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Board approves calendar and multiple policy actions; outlines next steps for student engagement
Summary
The Bemidji board unanimously approved the 2025–26 calendar with early outs, took first reading of the 2026–27 calendar, adopted a revised instructional curriculum policy aligned to MSBA guidance, rescinded duplicate policies, and scheduled follow-up on student engagement.
At its February meeting the Bemidji Public School District board approved several routine but consequential items, including the 2025–26 school calendar with early-outs, and took the first reading of the 2026–27 calendar.
The board unanimously approved the proposed 2025–26 calendar, which includes early-out dates intended to align with REDD Act training. Superintendent Olsen outlined proposed early-out dates for 2025 (Oct. 15, Nov. 26 and Dec. 12) and additional dates for the 2025–26 school year (Jan. 9, March 4 and April 2) tied to required training and elementary implementation planning.
The board…
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