Bryan ISD superintendent Christie Whitbeck issued a statement Monday evening that it "appears likely" the district will remain closed beyond this week.

Dr. Whitbeck's online update followed meetings with many district leaders that included participants at remote locations to practice social distancing.

BISD communications director Matt LeBlanc says 752 students took advantage of the first day of free "grab and go" lunches that were handed out at four campuses.

LeBlanc also says hourly employees who are not working due to the district wide closure are being paid for eight hours each day.

The latest Bryan ISD coronavirus information is online at www.bryanisd.org/covid19.