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Twinsburg opens public hearing on two‑year calendars; cell‑phone policy and superintendent search announced
Summary
At the Nov. 5 meeting the Twinsburg Board opened a public hearing on proposed two‑year academic calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28, announced a January 1, 2026 personal device policy change, and scheduled a community meeting for the superintendent search vendor Finding Leaders on Nov. 12.
The Twinsburg Board of Education on Nov. 5 opened a public hearing on proposed academic calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28 and outlined next steps for public comment and final approval.
Board members described two calendar options for each year that had been provided to staff and were posted for public review. For 2026–27 the presentation notes students would begin on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, with soft‑opening days for staff and staged starts at some buildings. The proposal includes a week‑long fall break over Thanksgiving, a two‑week winter break in December/January, and a spring break during the last full week of March. Under the proposal students would finish the 2026–27 year on May 27, 2027, before Memorial Day; staff calendars include additional work days around those dates. The 2027–28 option is similar, with students starting Monday, Aug. 16, 2027. The calendars will be posted on the district website for 30 days and the board intends to bring a calendar resolution to the Dec. 10 meeting for approval.
Board members said they sought feedback from labor management and staff; they noted the calendar choices attempt to align with nearby institutions such as Kent State and the University of Akron and to provide families planning time under the two‑year approach.
Separately, the board announced a new personal communication device policy reflecting a change in state law: cell phones will not be permitted for use during the instructional day beginning Jan. 1, 2026. District leaders said logistics (storage and implementation details) are still being worked out. The board encouraged families to review the policy and noted further information will be provided on the website.
The board also announced the district’s superintendent search consultant, Finding Leaders, and a community engagement meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7:15 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The district posted an RSVP form in the Parents' Square area and offered contact to Interim Superintendent Marlowe for those who cannot attend but want to provide input.
The public hearing was opened by unanimous vote; the board invited public comment during the 30‑day posting period prior to the anticipated Dec. 10 vote.
