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York Suburban board debates making Election Day a non‑instructional day in draft 2025‑26 calendar
Summary
On a draft 2025‑26 school calendar that proposes an Aug. 21 start and May 27 last day, the board discussed designating Election Day as a non‑instructional day to encourage civic participation; no final vote was taken — the calendar will return for approval Jan. 27.
The York Suburban School Board reviewed a draft 2025‑26 school calendar that would start the school year the week of Aug. 21, 2025, and end student instruction May 27, 2026, with commencement scheduled for May 21. The board discussed a proposal to designate Election Day as a non‑instructional day to increase civic participation among students and staff.
Anne Martin, speaking as a member of the public and representing student civic interests, asked the board to "advocate for Election Day to be…
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