The Cherokee Public Schools Board of Education held its special meeting April 9 online, using Zoom web conferencing software.

Virtually present were board members Kory Littlefield, Desiree Gibson, Amber Wilhite, Shane Parker and Kurtis Goodwin. Encumbrance Clerk Judy Porter and Superintendent Donna Anderson were also virtually present.

Distance Learning Underway; 3,000 Meals Served in 1 Week

Distance learning began in Cherokee in early April; teachers and the administration team “worked very hard to put out a really good plan,” Superintendent Anderson told the board at its April 9 meeting. “It...