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District confirms compliance with state requirement for 180 school days and 990 instructional hours
Summary
District administrators presented the annual 990/180 instructional-time report, explaining small differences among high‑school bell schedules are typically caused by passing time or lunch and that the state sets the 180‑day minimum.
Gary Thomas and Dave Swenson presented the district’s annual report on the state requirement that schools provide 180 days and 990 hours of instruction.
The presenters noted slight variations among high-school schedules — typically attributable to additional passing time or lunch lengths — and said Mountain Crest has adjusted its schedule to match other high schools at 1,024 hours (as board members discussed). The superintendent said the state sets the 180‑day minimum and that raising the number of days would have budget implications because it increases contract obligations for employees.
Board members asked whether other districts go beyond the minimum; presenters said they were not aware of districts that consistently exceed the state requirement. One board member reported an elementary schedule that effectively provides additional minutes, and administrators said they would communicate the state-mandated minimum when addressing concerned parents.
The report was presented for information; no action was taken.
