A school bus is seen under a thick layer of snow February 11, 2010 in Washington, DC. Record blizzards that dumped several feet of snow paralyzed much of the eastern United States, trapping millions in their homes and shutting down the federal government for a fourth day. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) file photo (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
BOSTON (CBS) — It’s the last week of January, and Boston public schools are tagging on another snow day to its tally.
Thursday will mark BPS’ fourth snow day for the school year.
“We are well aware that closing school is not optimal for our families and our students,” said Dr. Carol Johnson, Boston’s school superintendent. “However, the safety of our students must be our first priority at all times.”
In an effort to meet the requirement of having classes 180 days, Johnson says the district may consider using school vacation days to make up the missed days.
And what happens if I already have plane tix to Florida during Feb and April vacation? Another brilliant idea by Boston and Mumbles Menino!
Start school in August!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the boston school system should definately start earlier in the year. there always was talk and that’s ever as far as it got in many many years. It seems to be a no brainer :/
Please get rid of February AND April Vacation and make it one in March…
I’d rather have Saturday School.