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Committee debates full vs. shortened February break in proposed 2025‑26 school calendar
Summary
The committee discussed two calendar options for 2025-26 (full five‑day February break vs. a shortened break), union preferences for a full break, questions about professional days and alignment with neighboring districts, and the possibility of shifting a professional day to coincide with MLK Day.
Dr. Thornton presented two draft 2025‑26 calendars: both start the school year at the same time, but one gives a full five‑day February vacation while the other shortens the midwinter break by several days and moves the end date by one to two days.
Committee members relayed feedback from unions. Dr. Thornton read notes that CTA leadership "said year after year, faculty members overwhelmingly vote for a full 5 days off on February break." Committee members expressed support for the full break option on that basis.
Members raised questions about alignment with the calendar the transcript referenced as the "Bridal" calendar, the placement of the April break, and whether three built‑in days at the end of the calendar would be available to cover inclement‑weather closures; Dr. Thornton said he would confirm that detail and report back at the next meeting.
Committee members also asked about professional development days. One member requested moving a professional day currently scheduled for Jan. 30 to Jan. 20 to align with Martin Luther King Jr. Day to avoid an additional shortened week; Dr. Thornton responded that the change was possible.
The discussion was informational only; the calendar remained under discussion and no vote was taken.
