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Jerome teachers walk out after 4-day school week proposal tabled
On Sunday, the Jerome School District announced that Monday would be a staff workday and schools would be closed due to a teacher shortage. This occurred after the Board of Trustees agreed to remain at a five-day school week during its Jan. 23 meeting, after multiple rounds of discussions and surveys throughout the community. The board noted concerns for classified staff pay and benefits, student achievement, and education effectiveness. ...
Magic Valley School Closure For January 29, 2024
It is currently flu and cold season in the Magic Valley, and these diseases are causing many to miss school and work. There have been plenty of snow days this month already to cancel school days, as well as even a holiday sprinkled in. There are many reasons to miss school this time of year, but one that is happening on Monday, January 29 is not as common as most. What school is closed, why is it closed, and what can be done to prevent the closure from happening again going forward?
Jerome School Board Unanimously Rejects Four-Day School Week
A Decision on School Week Structure in Jerome School District. The Jerome School District recently deliberated on transitioning to a four-day school week but ultimately resolved to retain the conventional five-day schedule. Following discussion and debate during a stakeholders meeting on January 15, 2024, a decision was made during the Jerome School District board meeting on January 23, 2024. The Board of Trustees at Jerome School District voted all in favor of maintaining a five-day school week.
Jerome School Board Unanimously Rejects Four-Day School Week
A Decision on School Week Structure in Jerome School District. The Jerome School District recently deliberated on transitioning to a four-day school week but ultimately resolved to retain the conventional five-day schedule. Following discussion and debate during a stakeholders meeting on January 15, 2024, a decision was made during the Jerome School District board meeting on January 23, 2024. The Board of Trustees at Jerome School District voted all in favor of maintaining a five-day school week.
Southern Idaho School Closures and Delays for Jan 16 2024
School cancellations and delays reported for 1/16/2024. Southern Idaho and the greater Twin Falls area continue to deal with travel issues due the recent storm that passed through the Magic Valley over the weekend. Over the last several days, there have been reports of multiple slide-offs, stuck vehicles, and low temperatures creating issues with getting private and public transportation vehicles started and on the roads. Plows have been working steadily over the last several days to help keep the roads clear.
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