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Parent says school required attendance at winter event despite advisory; superintendent apologizes

New Albany Floyd County Schools Board · December 16, 2025
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Summary

A parent told the board his son was required to attend an evening Winter Fantasia performance amid a National Weather Service advisory and questioned why the district did not postpone or mitigate icy sidewalks; Superintendent Dr. Madison apologized and said the district "got it wrong."

A parent identified during public comment said his son was required to attend a Winter Fantasia evening performance on Dec. 13 while weather advisories and falling snow made roads and sidewalks hazardous.

"Snow had started falling prior to the Winter Fantasia performance beginning at 7 p.m.," the…

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