The superintendent of schools may, unless the committee votes otherwise, direct the closing of schools under his supervision in order that teachers may attend a meeting of a county association of teachers or an institute, conference, or convention held under the direction of the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, § 73
Closing of school for teachers' meetings
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