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Board approves alternative calendar; trustees debated Thanksgiving break and at‑risk student supports
Summary
Trustees approved an alternative school-calendar schedule for 2026–27 that changes start/end dates and breaks; discussion centered on whether a three‑day or five‑day Thanksgiving break best serves at‑risk students and community needs.
The Sweetwater County School District No. 1 board on March 10 approved an alternative calendar for all in‑town schools, Desert School and Farson‑Eden for the 2026–27 school year after a public discussion and review of survey results from staff, students, parents and the community.
Board members reviewed survey data presented at the meeting showing differing preferences across stakeholder groups: staff and students leaned toward a five‑day Thanksgiving break, parents were nearly evenly split,…
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