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Board reviews academic-calendar policy changes tied to Senate Bill 727; staff explain 169-day funding trade-offs

2360225 · February 19, 2025
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The board reviewed policy IC-2 and other calendar-related policies after recent inclement weather. Staff explained Senate Bill 727’s 169-day floor and a 1% funding bump tied to districts that remain at or above 169 days; the board approved a package of policy updates listed in the agenda.

The Liberty Public Schools Board of Education received a policy update from district staff explaining how recent state law changes affect local academic-calendar decisions and the district’s inclement-weather approach.

The administration highlighted policy IC-2 (academic calendar) and explained language changes needed to reflect Senate Bill 727. Staff said the bill introduced a 169-school-day minimum for the funding provision and that districts at or above 169 days may receive an additional…

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