CORONA DEL MAR — Parents at a recent Corona Del Mar High School PTA meeting expressed concern that Newport-Mesa Unified schools will be open Jan. 2, a federal holiday.
Addressing Supt. Jeffrey Hubbard at a meeting in the school library Wednesday, parents asked Hubbard whether their children should attend school. They were concerned teachers may see low attendance, play movies or use the day for a surprise quiz.
Hubbard told parents the district plans the school calendar about three years in advance and that the holiday was an oversight.