Churchill County trustees adopt 2026–28 calendar after split vote; debate centers on modified four‑day model

The Churchill County School District Board voted 5–2 to adopt Calendar Option B for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years following a detailed presentation of survey results and statutory minute requirements. Superintendent Parsons recommended Option B, describing only a minor net reduction of instructional minutes (less than two hours for the full year) attributable to calendar placement of holidays.

Trustees debated the tradeoffs in public comment and during board discussion. Supporters stressed the survey results and consistency with last year’s later start; dissenting trustees expressed concern about continuing the modified four‑day calendar model and about preserving class time for students. Trustees also discussed practical constraints imposed by Nevada Revised Statutes on semester minutes and how that affects secondary scheduling. The motion to approve Option B passed 5–2, with Trustees Blaken and McFadden recorded as opposed.

Board members said the district will publish the approved calendars and continue working with administrators to maximize instructional quality on all school days. Trustees also recommended planning calendars a year in advance to improve clarity for families and staff.