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Nutley residents praise ‘no‑homework’ nights for religious observances and urge coordination with town scheduling
Summary
Public commenters at the Nutley Public School District meeting thanked the board for adopting no‑homework nights to recognize religious observances, urged the board to add holiday names to calendar entries, and asked the district to coordinate with the mayor’s office so town events do not conflict with no‑homework nights.
Speakers during the public-comments portion of the Nutley Public School District Board of Education meeting praised the district’s adoption of no‑homework nights for religious observances and urged clearer communication and coordination with other municipal schedules.
“Setting aside one night without homework is a small but meaningful way to show respect and understanding,” Board President Mister Pena said in a personal statement read at the start of the public‑comment period. Peña specified that his remarks were offered personally, not on behalf of the full board.
Deb Valper of Wilmington Drive…
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