Indian River district moves first day of school to Sept. 17
At its annual organizational meeting Aug. 3, the Indian River Board of Education voted to move the first day of school for 2020-21 to Thursday, Sept. 17.
The decision to delay the start of the school year will give teachers and staff additional time to prepare for an instructional model that will feature remote learning and possibly a hybrid of in-person and remote instruction. In the event that in-person instruction is permitted under the State of Delaware’s guidance, staff must also learn the proper safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The district will be communicating detailed plans regarding the opening of the 2020-21 school year to the public in the coming weeks.
The first day of school for teachers will remain Monday, Aug. 31.
