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Richland 2 presents proposed 2026–27 academic calendar after committee vote; board debates Monday start and July work week
Summary
A calendar committee recommended Calendar B after a districtwide survey of 4,932 responses. Calendar B starts teachers in late July, begins student instruction on a Monday, and preserves a full Thanksgiving week — prompting board questions about teacher prep and impacts on military families.
District staff and calendar committee members presented a proposed academic calendar for the 2026–27 school year and reviewed how the committee selected the recommended option.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Marshallyn Franklin briefed the board on the committee process: nine draft calendars were reduced to four, partner groups provided feedback, and three calendars were presented to parents and staff by survey. Of 23,580 households and employees contacted, 4,932 responded. Sandra Baker, the committee…
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