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Board approves curriculum and personnel recommendations, including proposed 0-hour high school courses
Summary
The board approved the curriculum committee’s 2026–27 recommendations, including introducing a 0-hour option at Bennington High School to address scheduling congestion; administrators estimated up to $37,500 in costs depending on student interest.
The Bennington Public Schools board approved the curriculum committee’s recommendations for 2026–27, including a proposal to add a 0-hour course offering at Bennington High School to help alleviate scheduling congestion for classes such as weight training.
Administration explained the 0-hour option would run before the regular school day (before an 8:00 a.m. first period), and that final cost depends on student interest and how many classes would be offered. The district estimated an upper-end cost of about $37,500, noting it could be lower depending on the number of sections and teacher assignments.
The broader curriculum and personnel package (50 proposals reviewed by the curriculum committee) focused on needs tied to high-school overcrowding and program offerings. After a motion and second, the board approved the committee’s recommendations by roll-call vote.
Administrators said they would monitor student enrollment and staffing needs and return with implementation details as scheduling and interest metrics are known.
