(Richmond, IN)--The Richmond Community School Board on Wednesday night approved the calendar for the next school year, with one day still somewhat up in the air due to a once-in-a-lifetime event. Here’s Dawn Sonsini: "I've received a few different emails about eye safety regarding the total solar eclipse and how some schools are closing on April 8." She’s talking about April 8 of next year. The approval of the calendar last night means that school will start on August 7. Wednesday night’s passage does not set the start time for school each morning.