Superintendent’s office outlines draft 2026–27 calendar and new accountability results; several schools earn distinguished ratings
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Summary
Dr. Hale presented a draft 2026–27 academic calendar with adjusted orientation and start dates and reviewed the new state accountability/support framework; Brookville and Rustburg high schools achieved 'distinguished' status while some schools were identified for targeted support.
Dr. Hale presented an informational update on the district’s draft academic calendar for 2026–27 and reviewed recently released state accountability and support framework results.
On the calendar, the draft moves orientation days and the first day of school slightly later (orientations for pre‑K, K, 6th and 9th on August 11 with school beginning August 12) and shifts one professional development day earlier in September to align with an adjusted fall break. The presentation emphasized coordination with regional calendars, transportation needs and teacher preparation.
On accountability, Dr. Hale explained four framework categories (distinguished, on track, off track, need intensive support) and reported that all division schools remain fully accredited. She highlighted that Brookville and Rustburg high schools earned distinguished status (framework scores above 90) and that William Campbell ranked highly among combined schools for advanced coursework. Several schools were very close to state thresholds for targeted support identification, and Dr. Hale described steps including targeted staffing, scheduling changes and potential federal funding tied to targeted support status.
Board members asked clarifying questions about subgroup sizes, why combined schools face different thresholds, and how near‑misses will be addressed. Dr. Hale said further state guidance and potential federal funding details are pending and the division will continue focusing on growth for all students.
Next steps: calendar remains informational and will return for formal adoption; the division will follow up on targeted support opportunities and share additional state guidance.