Due to Tropical Storm Fay in August of this year Brevard County School students here in Florida missed 4 days of school. It was determined that these days must be made up. 2 of the make up days were put on the calendar for December 22 and December 23, 2008!
Parents, students and teachers were up in arms about this decision. Many had already made their holiday plans, months ahead of the decision to make these days up on these dates. Many had already purchased tickets to go out of town or out of the state, to spend the Christmas Holiday with their families.
Yesterday, the Florida Education Commissioner concurred with the Brevard County School Board that these days would not be required to be made up. Today, many parents and students are thrilled to hear the news.
The concern was that students may not have the required legal number of hours for this semester in the classroom.
This article is authored by Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL REALTOR.
It is the exclusive property of, and may not be used without the written permission of Sandy Shores, Brevard County, Florida Space Coast. All information is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted. Copyright 2008.
