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Southeast Polk board reviews 2026–27 calendar; pre‑K start moved to Sept. 8
Summary
The Southeast Polk school board reviewed a draft 2026–27 academic calendar that sets an Aug. 24 start for most students, moves pre‑K to Sept. 8 to allow home visits, proposes May 16 commencement and splits semesters 89/89 days; a public hearing is planned as the next step.
Board members reviewed the district’s proposed 2026–27 academic calendar and asked procedural questions about next steps.
A calendar committee presenter said the draft sets the first day for most students on Monday, Aug. 24, and adjusts pre‑K to begin Sept. 8 so teachers can complete home visits and preparations that commonly occur the week after Labor Day. The proposal calls for an 89‑day first semester and an 89‑day second semester, a tentative senior commencement…
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