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District 21 to Hold Public Hearing on School Holidays
Should classes be held on Lincoln's birthday and Casimir Pulaski Day?
In accordance with state law, School District 21 will hold a public hearing on Aug. 16 to allow public comment on the district's plans to hold classes on two legal holidays during the 2012-13 school year. The hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the , 999 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling.
According to IL Public Act 096-0640, school districts are required to hold a public hearing when school calendars include student attendance on legal school holidays. The following list includes all legal school holidays:
- The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (third Monday in January)
- The birthday of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12)
- The birthday of Casimir Pulaski (first Monday in March)
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
- Veterans’ Day (November 11)
School District 21’s 2012-13 calendar includes student attendance on the following legal holidays:
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- The birthday of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12)
- The birthday of Casimir Pulaski (March 4)
— Submitted by School District 21
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