“The children have been amazing. I think they were starved to be around their peers again,” Director of Schools Benny Pace told during his report to the Lewis County School Board Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the regularly scheduled meeting.

All members of the board were in attendance. Chairman Glenda Atkinson presided.

The first meeting of the board since students returned to school included updates on the latest CDC and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines for students as they pertain to Coronavirus.

“We have zero nerves and excited students,” Director Pace commented. “It�...