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South Middleton board to study "flexible instructional days" after split among members
Summary
The board directed administration to review prior Flexible Instructional Days (FIDs) applications, assemble stakeholder committees, survey families and return recommendations in February–March; members voiced divided views over equity, childcare and logistical burdens.
The South Middleton School District board discussed Flexible Instructional Days (FIDs) at length Dec. 2 and stopped short of approving an application, instead asking administration to gather more information and return with recommendations.
Administration outlined the PDE requirements for FIDs: they are intended for emergency situations (for example, weather or power-loss events), an approved district may use up to five FIDs per year, and PDE approval lasts three years. Officials said the application requires demonstrating equitable access to learning (including…
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