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Milton School Committee reviews calendar survey and listening sessions as calendar vote delayed

Milton School Committee · December 4, 2024
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After meetings with faith leaders and six school-based listening sessions, the Milton School Committee presented preliminary survey results showing strong community preference to reduce days off rather than extend the school year; the committee will develop calendar scenarios and postpone a vote for two weeks.

The Milton School Committee on Dec. 4 continued community outreach on a proposed revision to the district calendar, sharing preliminary survey results and feedback from six school-based listening sessions and a meeting with the Milton Interfaith Collegiate Association (MICA). Chair (name not specified) said the committee will not vote on a final calendar tonight and aims to present concrete calendar scenarios at its next meeting.

The superintendent opened the presentation by noting the survey drew 947 responses and 423 open-ended comments, which the district will continue to analyze. "We had 947 people respond to this survey," the superintendent said, adding that about "55% of the respondents were identifying as parents or guardians" and that…

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