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Elkhart board approves contracts, policy updates and school-calendar changes before Aug. 14 start
Summary
Elkhart Community Schools trustees approved multiple contracts, waived second readings on curriculum and administrative policies tied to recent state laws, and adopted two synchronous learning days for the 2025-26 calendar ahead of the first student day.
The Elkhart Community Schools Board of Trustees on Aug. 12 approved a package of contracts and policy updates and revised the 2025-26 school calendar so two additional synchronous learning days are available before the first student day on Aug. 14.
Board President Scott called for and the board approved consent items, nine final contracts and a set of preliminary contracts; the board also waived a second reading to allow immediate adoption of some materials. Doug Thorne, the district—s legal advisor, told the board that legislation enacted this year required many of the policy changes they were considering.
The actions included: approval of nine contracts listed in the board packet (five approved under final consideration earlier in the meeting and additional agreements read aloud), a motion to waive a…
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