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Draft 2026–27 calendar: parents and staff favor winter break, staff prefer remote days for inclement weather
Summary
A staff presentation summarized survey input on the 2026–27 calendar: respondents preferred a two‑week winter break and using five remote learning days for inclement weather; the draft calendar will go on the consent agenda.
District calendar staff presented the draft 2026–27 school calendar and summarized a community survey and calendar committee feedback. The survey (about 445 responses) showed strong support for a two‑week winter break and for preserving an early fall parent‑teacher conference period; teachers indicated a preference for early‑release days on Friday.
A notable result: families and staff preferred that the district use its five designated remote learning days for inclement weather rather than the built‑in makeup days later in the calendar. Staff said they will post an FAQ explaining the meaning of "optional workdays" (the state term) and clarifying expectations for employees.
Board members did not object to placing the calendar on the consent agenda; staff noted calendar legislation pending in the General Assembly could require future adjustments, and recommended keeping a two‑year planning window if laws change.
Status: Draft calendar will be placed on the consent agenda for board approval; staff will incorporate minor edits and an FAQ for employees and families before final posting.
Direct quote: Staff said the survey showed family and staff "were pretty committed to having that 2 weeks at the winter break and then the next 1 was, not a non student day at the end of each quarter."
