The Hamilton Southeastern Schools will close November 19th, allowing local teachers to participate in the Statehouse event, “Red for Ed.” The Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) is sponsoring the day at the Statehouse, aimed at advocating for higher teacher salaries, an improved performance evaluation system and a more realistic professional development program.

Hamilton Southeastern Education Association President Janet Chandler says 300 HSE Schools teachers had planned on taking a personal day before the Wednesday night’s announcement at the school board meeting.

There is no official decision on when there will be a make-up day, but Superintendent Allen Bourff says he intends to recommend January 6th.  The final decision on a make-up day will be up to a school board vote.