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Board adjusts 2024–25 calendar — May 21 becomes full day, last student day set to June 6
Summary
Trustees voted to make May 21 a full student day and keep the last student day as Friday, June 6, altering the previously scheduled early‑out; the change preserves instructional hours under state minimums while reducing the need to extend the school year into the following week.
The Pleasant Valley Community School District board voted on March 24 to modify the 2024–25 school calendar by turning the last scheduled early‑out (May 21) into a full day of student instruction and keeping the final student day as Friday, June 6.
Director Wheeler moved to adjust the calendar; Director Harris seconded the motion and the board approved the change by roll call vote. The superintendent and staff presented options, saying that the district follows the state minimum of 1,080 instructional hours but has historically scheduled 180 student days. A recent snow day and comparisons to neighboring districts prompted the review.
Superintendent staff explained three options considered: (1) keep the calendar as published (180 days), (2) convert the May early‑out into a full day and end on the previously scheduled Friday, or (3) keep the early‑out and excuse the final three student hours. The board chose the second option — converting May 21 into a full day — so students will not have to attend the Monday following the scheduled last week in June.
Staff noted the district averages about 1.8 snow days per year over recent years and that the district is currently about 32 hours over the state minimum. The district also said some professional‑development activities scheduled for May could be moved or incorporated into next year’s schedule so teacher requirements are met without losing instructional time.
Board members said the change aims to reduce uncertainty for families and avoid extending the school year while maintaining a commitment to instructional time. Trustees said they will revisit the 2025–26 calendar in the coming months given state scheduling constraints.
