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Whitnall presents draft 2026–27 calendar; first day proposed Sept. 1, middle school bell lengthened by one minute
Summary
Superintendent and Dana presented a draft 2026–27 school-year calendar that preserves 192 educator contract days, adds a one-minute adjustment to the middle school bell, keeps two inclement-weather days and proposes a Sept. 1 start and June 9 last day; board action is planned for January.
Dana, presenting the draft 2026–27 school-year calendar, told the board that the district’s calendar meets DPI instructional-hour requirements and proposes Tuesday, Sept. 1, as the first day of school and Wednesday, June 9, as the last day. The draft keeps 192 educator contract days and two built-in inclement-weather days.
Why it matters: the calendar determines family schedules, impacts transportation and construction windows, and must align with state rules. Superintendent (S11) noted the district did not need an early-start waiver because “state statute says schools need…
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