As the Youngstown teachers strike wraps up its second day, remote learning as a result of the strike is about to begin its first day on Friday.
It's leaving many parents - even those who support the teachers - anxious.

"I would just ask our parents to continue to be patient with us," implored district superintendent Jeremy Batchelor.

And it's leaving him with his first big test as super.
His Friday will be hectic too - first with a trip to Columbus in the morning.
Both the district and the union will go before the State Employee Relations Board.
The board will determine whether the strike is legal.

"If the state employee relations board determines we should be at fact finding, first and foremost it would be a cease and desist on the strike," said Batchelor. "Then we'd meet with the fact finder. It's like a third party mediator to help facilitate negotiations between the two parties."

if the board doesn't rule in favor of fact finding, then the strike continues. YEA spokesman Jim Courim told 21 News that the union would agree to return to class Monday if the strike is ruled illegal.

Then Batchelor heads back to Youngstown for a special meeting with the Youngstown school board.

"Either way, whichever way the decision goes, that'll be time for the board and myself and our negotiating team to discuss next steps, plan, continue our good faith efforts to get our scholars engaged in learning," he said. 

Some parents approached 21 News late Thursday who have kids in special ed programs.
They're especially concerned about the impact not being in the classroom will have.

"What I would tell those parents is that if they have immediate concerns about those things, reach out to my office and I will put them in touch with Mrs. Yosay and her team to discuss what the options are right now," said Batchelor. 

Options that seem few with no end to the strike in sight.