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Agenda Item # M.(28)

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

AGENDA ITEM

Agenda Title:Approval of Resolution #21-22-008, Revised Date for Observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday in 2022-2023 School Calendar
Meeting Date:December 9, 2021
Item:Consent


WHAT (the board is asked to discuss, receive, approve, or adopt)
The Governing Board is asked to approve Resolution #21-22-008, revising the date for the observance of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday by the closure of Eureka City Schools on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the 2022-2023 School Year.

WHY (briefly explain why the action or discussion is important; and if applicable, how it is connected to site, district, or strategic plans)
The 2022-2023 school calendar does not close school on Monday or Friday of the week in which February 12 occurs, in observance of Lincoln’s birthday.  Except for Veteran’s Day, the Governing Board may revise the date upon which the schools of the district close in observance of any of the holidays identified in Education Code Section 37220 by adoption of a resolution. This resolution authorizes the closure of Eureka City School District on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in honor of Lincoln’s birthday.

STRATEGIC PLAN/PRIORITY AREA:
Subject does not apply to a Strategic Plan Priority Area

HISTORY (list previous staff or board action(s) with dates if possible)

Eureka City Schools’ annual adoption of resolutions changing the closure of school in observance of Abraham Lincoln began in the spring of 1995 when the adopted school calendar included school closure during the remainder of the week of President Day.

HOW MUCH(list the revenue amount $ and/or the expense amount $)
There is no cost associated with this action.

WHO(list the name of the contact person(s), job title, and site location)
Renae Will, Director of Personnel and Public Affairs 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 21-22-008