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District presents three‑year Flexible Instructional Day plan to submit to state; will allow up to five FIT days

Manheim Township School Board · May 15, 2026
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Summary

Administrators outlined a three‑year FIT plan under Pennsylvania Section 1506 allowing up to five flexible instruction days per year, described supports for IEP/GIEP and ELL students, translation capabilities and survey results that informed the plan.

Administrators told the board they intend to submit a three‑year Flexible Instructional Day (FIT) plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education under Section 1506 that would allow the district to use up to five FIT days in a school year under specified conditions.

Doctor Reimann and Doctor Gillis said the plan draws on survey responses — more than 370 staff responses and over 1,000 responses from families — and aims to preserve instructional continuity while acknowledging it cannot…

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