Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has voted to move spring break up to March 23-27. In addition, March 19 and March 20 will be teacher work days. The motion passed with a 7-1 vote.
This means CMS students will still go to school on the days of March 16-18. The one vote against this was board member Sean Strain, who said he believed Friday, March 13. should have been the last day before a break.
The school board believes changing spring break dates would allow district to prepare for virtual learning and other forms of instruction delivery if necessary.
CMS discussed the schedule changes due to coronavirus fears as the school district promotes cleanliness, social distancing and limiting students and staff exposure to individuals who may be affected. CMS called a special meeting Friday to talk about changing the school calendar to prepare for the worse to protect students and staff.