JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – K-12 schools across North Dakota are closed this week when Governor Doug Burgum announced the decision Sunday evening.

At Burgum’s request, school officials will be bringing in “essential staff” today and tomorrow to create local plans in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

“These will be individuals responsible for cleaning, planning, and communicating our next steps,” Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Lech stated. “We will use these days to develop our plan for reopening or continuing the closure depending on the circumstances.”

Dr. Lech added that Wednesday through Friday this week, they will invite all staff back and start the work on enacting their plans.

“There are unprecedented work for K-12 schools over the next few weeks,” Dr. Lech stated. “Our district is fortunate to have outstanding people that will do their best to support our kids and families in these uncertain times.”

You can find the full school closure announcement from Governor Doug Burgum here.