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Vernon board approves calendar wording change to ‘Presidents Day / Washington’s Birthday’ after debate
Summary
After discussion about federal and state naming conventions for the February holiday, the Vernon Township Board of Education voted to list the third Monday in February on the district calendar as "Presidents Day / Washington's Birthday."
Board member Mister Fisher raised the board calendar entry for the third Monday in February during the Vernon Township Board of Education meeting on Jan. 16, saying, “I think our school calendar should reflect the fact that this is not just president's day, but Washington's birthday.”
Board members discussed whether the district should list the day as the state-recognized Presidents' Day, the federal designation Washington's…
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