Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called out Youngstown City Schools on Tuesday saying the district hasn't presented a plan to return to some form of in-person learning by next month - despite making a commitment to do so.

Tuesday night, during a virtual school board meeting, parents expressed support to how the district has handled remote learning. Some even say that given the option they would continue to keep their children online.

"I believe part of the plan will include options for the parents," said Youngstown School Superintendent Joe Meranto.

Meranto said he can't speak for the district's CEO, but said a plan will be presented by early next week.

"There's a lot of pressure from outside forces, sometimes that comes back and we know that,  but he's been very strong in his position and I personally support it, so yeah, you'll have options as a parent," said Meranto.

Parents on the call applauded the district's teachers. And some said, given the option they will  keep their children remote for the rest of the school year.

"I think the Governor is being bullied by other parents and other districts and that is why he is putting pressure to start March 1st, but our family will not be sending our children back," said one parent.

"At this point, we are almost done with the school year and for me it's not even about covid. It's about consistently, routine, structure for the kids because they've had it this far and they know it. It's routine for them," said another parent.

21 News did reach out to the school in hopes of talking with CEO Justin Jennings about the plan so far, but we were told he was not available.