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A teacher's positive COVID-19 test has resulted in fifth graders being on distance learning, Principal Bryce Shanbacher told the Cherokee Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education Monday night. The board consists of members Kory Littlefield, Kurtis Goodwin, Amber Wilhite, Desiree Gibson and Shane Parker. Principals Jeremy Hickman and Ruth Richmond were also present.

Distance learning is “definitely not what we want first,” said Shanbacher, adding that he also spoke as the parent of a child who has to quarantine. “But right now this is what we have, and we're trying to make it the best we can for...