During the April 16, Murray Independent School District Board meeting, the MISD Board members unanimously approved the recommendation by Coy Samons, MISD superintendent to end MISD regular and/or NTI instruction for students May 8, 2020.
With the recent passage of Senate Bill 177 (2020) due to COVID-19 concerns, the minimum requirement of 170 instructional days for public school districts in the Commonwealth has been waived. However, the requirement of 1062 hours on instruction remains in effect.
All MISD respective schools will exceed 1062 hours of instruction by May 8. The amended approved calendar request now changes the end date of the 2019/2020 School Year for Murray Independent from May 15 to May 08.
Certified & Classified employees will still be required to complete all contract days per recently adopted procedures (in person or remotely) by June 30.
Lou Carter, Director Pupil Personnel, provided documentation per MISD respective schools indicating 1062.00 instructional hours will be achieved by May 08 for the 19-20 school year.
During the MISD board meeting, it was announced the Murray High School Graduation ceremony is postponed until further notice. However, the MISD believes an in-person graduation commencement is important for all MHS students and families and future dates are being considered.