WPRO News and the Associated Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – School officials in Cranston, Rhode Island, say classes might be canceled on Good Friday because more than 200 employees have requested the day off.
School superintendent Judith Lundsten announced Tuesday that she had warned parents that school might be closed. Lundsten says 194 teachers and 41 assistants had asked for the holiday off as of that afternoon.
A court order issued Friday says teachers may take the day off if they submit a request no later than April 1. About 200 teachers filed a lawsuit March 16 after their requests to observe Good Friday were denied.
Lundsten said at the time they were denied because Good Friday has “no required services.” Requests to observe Jewish holidays were approved.
A school department spokesman did not return a message Tuesday seeking comment.
