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Board approves converting Feb. 11 to a student day to recover an inclement-weather slot
Summary
The Sullivan County Board voted to convert Feb. 11 into a student day, reclaiming a planning/stockpile day to make up for possible inclement-weather closures; the motion passed on voice/roll-call votes with affirmative responses from the board.
The Sullivan County Board of Education voted to convert Feb. 11 into a student day on the district calendar to recover time lost to potential inclement-weather planning days.
The director recommended that principals prioritize scheduling planning or make-up activities on or before Feb. 11 so the district could count the day for students. A motion to approve the change was moved by Mr. McKinley and seconded by Miss Stanley. The board voted on the motion with roll-call/voice responses; members present announced their votes in the affirmative.
Board members discussed the implications for teacher planning time and noted the need to monitor future weather-related adjustments. The change was presented as a way to avoid extending the school year and to preserve instructional minutes for students.
The board directed staff to implement the calendar change and communicate timing to schools and families.
