Citing pressure from the community, the Russell County school
board changed its position from one month ago, and voted last night to not have
school next year on Veterans Day.
The calendar planning committee for the school system had earlier
recommended that the local school district actually have school on Veterans Day
later this year so that the schools could emphasize programs centered around
Veterans.
One month ago, all board members voted to have school on Veterans
Day next year except board member Gerald Murray, who left the board meeting
after the vote last month.
Last night, however, during their monthly meeting, the board
changed its mind, and voted with Murray to change the school calendar, yet
again, and voted to NOT have school on Veterans Day.
As a result of Veterans Day now being a school holiday, school for
next school year will now start for students on August 18th.
First day for teachers will be on August 17th.