Board approves first reading of 2026–27 calendar after committee vote favors later start

The Weber School District board on Tuesday approved a first reading of the 2026–27 school calendar, selecting Calendar Option 2 after district staff and a calendar committee reported broad support from teachers and community respondents. Rob Lake, representing the calendar committee, told the board more than 1,100 votes were received and 58 percent favored option 2, which features a later start date and a Monday start in the first week. Lake said staff will clarify early‑out scheduling for the opening week so the district does not have five early‑out days in a row; a likely revision would designate Monday–Wednesday as early‑out days with Thursday and Friday full days that week. Why it matters: The calendar affects family schedules, childcare and instruction time; Lake said feedback from teachers and the Weber Education Association favored the later start. Board action: The board took a voice vote to approve the calendar option on first reading. The motion was made and seconded during the meeting and passed without recorded opposition. Ending: Lake said staff will clarify and re‑circulate the early‑out mechanics for the first week before bringing the calendar back for final approval.