Originally published on April 16, 2021 3:16 pm
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board had already approved a calendar for the coming school year when Superintendent Sito Narcisse announced a proposal that would shorten summer vacation by roughly two weeks.
While some praised Narcisse for his bold action, he was also flooded with community criticism.
On Monday, nearly 600 teachers expressed their opposition
Thursday night’s school board meeting
included hours of public testimony both for and against the plan. Following public comments, board members decided not to offer a recommendation on the proposed calendar and said they needed more time to consider public feedback.
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BATON ROUGE - After a discussion that went on for hours the EBR Schools Committee voted 6-2 to advance the proposed calendar with no recommendations to the board. Next week, the school board will have a final vote on the plan.
During that meeting more than a 100 teachers and parents gathered to protest the proposed calender change. This causing a rift between officials with East Baton Rouge Parish s school board and a number of area teachers that has yet to be resolved.
The new superintendent of schools in East Baton Rouge Parish is facing criticism for a proposal that would bring students and staff back to the classroom two weeks earlier than planned.
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BATON ROUGE - A rift between officials with East Baton Rouge Parish s school board and a number of area teachers has yet to be resolved.
Parents and students have also joined in the dispute, many siding with teachers in opposing a plan proposed by the Board s new Superintendent, Dr. Sito Narcisse.
The plan, known as Smart Start, would have EBR schools back in session at the end of July and teachers returning to campus as early as July 19.