I should point out that the OC board of schools just announced that neither masks nor physical distancing will be a requirement. That, IMHO, is a mistake.
The kids' in the charter school is saying that they're going to offer both in-person 5 day a week learning and 5 day a week online option. Luckily, the ex and I both agree that we want in-person learning. They're talking about things like staggered start times to avoid a lot of congregation, and I think there will be a lot of parents who choose online, which will make distancing easier on those who are in person. And whether the school mandates masks or not, I am mandating masks for my kids and I will email the teachers at the beginning of the year to let them know that if the kids aren't complying that I expect them to email me and let me know.
For the one in the special ed program it's TBD... He's the one that needs in-person schooling the most IMHO, but he's in a different school district and it's today unclear what their plans are.
I do find it interesting the number of people I see on social media who are just terrified to send their little precious babies to school... Must be nice. I am able to WFH, but I can't support their education that well because I'm WFH. My wife goes to the office every day. I don't trust my ex to be a good substitute teacher on her best day. And then we'd have to balance how we handle coordinating their education across multiple households.
All these Real Housewives of the OC may be able to be substitute teachers, but if I'm asked to do it the kids might as well write off the school year.