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Committee directs superintendent to analyze Bass extended-calendar program and feasibility of adding underperforming schools
Summary
The committee asked the superintendent to gather data on the William Marvin Bass extended-calendar program and to analyze whether similarly underperforming elementary schools might benefit from a year-round calendar or extended school year; staff will return with data and feasibility findings.
The Finance and Facilities Committee directed the superintendent to gather and analyze data on the William Marvin Bass extended-calendar program and to report back on whether other underperforming elementary schools could benefit from a similar calendar and programming.
Board members said Bass has shown measurable benefits for participating students but cautioned that year-round calendars require community buy-in and logistical planning. "If we see that the data…
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