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Gilbert board approves first reading to add 9/11 education and Sandra Day O’Connor civics days to policy 5-201
Summary
The board approved the first reading of policy 5-201, renaming it to 'patriotic exercises and observance days' and defining two observance days — a 9/11 education day and a Sandra Day O'Connor civic celebration day — with direction to use State Board of Education civics resources aligned to ARS 15-701 and 15-701.01.
The Gilbert Public Schools governing board voted to approve the first reading of a revised policy 5-201 that shortens the policy title to "patriotic exercises and observance days" and defines specific observance days and expectations for civics instruction.
Under the proposed changes spoken to the board, September 11 "shall be observed as 9/11 education day" with age-appropriate instruction for…
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