The Conewago Valley SD Board reviewed a proposed 2026–27 academic calendar at its January 5 study session, with Superintendent (speaker identified in the transcript as 'Doctor') presenting version 2 of the draft. The superintendent said the calendar removes the previous 'Act 80' designation for certain in‑service days by calling them teacher in‑service days, balances marking‑period lengths, and keeps the two‑week holiday break around Christmas.

The superintendent told the board members the district had adjusted how it counts in‑service days so the student day total moved from 180 to 175 without reducing instructional time, saying the district still exceeds required hours and days. He also noted that the administration added one teacher in‑service day and removed one student day in the fall, and that families had asked to restore the Monday after Thanksgiving as a day off; the board accommodated that in the proposed calendar.

A notable change in the proposal is aligning the last day of school for all students with graduation: the superintendent said the proposed last day is May 27, so K–11 students would not be required to return the day after graduation. The superintendent described the calendar as the result of two iterations and stakeholder feedback, including counsel from the Conewago Valley Education Association (CVEA) and families.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the reduction from 180 to 175 student days; the superintendent reiterated that the district removed 'Act 80' labeling and instead uses teacher in‑service days, explaining why the change was made and confirming compliance with state hour/day requirements.

The board did not adopt the calendar during the study session; the presentation concluded and the matter remains before the board for consideration at a future meeting.