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School board votes to close schools for students April 21, with superintendent allowed to convert to virtual makeup day if needed
Summary
After extended debate about polling‑place turnout, instructional hours and childcare impacts, the board voted to close schools to students on April 21 and authorized the superintendent to convert that day to a virtual makeup day later if instructional hours require it.
The Franklin County School Board voted to close school for students on April 21 in anticipation of heavy turnout for a special election at school polling locations, with the superintendent given discretion to convert the day into a virtual makeup day later if the district needs instructional hours.
Superintendent Dr. Sears explained that a special election…
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