With all of the redistricting conversations happening I wanted to write up something much less controversial…the HCPSS 2020-2021 proposed academic calendar.

On the agenda at the Howard County Board of Education meeting today at 4:00pm…a report on the 2020-2021 Proposed Academic Calendar will be provided by HCPSS staff.

I would expect that we will get our first look at what the proposed new start date for schools will be….and that should be interesting.

I know the Governor has been advocating to keep the start dates for schools after Labor Day:

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Where do you stand on this topic? In favor of keeping the date after Labor Day or pushing the start date back before Labor Day in 2020? Let me know in the comments.

ARTICLE UPDATE: 2 school start dates will be proposed in the report: First Day of School for Students: Aug 25 or Aug 31st

The public will have an opportunity to submit input during Public Hearing scheduled for Oct 17

The Board is scheduled to take Action on Nov 7

Scott E