3/26/14 - Administration will be working with union leadership this weekend to formulate a plan to address potential snow make up days for Howell Public Schools. Based on state parameters, there are several options to be considered in addressing the âextraâ snow days. Per state law, all school districts are âforgivenâ six days per year for weather conditions without being required to make up those days. Given the combination of the districtâs previously scheduled calendar and the nine days of missed time as a result of weather conditions, Howell is in the position of needing to make up 9 1/2 hours. Since the school calendar is a negotiated topic, administration will be working with Howell Education Association leadership to determine a plan. However in a memo, Superintendent Ron Wilson says heâs confident theyâll be able to collaboratively develop a solution which makes sense for students, families and staff. Options up for discussion involve possibly moving a previously scheduled teacher professional development day from May 16th to June 9th and then making May 16th a day of instruction for students. Other possibilities include adding a 1/2 day of teacher development to June 10th, adding five minutes to the end of the school day for the 4th quarter or adding two student days on June 9th and June 10th. Wilson says the district is also continuing to monitor conversations at the state level, in the event they consider âforgivingâ additional days due to the extreme and unprecedented weather conditions experienced this winter. (JM)
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