast programs are trying to play catch-up.

Why make the call for the whole year?? Cant we make the call a week or two at a time. Probably going to close the day cares also which will really put the pinch on some families.

Lol. That's lame. Can't wait to see who's going to one- up this one. Why don't they close them for next year too. Just to be safe.

Not impressed with the Governor's move. I wonder if they aren't trying to use this virus to play political games now. I'm getting steamed.

Former cabinet member (kansas) told me today he expects mandatory 'stay at home' by Monday.

At this pace I wouldn't be surprised.....

I have twin seniors. Our house is pretty bad right now. One would have placed at state track. No prom who knows about graduation. The last couple of months your senior year are supposed to be a great time. So sad

With a little luck, maybe someday it will be a story you tell your grandchildren. We used to beg our grandparents for stories about the depression. I am beginning to understand their reticence about discussing it.

stay at home? if im not sick i will need bail then. i refuse to surrender my freedom. if i get sick and die i had a good run and no complaints

How late was school supposed to go there? Are you done the end of April or is it later then that?

middle of may

I teach and this is complete ignorance. Week by week is what should be done.

I was hoping that they would wait and make a decision in 14 more days. Our school is closed already for this week and spring break is next week. Dang!!! I figured it was coming so I told the boys last night to get ready to learn the intricacies of planting corn. They have never been able to help much during April with school and track. Shop class is also officially open

The school district where I work closed this week. We're planning to be closed for a month but who knows? I'm working every day as is my department. Otherwise, it's a skeleton crew. No teachers, no secretaries, two administrators per school each day on a rotation. Only maintenance and custodial staff working to clean schools. I've told everyone that as soon as they get the schools cleaned, they can go home too. I think that will take us about a week.

The food service dept. is running with a skeleton crew and still providing meals to the kids that need them. They're available for pick up in paper bags. I think we had just over 200 picked up today - down from the roughly 3,000 that get a free meal at school every other day.

A lot of people are losing their jobs and a lot more will lose their jobs as business shut down for who knows how long. All bars and restaurants are closed here but takeout and delivery is still allowed. My church just decided to close for 2 weeks - never thought that would happen. A week ago, I said this was no big deal. I think we've made it a big deal.

I wonder if the virus or the economic impact will hurt more people.

maintenance guy you have it correct= we've made it a big deal.

Well put maintenanceguy

Furious about this . Our local childcare center claims they aren't closing the doors but I wouldn't be surprised at all if they do.