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School committee adopts Option Triangle calendar for 2025–26; refers calendar policy to subcommittee
Summary
The School Committee approved the 2025–26 school calendar (Option Triangle), setting the first day for Aug. 27 and approving a plan that reduces one religious holiday in each of three faiths as a one‑time adjustment; the committee also sent policy ICICA to the policy subcommittee for review.
The Medford School Committee voted to adopt the district’s 2025–26 school calendar using “Option Triangle,” with the first day of school set for Wednesday, Aug. 27 and new teachers reporting the week of Aug. 18. The motion to adopt Option Triangle passed April 14 by a roll call vote of five in favor, one opposed and one absent.
Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Galusi and district staff presented two calendar options. Both options set Aug. 27 as the first day for most students and Sept. 3 as the kindergarten start date; they differ in the placement of vacation days and in how several religious observances are handled. District staff said Option Triangle seeks relief and advice because it results in…
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