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Oak Park–River Forest board discusses one‑year calendar shift for 2026–27 tied to Project 2 construction
Summary
Board members and staff discussed a one‑year shift to the 2026–27 school calendar after Project 2 construction turnover is expected Aug. 13; administrators said athletic and PE spaces and equipment must be reset before students occupy the building, and the calendar item will return to the board in two weeks for action.
The Oak Park–River Forest School District 200 board on Tuesday reviewed a proposed one‑year change to the 2026–27 school calendar that administrators say is required because of the timing of Project 2 construction.
Administrators told the board the district expects turnover of the renovated spaces on Aug. 13, leaving limited time to install equipment, set classrooms and allow teachers to learn new layouts before students arrive. "Once this gets turned over to us, which is not…
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