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Reply to "MCPS Removes Religious Holiday Designations from School Calendar"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I must admit (even though I am Jewish) the county demographic has changed quite a bit since the 70's when the decision was made. I wonder what the absence rate would be like today if the schools were opened. Unfortunately there is no good way to know and the days are now part of the Union contract too.[/quote] I really don't think it's student absenteeism driving this. It's staff absenteeism and the inability to have enough subs to cover all classes that need to be covered. MCPS could poll teachers, asking how many would be absent if schools were to open on the Jewish New Year and on Yom Kippur. Not a perfect measure, but at least a start. MCPS should also be transparent about what staff absenteeism percentage would make it unfeasible to open schools. The days are NOT part of the union contract. The Board of Ed sets the calendar. The union has absolutely no power over when schools are open or closed. [/quote]
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