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Board approves winter-weather waiver allowing earlier start; exact 2026–27 calendar to be developed
Summary
The board unanimously approved a winter-weather waiver to permit the district to start classes earlier than some systems; the superintendent said the waiver would allow a start on Aug. 17 and that details for future school years need further work.
The Swain County Board of Education unanimously approved a winter-weather waiver that the superintendent said would allow the district to start classes earlier than some other systems while remaining within state calendar law.
The superintendent told the board such waivers let districts adjust start dates when they have missed scheduled days in the…
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