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Proposal for school on Good Friday draws fireAssociated Press - 2/22/2009 4:10:00 AM
A plan by Lawrence, Massachusetts, school Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy to make up a snow day by holding classes on Good Friday is drawing fire.
Good Friday, which falls on April 10 this year, is the day when Christians recall Jesus' death on the cross. Laboy says that day and June 25 and 26 could be used to make up for five snow days.
But teachers' union president Frank McLaughlin calls classes on Good Friday a contract violation and says he will file a grievance if the superintendent makes it a school day.
School Committee member James Vittorioso says Good Friday is sacred and the schools would be sending the wrong message about religion. Member Martina Cruz says many students would take the day off anyway.
Proposal for school on Good Friday draws fireAssociated Press - 2/22/2009 4:10:00 AM
A plan by Lawrence, Massachusetts, school Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy to make up a snow day by holding classes on Good Friday is drawing fire.
Good Friday, which falls on April 10 this year, is the day when Christians recall Jesus' death on the cross. Laboy says that day and June 25 and 26 could be used to make up for five snow days.
But teachers' union president Frank McLaughlin calls classes on Good Friday a contract violation and says he will file a grievance if the superintendent makes it a school day.
School Committee member James Vittorioso says Good Friday is sacred and the schools would be sending the wrong message about religion. Member Martina Cruz says many students would take the day off anyway.