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Superintendent defends remote-learning, urges safety-focused calendar discussion
Mars Area School District Board · February 4, 2026
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Summary
Dr. Gross said student health and safety guided recent remote-learning and two-hour delay decisions; the board agreed to put the school calendar on the next agenda for discussion of snow days and make-up options.
Dr. Gross, speaking for district administration, defended the district’s recent use of remote learning and the option of two-hour delays for inclement weather, saying the board’s primary responsibility is student safety.
"Our number 1 responsibility on the school code is health, safety, and welfare of students," Dr. Gross said, arguing…
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