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Board votes to end 2025–26 student year May 22 and approve two‑week winter break to accommodate high‑school construction
Summary
After lengthy discussion about contractor access and staff schedules, the board voted 6–0 to set the 2025–26 student last day for May 22 and to give contractors a two‑week winter break window for work; administration will return with start‑date options and plans for staff days.
The Sparta Area School District board voted to revise the 2025–26 school calendar so the last day for students will be Friday, May 22, and to provide a two‑week winter break to create a substantial window for construction work at Sparta High School.
Mr. Russ, an administrator, said the adjustments aim to give contractors more contiguous time in the building for tours, asbestos abatement and turnover work tied to the district’s project schedule. He said potential contractor activities include spring fencing, abatement and site walkthroughs; having a big chunk of time without students on site improves efficiency and bidder participation.
Board members debated the calendar’s start date in August. Several members, including Miss Lopez and others, expressed…
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