"We are hearing from sources that allowing online charters schools to stay open during the crisis was in error," said Gary Tempel, superintendent of the Scio School District, in a statement. Scio sponsors Willamette Connections Academy, an online charter. "Families make the decision to do online learning for many reasons and did so long before the crisis began. I hope that we will be able to honor the choices that families have made and not punish them."