School districts discuss what upcoming school year might look like

Josh and Monica Holm just wrapped up distance learning with their 15, 12 and seven-year-olds last week.

"I would say the first month to six weeks was pretty hard getting into a rhythm," Monica Holm said.

Twelve-year-old Henry says he'd like to get back to school to some degree for seventh grade.

"It got kind of boring not being able to see people," he shared.

State education leaders say as of right now, there are three main models for fall learning.

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First, students return to school like normal. Second, distance learning continues. Third, a hybrid model that would both in person classes as well as distance learning.

Minnetonka schools sent an email to parents indicating a hybrid model could mean students have one day in school, then one day learning online.

Classes could be limited to nine students and one teacher. Students may eat lunch in their classrooms with surfaces being cleaned throughout the day.

Bussing may also look different to achieve social distancing.

Henry says he is open to a hybrid option.

"Because then you get to see your friends but you also get a little bit of a break to hang out," he said. 

"It seems a little too risky to send them back per usual, which I think everyone would eventually like to see," Josh Holm said.

"I think the reality is we’re still going to have COVID with us in the fall, so if this helps balance out the risk of spreading it," Monica said.