Burlington Schools Plan April 26 Full Days For High School

BURLINGTON, MA — Burlington school officials plan to bring high school students in for full days April 26, the same day middle schools are required to go to full in-person learning, Superintendent Eric Conti said.

The state has mandated that schools bring elementary and middle school students in full-time April 5 and April 26 respectively, but has not set a deadline for high schoolers.

Remote learning remains an option for families that opt for it, but otherwise only in-person learning will count toward state learning requirements.

Conti said in his video update Friday that the district is planning to bring high schools in for full days "although not presently mandated by the Commissioner."

Much of the senior class will be off-campus for externships, making social distancing easier. But outdoor lunch distancing will drop below 6 feet, Conti said.

Conti also shared details on the reopening plans for elementary and middle school students. His presentation, and the transcript, are available here.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.