IPS teachers react to district's new COVID-19 protocols Teachers getting their classrooms ready for the upcoming school year were talking about the new COVID-19 policy, released Tuesday. Author: Mary Milz Updated: 8:09 PM EDT July 21, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools teachers are preparing for the start of the new school year, which begins August 2. Wednesday, Stephanie Coleman, who teaches fourth grade at Center For Inquiry School 70, spent a good portion of her day unloading boxes filled with school supplies from her van and moving back into the classroom. "I feel pretty good about it," Coleman said. "I'm always excited to see the kids, that's what I always look forward to every year."