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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Reaction to Wall BOE's School Calendar Decision Continues

Parents set up Facebook group, promise online petition to try to change board's decision

The change in the upcoming school year calendar is continues to prompt reaction from those on both sides of a decision to slash a 10-day February break from next year’s calendar. On Sunday, Superintendent Daniel Simon posted a message to his Twitter account alerting residents that an audio version of the Board of Education meeting minutes was available that specifically covered his explanation of the revised calendar, which, among other changes, reduces the February break from six school days to three. Days earlier, a Facebook group dedicated to expressing dissatisfaction over the decision was started by a district parent. It has collected more than 100 followers.  Simon said he tried to find the most educationally sound calendar from a …

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Wall Township Schools Slash February Break

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Kathy Dweck

11:28 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013

Maybe it has to do with when Passover falls.   more ›

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wall Township Schools Slash February Break

Numerous parents rail against the change to 2013-14 calendar

Wall students will not have a lengthy February school vacation next year after the Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously adopted a new district calendar that dramatically cuts the mid-winter break. The board voted 9-0 to adopt the 2013-14 school district calendar at its regular meeting. Members of the board did not comment before the vote, which followed a public comment period where members of the audience railed against cutting the February break. Among other changes to next year’s calendar is the addition of a half day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and a five-day weekend – including the weekend days – from Nov. 7 – 12 for all students. Elementary school students would also have four more half days during the month to …

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Kathy Dweck

2:57 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I understand the fact that the break has been going on for soo many years/ folks that travel actually buy their time share week then/ and I think there will be a % of families who will be out that week. But over time familes will adjust.   more ›

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