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Board adopts 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 academic calendars; one remote learning day moved for 2026 election
Summary
The Savannah‑Chatham board approved the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 school calendars, each with 180 instructional days and five full preplanning days; a planned remote learning day originally scheduled for September 2026 was moved to November because staff expect high voter turnout.
The Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Education approved the district academic calendars for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 school years during its May 7 meeting.
The approved calendars each provide 180 instructional days, the required 10 staff planning days, five full preplanning days and two post‑planning days. Staff noted the calendars mirror the previously adopted 2025‑26 schedule while accounting for regional events and the timing of state assessments.
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