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Three Hamilton County School districts have announced classes will be canceled on Tuesday, Nov. 19, allowing staff to attend a rally in support of “Red for Ed” Action Day at the Indiana Statehouse.
Sheridan, Hamilton Heights and Noblesville this week have informed parents of their plans not to conduct class.
Three Hamilton County school districts have announced classes will be canceled on Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to staff attending the “Red for Ed” Action Day at the Statehouse. Noblesville Schools issued a statement that said while teachers are thankful for the salary increase they recently received, they wanted to join their colleagues and advocate for better funding. (Photo provided by Hamilton Heights School Corporation)
In a statement to parents, Noblesville Schools said, “Because so many of our teachers plan to use a personal day in order to attend this rally, we have made the difficult decision to cancel school on November 19th. We cannot provide quality instruction or a safe school environment with such significantly reduced staffing.”
Sheridan Community Schools stated, “It is important to understand the decision to make our presence known at the Statehouse rather than being present with our students is not an easy one. Our staff would much rather be at school teaching our students.”
The Hamilton Heights School District on Wednesday issued a statement that in part said, “To help make its voice heard, Hamilton Heights School Corporation in cooperation with the Administration and the Hamilton Heights Classroom Teachers Association, has made the difficult decision to cancel classes on Tuesday, November 19.”
Other school districts in Hamilton County have not yet canceled classes.
A spokesperson with the Carmel Clay School District said, “As of right now, yes, we will be in session.
A representative with Hamilton Southeastern Schools told the Reporter, “At this point in time we have not been given any information that we are going to close.”
Westfield Washington Schools said they are planning on being in session.
“Red for Ed” Action Day addresses educational concerns in public education in Indiana, including public education funding and standardized testing.