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Buncombe board approves 2026–27 academic calendar after debate over state bills
Summary
The Buncombe County Board approved the 2026–27 academic calendar by voice vote Dec. 11 after staff explained how proposed state bills (SB103 and SB754) could change start‑date rules; district leaders said SB754’s requirement that semesters have equal days would make an earlier start 'untenable' without amendment.
The Buncombe County Board of Education voted by voice to approve the 2026–27 Buncombe County Schools academic calendar and the separate calendar for the Buncombe Center for Career Innovation and Early College on Dec. 11.
Dr. Reed introduced the calendars developed by a 57‑member committee of parents, teachers and administrators and described the review process. Board members asked questions…
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