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Hernando board asks staff to study four‑day high school week, seek stakeholder input
Summary
Board members discussed piloting a four‑day school week for high schools, asked staff to research other districts’ experiences and to prepare a stakeholder survey and committee; no formal vote was taken.
Hernando County School Board members debated piloting a four‑day school week for high‑school students and asked district staff to research implementation details and stakeholder views.
Board member Missus Bontzik proposed starting a pilot for high schools on a Tuesday–Friday schedule, saying a four‑day week could “increase our attendance,” boost morale and improve grades while reducing discipline incidents. The board’s superintendent said other districts’ plans show a mix of approaches to meet minimum…
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