The up-Island and Tisbury School committees voted this week to authorize their share of the funding for a school-wide testing program, just as the first Covid-19 cases have been identified in the school system.

The up-Island school committee voted Tuesday to approve a plan to bring all students at the Chilmark and West Tisbury schools back to the classroom five days a week.

The up-Island school committee heard updates this week on school re-opening and bringing the entire student body back to the building.

The up-Island school committee this week weighed proposals to allow in-person learning for younger students in its reopening plan, although no final decision was made.

The up-Island regional district school committee voted Monday night to certify a $12.6 million budget for the coming fiscal year, roughly a three per cent increase over last year.

With an eye toward trimming expenses, the up-Island regional school district committee this week postponed voting on a budget for the next fiscal year.