DOVER, Ark. — Seven teachers at the Dover School District have been quarantined after they were exposed to COVID-19.
The school district confirmed the elementary teachers were in quarantine, but did not provide any further details.
Two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the school.
The teachers were reportedly exposed to the virus during professional development.
Over the weekend, Doctor Nathan Henderson resigned from the Dover School Board saying that he doesn't think "any safety measures we are capable of implementing in the close quarters of our schools will be sufficient."
Henderson said he worries that returning to on-site instruction at Dover schools could worsen the outbreak in the area.
He also urged the community to contact Governor Asa Hutchinson and ask for a delay in on-site instruction.
Dover School District Superintendent Josh Daniels said he respected Henderson's decision to step down and that "he will remain a valuable member" of the school and community partnership.
We have updated this article to change the number of teachers from nine to seven after getting confirmation from the district.