School may start before Labor Day on Vashon

By SUSAN RIEMER
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Reporter
March 24, 2010 · Updated 2:18 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Email Author
  • Letter/Editor

Superintendent Michael Soltman has proposed that district schools start on Sept. 1 this fall — the Wednesday before Labor Day weekend.

The holiday is late this year, and starting school before it would enable students and teachers to ease into the school year, with three days the first week and four days the next. It would also ensure two weeks off for winter break and beginning summer vacation by the third week of June, according to Soltman.

Kristine Nelson, head of the Vashon teacher’s union, said she believes the Sept. 1 start date is reasonable, given the timing of Labor Day this year. She also noted that the union and administration hope to create a perpetual calendar to avoid the “yearly shuffle.”

Laura Wishik, president of the school board, said she expects the board will approve the Sept. 1 start date.

Contact Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Reporter Susan Riemer at sriemer@vashonbeachcomber.com or 206-463-9195.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.

blog comments powered by Disqus