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Peoria Unified board approves 2017–18 calendar change, shifts to weekly early‑release Mondays for staff development
Summary
The Peoria Unified School District governing board approved a revision to the 2017–18 school calendar that adds an observed Veterans Day holiday and replaces inconsistent late‑start/non‑student days with consistent two‑hour early releases on most Mondays to provide teacher professional development. The change passed by voice vote after a staff presentation and public comment.
The Peoria Unified School District governing board approved a revision to the 2017–18 school calendar that adds an observed Veterans Day holiday and changes the district’s schedule of professional development so teachers generally meet during two‑hour early‑release Mondays instead of a mix of late starts and intermittent non‑student days.
The revision was presented by Dr. Stifler as an administrative recommendation designed to resolve scheduling and contractual issues created when Veterans Day fell on a weekend and to create a consistent weekly routine for professional development. Dr. Stifler told the board the…
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