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Lee County Schools propose calendar changes due to hurricane closures

Posted at 11:17 AM, Sep 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-21 11:17:41-04

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The School District of Lee County has come up with a proposal to make up the time missed by cancelling school for over two weeks due to Hurricane Irma.

The District is proposing returning 6 days to the 2017-18 calendar with the following changes.  These changes are subject to Board approval at the October 3, 2017 Regular Board Meeting.

1st Quarter Changes: 
•    October 16 - Professional Duty Day becomes a regular school day

2nd Quarter Changes:
•    December 19-21 – Early Dismissal Days become regular school days
•    December 22 – Professional Duty Day becomes an Early Dismissal Day

3rd Quarter Changes:
•    January 8 – Hurricane Makeup Day becomes a regular school day
•    March 16 - Professional Duty Day becomes a regular school day

4th Quarter Changes:
•    April 2 – Easter Monday becomes a regular school day

These changes are subject to Board approval at the October 3, 2017 Regular Board Meeting.

Please continue to check http://www.leeschools.net for recovery information, as well as locations where families can receive hot meals, water and air conditioning relief.