(KNZA)--The Board of Education for the South Brown County Schools of USD 430 approved the district's reopening plan when they meet Monday evening. 

The plan was approved with a few amendments following a lengthy discussion.

The Board decided that masks for all students and staff will be strongly recommended by not mandatory.

Due to not being able to social distance, everyone will be required to wear a mask on school transportation.

The Board also decided if a student is not enrolled in the traditional school setting, they will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities.

Two learning modes will be provided—traditional and remote. The hybrid learning mode will be used as advised by the Brown County Health Department.

The first day of school for 9th graders and any new students will be Monday, August 24, with all students beginning August 25.