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SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 6
January 9, 1998 |
| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | Richard T. La Pointe
Superintendent of Public Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Waiver of Pre-Labor Day Opening Requirements for 1998-99 |
Section 22.1-79.1 of the Code of Virginia prohibits the opening of schools prior to Labor Day unless a waiver is issued by the Board of Education for good cause. At its meeting on October 27, 1994 as a result of recommendations contained in the Board's study on "good cause," revised criteria and procedures for approving waivers were adopted. School divisions wishing to apply for a waiver must complete and return the attached application form by April 3, 1998 to Charles W. Finley, Division of Policy and Public Affairs. School divisions that received waivers in previous years should reapply for the 1998-99 school year. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Finley at (804) 225-2747 or via VaPEN to cfinley@pen.k12.va.us. RTL/gjm Attachment: A hard copy of this memo and its attachment will be sent to the superintendent's office