Statement Regarding Reduction in Instructional Days

Reducing the number of instructional days is neither desirable nor easy. Everyone not attending school on those days will be hurt. Children will lose two opportunities to learn. Teachers and administrators will lose money. Bus drivers, cooks, and custodians will lose money and may even owe the district money to cover the cost of insurance. Parents' schedules will be disrupted and they will be inconvenienced. There are no winners when schools are closed due to lack of funding from the legislature. We hope alternative funding can be found in time to restore any days reduced for lack of funding.