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Parents and students press Ithaca board to end split graduation ceremonies; trustees schedule follow‑up
Summary
Multiple parents and students criticized the district—s decision to hold two separate high‑school graduation ceremonies, citing inclusivity and logistics; the board agreed to add the issue to the May 27 agenda for more information.
Dozens of family members, students and community residents told the Ithaca City School District Board of Education on Monday that holding two separate high‑school graduation ceremonies hurts inclusivity and unfairly disadvantages students and working families.
Julie Gorman, a parent and Ithaca resident, told the board she started a petition that collected about 266 signatures opposing the two‑ceremony arrangement and urged the district to return to a single ceremony at a facility that can accommodate the whole class. "I have twin boys that are seniors ... this is my only graduation I will ever attend for Ithaca," Gorman said, adding that a later ceremony time is preferable to avoid midday heat and to…
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