LARGO, Fla. — The Pinellas County School District is expected to announce its reopening plan Tuesday.

But ahead of that decision, a group that included teachers, parents, and students protested outside the district office.

The teachers are demanding school campuses stay closed until the county has 14 consecutive days with no new coronavirus cases.

The board has met frequently over the last several weeks to create its reopening plans.

As of right now, parents have the option of sending their kids back into the classroom or continuing with virtual school with an option to go back to traditional learning after the first semester.

School is scheduled to begin August 12.

The district is requiring all students and staff to wear masks, and school officials say classrooms will be arranged to maximize social distancing.

Protesters said they are concerned that opening now could lead to having to close again later. 

"This isn't just about teacher safety," said Teacher Natalie Steratore. "It's about everybody in the community. It isn't that we don't want to go back to work. It's that we want to teach safely."

They're also demanding the district put a clear plan into place and the necessary technological resources for distance learning.

Also, teachers say once they are ready to go back into classrooms, the district needs to provide the supplies and personnel to keep everyone safe. 

School Board Member Rene Flowers spoke to the group saying she agrees with a delay but that the final decision will be made by Superintendent Michael Grego.