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Superintendent asks board to cancel school for upcoming elections citing safety; board schedules notice
Summary
Superintendent recommended cancelling school on 11/05/2024 and 03/04/2025 for elections, saying administration will be on-site for safety; the board discussed childcare impacts and confirmed athletics schedules would be unaffected.
The superintendent recommended the board approve cancelling school on two election dates (Nov. 5, 2024, and March 4, 2025), saying the district is already above required instructional hours and that the presence of high voter turnout and polling setups poses safety and logistical challenges. "I think I'd rather protect safety for the kids than..." the superintendent said while urging early notice so families can plan.
Board members debated the trade-offs, noting that cancelled in-person days create childcare challenges for younger students and additional work for parents. The superintendent said administration would be on-site during the polling days and would not expect teachers to report for regular classroom duties. Athletic schedules would continue as planned for evening practices and events.
The proposed resolution to cancel school on those dates was part of business items discussed and was included in the consent agenda approved by roll call.
