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School Committee directs superintendent to craft 2025–26 calendar based on draft 1 after split vote
Summary
After discussion about religious observances, school‑year timing and teacher preferences, the School Committee voted to direct Superintendent Pedraza to prepare a final 2025–26 calendar based on draft 1 (which does not close for select religious holidays); the motion passed by roll call.
The School Committee voted to direct Superintendent Pedraza to draft a final 2025–26 school calendar based on "Draft 1," which starts the student year after Labor Day and does not provide additional days off for certain religious holidays.
Committee members debated two draft calendars. Draft 1 starts classes after Labor Day and follows traditional vacations but does not schedule days off for religious…
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