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Board approves 2026–27 calendar after debate over pre‑Labor Day start and Thanksgiving timing
Summary
After debate about starting the school year before Labor Day and a contentious proposal to alter the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the board approved the proposed 2026–27 calendar by voice vote; staff said the committee tried two options and recommended starting before Labor Day to avoid a return after Memorial Day.
Executive director Amy O’Hearn and calendar committee members presented two draft calendars: one that starts the year prior to Labor Day and an alternative that starts after Labor Day. The central point of disagreement was whether to hold the Wednesday before Thanksgiving as a day off; union representatives opposed shortening winter…
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