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Tolland board adopts 2026–27 school calendar after brief debate
Summary
After discussion about the day before Thanksgiving, snow‑makeup risk and scheduling tradeoffs, the Tolland Board of Education approved the 2026–27 school calendar in a roll‑call vote on Dec. 3; vote was carried with one no vote.
The Tolland Board of Education approved the 2026–27 school calendar at its Dec. 3 meeting following a second reading and a short debate about the placement of half‑days, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the calendar’s last day.
Superintendent Doctor Willett summarized the calendar and said only minor clarifying edits were made since the first read. Several board members and public commenters questioned whether the Wednesday before Thanksgiving should be a full or half day and whether the school year’s final day should fall on a Monday; members noted that snow‑makeup days often push the final date later.
After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to adopt the calendar. The board took a roll‑call vote: Jaden Aye; Kenzie Aye; Brian No; remaining members Aye. The motion passed and the calendar was adopted. The superintendent noted the district will publish the calendar and the administration will manage any necessary adjustments for weather or other events.
Board members said the calendar decision will allow families to plan and that committee or administrative follow‑up will consider scheduling concerns raised during the discussion.
