Hurley School Board backs earlier opener for classes

By RALPH ANSAMI

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HURLEY — The Hurley School Board agreed Monday to seek a waiver from the state Department of Public Instruction so it may start school earlier than Sept. 1.

District administrator Chris Patritto said there are many reasons Hurley should start classes in August.

He said the earlier start would more closely align the district with the Gogebic Community College calendar and provide more days for teacher in-service training during the school year. He said three in-service days per school year are not enough for the staff.

It would also allow more vacation...