Last day for Wayne County students changed to May 16

Melodie Phelps, News Editor
Wayne County Outlook

Monticello Sat, May 17 2008

— Students in the Wayne County School system got a surprise last week,
when they learned that school would be dismissed a few days earlier than
originally planned. The final day for classes in Wayne County will be
Friday, May 16, instead of May 21.
Superintendent John Dalton made the announcement to staff and students
on Friday morning. According to Dalton, Wayne County Schools had recently
petitioned the state for a waiver to cover some of the school days missed
due to inclement weather and illness.
Dalton explained that in years past, the district has used extra minutes
of instructional time that is built into the school day to help make up for
days that are missed because of weather. But education officials did not
approve it earlier this spring as has been the case in previous years.
Dalton said the district was notified late last week that Wayne County
had been awarded credit for two school days. This is possible by allowing
time "banked" during regular school days to count for the two instructional
days.
"We are pleased to be able to end the school year near our projected
calendar date," stated Dalton. "I know our staff and students have worked
very hard this year and I wish them all a safe, fun, and well-deserved
summer vacation."
With this change, the last day for teachers will be Monday, May 19.
Dalton noted that graduation for Wayne County seniors will remain
Friday, May 23.