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Lakeland board declines immediate switch to four-day school week, orders wider community outreach
Summary
The Lakeland District Board of Trustees voted to deny adopting a four-day school week for the coming year and instructed staff to pursue broader community engagement and additional data collection before revisiting the proposal.
The Lakeland District Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to reject a proposal to move the district to a four-day school week for the upcoming school year, saying the plan requires more community input and detailed analysis before any change can proceed.
The motion to deny the four-day schedule and develop a year-long community engagement plan passed on a voice vote after extended discussion about instructional minutes, childcare needs and projected savings.
Board leaders said the district received mixed survey results and that additional outreach to parents, staff and community stakeholders is needed. The board discussed outside examples — including nearby districts that implemented four-day schedules —…
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