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Peoria Unified approves revised calendar after debate over start dates and grading timeline
Summary
Following survey results and public testimony, the board approved a modified calendar that preserves a fall break and moves a Labor Day teacher workday to the Thursday/Friday before winter break so teachers can finalize grades; vote was 4–1.
After reviewing survey data from more than 6,000 respondents and debating competing calendar models, the Peoria Unified Governing Board approved a revised calendar for 2026–27 with a modification by trustees to protect teacher grading time before winter break.
District staff presented multiple models that varied by start date (July/August), mid‑week starts versus Monday starts, fall breaks and Thanksgiving length. Survey highlights shared by staff showed strong…
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