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Wakefield School Committee votes to implement later high‑school start time in 2026–27 school year
Summary
After a multi‑meeting review, the Wakefield School Committee voted unanimously April 8 to adopt Option A — a later start time for high‑school‑level students — to take effect in the 2026–27 school year and directed administration to begin impact bargaining and planning.
The Wakefield School Committee voted April 8 to adopt a later start time for high‑school students, approving implementation of “Option A” to begin in the 2026–27 school year and directing the superintendent and labor subcommittee to open impact bargaining with affected employee groups.
The committee’s action followed a multi‑meeting review of research on adolescent sleep and community feedback collected after the committee circulated proposed schedules. Committee members said they preferred Option A because…
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