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Pulaski County board weighs weeklong fall break in proposed 2026–27 calendar, sends plan back to PPCs for more input
Summary
The Pulaski County Special School District presented a proposed 2026–27 calendar that would add a weeklong fall break at the end of the first nine weeks; the board heard mixed parent feedback, discussed childcare and athletics impacts, and directed the administration and PPCs to gather more input before a February decision.
The Pulaski County Special School District board on Jan. 13 discussed a proposed 2026–27 school calendar that would keep an early August start and introduce a full week fall break the second nine‑week period. Dr. Williams, presenting the draft, said the primary change "is in regard to a proposed fall break," explaining the week would fall at the end of the first nine weeks to allow parent‑teacher conferences and better timing for student supports.
The draft calendar would keep 178 student days and a 190‑day teacher contract; teachers would receive professional development the first week of August and students would begin the following week. Dr. Williams said the fall break…
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