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District 15 parents push early dismissal on Fridays

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Palatine parent and businesswoman Lisa Szczupaj spearheaded opposition to Palatine Township School District 15's proposed late start/early dismissal options at a Communication Forum Saturday morning at Walter R. Sundling Junior High School.

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Palatine Township Elementary School District 15 officials quietly withstood a barrage of emotionally charged criticism and inquiries from parents unhappy about a controversial late start/early release provision in the 2013-14 teachers contract. "Don't just shout out comments! ... Please try to keep it dignified, reasonable and calm," the superintendent said at one point.

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