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Board reviews proposed 2026–27 academic calendar; pre-K start moves to Sept. 8
Summary
Calendar committee presented a draft 2026–27 calendar: general student start Aug. 24, pre-K moved to Sept. 8 to allow home visits, 178 student days and 1,114.706 total hours districtwide (above state minimum); board discussed snow-day policy and next step of a public hearing before final approval.
A calendar committee presenter summarized the proposed 2026–27 Southeast Polk academic calendar and answered trustees’ questions about timing, snow days and next steps. The proposal sets the first day of school for most students on Monday, Aug. 24, and moves pre-kindergarten start to Tuesday, Sept. 8, to ensure adequate time for pre-K home visits and preparation.
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