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U-46 proposes later 2026–27 start tied to districtwide construction; graduation date expected to remain unchanged
Summary
District officials explained that the 2026–27 school calendar shifts the start about 2½ weeks later primarily to accommodate construction; graduation is tentatively scheduled for the traditional late-May weekend pending contract negotiations with the Now Arena.
School District U-46 administrators told the Board of Education on May 19 that the recommended 2026–27 school calendar starts about 2½ weeks later than usual because of planned, districtwide construction tied to UNITE U-46 projects.
Mark Moore, assistant superintendent of human resources, said the later start responds to construction timelines presented earlier in the meeting…
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