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West Chester Area School District committee approves draft 2026–27 calendar after public pushback on early start
Summary
Following public testimony urging a later start and a full spring break, the district committee approved a draft 2026–27 calendar that proposes an Aug. 24 start (two weeks before Labor Day); staff said the draft will be revisited in the new year before final adoption.
The West Chester Area School District Teaching, Learning & Equity Committee on a 3–0 voice vote approved a draft 2026–27 school calendar that proposes Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, as the first day of classes, two weeks before Labor Day on Sept. 7.
The vote followed public comment and an extended committee discussion about disruptions posed by the proposed schedule. Kathy Bachelor of Thornbury Township told the committee she “nearly fell out of my seat” on seeing the draft because it starts two weeks…
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