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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sure you'll all be on here complaining when schools are open on Jewish holidays and there aren't enough subs in the system to cover all of the vacancies. Schools aren't closed on Jewish holidays for religious reasons. They're closed for operational reasons. Schools can't even fill all vacancies from the sub system on a regular day. [/quote]

Apparently, MCPS schools do close for religious reasons.  When MCPS decided to add Eid to the school calendar last year, they cited the need to honor diversity as the reason.  It had absolutely nothing to do with operations.  That is a dangerous path for the Board of Education to walk because it opens the door for people of all faiths to ask for the same deference, and we know this isn't possible within the school calendar.

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I agree. That was a really stupid move on their part. Not because honoring diversity is bad, but it sets the precedent and other groups can argue that their holidays are not viewed as important in the eyes of the Board of Ed. But originally schools being closed on Jewish holidays was due to operational reasons. [/quote]

Chinese New Year is next.  They are meeting with the board this year.  Another day off soon.   :roll: [/quote]

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