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Harford County board declines to add school calendar to tonight's agenda after heated debate
Summary
After extensive public comment and a split board debate, members voted down a motion to add the proposed school calendar to the current meeting's agenda (reported vote 5-4). Community speakers urged an earlier start before Labor Day, Veterans Day observance, and recognition of Eid.
The Harford County Board of Education declined to put a proposed school calendar back on the table at Monday's business meeting after a divided vote and extended public comment. A motion to add the calendar to the night's agenda failed in a roll-call vote reported as 5-4.
The vote followed dozens of public commenters who urged different outcomes on the calendar. Several parents and students said starting the school year before Labor Day…
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