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Superintendent recommends calendar changes, says state law limits virtual instruction; offers staff wellness screenings and student internship updates
Summary
Superintendent James Raymond proposed making up recent missed school days with a half day before Easter, outlined a revised graduation schedule to avoid Juneteenth conflicts, warned that New Jersey currently prohibits routine virtual instruction except during public-health emergencies, and described AtlantiCare staff screenings and expanded internship opportunities.
Superintendent James Raymond presented several operational recommendations and updates to the board, including a proposed calendar change to make up a missed Oak Crest day with a half day on the Friday before Easter and suggested adjustments to graduation scheduling because Juneteenth falls on a Friday under the current calendar.
"As per the school calendar, we are not scheduled to be in session on Juneteenth," Raymond said as he recommended running two graduations on Wednesday and one on Thursday to minimize family conflicts and to preserve a rain date. He asked board members to…
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