The Cumberland County Schools Board of Education voted to remain virtual through the end of 2020, with a 6-3 vote Thursday morning.

The group voted to reject a proposal from Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly to start a hybrid learning model on October 19, if health metrics supported it.

Cumberland County Schools had originally voted to start the school year remotely for at least six weeks, with a September 25 deadline for reviewing. That deadline was approaching and Dr. Connelly proposed transitioning to the hybrid model.

That model was rejected by the majority of the school board, deciding through at least the winter break to stay remote.

The school district sent out a brief release about the decision:

“During a special board meeting Thursday, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted to continue with remote learning for all Cumberland County Schools (CCS) students through the end of the fall semester. The Board will consider resuming in-person instruction at the beginning of the second semester, pending positive metrics from the Cumberland County Department of Public Health.

“Outside only” workouts for volleyball and cross country will begin on October 1, and other sports will begin “outside only” workouts on October 19. The Board approved the volleyball season to begin as scheduled; however, no spectators will be allowed to attend those games, due to COVID-19 concerns.”

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  STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 16: A teacher puts on a child's mask upon his arrival at Stark Elementary School on September 16, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. Most students at Stamford Public Schools are taking part in a hybrid education model, where they attend in-school classes every other day and distance learn the rest. About 20 percent of students in the school district, however, are enrolled in the distance learning option due to coronavirus concerns. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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  STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 16: Teacher Shira Mandel instructs first grade students during a remote learning class at Stark Elementary School on September 16, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. Most students at Stamford Public Schools are taking part in a hybrid education model, where they attend in-school classes every other day and distance learn the rest. About 20 percent of students in the school district, however, are enrolled in the distance learning option due to coronavirus concerns. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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  STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 16: An isolation room for students with potential Covid-19 symptoms stands ready at Stark Elementary School on September 16, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. Most students at Stamford Public Schools are taking part in a hybrid education model, where they attend in-school classes every other day and distance learn the rest. About 20 percent of students in the school district, however, are enrolled in the distance learning option due to coronavirus concerns. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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  STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 16: A fourth grader takes part in a math and science class at Stark Elementary School on September 16, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. Most students at Stamford Public Schools are taking part in a hybrid education model, where they attend in-school classes every other day and distance learn the rest. About 20 percent of students in the school district, however, are enrolled in the distance learning option due to coronavirus concerns. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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