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2013-2014 Clarkstown School Calendar Adopted
Board of Education approved calendar with start and end dates for the 2013-2014 school year and days off and discussed telecommunications courses.

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Board of Education approved calendar with start and end dates for the 2013-2014 school year and days off and discussed telecommunications courses.

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