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OPRF board approves one‑year 2026‑27 calendar change; finals moved to after winter break
Summary
The Oak Park and River Forest Board of Education voted to approve a one‑year change to the 2026‑27 academic calendar that shifts semester finals to after winter break, citing construction timelines. Board members and public commenters debated mental‑health, AP preparation and facility access before the roll call approval.
OAK PARK, Ill. — The Oak Park and River Forest Board of Education voted Aug. 21 to approve a one‑year change to the 2026‑27 school calendar that moves semester final exams to after winter break.
Board members said the temporary shift responds to construction and facility‑readiness concerns and described it as a single‑year solution tied to building work. The board approved the calendar after public comment and extended discussion about student mental health, Advanced Placement coursework and physical‑education logistics.
Parents and community members who spoke during public comment urged the board to keep finals before the winter break. "Finals week is stressful," said a parent who identified herself as Dean Ronan. "By moving finals into January ... we're going to be forcing students to spend their break either worrying about not studying or studying,…
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