Richardson ISD reviews three draft academic calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three draft academic calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28 at its Oct. 30 work session and directed staff to post all three drafts for community feedback before returning final calendars for approval in December or January.

Dr. Goodson, who led the calendar committee presentation, said the committee narrowed multiple options into three drafts for each year and emphasized that "there is no perfect calendar"; the committee—s top preference was the version labeled Calendar A, with adjustments suggested for Calendar B and Calendar C retained for broader comment. Staff said the committee included teachers, campus administrators, parents and central office representatives and that the district cross‑checked a number of constraints — statutory minute requirements, testing windows, transportation routing and local…