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Rapid City Area Schools board approves 2026–27 calendar after committee review
Summary
After a multi‑month committee process and public Q&A, the Rapid City Area Schools board voted to approve the recommended 2026–27 student and staff calendars, adding two student contact days and designating two April days for snow‑day makeup, while preserving negotiated special‑education contract days.
The Rapid City Area School District Board of Education voted to approve the district’s recommended staff and student calendars for the 2026–27 school year following a committee presentation and board discussion.
A 30‑person calendar committee — made up of teachers, principals, parents, activity directors and district staff — presented two preferred draft calendars and the committee’s recommended option. Jennifer Roberts, director of teaching, learning and innovation, said the committee considered student contact days, negotiated contract days and community feedback when drafting the plan. “We reviewed,…
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