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WCPS staff outline virtual-instruction plan for use after snow days, requires board authorization

Washington County Public Schools Board of Education · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Willow presented a draft virtual instruction plan that would be available only after the district exhausts its six built-in snow days; Maryland requires four hours of synchronous instruction on virtual days and the board must later authorize superintendent use.

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Willow presented a draft virtual-instruction plan intended as a contingency once the district exhausts its six scheduled snow days. She emphasized the plan is optional, would only be used if the board authorizes the superintendent to implement it after public comment, and would not replace normal in-person instruction except in such circumstances.

Dr. Willow explained Maryland State Board rules require four hours of synchronous instruction on virtual days. “The…

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