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BACON ACADEMY

Colchester Public Schools

Founded in 1803

From its proud history and rich tradition, Bacon Academy promotes a family-like partnership of
students, staff, parents, and community. The Academy fosters a strong foundation for learning;
wides comprehensive, rigorous academics; and nurtures personal growth, integrity and respect for all.

 

To: Daniel Sullivan, Superintendent

From: Amy Begué, Principal

Date: February 1, 2024

Subject: Request to set graduation date

Mr. Sullivan:

lam requesting that the Board of Education consider setting the date of the June 2024
Commencement Ceremony. Being the single largest event at Bacon Academy each year, the
ceremony has a large impact on many families. | have heard from several parents that being
able to plan around a specific date would be a benefit in terms of coordination with out of town
family members and planning of celebrations. Bacon Academy staff would also be able to
complete many organizational tasks related to the ceremony earlier with a firm date
established. The request to set the date would eliminate the uncertainty of graduation in the
event of inclement weather days.

As such, | am requesting that Friday, June 14, 2024 be established as the date for the
Commencement Ceremony for Bacon Academy’s Class of 2024. In the event of inclement
weather, the commencement would be held indoors in the school gym, as is our normal

secondary location.

Please advise me if any further information is needed as a result of this request.

Thank you for your consideration,

Arig Bp

Amy Begué