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Parents and students push for single Ithaca graduation; superintendent says change not possible this year
Summary
Parents and students urged the board to return to a single graduation ceremony. Superintendent Dr. Brown said a switch cannot be implemented for the current year because of venue, staffing and budgeting logistics, and recommended surveys and planning for next year.
Multiple parents and students told the Ithaca City School District Board of Education on May 27 that high-school graduates should attend a single, unified commencement rather than two ceremonies.
Mary Beth Inken said a split ceremony left classmates and families separated and urged the district to “please reconsider graduation. It should be one.” Julia Gorman, who organized a petition, and student representatives also supported a…
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