NASHVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) — Metro Nashville public school parents, teachers and staff were back at the school board meeting for the first time since the pandemic started in March.
Tuesday was also the start of in-person classes for Kindergarten through second grade.
Teachers, staff and supporters stood outside the building demanding to return to the classroom safely. Their goals was for the board members inside to hear them.
"I don’t feel safe going back into the building," said one teacher.
Some parents urged the board to send their children back to school.
"I will not say that we will go back to school without any issue but we have to try."
While face coverings and social distancing is required in the buildings and on the buses some say it's still not enough to keep everyone safe.
"We should not reopen schools until all guidelines insure that is what we owe to our students, our families and our school community."
High school students won't return till after the new year.
Students who participated in public comment were asking for a seat at the decision making table.
"We’re feeling unheard during this time of uncertainty," said Jasmine Lively, high school senior.
While others are just asking for a normal senior year.
"I do believe that we students should go back to school sooner than later," said Dan Bush.
There was no decision made tonight in regards to the public comments, but Dr. Adrienne Battle did say if Metro's COVID-19 numbers continue to climb a new school plan could be in the works.
The next public comment will take place on the second Tuesday in November.
