eLearning Days Could Replace Snow Days At District 230 Schools

ORLAND PARK, IL — eLearning Days could replace snow days or other emergency closing days at the three Consolidated High School District 230 schools. The school board will hold a public hearing on the possibility at its Thursday night meeting at Sandburg High School in Orland Park.

"eLearning days allow students and staff to learn and work virtually at home instead of having to cancel school, providing a continuation of learning in their coursework without disruption," an action item on the meeting's agenda packet reads.

"In a technological world where college courses and remote work arrangements rely more heavily on virtual environments with students managing their workload, eLearning days are a great way to expose students to these scenarios while being supported by teachers and staff."

Questions and comments from the public will be taken during the 7 p.m. board meeting's public hearing. A decision on whether or not to implement the change could also be made by the board after the hearing.