By: Anna Taylor | Posted: Mar. 10, 2018 | Source: WCHSTV
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — Roane County is the latest public school district to announce its plans for the nine missed instructional days during a historic statewide work stoppage.
The district’s Board of Education voted to amend its 2017-18 school calendar and approve scheduling April 2-6 as instructional days instead of using them as spring break as they were originally scheduled.
In a news release from the district, officials said the schools will work with families to accommodate prior plans during that week. Parents with children in the school system are encouraged to inquire about requesting educational leave so student absences during April 2-6 will be considered excused.
The last day for Roane County students will now be Friday, May 25.
Putnam and Jackson counties have also announced its spring break days will now be used as instructional days to make up time missed during the work stoppage.
Teachers and school service personnel in all 55 West Virginia counties held a walkout that started Feb. 22 and lasted until March 6.
