July 29, 2020 For Immediate Release
BALTIMORE — During its Tuesday, July 28 virtual meeting, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (the Board) approved the district’s proposed changes to the 2020-21 calendar delaying the first day of school to September 8. The calendar changes are part of Closing the Distance, the district’s plan for reopening schools. The draft plan was presented to the Board during the meeting.
As previously shared, City Schools will open the school year with virtual learning. The district will continue to prepare a hybrid option and provide an update by October 16. Staff will return to work on August 26 to begin professional development. The last day of school for students and staff will be June 15.
The approved calendar changes are necessary as we consider the continuing impact of COVID-19 and takes into consideration what’s best for our students, staff, and families – while maximizing instructional time for students and optimizing professional development for staff.
Community feedback on the plan may be given at the next virtual Reopening Town Hall on Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m. The event will be streamed live on the district Facebook, Twitter and YouTube platforms.