Personally, I have no problem with schools starting after Labor Day. However, I do find ironic that Gov. Larry Hogan, who states his belief that decisions should be made at the local level, has by his executive order taken the decision for opening of schools away from the local boards of education and it made it a state mandate ("A modest proposal," Oct. 13).
This is not a clear example of local decision making.
Andy Vaughan, Chesapeake City