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Board receives first reading of proposed 2026–27 school calendar; committee reports consensus
Summary
Board heard a first reading of the proposed 2026–27 school calendar developed by a committee with building and administrative representation. The draft includes 185 teacher days and 171 student contact days (the final year requiring four READ Act training days) and will return for adoption in December.
The board received the first reading of the proposed 2026–27 school calendar, which committee members said was produced with representation from each building and administrative staff and reached consensus after two meetings.
The superintendent reported the calendar parameters: "We have 185 teacher days and 171 student contact days," and noted that 2026–27 will be the last year the district must add four days for the READ Act training requirement; thereafter the district anticipates returning to 175 student days unless future legislation changes training requirements. Committee members walked the board through monthly decisions (start dates, professional development days, midwinter breaks and spring break arrangements) and discussed tradeoffs such as splitting breaks to provide opportunities for families who travel at different times.
The draft will be published in a "pretty" copy and shared with staff; the board will consider final adoption at its December meeting after the document is posted and families are notified.
