Davenport schools survey parents about upcoming school year

DAVENPORT — The School District recently mailed a survey to parents, asking if they plan to send their children back to school this fall.

So far, the majority are saying yes.

Despite a letter explaining that masks and health screenings would be required in the coming year, 88 of the 94 parents who had responded as of Monday night planned to send their children back to school, according to the district.

The first day of school is currently scheduled for Aug. 26. A full reopening plan is due two weeks before school starts.

Parents have until Monday, July 20, to return the survey to the school di...